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' City Council Records 1927-1928
Acts
Gen. Laws., Chap. 32, Sec. 77, Par. A & B as amended "-pensions ,
laborers, etc. 70, 71
Chap. 253, Acts of 1927, City Marshal under Civil Service
210, 222
House Bill No. 520, Half-tide Dams 278
Chap. 364, Acts. of 1928, Palmer Cove 363, 364
7XIf' Sunday Sports Act 465, 500
Airport 410
American .Legion
Appropriation for Armistice Day 444
Animals,_ Inspector of
Salary_ increase 370, 383
Appropriations
Air Compressor 328
, Air Drill Equipment 37 2 168
j Annual Appropriation 36, 37 57, 67, 72, 72, 72-74, 263, 279,
280, 280-282 44
Supplemental 274, 2749 305/
Armistice Day Celebration 444
Barstow St. , water and sewer pipes 374
Bath House, Forest River Park 889 105
Blaney Estate, taking 405
� Board of Health, Contagious Hospital 214
Bridge St. Paving, Pleasant to Winter Sts . 357
Canal St. , building removal 176
Canal St. Extension 138, 190, 296, 310, 310, 325,357
Canal St. , land taking 145, 1750 190
Canal St. , lights 434
Canal St. paving 114, 123
Central St . , reconstruction of 374
City Collector, additional 478
City Electrician, salary increase 305
City Physician, salary increase 2740 283
_ Coal, purchase of 102
Crombie St . , reconstruction of 373
East. Mass. Electric Co. , wire investigation 42, 58
Electrical Department 224
Engineering Department, auto for 79, 97
Essex St. resurfacing, Forrester to Herbert Sts. 269, 301, 309,31
Fire Engine 88
Flint and Federal Ste. , widening 279, 287
Folly Hill Reservoir 880 106
Greenlawn Cemetery, additional lots 122, 296
Greenlawn Cemetery, buildings 9
Heating Plant - Fish Market 2
High School Addition 39, 40, 58, 80, 80, 80, 81, 98, 405
High School, painting 253
Hydrant, Powder House Lane 145
Independence Say Celebration 1140 352, 363
Kimball Estate , 82 Essex St. 222, 229
Lafayette Place, purchase of land 399
Lafayette Street , reconstruction of 420
Larchmont Road, water and sewer pipes 386 i
Law Department, claims 184, 195
Loring Avenue, rebuilding 138
Margin St . , paving 398, 409
Motor Cycles, Police Department 129
Ordinances, printing 444
Palmer Cove, land taking 405
Park, Orchard Street 102, 117
Pensions , * 1927 Deficiency 442
Phoenix Building, purchase 398
Playground, rear of May Street 386, 38?
� Police Department
224
Police Department, motor cycles 129
Polling Place equipment 68, 106
Public Library 167
Public Welfare Dept. , outside relief, 452 j
Public WeIfare Dept . , unpaid bills 129 , 398, 444
Scale Stone Crusher 145, 155
School Department transfer 173
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Appropriations ( con. )
ewer, orest Ave . 114
Sewer, Barstow St. 374
Sewer, Forrester St . 296
Sewer, Larchmont Rd. 386 .
Sewer, Pierpont St . 204
Snow and Ice 2
Soldiers ` Relief, additional 129 , 452
Sprayer 338
St . Peter Street widening 317, 318
Street Department, additional 161
Street Department, Bridges & Fences additional 443
Street Paving 363 ,
Superintendent of Public Buildings, salary 2749 282
Superintendent of Streets, salary 444
Temporary Loan 41 16, 241, 258
Tractor and Sidewalk Plow 478
Trucks, Street Department 357
54, 290, 299
Unpaid Bills
Vital Statistics, Indexing 88, 106
Water Pipe , Barstow St. 374
Water Pipe, Larchmont Rd. 386
Water Pipe, Raymond Rd. 203
Water Pipe , Roosevelt and Claremont Rds . 204
Assessors. Board of
Assistants appointed 66, 302
Valuation book 449
Auctioneers
Licenses for 43, 56, 67 , 124, 141, 153, 159 , 1699 177, 178, 180
186, 191, 206, 223, 2509 250, 275, 291, 321, 389,
4009 407 , 446, 455, 469, 474, 498 +
Special 365
Auto Bus Line 124 , 329
Automobile Dealers 2
Licenses 9 43 57 56 56 66 670 839 849 94 105t 116
118 , 127, 140, 148, 217, 2250 226, 232, 232, 250,
256, 2750 292, 2970 3090 321, 324, 334 , 3890 401,
407, 422, 425, 437 , 463, 468, 474,1 487 , 498
Leave to withdraw 309
Automobile Insurance
Protest against increased rates 427
Auto Trucks and Wagons
pplications 89 14, 27, 43, 560 71, 83, 83, 93, 1162 141, 185,
192, 250, 266, 275, 291, 309 , 309 , 321, 348, 359,
463, 487
I Licenses 16, 30, 46, 57, 67 , 840 940 107, 127 , 148, 193,
207 , 250, 256, 276, 292, 2990 324, 333, 367 , 367 ,
469 , 498
iLeave to withdraw 30
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=cross Essex Street 1689 422, 429
Beaches
Cleaning of 128, 371, 384
B&QlLe
Adline M. Pickering 474, 499, 499
Bill Boards , Removal of
Canal & Gardner Sts. 251, 257, 265, 265, 276, 292
Loring Ave. 185, 1940 203
Ulliard Tables
Applications 56, 83, 93, 1050 133, 186, 191, 2060 266, 321
Licenses 830 94, 107, 1190 142, 191, 218, 276, 333,
377, 392
Leave to withdraw 193
License of Pietro Baglioni 377 , 392
B,Qard of.. Appeal
Member appointed 65
Board of Assessors
See Assessors
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Board of Control
Use of Idarket Place 91, 129
Reports of - See Pedler' s licenses
Board of Health
See Health Department
Bonds
City Clerk 26 , 275
City Collector 81, 298
€ City Treasurer 81, 306
City Treasurer, temporary 26
Civil Constables 26, 42, 54, 185, 254, 265, 375, 331
Ordinance amended 313 , 324
Boston and Maine Railroad
Fence on tunnel ill
y Norman Street crossing 208
Signal Tower, effect on traffic 426
Ticket Office changed, protest at 2109 269w-270
Bowling Alleys
Licenses 839 94, 105, 119, 1860 193, 2260 276, 321, 332,
333, 348, 349, 366
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Budeet - See Appropriation, Annual
Builders
Licenses 140 14, 26, 55, 82, 103, 122, 134, 140, 147, 1599
168, 177, 184, 191, 249, 2750 291, 307, 331, 339,
348, 388, 422, 446, 454, 498, 498
Building. Condemnation of
Opposite 12 Planters St. 497
1 Building Ordinance Amendments
Third Class Buildings 181, 188
Fourth Class Buildings 130 , 135, 179, 180, 181, 184, 1849 1879
188, 189, 209, 209, 210, 2150 219, 2199
229 , 233, 261, 283, 284, 286, 300, 384 ,
392, 402, 402, 402, 411-413, 426
Buildings. Alterations and Erection of
Bay State Belting Co. , 50 Grove St. 81
55 Charter St. 318
"Dodgem Junior", Salem Vlillows 115
Dodge St . Court 374, 479
283-285 Derby St. , garage 306
272-276 Essex St. 139, 148
164-1641 Essex St. 330, 3�M
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Buildings, Alterations and Erection of (con. )
Fort Ave. , metal building 265, 277
Lafayette Place 330
50-52 Lafayette Street 3309 �bI
Lincoln Hotel, alterations 74
19-21 Lynde Street 453, l0
16-24 New Derby Street 453
10-12 St . Peter Street 26
14-16-18 St. Peter Street 468
162 Washington Street 346 .
Buildings,) Inspector of
MT , violation of ordinances 135 �
Building permit, Lafayette Street 59
Evictions, to withhold 261, 354
Buildings Moving of
Permits 132, 137 , 169 , 186, 186, 1860 298, 298 j
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Buildings, Removal of
Corner Flint and Federal Streets 2500 268
Fort Avenue, James D. Burns 312
Burial Agent f,
Appointment of G90 Y
Business Notice
Councillors 26, 3389399
School Committeeman 65
Bus Service 124'
On a ayette Street 329
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I. Picture of Charles H. Danforth 364, 417
City Clerk
Bond 269 275
6 Election of 269
Salary =ncrease 9, 16, 25, 34
Vital Statistics index 88, 106
City Collector
Bond 81, 298
City Council
Business Notice 269 65, 338, 399
Committees 245-246
Compensation 4, 241
Council Chamber, use of 3879 445
Documents 30 242
Manuals 49 241
1 Map for use of 196, 324, 3290 384
Mayor's address to 29 240
Meetings, time of 3, 242
Oath of office 29 240
f Organization 2-6, 240-244
President, election of 2, 240
' Record of election 2, 240
Rules and regulations 3, 241
Unfinished business 39 242
City Documents
Printing of 39 242
`. City Electrician - See Electrical Department
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City Engineer
Map for City Council 196, 324, 329, 384
City Hall
Clerks ' salaries 18, 32
Purchase of land at rear of 181
City Home_
New Rules for 307
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City Manuala
Printing of 241
City Marshal
�ontjy reports 60 26, 549 81, 102, 124, 1390 151, 168, 176,
i 191, 225, 249 , 274, 291, 306, 330, 365, 387,
406, 4459 453, 468, 479
Under Civil Service , Chap. 253, Acts of 1927 210, 222
City Physician
ppoin ment 13, 30
Salary increase 254, 268, 274, 283
To dispense narcotics 135, 371
City Solicitor - See Opinions
City Treasurer ,49 70
Appointment of 26 306
Bond > >
Communication 21
Resolutions on death of William H. Rollins 60, 68
Temporary treasurer 12, 26, 30
City Weigher - See Hay Scales, Superintendent of
Claims
-appropriation for 184
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Anna E. Ahl" 473
American Barrel Co. 191
Margaret L. Andrews 8, 45
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Elie April 274, 425
Alfred Bedard 55
Manuel A. Bettencourt 260 179"
Gladys Blenkhorn 334
Mrs. Charles A. Blunt✓ 435
J. D. B. Bradstreet 115
Joseph Broderick, 274, 475
Julia F. Brookhouse 139
Charles J. H. 3urkinshaw 400, 470
John A. Burns 400, 458
Mona Burton 168
Richard F. Butler 365
John J. Cahill 249
;William H. Cashman,/ 249
Albert Castonguay 365
Dominick J. Caulfield
James Centerinod 487
Eve Cecelska 331, 456
City Meat Markets 454
Robert S. Coblents
Calomire Costae 407
A. S. Crovo 388
Jahn Cu ings 193
Gr-"a% on HsBs� u�47
Claire V. DavisJ 446
Arthur J. Deneen 55, 179
Francis A. Dennis 3399 382
Francis A. Donovan/ 256
Hannah LT. Dunn 8, 44
Isabell B. Eagar 82
IQnma F. Edwards, 164 i
F. H. Edwardsu 446
George H. Estes 559 226
John Fallon 125, 141
Adrian E. Faunce 164
Lillian Flynnv 462
1 Frederick L. Freeman 206 =
Margaret M. Gallagher 8
Annie Gans 388
F. W. Gatchell 339
Andianna Gauthier 147 , 334, 335, 375, 457 j
John Gibney 66
Patrick Gilligan 279, 457
Mary E. Gillis 1259 227
Barney Gold 153
Esther Gordon 339
Douglas M. Gregg 4`
Agnes Hayes 95
Margaret 14. Henry/ 256
Thomas F. Henry 92, 227
Peter G. Ingoldsby- 1530 320, 358
Mrs. Charles Jalbert 45
Charles F. Johnson 347 , 382
Everett J. Jones' 265
Ellen Kellett 400
Joseph F. Kenney 217
James H. King 225
Joseph & Chester Kobierski 168, 227
Celia Lamonde. 320
i Harry M. Lander 559 95
Mrs. Karl Lesch� 454
Sarah W. Lessee 8, 227
M. A. Lilly 8
Michael J. Logan 206
William Lohnes 1849 227
Christine E. MacGregor 117
Hubert R. Manley 400, 458
Mary E. Mannix 435
Russell V. Mannixv 256
Frank E. Marrin 339
John F. Marrs 217 , 228
Alfred 0. Marshall" 279
Dennis MavrogenisA 297
I� Mary McDermitt 168, 179
Antonio Mello 14
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`ors. Omer Menard 400, 457
Delema Morin 358
Allan. B. Munroe 291
Catherine Nestor 55
Emma Newhall 71
Joseph- T. O'Brien 297
' Elie Parisien 335
Wm. B. Pawley 291
Hattie M. Phippen 55, 178
Elizabeth Pickering 446
Mrs. Oliver Poppe 132
E: J. Preston 153, 228
Mary A. Purtell, family of✓ 297
k Patrick J. Reagan 446
Mrs. Mary Reid 125, 226
S. J. Reid 55
Katherine Rice 45
Fred A. Roberts 347
Mrs. Perley Roderick 462
Lois Roode- 297, 335
Francis Rosa 26, 179
Fernande J. Rousseau 55
Biargio Ruseetti 184
Henry E. Sargent 435
Stewart Scranton 358, � Y.
Mr. & Mrs. John W. Sepuha 382
James C Simpson 307
E.. 0. Sinclair/ 446, 499
John Smith 82
June Smith-, 320
Nelson St. Pierre 473
Grace C. Teel 82
Demetrios Thomopoulos 191
Amos Tilton 2069 334
Isabella Timmons 26, 95
Mary A. Trayers 454
Louis A. Truche 177
David W. Vaughn 320
David W. Vaughn Jr..- 320
Dorothy Vaughn 320
Carrie E. Walton 400
Clerks in City Hall
Salary increase 18, 32
Coal Contract
City Solicitor's opinion 102, 139 , 3.46
t Coal, Weighers of See Weighers
Coffee House
Licenses 149 30, 105, 119, 187, 1789 192, 2070 332, 349
Commodities, Weighers of See Weighere
QD=mon
op Corn stand on 125, 134
Transferred to Park Dept. 252, 267, 267, 267 , 268, 271, 279 ,
287
Use of 103, 164, 206
Common Victuallers
C Applications 8, 14, 56, 820 83, 92, 93, 105, 1059 116, 116,
126, 126, 1330 133, 140, 141, 147, 1470 153,
153, 159, 165, 169, 177 178, 185, 1920 2069
208, 217, 226, 232, 2509 256, 2669 275, 291,
297, 29% 308, 309, 321, 3 2, 332, 347, 3480
359, 359, 366, 366, 376, 37.,,13889, 400, 4070
422, 436, 4360 446, 446, 455, 3, 4690 473,
487, 498
Licenses 16, 30, 94, 107, 118, 127, 134, 134, 141,`142,
148, 154, 159, 166, 1660 171, 180, 186, 192,
207, 208, 218, 226, 233, 2509 2660 276, 298,
309, 3230 333, 349, 3660 376, 3899 401, 408,
425, 437, 447, 4470 455, 463, 4630 469, 4879
498
Common Victuallers (con. )
-ave to withdraw 67, 68, 166, 207 , 218, 226, 257, 291, 297,
309 , 455, 475
Congress Street Bridge
Claim of John J. Cahill 249 L
Constables
Appointment 12; 32, 37, 49, 54 , 79, 114, 162, 184:9 2489
253, 265, 271, 2799 290, 305, 316, 328, 338,
386, 398, 405, 4530 467, 477
Bonds 269 42, 54, 185, 254, 265, 331, 375, 454,
454, 464, 473
At Peabody Museum, salary 259, 269
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Dancing
License for 575, 592
I{ Derby Wharf
L Restoration of 446, 458
Documents See City Documents
;. Dogs
To be restrained 218
rr Drainlavers
f Licenses for 206, 206, 297, 400, 462, 487
Dra fists ' Licenses - Third Class
Applications 66, 83, 93, 309, 321, 321, 332, 348, 474
Licenses 84, 94, 108, 324, 333, 349 , 367, 488
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Conduits - joint with Salem Electric Lighting Co. 319, 364
Pole Locations
Highland Avenue 92
See Salem Electric Lighting Co.
Wires over Streets in Ward Two 28, 349 34, 35, 35, 60
Hearing 11, 19
Investigation 35, 35, 41, 58
Notice , Dept . of Public Utilities , 132, 139
Opposition 28
Permit granted 108 - 110
Referendum petition 122
Bastern Massachusetts Street Railway_ Compan_Y
Five Cent fare to 'pillows 384
Poles
Essex St. at May St. 44
Loring Ave. near Lincoln Rd. 3879 397
Poles condemned 139
Poles joint with N. E. Telephone & Telegraph Co.
Loring Ave. 69 11
Private ownership 312
Tracks, removal of, Webb St. ill
Tracks relocated
Essex St. 426, 433
Lafayette St. 445, 451
Zones , change of 47,
Elections
City Election, order for 195, 471
City Election, result of 222, 490
New Precincts
Ward One 60-62, 64, 84
Ward Three 120-121 �
Notice to voters 210
Polling Place, Ward 2, Precinct 1 449
Polling Placeequipment 88, 106
Precinct Officers
Appointed 162, 420, 429
Additional compensation 466, 467
Presidential primaries 313
Referendum petition - overhead wires 122
State primaries 427, 429, 429
State election 465
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Electrical DeP_art�ment
Addition` ai appropriations 224, 305
City Electrician, salary increase 59-60, 700 78-79, 98, 251, 2599
j 264-265, 277, 292, 300, 305
Fire Alarm box 1420 170
j Lighting system, South Salem 146, 171, 251, 268
Traffic Lights 33, 135, 329 , 329 , 340, 490
Wires across streets 7
Street lights - see Lights on Streets
! Engineering Department
Automobile for 79 , 97
EBsex County
II Hearing on Lafayette Street 374
Lease of District Court 98
j Road Work in 1928 203
Explosives_, Storage of
Salem Trap Rock Company 324, 327 , 3690 370, 383, 394
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Finance
s Bonds of collector and treasurer, amount increased 3130 324
Phillips School Addition, bonds cancelled 225
Temporary Loan 4,• 16, 241, 258
Firearms, Sale of
Licenses for 27 , 45
Fire Department
Fire Alarm Box, Hanson and Boston Sts. 1412, 170
Fire Engine 88
Hydrant, Pickman Rd. 66
Salary increases 130 29, 29, 30, 31, 31, 38, 46, 46, 47, 52, 53,
539 58, 690 69, 70, 221, 225, 229, 277, 277,
242, 243, 258, 259, 263-264
Fish Market See Public Property
Flag Pole
Gift to United Spanish War Veterans 2540 255, 273, 274
Flats See Palmer Cove
Forest Warden
Appointed 263
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Garases
Clara A. N. Abbott 1589 161
Rufus D. Adams 429, 431
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Margaret A. Allen 332, 346, 367 '
Martha Anderson 389 , 397
Arthemise Audette 140, 144 ;F
Robert Axelrod 308, 316
Eva L. Barrett 365, 373
Michael J. Barrett 308, 316
Irene Bergeron 1260 129
Bernstein & Shalit Trust 116, 1249 129, 137, 144
A. Bianculli 158, 161
Blenkhorn & Stapledon 83, 87, 101, 126, 129 , 169, 175 '
Joseph Blouin, Jr. 423, 431
Stanley Bokinski 4360 442
Evangeline Bouchard 487, 493
Ovide A. Boucher 178, 183, 189 , 208
Margaret L. Boulger 104, 113
Francis E, Bourgault 321, 327
Leda Bourgeois 67, 77
Mary M. Bousquet 178, 183
Pierre Bousquet 298, 305
Victor A. Bousquet 1912 202
Lester T. Brackett 27, 36
Charles J. Brilliant 436, 442
Fannie Brown 169 , 175
Huling C. Brown 67, 77
Lucy S. Brown 348, 362
Marjorie t9. Brown 4010 404
Bursaw Oil Corp. 153, 157
John F. Cabeen 178, 183
Margaret M. Campbell 178, 183
Capuccio Bros . 250, 2530 283
Charles Carbone 389, 397 '
George V. Carlman 207 , 214
Lillian M. Caron 423, 431
Israel Chamsky 830 87 , 108
Ernest G. Chase 67, 77
James N. Clark 321, 327
Alfred J. -Cobb 83, 87
Catherine M. Collins 487 , 493
Charles J. Collins 116, 124
Victor Corbin 67, 77
Mary Corriveau 140, 144
Catherine Crane 469, 472
F. M. Creedon 446, 451
T. H. Cronan Estate 4369 443
Florence B. Cruttenden 291, 296
Pauline Cugno 436, 442
Dennis A. Curtin 185, 189
Elliott A. Dacey 436, 442
Artemas L. Davis 83, 87
Santo deFrancesco 116, 124
J. M. Demeule 178, 183
A. Desjardins 436, 443, 454, 4610 469
Antonio DiDio 389, 397
Albert J. Dion 487, 493
Paolina Distasio 463, 467
'iichael S. Donohue 140, 144
Julia A. Donovan, 375, 386
Thomas Doron 436, 442
John C. Dow 27, 36, 57
James A. Doyle 365, 37.3
Ida M. Driscoll 158, 161 ,
Joseph Dube 140, 144
Isadore Dubin 454, 461
George Duchenes 1160 124
Susie Duke 104, 113
George 17. Dunn 169 , 175
Thomas H. Dunn 454, 461
John E. Dupray 3659 373
Eastern Mass. Street Railway Co. 43, 49
I' Mrs. Ezra Emery 298, 305
L. G. Emilio 436, 442
Anna F. Evans 6
John Falkowski 436, 442
` Helen J. S. Fay 4749 477
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Garaees (con. )
J. A. Fielding 116 124
James F. Fitzgerald 169, 175
Cornelius J. Flynn 153, 157
Mary A. Flynn 446, 451
Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Foley 140, 144
John R. Fuller 158, 161
Frank Gabrielski 308, 316
z Delphis G. Gagnon 116, 124
Y' 'Emile Gagnon 178, 183
Ernest J. Gagnon 469, 472
Mary V. Gallagher 321, 327
Sam Galper 3219 3279 370, 383
Arthur J. Gatchell 178, 183
J. Victor Gauthier 185, 1899 208
Ethel R. Gauss 365. 373
Harold B. Gay 1479 150
John Gibney 126, 129
Mary E. Gilgan 158, 161
Walter Goldenberg 207 , 214
Frances M. Goldthwaite 169, 175
Frank T. Goodell 153, 157
Oliver W. Goodell 191, 202
Charles J. Goolsby 389, 397
Jules A. Gourdeau 8, 11
John J. Grady 469, 472
John H. Greeley 4460 451
Alfred Grenier 298, 305
Joseph Hacker 126, 129
John 111. Hamilton 104, 113
Annie Harpel 160 175
Frank Harris 153, 157, 166, 171
Ralph B. Harris 178, 183
Hathaway Dube Baking Co. 436, 443, 456
Mary E. Hayes 191, 202
Fanny E. Hayford 67, 77
Gertrude Heffernan 153, 157
Marie Heller 191, 202
George P. Henken 178, 183
Alice F. Higgins 116, 124
R. A. Hinckley 169, 175
Marian Hincman 423, 431
Alexander Hladki 4740 477
' Cora 0. Holden 423, 423, 431, 431
Florence E. Howie 158, 161
Frederick G. Hughes 446, 451, 470
a Morgan T. Hunt 308, 316
Walter C. Hunt 207, 214
David M. Hunting 56 63
George S. Huston 332 346
Albert Isabelle 217, 224
Stanley Jarzynka 165, 167
Joseph Jeffries 56, 63
N. A. Jodoin 93, 101
Napoleon A. Jodoin 332, 346, 355
Charles S. Johnston 140, 144, 266, 271, 429, 431, 436, 4360
442 , 442
F. Maynard Joyce 'SB, 87, 101
Frank Farys 463, 467
Hyman Katz 140, 144
Cornelius J. Keefe 298, 305
Harry N. Keith 348, 362
Jeremiah Kelleher 158, 161
Albert F. Kenney 1400 144
Michael J. Kilfoyle 332, 346
Earle R. Kimball 463, 467
Josephine Klosowski 133, 137, 165, 167, 332, 346, 423, 431
Ladislas Kobuszewski 116, 124
Ellen B. Koen 423, 431
Walenty Kulik 93, 101
Boleslaw Kuszmar 104, 113, 124
Eugenie labrecque 116, 124, 185, 189
Alfred A. J. Labrie 321, 327
F. Lamontagne 463, 467
Dominic Lapointe 4360 443, 458
Napoleon Laporte 153, 157
Garages- ( con. )
Amelia Larrivee 43s 49
Miss H. A. Lathrop 321, 327
Everett L. Lavender 446, 451 1
Henry H. Lebel 4630 467
Aime E. Leblanc 1580 161
J. Arthur Leblanc 1539 157
Joseph LeBlanc 153, 153, 157
Xavier LeBrgn 332, 346, 355
Henry A. Leighton 67, 77
James J. Leonard 93, 101
Marion F. Lewis 207, 21.4
Louie I.insky 423, 431, 462, 467, 474, 477, 49
Thomas N. Locke 3 9, 397
Jacob Loss 140, 144
John H. Lundergan 140, 144
A. Mackintire 474, 477
Eugene F. McCarthy 332, 346
John J. McCarthy 104 , 113
Mary V. McCarthy 474, 477
Charles P. McCormac 43, 49
Robert L. McGrath 147 , 150
Thomas A. McGrath 487, 493
Francis J. McHugh 463, 467
John McKay 332, 346
Frances K. McSweeney 104, 113
Matthew P, Mahoney 165, 167
Charles Makar 207 , 214
J. Arthur Marchand 93, 101, 191, 202
)mile Marquis 178, 178, 183, 183, 217 , 224
J. C. Martin 1040 113
Andrew Martineau 83, 87
Mrs. Joseph Masse 67, 77
Antonio E. Mavrakos 1169 124
3 ?aelanson & LeBlanc 436, 443, 458
Joseph Michaud 153, 157
Jules Michaud 207 , 214, 228
Charles E. Millner 321, 327
John L. Minigell 348, 362
Alphonsine Monette 147 , 150
Thomas J. Morgan 1789 183
Martha A. '!loses 104, 113
Arthur Nadeau 104, 1130 308, 316, 33A
Arthur J. Nagle 165, 167
Guiliano Napoli 153, 157
John Nazaroff 178, 183
Herbert Nelson 256, 263, 375, 386
Nelson Nersasion 401, 404
Daniel J. O'Hara 140, 144
Thomas O'Hara 1400 144
Saul Palis 446, 451
Joseph A. Paquette 83, 87
William J. Pelley 446, 451
Lucretia S. Perkins 56, 63
Nathaniel F. Perkins 83, 870 365, 373
Augustine L. Pero 298, 305
Alice H. Pew 401, 404
Mary E. Phelan 116, 124, 4630 467
Stefan Pidynkowski 140, 144
Clarence Ploss, Sr. 169 , 175
Lizzie A. Plummer 291, 296
Marie A. Poirier 191, 202
Augustus Poole 67, 77
Ernest Porter 4010 404, 419
A. G. Potter 165, 167
Arthur Poussard 436, 442
Frank Quartarone 3650 373 p-
William J. Quinn 158, 161
Mr. & Mrs. E. M. Rayfuse 1040 113
it Priscilla Raynes 178, 183
11 John C. Remon 332, • 346
Joseph A. Richards 348, 362
Julius Robaczewski 279 36
Alice A. Robertshaw 4870 493
II Foster Rogers 3659 3732 436, 442
John J. Rogers 446, 451
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Stanislaus Rogurnik 4369 442
Joseph Rooks 321, 327
Ropes Drug Co. 133 , 137
Mrs. M. Rosenthal 93, 101, 117
Arcade Roulier 178, 183
L. C. Rousseau 140, 144
Walter J. Rowbotham 158,9 161
Daniel B. Ruggles 469, 472
+' Elyse S. Rushford 308, 316
Edward W. Ryan 2910 296
Joseph Sadoski 1659 1679 180
Everett R. Sanborn 332, 346
Donn D. Sargent 3210 327
Pasqualina Scialdoni 401, 404
Nathalie G. Seamans 308, 316
Mendel Shaer 1919 202
Carrie W. Sinclair 348, 362
Sarah R. Sinclair 454, 461
Anna Smidt 679 779 96
Charles B. Smidt 2570 207, 214
L. E. Smith 4239 431
Eugene T. Soucy 408, 419
Joseph P. Soucy 140, 144
Lorenzo J. Soucy 6
Henry B. Southam 83, 87
Charles E. Stone 4469 451
Harry N. Stover 308, 316
Aristide St. Pierre 169, 175
Nelson St. Pierre 365, 373
L. M. Stadlen 93, 101
a George A. Sullivan 429, 431
James E. Sullivan 389, 397
James T. Sullivan 3210 327
M. John Sullivan 126, 129
Harriet L. Sundbloom 389, 397, 409
Anthony J. Sylvester 298, 305
W. Sztramski 1339 1379 165, 167
4Vladyslaw Sztramski 332, 3469 423, 43I
Addie Talkowsky 147, 150
Peter G. Taloumis 27, 36, 71, 321, 327
George W. Talton 158, 161
Francois Tardiff 67, 77
George Taylor 104, 113
Napoleon Tetxeault 348, 362
Achille Theriault 2989 305
Anna Theriault 3089 316, 334
W. P. Todd 2799 296
Coles F. Tompkins 332, 346
Edwin D. Towle 298, 305, 312, 321
Townsend Motor Car Co. 308, 316
Arthur 1. Tucker 27, 36
Peter Tzortzes 308, 316
Vivian Vorillas 207, 214
Louis Waisberg 169 , 175
James P. Walsh 147, 150
Ernest A. Waters 998, 305; 312; 321
George F. Watts 56, 63
Walter J. West 436, 442
Albert E. Whelpley 1910 2,02
Albert White 133, 137, 4690 472
Catherine E. White 308; 316
Gertrude I.I. Whittier 487, 493
Harry B. Wilcox 375, 375, 386, 386
Helen Wilenski 169, 1.75
Harry D. Wilkinson 321, 327
t 'Char leplWifieapple 116, 124, 165, 165, 167, 167, 191, 202, 1580
161, 3 2
Wineapple Bros. 67, 77, 308 , 316
Mrs. A. Wishnefsky 67, 77
Anthony Woronovicz 291, 296
Walter W. Wright 446, 451
Garages Transferred
Barton Repair Shop 126
Cudahy Packing Co. 125
Fred B. Ford 447
James A. Harrington 479
B. & C. Kalodny 43 „7
Moris Loss 497
John McLaughlin 191
Mill Hill Motor Co. 462
Walter T. Nelson 375
i Arthur G. Roderick 14
Eugene J. Soucy 255
Arminias Wiseman 365, 378
Witch City Duco Co. 308, 400
Garage Revocation
Louis Linsky 462, 467
Garbage
Contract 203, 218
Gasoline
Harold M. Bater 4080 419
Jacob Beres 165, 167 , 175, 187
Nicol Bertucci 104, 113
Bursaw Oil Corp. 1049 104, 113, 114, 123, 1270 1270 135, 357,
362, 37f, 421
Warren E. Davis 365, 373
George W. Dunn 93, 101
Eastern Mass. Street Railway Co. 43 , 49
Federal Filling Co. Inc. 104, 113
Louis Gagnon 401, 4040 419
Frank C. Garrano 169, 175
Sinarise Gauthier 56, 63
Harry A. Kimball 178, 183, 470
dasyl Kopka 104, 113, 123
Louis Linsky 423, 431, 462, 467, 474, 477, 499
Morris Loss 348, 362
Harry B. London 18, 119 27
Arthur J. Murphy 140, 140, 144, 144, 389 , 397, 408
New England Tel. & Tel. Co. 474
Maurice Pekin 3329 345
Joseph Raino 298, 305, 335
Reisig Hair Felt Co. 375, 386
Samuel Sperberg 56 , 63
Townsend Motor Car Co. 348, 362
Walter J. West 321, 3270 354
F. U. Wetmore 140, 144
Harry D. Wilkinson 332, 345
Charles Wineapple 469 , 472
Samuel Zoll 436, 443, 456
Gasoline Transfers
Cudahy Packing Co. 125
Fred B. Ford 447
James A. Harrington 479
B. & G. Kalodny 43
Leighton & Jeffery 168
David Litman 321
Moris Loss 497
Joseph & Anne Margolis 435
McKenzie Motor Go. 8
Mill Hill Motor Co. 462
Tarr-Edgerly Motors Inc. 422
Mary L. Wilkinson 132
Charles Wineapple 104
Samuel Zoll 249
Gasoline Revocation
Louis Linsky 4620 467
Gifts
FlagPole 254, 255, 273, 274
Picture of Charles H. Danforth 364, 417
1 Greenlawn Cemetery
Additional lots 296
New Section 122
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Salary Increase
170 32
Health Department
Appropriation transfers 478
Contagious hospital
Additional appropriation 214
Claim of John Gibney 66
Dogs restrained 2,18
Garbage contract 203,218
Plumbing, Inspector of
Salary increase 65
Sausage Licenses 104 , 1159 232
Unpaid bills 54
Yard, repaving of 396
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Celebration of 91, 114, 352, 363
Innholders
Licenses 105, 119, 165, 171, 348, 367, 436, 447
Insurance on Automobiles
See Automobile Insurance
Intelligence Offices R
Licenses 27, 45, 569 67, 83, 133, 142, 1530 159, 1782
186, 309, 321, 324, 3330 348, 367 , 401, 408
Invitation
A. 0. H. , Div. 18 134, 375
American Legion - Armistice Day 462
Board of Park Commissioners 146
Firemen's Memorial Sunday 347
G. A. R. Post 34 115, 331
Knights of Columbus 184
Mass. National Guard, 26th Div. 388, 403
Now & Then Asso. 254
Salem Firemen's Relief Asso. 115, 132, 453, 466
Salem Gas & Electric Light Co. , inspection 421
Salem Lodge of Elks 125
Sheeting ,porkers No. 33 158
St. Thomas the Apostle Church, field day 388
United Spanish War Veterans
Capt . J. C. R. Peabody Camp 7, 66, 303, 249, 265
Harriet Maxwell Auxiliary 249
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Zulu Fourth
Celebration of 9�, 114 , 352, 363
Junk Collectors
Applications 66, 71, 83, 930 93, 105, 105, 116, 126, 275,
321, 321, 332, 347, 389 , 407, 473, 487
Licenses 849 94, 107, 118, 127, 134, 291, 324, 333, 349,
367 , 402, 425, 498
Leave to withdraw 108, 390, 488
Hearing on revocation of license of Israel Jaffe 125, 132
Junk Dealer
' Licenses 1050 119, 332, 349
Jurors
Drawn 10, 20, 20, 62, 75, 76, 86, 100, 1562 156, 1609
160, 160, 172, 173, 181, 182, 201, 221, 223, 23 ,
252, 2700 288, 304, 315, 3250 326, 417, 426,
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Law Department
Appropriation 1849 195
Licenses and Permits
Reference to Committee 3
Liahts on Streets
Barstow Street 149, 170
Barstow St. Extension 4759 488, 488
Becket Avenue 26
Bridge and Lynn Streets 155, 170
Canal Street, new system 251
Canal St . Extension 434
Cedar Road 497
Champlain Road 375, 390, 391
Columbus Avenue and Columbus Square 354 , 378, 378
Federal Street corner Griffin Place 7
Front Street 375, 390, 391
Hathorne Street 365, 378, 378
Highland Avenue and Freeman Road 139
Hillside Avenue 459, 463, 464
1 Horton Street 81, 98, 98
Jefferson Avenue 171, 230
Lafayette St. , lighting system on 171, 1931 1940 251, 268
Larchmont Road Extension 4640 4759 475
Linden Street 422
Loring Avenue and Station Road 325, 3490 350
Margin Street 3202 349
Mill Hill 149, 170
Moffatt Road 9
Pond Street 185, 193, 193
Raymond Road and Raymond Avenue 2650 276, 277
Roosevelt Road 464, 475, 475 4
a Saltonstall Parkway 228, 228
South Salem, changes recommended 268 ��
Station Road 435, 4480 448
St. Peter Street 3750 390, 391
Summer Street 475
Swampscott Road 158, 170
Warren and Flint Streets 293
Webster Street 10, 28, 28
Winter Street 210, 228, 228
Winthrop Street 184, 193, 193
Liquor: Sale of See Druggists` licenses
Lodging Houses
Applications 27, 430 56, 83, 83, 93, 105, 1059 116, 116, 126
1260 133, 141, 142, 147, 153, 159 , 159 , 1789
206, 256, 275, 2970 309, 321, 321, 332, 348,
366, 376, 376, 422, 422, 436 , 454, 474
Licenses 459 570 67, 94, 952 107, 118, 134, 134, 148,
154, 159, 166, 186, 218, 266, 292, 309, 324,
333, 349 , 367, 377 , 390, 437, 447, 463, 488
Leave to withdraw 94, 154, 334
Napoleon Lajoie, 19 Brown St. 45, 46, 94, 949 95
Lumber. Measurers of
Appointed y 42
Lunch Cart
Lease of land for 103, 103
Protest against 92
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Printing of 49 241
Map of City
For use of Council 196, 324, 329, 384
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Use of, regulations for 91, 129
M_avor
Address to Council 2, 30 240, 240
Approval of Sunday Licenses 159, 163
Oath of office 240
Salary increase for 223, 233, 245, 251, 259
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Salary increases, communications regarding 21-24, 36, 49-52,
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Vetoes See Vetoes
Measurer of Flood and Bark
Ele
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47, 261
Memorial Dav
Leave of absence for veterans 111, 336
Messen er's Department
Unpaid bills e 54
Military Aid
Appropriation, additional 452
Appropriation transfers 479, 494
Burial Agent appointed 290
Unpaid bills 129, 290, 299
Moth Suppression
Abatements 497
Sprayer, appropriation for 338
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City Physician to dispense 1359 371
New England Telephone & Telegraph Co.
Poles condemned 139
Pole Locations - Joint
See Eastern Mass. Street Railway Co.
Pole Locations Joint with Salem Electric Lighting Co.
Arbella Street 480, 482
Albion Street 481, 484
Aborn Street 481, 485
Appleton Street 483
Abbott Street 485
Barton Street 480, 482
Beaver Street 479 , 481, 485, 494
Bow Street 481, 485
Butler Street 479 , 481, 484, 485, 494
Collins Street 482
Dearborn Street 484.
Foster Street 4800 484
Franklin Street 479 , 489r
Grove Street 485
Hanson Street 481, 484
Lemon Street 483
Lee Street 484
Langdon Street 484
March Street 480, 482
Nichols Street 479, 481, 484, 494
Northey Street 483
Ober Street 485
Ord Street 485
Osborne Street 479, 494
Osgood Street 4809 482
Pearl Street 479, 4800 483, 494
Proctor Street 481, 484
Putnam Street 484
Saunders Street 480, 483
Safford Street 485
Skerry Street 483
Stodder Place 484
Summit Street 485
Varney Street 484
Warner Street 480, 482
CIatson Street 485
See also Salem Electric Lighting Compan.,
Poles Locations
Chestnut Street 131
Foster Street 406, 419
Liberty Hill Avenue 422, 431
Loring Avenue near Lincoln Road 387 , 397
Messervy Street 345
Skerry Street 406, 419
Fire Attachments
Appleton Street 176
Barstow Street 55, 176, 468
Boston Street 152
Champlain Street 330
Claremont Road 406
Fairmount Street 7
Intervale Avenue 164
Lee Street 454
Manning Street 146
March Street 81-82
Moffatt Road 388
Orne Street 103
Shillaber Street 479
Webb Street • 358
Nuisance
Near 1501 Washington Street 2079 2520 257
Near 53 North Street 407
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Building and Zoning Ordinances 209, 215
Coal Contract 13-9
Sunday licenses, Mayor' s approval of 159, 163
Ordinances
Building amendment, third class buildings 181, 188
Building amendment, fourth class buildings 179, 180, 1819 1849
184, 187;,: 188, 189 , 209, 209 , 210, 215, 219, 219 , 229,
2339 261, 283, 284, 286, 300, 392, 402, 402, 402, 411-
413, 426
City Clerk, salary of 9, 16, 24, 34
City Electrician, salary of 69, 70, 78, 79 , 98, 251, 2599
264, 265, 277, 292, 300
City Physician, salary of 2540 268
Clerks, salaries of 18, 329 490, 500
Constable at Peabody Museum, salary of 259 , 269
Finance , bond amendment - 313, 324
Fire Department, salaries 13, 29, 29, 30, 31, 31, 38, 46, 47,
52, 53, 53, 58, 69, 69, 709 2219
225, 229 , 242, 243, 258, 259, 263,
264, 277
Inspector of Animals, salary of 370, 383 '
Mayor, salary of 223 , 233, 245, 251,259
Park Department foremen, salaries of 47, 59 , 63, 84
Police Department, salaries 13, 17, 28, 28, 31, 38, 46, 47, 54,I
589 69, 2170 225, 229, 243-2440 259
264, 277
Police_ Department, traffic sergeant 32, 47
Publication of Ordinances 99, 444
Pumping Station, salaries at 2529 2580 260, 209
Sealer of Weights, salary of 6, 16, 24, 340 2490 259
Superintendent of Hay Scales, salary of 170 32
Superintendent of Public Property, salary of 18, 32, 39 , 59 , 26
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. Superintendent of Streets, salary. of 4260 439
Traffic - One Way Streets 339 46, 59
Traffic-Parking ;', yf ! 3�9 335, 3790 394
.Hater Bills 6, 15 , 15, 30
Zoning Amendment - three family houses 220, 220, 224, 2290 233,
261, 283, 284, 300, 390, 398, 423
Zoning, Fort Ave, and Derby St. 434, 443
Zoning, Porter St. Court 147, 150, 169, 170, 173
Zoning, Vinnin Street 331, 353, 359
Palmer Cove
Taking flats 328, 328, 363, 363, 364, 373, 383, 405, 4137417
Appropriation for 405
Park Department
Bath House at Forest River Park 88, 105
Commissioner appointed 2540 328
Common transferred to 252, 267, 267, 267, 268, 271,
279, 287
Foremen, salaries 479 59, 639 84
.Park - High Street 136, 261, 306, 306, 371
See High Street Court, Discontinuance of
Park - Orchard Street 102, 117
Playgrounds - See Playgrounds
Protest against enclosing lower Briggs Street 462
Skating, Salem Willows 501
Sprayer 338
Swimming Pool, Kernwood 160 , 163, 226
Tractor and Sidewalk Plow 478
Unpaid bills 290
Use of Common 206-
Passenger Automobiles
Applications 81 140 149 27, 43, 43, 66, 83, 93, 105, 116,
1400 147 , 178, 186, 1960 226, 233, 2509 256,
256, 266, 275, 291, 297, 297 , 309, 376, 376,
389, 474
Licenses 160 29, 30, 45, 57, 83, 94, 118, 119, 127,
148, 154, 192, 207, 233, 250, 256, 266, 276,
291. 299, 3090 324, 390, 390, 488
Leave to withdraw 30, 108, 256, 267
Pawnbroker
Licenses 93, 107, 297 , 309, 321, 334
Peabody Museum
Constable, salary of 259, 269
Pedlers
Applications 55, 660 83, 93, 104, 104, 105, 125, 1269 133,
141, 147, 1650 2.91, 307, 308, 320 , 3329 3399
348, 366, 3890 401, 407 , 436, 469
Licenses 84, 97 , 98, 105, 114, 130, 142, 146, 152,
1719 184, 297, 318, 330, 338, 346, 357 , 374,
399, 406, 4210 445, 473
Pensions
Additional appropriation 242
John F. Hadley 102
Charles E. Skinner 290
Laborers etc . , act accepted 70, 71
Planning Board
Member appointed 1029 129
Unpaid bills 54
Zoning - See Zoning
Playgrounds
High Street 136, 261, 306, 306, 371
Rear of May Street 1422 152, 365, 386, 3879 387
Rowell Field and Greenlawn Cemetery 110, 364
Rowell Field equipment 110, 117
Plumbing. Inspector of
Salary increase 65
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Trustees appointed 42, 88, 271
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Claim - Elie April 274
Claim - Richard F. Butler 365
Compensation - C. J. H. Burkinshaw 400, 462 , 470
Compensation - James H. King 225
Motor Cycles 129
Nuisances 2079 252, 257 , 401
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Salary, Lieut. Lehan as Captain 385
Salary increases 13, 17, 28, 28, 31, 32, 38, 469 47, 54 , 58,
69, 217, 225, 229, 243, 2440 259, 264, 277
Traffic sergeant. ordinance 32, 47
See also City Marshal - Reports
Pool Tables
Applications 8, 14, 43, 56, 71, 83, 93, 930 105, 1160
126, 133, 185, 191, 192, 206, 217, 256,
266, 291, 309, 309, 321, 332, 376, 473, 487
Licenses 30, 56, 83, 949 107, 127, 134, 142, 191,
207, 218, 226, 266, 276, 299, 309, 324,
333, 349, 377, 390, 392, 487, 498
Leave to withdraw 57, 192, 207
Nuisance, Washington Street 207, 2529 257
Protest against 42
Pop-Corn Stand
Common, in 125, 134
Washington Square, on 1039 119
Postal-Telegraph Cable Company
Pole on Margin Street 177, 183
Pr c 'nct Officers
Appointed 1629 4209 429
Additional compensation 466, 467
Precincts, Kew
See Wards and Precincts
Public- Guides
Licenses 105, 105, 116, 119, 126, 127, 133, 134, 1419
1429 148, 153, 153, 159, 166, 332, 349, 3669
377, 389, 402, 403, 4070 4220 425, 436, 4370
447
Public Library
Appropriation, transfer of 167
North Salem branch 160
Pension, John F. Hadley 102
Unpaid bills 290, 299
Public .Property Department See Real Estate
Blaney Estate, taking of 405, y-o9
Common, pop-corn stand in 125, 134
Common transferred to Park Dept. 252, 267, 267, 2679 268, 271,
279 , 287
' Common, use of 103, 164, 206
District Court, lease of 98
Essex Bridge , lease of land near 274
Fish Market, heating plant 2
Fish Market land, lease of 400, 447
Fish Market land, purchase by 0. F. Farley 479, 495, 495, 496
Fish Market land - See Land, New Derby to Front Ste. below
• Fort Ave. , removal of building of J. D. Burns on 312
Greenlawn Cemetery, additional lots 296
Greenlawn Cemetery, new section in 122
Hose House, Bentley & Derby Sts. , reduction of rent 307, 323, 35
Land, Margin Street, use of 174, 387
Land, New Derby to Front St. for parking space 670 81, 97 , 979
110, 139
See also Fish Market land
Lunch Cart on New Derby St. , lease of land for 103, 103, 110
Parking space, New Derby Street - see above
Playgrounds 110
Polling equipment 882 106
Property, rear City Hall, purchase of 181
Rowell Field, playground equipment 110 , 117
Rowell Field, use of 125, 139 , 153, 3380 387, 400
Superintendent, salary increase 18, 32, 39, 59, 260, 269, 274
282
Town Hall, use of 191
Unpaid bills 54 , 290, 299
U, S. W. V. headquarters 177
Public Welfare
Appropriation transfers 2150 495
City Home, New Rules for 307
City Physician, salary increase for 254, 268, 274, 283
City Physician to dispense narcotics 135, 371
Outside Relief, additional appropriation 445, 452
Unpaid bills 54, 290, 299 , 398, 444
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Blaney Estate , taking of 405,*o9
Deed, Canal Street 138
Deeds, Lafayette Place 453
Land on Broadway, sale of 191
Land on Broadway, purchase of 151, 151
Land near Essex Bridge , lease of 1399 187, 274
Land, 272 Essex Street, purchase of 148, 150
Land, 80 Essex Street, taking of 222, 222, 229 , 231, 231
Land, Fish 'Market, lease of 400, 447
Land, Fish Market, purchase of 479, 4950 495, 496
Land , High St. Court and Pratt St . Court 343, 343, 344, 352, 359
Land, Lafayette Place 399
land, Margin and Endicott Streets 1680 187
Land, Oakland St . , deed to M. Kingston 305, 306
Lease of District Court 98
Lease of land, New Derby St. , for lunch cart 103, 103, 110
Lease of land, New Derby to Front Ste. for parking space 67, 81
97 , 97 , 110
Phoenix Building, purchase of 398, 399
Waterworks Road, deeded to Beverly 477 , 479, 488, 489 , 489
Registrars. of Voters
Report on referendum petition 122
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Communication 14
Communications from the Mayor 21-24, 36, 49-52
Opinion - City Solicitor 62 , 69
See also under Departments and Ordinances
Salem-Beverly dater Supply Board
Additional water supply 268, 317, 317
' Salem Electric Lighting Company
Conduits, joint with Eastern Mass. Electric Co. 319, 364
Poles condemned 139
Poles, joint - See N. E. Telephone & Telegraph Co.
Pole Locations
Barr Street 473
Barstow Street 447, 452
Bridge Street 92, 101
Canal Street Extension 4359 442
Flint Street 92, 101
Front Street 429 , 432
Hillside Avenue 191, 202
Jackson & Hathorne Streets 400, 404
Jefferson Avenue 1910 202, 203
Lafayette Street 82, 87, 131, 137
Larchmont Road 497
Loring Avenue, near Lincoln Road 387, 397
Marlborough Road 497
Messervy Street 330, 331, 345
Park Street 225, 247
Pond Street 225, 247
Roosevelt Road 358, 362
St. Peter Street 429, 432
Summer Street 1319 137
Winter Street 249 , 253
Nest Avenue 497
'Aire Attachments
Essex Street 130
Lafayette Street 131
Lafayette Street near Leach Street 255
Lafayette and Dow Streets 131
Loring Avenue 158, 318
North Street 7
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License to manufacture 104, 115, 232
School Department
Appropriation transfer 173, 20,%„ 472
Business notice ,-R5 65
Children to have police protection 172
Fuel, purchase of 102-
High School Addition 4, 39, 40, 41, 41, 44, 58, 659 79 , 80,
80, 80, 98, 405
High School, painting 253
Phillips School Addition, bonds cancelled 225
Taking of Kimball Estate, 82 Essex Street 2220 222, 2292 231, 23
Unpaid bills 549 290, 299
Sealer of 'Heights and Measures See Weights
Sewage Matters
Salem and Peabody assessment 10
Sewage conditions - Messervy Street 473, 477 , 497
Sewage Pumping Station - unpaid bills 54
Sewer assessments 89
Sewer Abatements
Moffatt Road 354
Ocean Avenue 278
Ord and Maple Streets 225
Raymond Road 353
Sewers
Appleton and Nursery Streets 150
Barstow Street 374
§' Beckford Street 138
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Forest Avenue 140 960 114
Grafton Street 409, 4459 449
Highland Avenue 411, 445, 449, 459
_ Juniper Avenue 196
Larchmont Road 386
Orne Street 449, 461
Osgood Street 89
Saltonstall Parkway 89
West Avenue and West Terrace 435, 445, 448, 461
Shade Tree Department See Trees
Abatement - Salem Hospital 258, 258
Re-assessment - William J. Fay 258, 258
Sidewalks
Barber Pole on 89 435
Endicott Street 177
Jefferson Avenue 210, 220, 453
Stand on 66
Signs
Permits for 14, 27, 43, 55, 82, 82, 92, 92, 104, 116, 116,
122, 132, 153, 158, 164, 168, 177, 1849 2060
215, 225, 256, 265, 2740 275, 276, 279, 308,
320, 331, 358, 365, 365, 375, 388, 388, 400,
407, 422
At north end of tunnel 102
Reflectors over 358
Soldiers ' Benefits See Military Aid
South Essex Sewerage District
Salem and Beverly assessment 10
_Streets Closed during Construction
Canal Street 129 , 135
Larchmont Road 386
Street Matters
Abbott Street, repair of 406
Air compressor 168, 328
Appropriation, additional 2, 161, 2150 443, 445,477
` Appropriation, unpaid bills 540 290
Banners across Essex Street 168, 422, 429
Beaches cleaned 128, 371, 384
Belleview Street, grading 269, 291, 293
Board of Health yard, paving of 396
Bridge Street, paving between Pleasant and Winter Sts. 111, 337
357
Briggs Street, enclosure of 462
Canal Street, closing of 1290 135
Canal Street,*paving 1140 123, 129, 135
Central Street, resurfacing 1520 374
Christmas decorations on tunnel 1770 454
County, road world by, in 1928 203
Crombie Street, reconstruction of 373
Dance marathon 472
Derby Square, extension of 261
Essex Street, resurfacing from Herbert to Forrester Sts. 269,
301, 309, 312
Essex Street, widening at #272-276 148, 150
Fence , Bridge and Flint Streets 128, 146, 149
Flag Poles, 205 Washington Street 422
Fort Avenue, change of name protested 71
Fountain, Washington Street 421
Granite Street, repair and oiling 139
Grove and Beaver Streets, repair of corner 297
Hazel Street, numbering 184
Hennessey Square, transferred 142
Higginson Square, sale of peanuts at 446
Jefferson Avenue sidewalk 210, 220, 453
Lafayette Street, notice of hearing 374
Lafayette Street, reconstruction of 420 , 434
Loring Avenue, rebuilding 138
;March Street, repair 139
IMargin Street, electrical arches over 387
Street Matters (con. )
Margin Street , repaving 398, 434
Margin, Downing and Prescott Sts. , repairing and oiling 132
Moody Square , use of for rally 422
Music on streets 388
Norman, Front and Central Sts. , paving of 336, 358, 360
Ocean,-Avenue, surface drain 446, 456
Oiling and watering 89=919 104, 132, 139 , 338, 350-352, 358
Pension, Charles E. Skinner 290
Pierpont and Charlotte Ste. , repair of 171
Porter St. corner Porter St . Court widening 149, 195
Pratt Street, protest against narrowing 358
Refuse cans on street 439
School Street Court, notice of closing 347
Sidewalk at 45 Endicott Street 177
Speaking on streets 66, 196, 306, 430, 446
Stand in street 26, 46, 103, 119, 125, 134
Stand on tunnel 115
Stone crusher, scale for 145, 155
Street construction program 360, 3609 363
Street watering assessment refund to L. Symonds Estate 448
Superintendent of Streets , salary increase 426, 439:,, 444
Sweeper and sprinkler 33
Trucks 357
Tunnel, fence on ill
Waterworks Road, acceptance 400
+7aterworks Road, deeded to Bever]y 477, 479, 488, 489, 489
Webb Street, removal of tracks ill
Woodbury Court, repair of 434
Streets, Lavine Out. widening, etc.
Barstow Street, acceptance of 346, 347, 363, 367, 367
Bertucci Avenue, laying out 407
Bradford, Balcomb and School Ste. , widening at corner 302
Canal Street Extension 138, 138, 151, 151, 1510 155, 1579 158
161, 173, 174, 175, 176, 190, 191, 196-
200, 210-213, 296, 310, 310, 325, 336
337, 346, 357
Cressey Avenue , petition to accept 446
Essex Street, widening at #272 148, 150
Flint and Federal Streets, corner widened 2509 268, 279, 287
High Street Court, discontinuance 306, 307, 316, 336, 3380 339 ,
339 , 340-342, 343, 343, 344,
352, 371
Lafayette Place, widening and discontinuance 399 , 402, 405, 453
Lafayette Street , widening at Blaney Estate 399, 402, 405, 409
Larchmont Road extension 307 , 3699 369, 373, 3809 381
North Street widening at Federal Street 99
Pratt Street, protest against narrowing 358
Pratt Street Court, discontinuance 343, 3440 3530 3552
360
Raymond Avenue and Raymond Road 307
Roosevelt Road, acceptance 104, 194, 1949 203, 204
Salem Street extension 42, 49 , 20
St . Peter Street widening 278, 2830 283, 288, 288, 2889 2889
289, 289 , 294, 294, 2949 300, 301,
3020 312, 317 , 318
West Avenue extension 152, 377, 378, 3860 394
'Vest Terrace , acceptance 407, 4230 4230 433, 437
Streets, Naming
Fort Avenue, protest against changing name of 71
Suits
Baldwina Sadowski 307
Sunday Licenses
Mayor's power of approval of 159 , 163
Applications 8, 14 , 14, 43, 56, 66, 71, 83, 84, 920 93, 105,
116, 116, 133, 133, 1409 141, 1470 147, 153, 159
169, 178, 178, 185, 192, 206, 2170 226, 256, 266
275, 275, 291, 297, 308, 309 , 321, 321, 332, 332,
347 , 348, 359, 359 , 366, 366, 376, 376t 3899 400,
4010 407 , 408, 422, 436, 446, 4550 463, 468, 473,
487 , 498
g Sundav Licenses (con. )
Licenses 16 Z09 56 67 83 93 107 118 134 134t 141
148, 154, 159, 166, 171, 180, 186, 192, 2070 218
°z 226, 233, 266, 276, 291, 298, 323, 333, 348, 3669
` 376, 390, 392, 401, 408, 425, 437, 447, 4559 463,
463, 4690 4730 488
Leave to withdraw 67, 68, 119 , 119, 148, 187, 2079 291, 2979
408, 469
Eva Dziadyk, 40 Ward Street 1470 154, 157
Frank Harris , Aborn Street 115, 119, 119 , 154, 157
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Boys ' Brigade 92, 307
Taxes
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Abatements - Sewer Dept. 278
Abatements - Shade Tree Dept. 2584
Naumkeag Steam Cotton Company %VV 4fi�'
Temporary Loan 41 16, 2419 258
Tercentenary Celebration
Unpaid Bills 54
Town Hall
Use of 191
Traffic Rules
Building removal, cor. Flint & Federal Sts. 250 , 268, 279, 287'
Heavy traffic , Chestnut Street 464, 467
Heavy traffic, Winter Street 388, 455, 4619 475
Norman St. Crossing 208
One-Way Streets
Daniels Street 33, 460 59
Essex Street 33, 46, 59
Kosciusko Street 339 46, 59
Leavitt Street 9
Monroe Street 152
Palmer Street 9
Porter Street Court 81
Parking Regulations
Ash Street 307
Canal Street 311, 322, 322, 335
Federal Street 354, 379, 379, 394
Lafayette St. near Front St . 311, 322, 322, 335
Margin Street 471
Norman Street 99 302, 311, 322, 322
Washington Square West 188
Washington St. near Essex St. 3112 322; 335
Washington St. between Bridge & Federal Sts. 311, 322, 322,
335
Parking space, New Derby Street 1100 139
Revocation of sign permit, north end of tunnel 102
School children, police protection for 172
Signal lights 33, 135, 329, 3290 342, 490
Street signs 491
Traffic, cor. Aborn & Boston Sts. 500
Washington St. , parking reserved for taxis 501
Transient Vendor
License 1699 217
Trees See Shade Tree Department
Removal of 149 27, 36, 152, 165, 167, 167, 185, 191, 208,
208, 214, 214, 220, 221, 225, 407 , 419, 4392 439
Trust Funds
Commissioner appointed 49
Tunnel
Christmas tree on 177, 454
Fence on ill
Sign permit revoked 102
Stand on 115
Use of 307, 399
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Flag Pole 254, 255, 273, 274
Headquarters for 177.
Vacations
For City Employees 1119 371
Valuation Book
' Printing of 449
Veterans ' Relief See Military Aid
Vetoes of the Mayor
Building ordinance amendment 189, 209 , 210, 2190 233
City Clerk's salary 25, 34
City Electrician 's salary 78, 79, 989 264,
277
Fire Department isalaries 38, 52, 53, 539 690 69, 70, 263,
264, 27
Mayor's salary 245
Park Department Foremen, salary 63, 84
Police Department salaries 38, 54, 690 264, 277
Public Property, Superintendent of, salary 390 59
Salary increases 21-24, 49-52, 77-78
Sealer of Weights, salary 240 34
Ward One, new precincts 64, 84
Zoning Ordinance amendments 233
Vital Statistics
Appropriation for index 88, 106
. Voters. Registrars of
See Registrars of Voters; also Elections
Voters
Notice to, waived 210
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Wards and Precincts
New Precincts
!'lard One 600 62, 64, 84
:Yard Three 120-121
Water Department
Additional Water Supply 268, 317 , 317
Appropriation transfer 494
Cement lined pipes, use of 439
Folly Hill Reservoir, additional appropriation 88, 106
Fuel, purchase of
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Hydrant, 171 Federal St. , removal of 428, 437
Hydrant, Pickman Road 66, 96, 96
Hydrant, Powder House Lane 145
Ordinance , water bills 6, 15, 15, 30
r Unpaid bills 54
Water Works Road deeded to Beverly 477, 479 , 4880 489,489
Wenham Lake Pumping Station
Salaries, engineers 260, 269
Salaries, firemen 252
Water Pipes
Barstow Street 374
e Belleview Street 269 , 291
i Claremont Road 204
Highland Avenue 411, 445, 449, 459, 472
Hillside Avenue 375, 401, 461
Jefferson Avenue 459
Larchmont Road 386
Maple Street 4640 468
Raymond Road 203
Roosevelt Road 204
"lest Avenue and West Terrace 435, 445, 448, 461
Water Survev 268, 317, 317
Weighers of Coal
Appointed 12, 379 88, 114, 1579 248. 434
Weighers of Commodities
Appointed 130 37, 65, 79, 114, 1509 206, 2480 253
Weights and Measures. Sealer of k>"
Salary increase 61 16, 24 , 34, 249, 2499 259
TVenham lake Pumping Station See ';later Department
Wires
See Electrical Department, New England Telephone & Telegraph Co. ,
Salem Electric Lighting Company, Eastern Massachusetts Electric
Co.
Wood and Bark
Measurer of, elected 479 261
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Zoning Ordinance
Amendments
Three family house in general residence district 209, 215
220, 220, 224, 229 , 233, 261, 283, 284, 296, 300
Bridge and lemon Streets 320 328
Fort Avd. and Derby Street 434, 443
Highland Avenue 152, 1619 275, 2909 299,
299 , 311
Lafayette Street 55, 59, 63, 95
Porter Street Court 147, 150, 169, 170, 173
Ainnin Street 331, 3 353, 359
Fifth class buildings 384, 398, 433
Notices to Planning Board 3y1, 92
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Timothy W. Fitzgerald✓ Michael F. McGrath
William 0. Safford ,"
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Timothy A. DonahueV Omer P. Theriault ✓
Ward Three Ward Six
Fustache Morin✓ Denis T. O'Callaghan✓
President of City Council
Michael J. Doyle
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Organization of City Council
1927.
The Inauguration Ceremonies of the City Council were held in the
Council Chamber on Monday, January 31 1927, at ten o'clock A. M.
Councillor Doyle, the senior member, presided.
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All the members were present.
Record The City Clerk read the record of the election.
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Oath The oath of office was administered to the Ward Councillors-elect
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by the City Clerk.
President The next matter of business was the election of a President. Coun-'
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cillor McGrath nominated Councillor Doyle. There were no further nomi-
nations. A viva voce vote was taken with the following result: Voting
for Michael J. Doyle , Councillors Bodwell, Donahue, Fitzgerald, Irzyk,
McGrath, Morin, O'Callaghan, Safford, Theriault and Toomey, ten in all;
voting for William 0. Safford, Councillor Doyle , one in all. Michael J.
Doyle was declared elected.
Invitation Councillor Bodwell offered the following order which was adopted:
to Mayor
4 "Ordered: That a message be sent to his Honor, Mayor George J.
Bates, that the City Council for the year 1927 has organized by the
election of Michael J. Doyle as its President, and that it respectfully `
extends to him an invitation to address the members at this session. "
Councillors Bodwell and McGrath were appointed to escort the Mayor ;
to the Council Chamber.
Address Mayor Bates addressed the City Council. Councillors Bodwell and
McGrath escorted the Mayor from the Council Chamber.
Snow and Ice The following order, recommended by the Mayor,was adopted under
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suspension of the rules:
"Ordered: that the sum of $1851.85 be and is hereby appropriated
for the purpose of paying outstanding bills for the year 1926 in the
Snow and Ice item of the Street Department appropriation, said sum to
be charged to the Excess and Deficiency account."
Presented for approval and approved January 7, 1927.
Heating Plant. The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under 1!
Fish Market I
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"Ordered: that the sum of eight hundred dollars (W1.800. )
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hereby appropriated for the purpose of installing a new furnace and radi-
ation in - the fish market building on Front Street, said sum to be charged
to. the Excess and Deficiency Account. "
Presented for approval.and approved January 7, 1927.
Councillor O'Callaghan offered the following order which was adopted Rules and,
Regulations
"Ordered: That.. the rules and regulations of the City Council of the 7
year .1926 .be adopted as the rules and regulations for the year 1927, and
that -.the same be. suspended for this meeting. "
Presented for approval and approved January 7, 1927.
Councillor cGra.th offered the following order which was adopted: Address
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"Ordered: That the thanks of the City Council be extended to his
Honor . the.h.!ayor for -his able and instructive address and a copy be re-
quested for publication with the :municipal documents. "
Councillor Donahue offered the following order which was adopted: Licenses
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"Ordered: That all applications for licenses ue referred to the
Committee . on Licenses and Permits. "
Presented for approval . and approved January 7, 1927.
Councillor Safford offered the . following order which was adopted: Unfinished
"Ordered: That all matters referred to this City Council by the City 10 Business
Council of 1926., and all matters not finally disposed of, or in the hands
of committees, be referred to the City Council of 1927 and to the several
committees usually considering the same . "
Presented..for approval and approved January 7, 1927.
Councillor Morin offered the following order which was adopted: Documents
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"Ordered: That .the. Purchasing Agent be authorized and instructed to
solicit bids for printing and binding the city documents of 1926, 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. "
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Presented for approval and approved January 7, 1927 .
Councillor . Toomey offered the following order which was adopted: Meetings
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"Ordered: That the regular meetings 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'
Presented for approval and approved January 7, 1927.
January 3. 1927
Manuals Councillor Irzyk offered the following order which was adopted:
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"Ordered: That the City Clerk be and hereby is authorized and direc-
ted to prepare and have printed a pocket manual for the use of the mem-
bers of the city council and city officers , the cost of same not to ex-
ceed one hundred and twenty-five dollars ($125.00 ) , said sum to be
charged to the regular appropriation for city council. "
Presented for approval and approved January 7 , 1927 .
High School Councillor Fitzgerald offered the following order which was adopted:
Addition
14 "Ordered: That a commmittee of three members of the City Council be
appointed and that said committee be and are fully authorized and direc-
ted to make all contracts for the erection and equipment of the High
School Addition, to do all other things as may be reasonable and neces-
sary to build and equip said addition and to have full charge of and
supervision of the proposed work, provided however, that all contracts
shall be made in the manner and form required by the charter, and pro-
vided further that no. liability whatever shall be incurred in behalf of
the city until and unless the site for said addition shall have been firs
approved by the Mayor and School Committee; the plans therefor shall have
been first approved by the Mayor and School Committee and the site shall
be first acquired by the city. "
Presented for approval and not approved.
Compensation Councillor Theriault offered the following order which was adopted
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by a unanimous yea and nay vote:
"Ordered:That the compensation of the members of the City Council be
and hereby is established at five hundred dollars ($500.00) per annum,
payable in equal monthly installments."
Presented for approval and approved January 7, 1927 .
Temporary Councillor Theriault offered the following order which was read for
Loan
16 publication:
"Ordered: That the City Treasurer be and he hereby is authorized,
with the approval of the Mayor and Committee on Finance, to incur debt
from time to time during the current financial year beginning January 1,
1927 , on temporary loans in anticipation of the revenue of said financial
year, and to issue therefor the notes of the City, payable within one
year from their respective dates.. The amount of such notes shall not ex-
ceed one million, eight hundred thousand ($1,800,000.00) Dollars. 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. All debts
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incurred under authority of this vote are hereby expressly made payable
from the revenue of said current financial year. Said notes shall not
be obligatory unless certified thereon as to genuineness by the Old
Colony Trust Company, Boston, Massachusetts. "
On motion of Councillor McGrath, the Council adjourned at 10.50
, A. M.
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A regular meeting of the City Council was held on Thursday, Janu-
ary 13, 1927, at eight o'clock P. Y. All the members were present and
the President presided. On motion of Councillor Toomey, it was voted
to dispense with the reading of the records.
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Poles A hearing was held on the petition of .Eastern Massachusetts Street
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Railway Company and New England Telephone and Telegraph Company to
locate two poles on Loring Avenue. No one appeared in favor and the
application was laid on the table until the next meeting.
Garages Hearings were held on the following applications to maintain gar-
ages. The applicants appeared in favor, there was no opposition and
the following were granted licenses, subject to the approval of the
Inspector of Buildings , and in conformity with the ordinances relating
to the same and with the rules and regulations of the Massachusetts
District Police:
Lorenzo J. Soucy, Champlain Road Anna F. Evans , 21 Andrew Street
Water Bills A communication from the City Engineer requesting a change in the
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ordinance relating to the rendering of water bills was referred to the
Committee on Ordinances.
Marshals The report of the City Marshal for the month of December was re-
Report
18 ceived and placed on file.
Salary A communication from the Chief of the Fire Department recommending A
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the continuance of his salary to Lieutenant Mark F. Carr was read and
the following order was adopted:
"Ordered: That in accordance with section 19 of chapter 18 of the
ordinances , an ordinance relating to Fire Department , Lieutenant Mark
F. Carr, a permanent member of said department, who was disabled in the
performance of his duty, be continued on the pay roll for such period
as the Chief of the Fire Department may approve. "
Presented for approval and approved January 17 , 1927 .
Sealer of A petition from the Sealer of weights and Measurer, George L. Day,
Weights and
1•ieasures for an increase in salary was read and the following ordinance was
Salary
21-22 passed to be advertised:
"In the year one thousand nine hundred and twenty-seven.
An Ordinance to amend an ordinance relating to the compensation of cer-
tain city officers.
Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows:
January 13, 1927
Section 1. Section 1 of Chapter %IV of the City Ordinances is hereby
amended by striking out the words "seventeen hundred" in the line estab-
lishing the salary of the sealer of weights and measures, and inserting
in place thereof the words "twenty-two hundred" , so that said line will
read as follows:- "To the sealer of weights and measures, twenty-two hun-
dred dollars" .
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City
Charter. "
,The petition of the Board of Commissioners of Trust Funds to lay Wires
temporary wires across Washington and Sewall Streets, for the radio 23
broadcasting of the Read Fund concerts, was- granted subject to the ap-
proval of the city electrician.
A petition for a street light on Federal Street at the corner of Light
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Griffin Place was referred to the Committee on Electrical Affairs.
The invitation from Capt. J. C. R. Peabody Camp, U. S. W. V. , to Invitation
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attend the installation of officers, was accepted.
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The petition of New England Telephone and Telegraph Company to at- N. E. T. & T. Co.
Wires
tach wires to one pole on Fairmount Street was granted by the following Fairmount Street
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order which was adopted subject to the approval of the city electrician:
"Ordered: That The New England Telephone and Telegraph Company of
Massachusetts, having locations in certain streets or said municipality,
be and it is hereby granted permission to attach and maintain not exceed-
ing wires or cables necessary for the conduct of its business and fix-
tures, at a height of not less than I8 20 feet from the ground, upon
existing poles of Salem Electric Lighting Company heretofore located in
the public way or ways hereinafter referred to, as requested in petition
of said The New England Telephone and Telegraph Company of Massachusetts,
dated the 23rd day of Dec. 1926. The existing poles above referred to a
located in the following named public ways, as shown upon plan marked -
The N. E. T. & T. Co. of Mass. , No. 507 Dated 12-22-26 - filed with this
order:- Fairmount St. - 1 pole #2986"
Presented for approval and approved January 17, 1927.
The petition of Salem Electric Lighting Company to attach wires to Salem E1.Lt.Co.
Wires
one pole on North Street was granted by the following order which was North Street
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'adopted subject to the approval of the city electrician:
"Ordered: that upon petition of Salem Electric Lighting Company and
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Eastern Massachusetts Street Railway Company dated December 18, 19262
permission and authority is hereby given said Salem Electric Lighting
Company, its successors and assigns, to attach its wires and fixtures
to the existing poles of said Lastern Mass. Street Railway Company lo-
cated upon the public ways in said Salem as follows:- I
1 pole on North Street, near Carlyle Place, F1387"
Presented for approval and approved January 17, 1927.
Barber's The application of Napoleon "Marquis to erect a barber' s pole in the
Pole
30 sidewalk at 223 Washington Street was granted subject to the approval of
the superintendent of streets.
Claims The claims of Margaret L. Andrews, Robert S. Coblents, Grace G.
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Dalton, I.annah M. Dunn, :Margaret L. Gallaher, Sarah W. Lesses and M. A.
Lilly were referred to the Committee on Claims.
Gasoline The application of McKenzie Motor Company for a transfer of the
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license to keep, store and sell gasoline at 274 Derby Street from Sills
Chevrolet Company was granted.
Garage A hearing was ordered for Thursday, January 27, 1927, at eight
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o ' clock P. M. , on the application of Jules A. Gourdeau to maintain a
garage at 71 Ocean Avenue.
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Gasoline 40 A hearing was ordered for Thursday, January 27 , 1927, at eight
o'clock P. M. , on the application of Harry B. London to keep, store and
sell gasoline at rear 212 Bridge Street.
Licenses The following applications for licenses were referred to the Commit
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Sunday Licences
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' Andrew J. Abdo, 90 Congress St. J. Frank Murphy, 5 Pleasant St.
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iFrank C. Ely, 6 Harris St. , transfer from Georgianna B. Tremblay
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Rosario Puleo, 40 Margin St. , transfer from Salvatore Grasso
Pool Tables
jWladyslaw Uszinski, 170 Derby St. (2)
!; Common Victualler
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Frederick J. Orne, cor. Ward & Peabody Sts.
; Edmond Girard, 31 Perkins St. J. Frank icurphy, 5 Pleasant St.
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ses and Permits.
The application of Walter J. Phillips for a first class automobile Automobile
dealer's license at 98 Lafayette Street was granted. 50 Dealer
Councillor . Theriault offered the following report which was accepted Buildings at
Greenlawn
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"The Committee on Finance, to whom was referred an order that the
sum of $5500. be and the same is hereby appropriated for the purpose of
replacing and repairing buildings recently damaged by fire at Greenlawn
Cemetery, .has considered said matter and r;ould recom,:end: that the appro-
priation be reducedto the sum of u2800, said amount to be charged to the
"Receipts from sale of- Lots" account.
For the Committee,
Omer P. Theriault Chairman"
The order, which was introduced December 23, 1926, was adopted as
amended. Presented for approval and approved January 17, 1927.
Councillor Safford offered the following order which was adopted: Light
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"Ordered: That a 60 c. p. light be installed on Moffat Road, the
expense of same to be charged to the regular appropriation for street
lighting. "
Presented for approval and not approved.
Councillor Fitzgerald offered the following order which was adopted: One-Way Streets
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"Ordered: That Palmer Street be made one way for traffic going west
from Congress Street to Lafayette Street; and Leavitt Street be made one
way for traffic going east from Lafayette Street to Congress Street. "
Presented for approval and approved January 17 , 1927.
Councillor Fitzgerald offere.d .the following order which was adopted: Parking
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"Ordered: That . there shall be no parking of automobiles allowed on
Norman Street . from Margin Street to Summer Street. "
Presented for approval and not approved.
Councillor Toomey offered the following ordinance which was passed City Clerk
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i "In the year one thousand mine hundred and twenty-seven.
An ordinance to amend .an Ordinance relating to the salaries of certain
City Officers.
Be it ordained .by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows:
Section 1. Section 1 of Chapter XIV of the City Ordinances is hereby
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amended by striking out the words "twenty four hundred" in the seventh
line and inserting in place thereof the words "three thousand" so that
said line will read as follows:- "To the City Clerk, three thousand
dollars" .
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Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City
Charter, and date as of January first, nineteen hundred and twenty seven. "
Light Councillor Donahue offered the following order which was adopted:
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"Ordered: That the Committee on Electrical Affairs consider the ad-
visability of installing a 60 c. p. light on Webster St."
Presented for approval and approved January 17, 1927.
Jurors The following were drawn to serve as jurors at the February session
of Civil Court in Salem:
George H. Filion 6 Roslyn Street Jeweler
Jeremiah F. Tivnan 63 Federal Street Janitor
The following order was adopted:
Sewage "Ordered: That his Honor, the Mayor, be hereby empowered to accept
Assessment
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Council and Mayor of November 10, 1926, of the apportionment of the
Pumping cost of the joint Sewage Works on the following basis:-
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56.7% for maintenance and operation for City of Saled, and
43.3% for maintenance and operation for the City of Peabody
Said percentage agreement to remain in force until such time as the
South Essex Sewerage District has remedied the existing condition. "
Presented for approval and approved January 179 1927 .
On motion of Councillor McGrath, the Council refused an immediate
reconsideration of all business transacted.
On motion of Councillor McGrath, the Council adjourned at 8.40
of P. Id.
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A regular meeting of the City Council was held on Thursday, January,
27, 1927 , at eight o 'clock P. M. All the members were present and the
President presided. On motion of Councillor Safford, it was voted to
dispense with the reading of the records.
A hearing was held on the application of Harry B. London to keep, Gasoline
store and sell gasoline at rear 212 Bridge Street. Mr. London appeared
in favor and there was no opposition. On motion of Councillor Donahue
the application was referred to the Committee on Public Works.
A hearing was held on the application of Jules Gourdeau to maintain Garage
a garage at 71 Ocean Avenue. The applicant appeared in favor, there was
no opposition and the license was granted subject to the approval of the
Inspector of Buildings and in conformity with the ordinances relating to
the same and with the rules and regulations of the Massachusetts District
Police.
A hearing was held on the petition of Eastern Massachusetts Street East.Mass .St.Ry.
IN. E. T. & T. Co.
Railway Company and New England Telephone and Telegraph Company to locate Poles
Loring Avenue
two poles on Loring Avenue. Mr. William Dawes, representing the peti- 58
tioners, appeared in favor, there was no opposition, and the petition was
granted by the following order which was adopted subject to the approval
of the City Electrician:
"Ordered: Notice having been given and a public hearing held as pro-
vided by law, that Eastern Massachusetts Street Railway Company and New
England Telephone and Telegraph Company of Massachusetts be and are here-
by granted joint or identical locations for and permission to erect and
maintain 2 joint poles with such wires and fixtures thereon as may be
necessary from time to time in the transaction of their business, as fol-
lows, and as requested in their Petition dated September 16, 1926.
Loring Ave. at Sumner Road, Salem
The said poles to be located substantially as shown on plan numbered
Salem, Mass. 332-7 on file with this Board. "
Presented for approval and approved February 29 1927.
On motion of Councillor Donahue, it was voted to re-open the hearing Wires
held on November 26, 1926, in the matter of the petition of Eastern Mass-
achusetts Electric Company to cross certain streets of the city with its
wires. On motion of Councillor McGrath, it was voted to adjourn the hear
ing to Ames Memorial Hall at nine. o'clock_ P. M.
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Temporary The Mayor's appointment of Hattie A. Burding as Temporary Treasur-
Treasurer
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Constables The Mayor's nomination of the following as constables was laid
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over under the rules:
George W. Alley Frank L. Frost Daniel J. O'Brien
G. Lincoln-Allen Albert Gagnon William C. O'Callahan
Ellis M. Andrews William Gibbs William Pawley
James Armstrong Martin J. Griffin Theodore A. Peabody
Everett F. Bishop Daniel J. Gannon John F. Plummer
Thomas C. Brown Albert F. Hall Azarie D. Pariseau
David P. Boucher Augustus S. Hersey Elmer R. Parshley
Charles S. Brown James J. Harrigan Arthur L. Payne
Bernard B. Bancroft William H. Hart Ralph A. Price
Charles A. Burns William A. Harrigan Howard C. Rogers
Ernest G. Bishop Patrick T. Hussey James G. Ryan
Leo R. Bourassa Richard. H. G.. Hichens Christian J. Relihan
Albert A. Clark Warren F. Jones Frank W. Robinson
Patrick J. Coyne J. Mark Klippel William H. Ryan
Joseph F. Callahan James B. Kelleher J. Frank Stickney
Thomas F. Crowley John Kosztyla Thomas F. Slattery
Joseph A. Chaput Walter J. Knights John W. Stanton
Samuel A. Campbell John F. Knox John H. Sullivan
George W. Creesy Frederick C. Kelley William A. Soper
Frank P. Cook Edward H. Lomasney Cornelius F. Sullivan
I!, Augustin Chouinard Edward J. Lundeegan Peter Shannon
!! John J. Cahill Thomas F. Lannon Frank Swiniarski _x
Albert L. Chalifour Albert C. Lawrence Charles A. Sparkes
Louis Collier George A. LeDuc Harry R. Tyler
Michael F. Conway Vezina. F. Morency John F. Tierney ..
{ Edward T. Canty Joseph McKeever Joseph L. Tivnan
Edward Clark Stephen A. Mahoney J. Russell Treadwell a
Henry J. Clay Arthur A. Gauthier Fred Tebbets
Ezekiel. S. Call Florence McCarthy Germain X. Theriault
Bartholomew Dowd Gilman Melcher Jeremiah F. Tivnan
q John P. Doyle George B. Moreland Samuel F. Upton
Ubald M. J. deGrandpre Michael F. McGrath Albert F. Wardwell
Joseph H. Doherty George S. Munroe Edward F. Walsh
jl Ralph . Day John J. Murphy Elmer Wooley
Cornelius P. Donovan, Cornelius F. McGee Thomas H. Whearty
George H. ystesFrederick J. Needham Thomas L. Pearce
` Patrick J. Fallon John T. Nolan William Lawrence.
Simeon H. Foss William H. O'Neil Elmer E. Abbott
'I William H. -Foye Robert B. Osborne Edward F. Donovan, Jr.
Dennis F. Foley Frederick T. O'Neill John F. Hadley
Michael A. Finnegan Patrick F. O'Hara
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Weighers The Mayor' s appointment of the following weighers was read and
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placed on file:
Weighers of " Coal
George Lincoln Allen Thomas H. Carr John H. Kane
Francois X. Auger Arthur M. Feenan Henry Kaplan
George F. Ball Maurice E. Flynn John Karbowniczak
Franklin R. Blanchard William F. Flynn George E. Lane
Timothy F. Buckley Joseph Fournier William F. Mooney
D. Robert Brown James L. Foye James J. Muse
Edward E. Baldwin Frank B. Friend Gideon Soucy :
Thomas P. Butler Albert Gagnon Francis Stanton
William H. Colbert Bolish F. Golin Archille Theriault
Anna M. Colbert Ernest P. .Goodale Stephen A. Whipple
James Carr David J. Hennessey William B. Welch w
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Weighers of Commodities
Henry R. Abbott William F. Flynn Hugh Owens
D. Robert Brown Russell A. Grant William E. Ronan
Raymond L. Brown David J. Hennessey Walter Raitt
.tarry F. Brown John H. Kane Albert H. Ralph
Thomas H. Carr Henry Kaplan Frank W. Robinson
Allen B. Clark William G. Larrabee George M. Sinclair
Allen B. Cornforth Raymond S. MacDonald Clarence W. Sawyer
Edward Deschene Cornelius J. Martin Roland B. 'Pate
Percy C . Eldridge Frederick J. Needham George E. Woodbury
Maurice E. Flynn Ray E. Nutting George A. White
Notice was received from the Board of Public Welfare that it had City Physician
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elected as City Physician Dr. John G. Adams, for the term of two year
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from February 10 1927. The matter was laid on the table until the next
meeting.
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A petition from the Captains and Lieutenants in the Fire Department Fire Department
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for an increase in salary was read, and the following ordinance was � 63-64
passed for publication:
"In the year one thousand nine hundred and twenty-seven.
An Ordinance to amend an ordinance relating .to the compensation of cer-
tain city officers.
Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows:
Section 1. Section 1 of Chapter XIV is hereby amended by striking out
the words "two thousand and twenty-five" in the fourth and fifth lines of
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the paragraph establishing the rates of compensation in the Fire Depart-
ment, and inserting in place thereof the words "twenty-six hundred" ; and j
by striking out the words "nineteen hundred" in the eighth line of said E
paragraph and inserting in place thereof the words "twenty-two hundred";
G so that said paragraph will read as follows: "Fire Department: Payable
in equal weekly installments: chief engineer, twenty-two hundred and
seventy-five dollars; deputy chiefs, twenty-one hundred seventy-five
dollars; captains twenty-six hundred dollars; mechanician, nineteen hun-
dred and seventy-five dollars; supervisor of motor apparatus, nineteen
hundred and seventy-five dollars; lieutenants, twenty-two hundred dollars
privates, first year of service, four dollars and thirty-two cents per
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day; privates, after first year, five dollars per day; call members, two
hundred and fifty dollars a year; substitute call members, one dollar for
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each fire at which they render services. "
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City
Charter. "
The petition of the patrolmen, chauffeurs, ,janitor and cell-men of Salaries
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the police department and the privates of the fire department for an in-
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crease in salary was referred to the Committee on Salaries.
Salaries A communication from Daniel J. Long regarding salary increases was
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received and placed on file .
Sewer A petition for a larger sewer in Forest Avenue was referred to the
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Committee on Public Works.
Claim The claim of Antonio Mello was referred to the Committee on Claims.
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Garage The application of Arthur G. Roderick for a transfer of the license
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to maintain a garage at 55-55-o' Broad Street from M. J. Davey was granted.
Removal The application of Beacon Oil Company for the removal of a tree at
of Tree
70 corner Loring Avenue and Raymond Road was referred to the Committee on
Shade Trees.
Sign The application of The Footwear Shop for permit to erect a stationer
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sign at 108 North Street was granted subject to the approval of the a
superintendent of streets.
Builder The application of Mack Construction Company for a builder's license
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was granted.
Builder The application of Francis X. O' Connell for a builder 's license was
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granted.
Licenses The following applications for licenses were referred to the Commit-
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tee on Licenses and Permits:
Common Victualler
John F. Murphy, 104 Boston St.
Sunday Licenses
John F. Murphy, 104 Boston St.
Passenger Automobile
Adelard Provencher, Salem Depot Walter Mahoney, Salem Depot
Arthur G. Roderick, Salem Depot
Pool Tables
Michael E. Ryan, 108 Boston St. (1)
Coffee House
Peter Cronis & James Kallelis , 24 Pgargin St. , transfer from Kallelis &
Karakaidos
Renewals A list of applications for renewals of passenger automobile, auto
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truck and Sunday licenses was referred to the Committee on Licenses and
Permits.
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Councillor Fitzgerald offered the following report which was accep- I [Hater rates
ted and recommendation adopted: 182
"The Committee on Ordinances, to whom was referred an amendment to
ordinance relating to the collection of water rates, has considered said
matter and would recommend the passage of the accompanying amendment to
Chapter XLYIIIto be advertised.
For the Committee, i
Timothy W. Fitzgerald Chairman"
The following ordinance was passed for publication: Ordinance
"In the year one thousand nine hundred and twenty-seven. 83 CJater sates
An Ordinance to amend an ordinance relating -to water department.
Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows:
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Section 1. Section 12, Paragraph 18 of Chapter XLVIII of the City Or-
dinances is hereby amended by striking out the words "Bills for water so
supplied shall be rendered quarterly on the first days of January, April,
July and October" and the following words substituted, "Bills for water
so supplied in Wards I and 2 shall be .rendered quarterly on the first
days of January, April, July and October; bills for water so supplied in
Wards 3 and 5 shall be rendered quarterly on the first days of February,
May, August and November; bills for water so supplied in Wards 4 and 6
shall be rendered quarterly on the first days of Lurch, June, September,
and December" , so that Section 12, Paragraph 18 as amended will read as
follows:- "Section 12, Paragraph 18: The rate of all water furnished by
meter measurement shall be fifteen cents per one hundred cubic feet.
Bills for water so supplied in Wards 1 and 2 shall be rendered quarterly j
on the first days of January, April, July and. October; bills for water so 1
supplied in Wards 3 and 5 shall be rendered quarterly on the first days
of February, May, August and November; bills for water so supplied in
Wards 4 and 6 shall be rendered quarterly on the first days of March,
June, September and December; a discount of ten percent shall be allowed
for the payment of such bills on or before the fifteenth day of the month
in which they are rendered. "
� 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. "
Councillor Toomey offered the following report which was accepted 84 Licenses
and recommendation adopted:
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Licenses "The Committee on Licenses and Permits, to whom. .was referred appli-
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cations for licenses , has considered said matter and would recommend:
That the following be granted:
Sunday Licenses
Andrew J. Abdo, 90 Congress St. Frank C. Ely, 6 Harris St.
J. Frank Murphy, 5 Pleasant St .
Rosario Puleo, 40 '=argin St. , transfer from Salvatore Grasso
Adelard Deschene, 86 Congress St.
Common Victuallers
Richard J. Orne, cor. Ward and Peabody Sts.
Edmond Girard, 31 Perkins St.. J. Frank iturphy, 5 Pleasant St.
Passenger Automobiles
Fred J. Fossa, Salem Depot Benjamin H. Chatel, Salem Depot
Edward J. McCormack, Salem Depot Thomas A. Cooper, Salem Depot (2)
Wagons and Auto Trucks
Eugene Deschenes, Salem Depot Joseph St. Pierre, S Arthur St.
Albert G. Viel, Salem Depot
For the Committee,
John J. Toomey Chairman"
Sealer of The ordinance, introduced January 13, 19279 to increase the salary
Weights and
Measures of the Sealer of Weights and Measures was taken up. Councillor McGrath
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moved an amendment to provide for an increase of ten percent. Councillor
Fitzgerald moved to amend the amendment to provide for an increase to
$2,000.00 instead of $2,200.00 as in the ordinance as introduced. The
amendment to the amendment was voted by a vote of ten'yeas, one nay,
Councillor McGrath dissenting. The ordinance, as amended, was passed to
be ordained by a vote of ten yeas, one nay, Councillor McGrath dissent-
ing. Presented for approval and vetoed February 5, 1927.
Temporary The temporary loan order, which was introduced January 3, 1927, was
Loan Order
adopted by a vote of eleven yeas. Approved by the Mayor January 31, 1927
Salary The ordinance, introduced January 13, 1927 , to increase the salary
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of the City Clerk, was taken up. Councillor McGrath moved an amendment
to provide for an increase of ten percent instead of $3,000.00 as in the
ordinance as introduced. The amendment was not voted by the following
viva voce vote: Voting yes, Councillors Bodwell, Irzyk, McGrath and
Morin, four in all; voting no, Councillors Donahue , Fitzgerald, O'Cal-
laghan, Safford, Theriault, Toomey and Doyle, seven in all. The ordi-
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Tanuary 27, 1927.
The ordinance was passed to be ordained by the following viva voce vote:
Voting yes: Councillors Donahue, Fitzgerald, O'Callaghan, Safford,
Theriault, Toomey and Doyle, seven in all; Voting no, Councillors Bod-
well, Irzyk, McGrath and Morin, four in all. Presented for approval and
vetoed February 5, 1927 .
Councillor Theriault offered the following ordinance which was Police Dept.
passed for publication: 85Salaries
In the year one thousand nine hundred and twenty-seven.
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An Ordinance to amend an ordinance relating to the compensation of cer-
tain city officers .
Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows:
Section 1. Section 1 of Chapter XIV of the City Ordinances is hereby
amended by striking out the words "two thousand two hundred and seventy-
five" in the second and third lines of the paragraph which established
the rates of compensation in the Police. Department, and inserting in
place thereof the words "twenty-eight hundred"; and by striking out the
words "nineteen hundred and seventy-five" in the third and fourth lines
of said paragraph and inserting in place thereof the words "twenty-six
hundred" ; and by striking out the words "nineteen hundred and twenty-
five"in the fourth and fifth lines of said paragraph and inserting in
place thereof the words "twenty-four hundred"; and by striking out the
words "eighteen hundred and seventy-five" in the fifth and sixth lines
and inserting in place thereof the words "twenty-two hundred"; so that
said paragraph will read as follows:- "Police Department, payable in
equal weekly installments: city marshal, twenty-eight hundred dollars;
captains, twenty-six hundred dollars; lieutenants, twenty-four hundred
dollars; sergeants, twenty-two hundred dollars; patrolmen, cell-men,
chauffeurs and janitors; five dollars a day; matron three dollars and
fifty cents a day. "
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City
Charter. "
Councillor O'Callaghan offered the following ordinance which was Supt. of Hay
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passed for publication: 86 Salary
"In the year one thousand nine hundred and twenty-seven
An Ordinance to amend an Ordinance relating to the compensation of cer-
tain city officers.
Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows:
Section 1. Section I of Chapter XIV of the City Ordinances is hereby
amended by striking out the words "eleven hundred" in the paragraph es-
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tablishing the compensation_ of the superintendent of -hay. scales and
inserting in place thereof the words"thirteen hundred" so that said
paragraph will read as follows: - "To the superintendent of hay scales,
thirteen hundred dollars" .
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City
Charter. "
Superinten- Councillor Bodwell offered the following ordinance which was passed
dent of
Public for publication:
Property
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An Ordinance to amend an ordinance relating to the compensation of cer-
tain city officers.
Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows:
Section 1. Section 1 of Chapter 14 is hereby amended by striking out
the words "Nineteen Hundred" in the paragraph fixing the compensation
of Superintendent of Public Buildings , and inserting in place thereof
the words "Twenty-Five Hundred", so that said paragraph will read as
follows: "To the Superintendent of Public Buildings, Twenty Five Hundred
Dollars. "
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City
Charter. "
Clerks Councillor Fitzgerald offered the following ordinance which was
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"In the year one thousand nine hundred and twenty-seven.
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I, An Ordinance to amend an Ordinance relating to the compensation of cer-
tain city ufficers.
Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows:
Section 1. Section 1 of Chapter XIV of the City Ordinances is hereby
amended by striking out the words "three years" in the fourth and fifth
lines of the paragraph relating to the compensation of clerks, and in-
serting in place thereof the words "six months" so that said paragraph
will read as follows:- "To the chief clerks in the assessors' , collec-
tors, city clerk' s, street , treasurer's and water departments , twenty-
one dollars per week. Other clerks regularly employed, for the first
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six months, eighteen dollars per week, after six months employment,
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nineteen and one-half dollars per week, clerks temporarily employed fif-
teen and one-half dollars per week, but if any preceding year a tempo-
rary clerk has been employed for two months by the city then he shall
receive compensation not exceeding fifteen and one-half dollars per week
January 27, 1927
and if so employed continuously for at least tvio.months of any two pre-
ceding years, he shall receive compensation not exceeding eighteen dollars
per week. "
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City
Charter. "
On motion of Councillor Theriault, the Council refused an immediate '
reconsideration of all business transacted.
The Council adjourned to Ames Memorial Hall at 9.05 o 'clock P. �.
The hearing on the petition of -Eastern Massachusetts Electric Com- East. Mass.El.Co.
Wires
pany to erect wires across Derby Street, Fort Avenue, Collins Street, Hearing
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Bridge Street and Cross Street, was re-opened at Ames Memorial Hall at
9.20 o'clock P. M. Mr. John H. Sheedy appeared in favor of the petition
on behalf of the petitioners. Mr. David P. Israel also appeared in favor
The following appeared in opposition: Mr. d. D. Chapple, representing
Col. George R. Jewett; Mr. Christian Lantz, representing the Board of
Park Commissioners; Mr. James E. Lynch, representing citizens residing
in the locality to be affected by the erection of wires, who presented
a protest endorsed by several hundred signers; Mr. J. Asbury Pitman, rep-
resenting a majority of the Planning Board; Mr. Cornelius J. Harney, Mr.
Charles Fleming, Mr. Frank H. Frisbee, Mr. Augustus G. Reynolds, Mr.
Cornelius P. Harrington, Mr. Harlan P. Kelsey, Mr. Daniel J. Long, Mr.
Harry E. Webber, Mr. J. Chester Crandall and Mr. James D. Burns.
The hearing was closed. (See detailed record on file. )
On motion of Councillor McGrath, the Council adjourned at 12.15
o' clock A. M.
Attest:-
Clerk
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February 7 , 1927.
A special meeting of the City Council was held on. Monday, February
7, 1927, at six o'clock P. M. All the members were pre_sent. except Coun-
cillors McGrath, Donahue, Safford and Bodwell, and the President presided
Jurors The following were drawn to serve as jurors at the March session of
Civil Court in Lawrence:
George B. Farrington 32 Barr Street Asst. Treasurer
Thomas J. Murphy 7 Pleasant Street Salesman
Jurors The following were drawn to serve as jurors at the session of Civil
Court in Salem:
Michael H. Collins 46 Bridge Street Manager
Emile R. Poirier 3 Holly Street Real Estate
Walter E. Poor 25 Washington Square manager
II On motion of Councillor Fitzgerald the Council adjourned at 6.05
o 'clock_ P. M•
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Clerk
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February 10,,,_1927.
A regular meeting of. the City Council was held on Thursday, Febru-
ary 10, 1927, at eight o 'clock P. M- All the members were present and
the President presided._ It was voted to dispense with the reading of the
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records .
A communication from the family of City Treasurer William H. Rollins Communication
was read and placed on file. 91.
The following communication was read and placed on file: Salaries
Mayor's Office, City Hall, February 5, 1927 92
To The, City Council., City of Salem,
Gentlemen:
An ordinance to amend an ordinance anu providing for an increase of
k300 in salary for the Sealer of Weights and Keasures, and another or-
dinanne__to. amend. an ordinance and providing for an increase of : 600 in
salary for the City Clerk, and both passed January 27th, 1927 , have
reached me. for consideration.
A general increase in the salaries of city officers may be had by a
series of ordinances as well as by a single one. In view of the passage
by the Council, on December 31, 1925, of a single ordinance providing for
a general increase in the salaries of city officers, and ordinances re-
cently passed to be advertised providing for increases for certain mem-
bers of the police and fire departments and others, it may be confidently
expected, if the two ordinances before me receive executive sanction,
that more will follow until all departments, officers and employees, are
covered. Under these circumstances the Mayor deems it necessary to deal
generally and then particularly with the cases in hand.
In vetoing the orcinance of December 31, 1925, the Mayor intended to
express a policy of opposition to salary increases for officers , clerks
and employees, including an increase of � 2000 for the Mayor. In that
veto .nessage the & yor said that city employment was constant and the
compensation certain in contrast with other private employment, that the
compensation for service of any nature, all things considered, was just
and fair and was regulated by our financial limitations and the require-
ments of the positions as to qualifications and time given. That view is
no,ra reaffirmed.
In vetoing the ordinance of December 31, 1925, the Mayor, also, said
"a consideration of the salaries of any officials, whose cases may be in-
stanced as an exception, is precluded here because the Mayor is consider-
ing the ordinance as a whole and as involving a general salary increase" .
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A single ordinance passed later, namely, in (larch, 1926, providing for
an increase in salary for the new auditor was approved by the Iutayor as
one .of the exceptions referred to above . The Mayor approved this in-
crease because the auditor is an important financial officer doing much
of his own work and bound to great accuracy and responsibility in an
office filled with important financial details involving all departments,
and because the auditor, at the Mayor ' s request, gave up a position,
paying a larger salary than the office of auditor then called for, to
render the city a much needed service; and because, further, he was -
trained in the position of municipal auditor at the state Department of
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Taxation and Accounts where he qualified as an expert in his work. But
this exception was not intended by the Mayor to give any encouragement
to general increases among officers and employees,
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In several departments it is clear that clerks do much of the work
and that the heads of these departments are sufficiently paid for the
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formal supervision exercised or the judgment rendered in the routine
affairs of their offices . Some officers, by reason of the technical
character of their work or its special responsibility as to public safe-
ty, would have prior claims to those now under consideration is increase
are ever made for the several officers. The Mayor intends, however, ex-
cept possibly in special cases not now before him, to let the salary
list remain unchanged.
The proposed ordinances as well as those recently passed to be ad-
certised and those reasonably expected to pass the council later, violate
the policy of economy to which this administration is committed. This
policy is demanded by the people and is being pursued, so far as this
office is concerned, for the benefit of the tax payers and not to pro-
vide additional salaries for officers and employees. It is the order of
the day, everywhere, in many branches of public employment to accept
service and assent to the existing salary, and, then, without any reason `
except the outworn one of the high cost of living, coupled with compari-
sons, often ;meaningless, of salaries in one place and another, to seek, - s.
by a series of petitions , a series of salary increases. This action on a,
the part of officers and employees is both selfish and indefensible .
Leisure periods occur in all but a few of our departments. The work,
however, of the Mayor' s department is constant and has increased well
beyond the limits fixed by the ordinance defining the Mayor' s duties .
He has sacrificed an increase of W' 2000 in salary although his work has
amounted to the combined services of several department heads . To his
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official duties many social ones are added and his work, day and night,
is substantially without pause . The Mayor is not complaining. He has
made the sacrifice iri salary in order to be consistent with this policy
of economy and to keep general expenses from mounting, and is thus en-
abled to speak in opposition to other proposed increases without fear of
personal criticism. He now deems it time to say, emphatically but dis-
passionately, to other servants of the city, to follow his example and
serve unselfishly and uncomplainingly or resign their positions. These
persistent attempts at salary increases , by officers and employees , often
wholly political in their origin, can only brine demoralization to the
public service and this the 'dayor will not permit without a protest.
When the city cannot obtain proper service -for the salaries now generally
paid or when any official or employee appears to be grossly underpaid,
the Mayor may assent to increases in special cases, but such cases are
not now before him.
In any proposed salary increases submitted to him, the Mayor will
always guard against any increases suggesting special favoritism. It is
obviously unfair when an officer not two years in service is advanced
y600, by the first ordinance passed, and an officer, technically trained,
and in the service of the city for over a quarter of a century, is passed
over. The unfairness is more marked when it is considered that the of-
fice of the former is clerical and that of the latter is professional
and that the flat salary of the former is already $200 in excess of the
latter. The unfairness becomes glaring when the former office, with its
perquisites, drew from the treasury last year $3850 and the latter $2200.
The, state report of statistics of municipal finances for cities,
issued for the fiscal year ending with us, December 31, 1925, shows our
public welfare disbursements to be the largest, per capita, in the state.
This fact is sobering and significant. It is, or should be, known by
the councillors who have salary increases' in mind that expenditures in
this local department have increased from $59,661 in 1923 to $96,139 in
1926, or an increase in three years of over sixty per cent. With such
increasing expenditures for the poor and with our large annual expendi-
tures for all purposes, the t_ayor does not see how general, or many
special, salary increases can be justified. In considering proposed
general increases, the councillors may well bear in mind the substantial
amount of food and fuel such increases would provide for those badly in
need of assistance.
No city can count itself rich or in a position to increase salaries
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j or raise them to the maximum, harboring the number of poor already de-
pendent on our public treasury. Every dollar the council can save would
p bring a measure of added comfort to the destitute and every dollar need- z
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I+ lessly spent adds to the burden of the tax payers, many of whom, as the
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Mayor well knows from the experience of his office, as the repository of
the confidences of many unfortunates, pay their assessments under crush-
ing sacrifices.
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General salary increases have been denied heretofore to the firemen
policemen, school teachers and city officers and employees . The tax
payers, considering these denials, would properly regard the ordinances,
now passed and pending, as piecemeal legislation, likely to stop any-
where or. continue until they are all inclusive. If the process stops
with the ordinances passed and those passed to be advertised, it means
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discrimination. If the process continues until .it embraces all the
departments, there is imposed on the city a heavy burden which it cannot
bear. All the requested increases in all the departments, including the
school department, total 0135, 000. This would mean an increase in the
tax rate of nearly three dollars or, as an alternative, the suspension
of road building next summer, with the incidental employment for those
who need it and whose support is presently indicated in part by the pub-
lic welfare disbursements above referred to.
To discriminate in salary and wages increases, without a controlli
reason for such discrimination, or make increases to include all, are
courses neither of which can be justifiably taken. The people, whose
servants we are, would hold to a strict accountability at the next elec-
tion, . the Mayor and other officials favoring either course of action. n`
The foregoing has application to both ordinances now before me.
Being separate ordinances , they are separately vetoed in the subjoined
icommunications, attached hereto and made a part hereof.
George J. Bates
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Mayor"
Veto The following veto was read and laid over as required by the city
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charter:
Ylayor 's Office, City Hall, February 5, 1927 .
To the City Council, City of Salem,
Gentlemen:
I have before me an ordinance to amend an ordinance and pro- � -
viding for an increase of y300 in the salary of the Sealer of Weights
and Measures, passed by the Council January 27 , 1927. The Mayor is of
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the opinion that the present salary of this officer is properly rersuner-
ative for the service given and the simple qualifications required and
for the above reasons, generally and particularly set forth, the ordi-
nance is returned herewith without his approval.
George J. Bates
Mayor"
The following veto was read and laid over as required by the city Veto
charter: 94
Mayor' s Office, City Hall, February 5,
To the City Council, City of Salem, 1927
Gentlemen:
I have before me an ordinance to amend an ordinance and providing
.for an increase of $600 in the salary of the City Clerk, passed by the
Council January 27, 1927.
ja) This ordinance increasing the salary of the City Clerk, passed
January 27, 19279 provided that it shall take effect as provided by the
City Charter "and date as of January first, nineteen hundred and twenty
seven" . This provision is omitted from the ordinance increasing the
salary of the Sealer of Weights and Measures. No reason for the dis-
crimination appears . Increases made at the same time should take effect
as of the same date but in the absence of any provision permitting it ,
no retroactive effect should be given in the case of salary increases.
When payment, retroactively, is provided for, as in the case of pensions
it is on the theory that the right to the money existed before the de-
cision allowing its payment was made. No right to an increased salary
for the City Clerk existed January 1, 1927 or thereafter. He was legal-
ly and morally entitled at that time and now, only, to the salary pro-
vided_ by the existing ordinance.
(b) The City Clerk has only recently assumed office by virtue of which
he holds another salaried position. This office has always had addi-
tional employment, incident to the position, giving the officer holding
the clerkship, compensation in addition to his regular salary. During
the past year, for example, the City Clerk has drawn from the treasury,
besides his regular salary, a fee of $1000 for services as secretary of
the Tercentenary committee and he receives every year $250 as a register
of voters. His personal fees from dog, and hunting and fishing licenses
amount to about $200 more. He is given three assistants who bear the
burden of the office detail and ,=.hose salaries aggregate over $3000.
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The cost of running this office is substantial. The proposed increase
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for the City Clerk would give him, with incidental perquisites, not in-
cluding the additional employment above referred to, an income well in
excess of either the ',iayor, the City Engineer or the City Auditor, with
whose offices his does not compare in point of importance, responsibility
qualifications required or personal service rendered.
The Mayor is of the opinion that the present salary of the City Clerk
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is properly remunerative for the service rendered, the time given and the
qualifications required, ,and for the above reasons , generally and par-
ticularly set forth, the ordinance is returned herewith without his
approval.
George J. Bates
Mayor"
Notice A notice was received from Councillor Fitzgerald that he intends to
95
do business with the City of Salem was read-and placed on file.
Bond The bond of Hattie A. Burding as Temporary Treasurer was received
96
and approved.
Bond The bond of the City Clerk was received and approved and ordered
97
filed with the City Treasurer. (Note: Bond unnecessary and later can-
celled. ) )
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Marshal' s The City Marshal' s report for the month of January was received and
report
98 placed on file. I .!
Building Notice was received from the Inspector of Buildings of the applica-
Alterations
99 tion of Mrs . Mary L. Hurley for a permit to alter, remodel and extend a
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dwelling at 10 & 12 St. Peter Street. It was voted that no improvements
or alterations are contemplated at this location.
Light The application of Harry Collier for a street light at the end of
100
Becket Avenue :eras referred to the Committee on Electrical Affairs.
Newspaper The application of Americo Sciuccio to maintain a newspaper stand
Stand
101 in the street at Salem Depot on the Norman Street side was referred to
the Committee on Licenses and Permits.
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Builder The application of Zechariah Polivnick for a builder' s license was
102
granted.
Claims The claims of -rancis Rosa and Manuel A. Bettencourt, and Mrs.
103-4
Isabella Timmons were referred to the Committee on Claims .
Bonds The bonds of Edward T. Canty, Edward Clark and George A. LeDuc as
105-7
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Civil Constables were approved.
The application of Louis Harris for a permit for a stationary sign Sign
108
k' at 24 Central Street was granted subject to the approval of the superin-
tendent of streets.
Hearings were ordered for Thursday, February 24, 1927 , at eight Garages
o' clock P. M. , on the following applications to maintain garages: 109-113
Lester T. Brackett, 25 Oakland St. John C. Dow, 63-65 Bridge St.
Julius Robaczewski, 78 Washington Sq. Peter G. Taloumis, 221 Lafayette
r St.
Arthur 1. Tucker, 225 Loring Ave .
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A list of applications for renewals of passenger automobile and Renewals
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auto truck licenses was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Per-
mits.
The following applications for licenses were referred to the Com- Licenses
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mittee on Licenses and Permits:
Sale of Firearms
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Waters & Brown, 57-59 Washington St.
3 Lodging House
Napoleon Lajoie, 19 Brown St.
Intelligence Office
Helen K. Millard, 262 Essex St.
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Councillor Theriault offered the following report which was accep- Gasoline
118
ted and recommendation adopted:
"The Committee on Public Works , to whom was referred the applicatict
of Harry B. London to keep, store and sell gasoline at rear 212 Bridge
Street, has considered said matter and Mould recommend: same be granted.
For the Committee,
Omer P. Theriault Chairman"
' Councillor Fitzgerald offered the following report which was accep- Removal of
Tree
_ ted and recommendation adopted: 119
"The Committee on Shade Trees, to whom was referred the removal of
tree on petition of the Beacon Oil Co. . located at Raymond Rd. and Loring
Ave. , has considered said matter and ",iould recommend that a public hear-
ing be held Feb. 24 at 8 o 'clock.
For the Committee,
Timothy W. Fitzgerald Chairman"
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Light Councillor Safford offered the following report which was accepted
120
and recommendation adopted:
"The Committee on Electrical Affairs, to whom was referred a peti-
tion for a light on Webster St. , has considered said matter and it recom-
mends: That a 60 c. p. light be installed on t7ebster St. the expense of
same to be charged to the regular appropriation for street lighting.
For the Committee,
W. 0. Safford Chairman"
Light The following order was adopted:
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"Ordered: That the City Electrician be and hereby is authorized and
directed to install one 60 c. p. light on �iebster Street, the expense of
same to be charged to the regular appropriation for street lighting. "
Approved by the Mayor on February 25, 1927.
Wires Councillor Safford offered the following report which was accepted
122
and recommendation adopted:
l "The Committee on Electrical Affairs, to whom was referred a peti-
tion from the Eastern Mass. electric Co. for permission to cross with
their wires certain streets, has considered said matter and It recommends
that the matter be referred back to the Council to be acted upon as a
Committee of the Whole .
For the Committee,
W. 0. Safford Chairman"
Wires Councillor Donahue stated that he wished to be placed on record as
being opposed to granting the Eastern Massachusetts Electric Company a
permit for overhead wires.
Salaries Councillor Fitzgerald offered the following report which was accep-
Police Dept. .
123 $ ted and recommendation adopted:
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j "The Committee on Salaries , to whom was referred the petition of
patrolmen, chauffeurs, janitor and cell-men of the Police Department, has
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zconsidered said matter and would recommend: the passage of the following
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pamendment, same to be advertised and take effect as per charter.
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For the Committee,
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Timothy W. Fitzgerald Chairman"
Salaries The following ordinance was passed for publication:
Police Dept.
124 "In the year one thousand nine hundred and twenty-seven.
An Ordinance to amend an ordinance relating to compensation of certain
city officers.
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ebruary 10, 1927
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Be it ordained by . the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows:
Section 1. Section 1 of Chapter {IV is hereby amended by striking out
in the seventh line of the paragraph relating to Police Department after
the word "janitors" , the words "five dollars a day" and inserting in
place thereof the words "five dollars and fifty cents a day"; so as to
read as follows : "Patrolmen, cell-men, chauffeurs and janitors, five
dollars and fifty cents a day. "
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by the city
charter. "
Councillor Fitzgerald offered the following report which was accep- Salaries
ted and recommendation adopted: Fire Dept.
125
"The Committee on Salaries, to whom was referred the petition of
privates in the Fire Department for a twenty percent increase in wages,
has considered said matter and would recommend: the passage of the fol-
lowing amendment, same to be aavertised anti take effect as per charter.
For the Committee,
Timothy W. Fitzgerald Chairman"
The following ordinance was passed for publication: Salaries
Fire Dept.
"In the year one thousand nine hundred and twenty-seven. 126
An Ordinance to amend an ordinance relating to compensation of certain
city officers.
3e it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows:
Section 1. Section 1 of Chapter XIV is hereby amended by striking out
after the word "year" in the tenth line of the paragraph relating to Fire
Department the words "five dollars per day" and inserting in place there-
of the words "five dollars and fifty cents per day"; so that this section
of the paragraph will read: "Privates, after first year, five dollars and
fifty cents per day" .
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Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City
Charter. "
Councillor Toomey offered the following report which was accepted Licenses
127
and recomendation adopted:
"The Committee on Licenses and Permits , to whom were referred appli-
cations for licenses, has considered said matter and would recommend:
That the following, be granted:
Passenger Automobiles
Walter ?;Iahoney, Salem Depot Thomas S. Hurley, Salem Depot (2)
Thomas S. Hurley, Hawthorne Hotel (2 ) Arthur G. Y,oderick, 76 Ocean Ave. (3
Arthur G. =�oderick, Salem Depot Philip Derene, 62 Hathorne St. (2 )
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February 10, 1927.
Passenger Automobiles ( con. )
Salem Taxi Service, 62 -- athorne St. (2)
Philip Derene, Salem Depot
Common Victualler
John F. Murphy, 104 Boston St.
Sunday Licenses
John F. 'lurphy, 104 Boston St. Ira M. Chute, 254 Essex St.
Pool Table
Michael E. Ryan, 108 Boston St. (1 )
Coffee House
Peter Cronis & James Kallelis, 24 Margin St. , transfer from Kallelis &
Karakaidas
Auto Trucks
Arthur G. Roderick, 76 Ocean Ave. (2 )
The Committee would further recommend that the following be given k
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leave to withdraw:
Passenger Automobiles
Adelard Provencher, Salem Depot Arthur G. Roderick, Salem Depot
Aut6 Trucks
John J. Fitzgerald, 36 New Derby St. , transfer from 146 Bridge St.
Temporary The Mayor' s appointment of Hattie A. Burding as Temporary Treasurer
Treasurer
was confirmed by a vote of eleven yea.s.
City The election by the 3oard of Public Welfare of Dr. John G. Adams as
. Physician
I City Physician was confirmed by the following yea and nay vote : Voting
yes, Councillors Bodwell, Donahue, Fitzgerald, Morin, O'Callaghan, �
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Safford, Theriault, Toomey and Doyle, nine in all; Voting no, Councillors
Irzyk and McGrath, two in all.
Ordinance The ordinance, introduced January 27, 1927, to amend an ordinance
Water Bills
relating to the Water Department was passed to be ordained. Approved by
the Mayor on February 189 1927.
Salaries Councillor Fitzgerald offered the following ordinance which was
Fire Dept.
128 passed for publication:
"In the year one thousand nine hundred and twenty-seven.
An Ordinance to amend an ordinance relating to the compensation of cer-
tain city officers.
Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows:
Section 1. Section 1 of Chapter %IV is hereby amended by striking out in
the second line of the paragraph relating to Fire Department after the
words "chief engineer" , the words "twenty-two hundred and seventy-five
dollars" and inserting in place thereof the words "twenty-eight hundred
dollars" ; also .by striking out in the third line after the words "deputy
chiefs" the words "twenty-one hundred and seventy-five dollars" and in-
2ebruary 10, 1927
serting in place thereof the words "twenty-seven hundred dollars" so that
this section of the paragraph when amended will read as follows: "Fire
Department; Payable in equal weekly installments, chief engineer, twenty-
eight hundred dollars; deputy chiefs, twenty-seven hundred dollars. "
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by the city
charter. "
Councillor Fitzgerald offered the following ordinance which was Salaries
Fire Dept.
passed for publication: 129
"In the year one thousand nine hundred and twenty-seven.
An Ordinance to amend an ordinance relating to the compensation of certa'
city officers.
Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows:
Section 1. Section 1 of Chapter ZIV is hereby amended by striking out
in the fifth line of the paragraph relating to Fire Department after the
word "mechanician" the words "nineteen hundred and seventy-five dollars"
and inserting in place thereof the words "twenty-three hundred dollars" ;
also, in the seventh line after the word "apparatus" by striking out the
words "nineteen hundred and seventy-five dollars" and inserting in place
thereof the words "twenty-three hundred dollars" so that this section of
the paragraph when amended will read as follows: "Mechanician, twenty-
three hundred dollars; supervisor of motor apparatus, twenty-three hun-
dred dollars" .
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by the city
charter. "
The ordinance to increase the salaries of captains and lieutenants Salaries
Fire Dept.
in the Fire Department, which was introduced January 27, 1927, was taken
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up. Councillor McGrath moved to amend the ordinance so that it would
provide for a ten percent increase. The amendment was not voted by the
following viva voce vote: Voting yes, Councillors Bodwell and McGrath;
two in all; Voting no, Councillors Donahue, Fitzgerald, Irzyk, Morin,
` O'Callaghan, Safford, Theriault, Toomey and Doyle, nine in all. The ordi
nance was passed to be ordained. Presented for approval and vetoed.
The ordinance to increase the salaries of the officers in the Police Salaries
j Police Dept.
Department, which was introduced January 27 , 1927 , was taken up. Coun-
cillor McGrath moved to amend the ordinance so that it would provide for
a ten percent increase. The amendment was not voted by the following
viva voce vote: Voting yes, Councillors Bodwell and McGrath, two in all;
Voting no, Councillors, Donahue, Fitzgerald, Irzyk, Morin, O'Callaghan,
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rebruary 10, 1927.
Safford, Theriault, Toomey and Doyle, nine in all. The ordinance was
passed to be ordained. Presented for approval and vetoed.
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Salary The ordinance to increase the salary of the Superintendent. of Public
Supt. of
Public Buildings, which was introduced January 27, 1927, was taken up. Coun-
Property i
cillor Bodwell moved an amendment to provide for an increase to �2, 100.0
Councillor McGrath moved an amendment to the amendment to provide for an
increase of ten percent of the present salary. The amendment to the
amendment was not voted by the following viva vote vote:
Voting yes, Councillors Donahue, McGrath and Toomey, three in all; Voting
no, Councillors Bodwell, Fitzgerald, Irzyk, Morin, O'Callaghan, Safford,
Theriault and Doyle , eight in all. The amendment was not voted by the
following viva voce vote: Voting yes, Councillor Bodwell, one in all;
Voting no, Councillors Donahue, Fitzgerald, Irzyk, McGrath, Morin,
O'Callaghan, Safford, Theriault, Toomey, and Doyle, ten in all. The or-
dinance was passed to be ordained by the following viva voce vote: Voting
yes, Councillors Donahue, Fitzgerald, Irzyk, Morin, O'Callaghan, Safford,
Theriault, Toomey and Doyle, nine in all; Voting no, Councillors Bodwell,
and McGrath, two in all. Presented for approval and vetoed.
Salaries The ordinance relating to the salaries of clerks , which was intro-
Clerks
duced January 27 , 1927 , was passed to be ordained. Approved by the Mayor
February 18, 1927.
Constables The constables , nominated by the Mayor at the meeting of January 27 ,
1927, were confirmed by a vote of eleven yeas.
Salary The ordinance to increase the salary of the Superintendent of Hay
Supt. of Hay -
Scales Scales, which was introduced on January 27 , 1927, was taken up. Council-
lor McGrath moved -an amendment to provide for an increase of ten percent
of the present salary. The amendment was not voted. The ordinance was
passed to be ordained. Approved by the Mayor on February 18, 1927.
Ordinance Councillor Fitzgerald offered the following ordinance which was
Police Dept.
130 passed for publication:
"In the year one thousand nine hundred and twenty-seven.
An Ordinance to amend an ordinance relating to Police Department.
Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows:
Section 1. Section 1 of Chapter twenty-eight of the City Ordinances as
amended July 7, 1925, is hereby amended by striking out in the third and
fourth lines of the amended ordinance., the words "one sergeant" and sub-
February 10, 1927.
stituting therefor the words "two sergeants, one of said sergeants to be
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known as a traffic sergeant" , so that the ordinance as amended shall read':
"Chapter 28, Section 1: A police department is hereby established which
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shall consist of a city marshal, two captains , four lieutenants, who shall;
act as inspectors, two sergeants, one of said sergeants to be known as a
traffic sergeant, forty-five patrolmen, one of whom shall act as a motor
cycle officer to be on duty in that capacity from April first to November]
first of each year and such other times as the city marshal shall order,
thirteen reserve officers, three chauffeurs; one janitor, three keepers,
of the lockup and one matron. Their compensation shall be determined by
the city council but no compensation shall be paid except for one day off]
in every eight days of actual service and for vacations all as herein-
after provided in section six, unless services have been actually ren-
dered during each day for which compensation is sought. "
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by the charter. "
Councillor Fitzgerald offered the following order which was adopted: Traffic Signals
131
"Ordered: That the Mayor be requested to install experimental signal
lights at Lynde St. and Town House Sq. "
Presented for approval and not approved.
Councillor Fitzgerald offered an amendment to the ordinance relating] One-Way
Streets
to traffic rules , to make Kosciusko and Daniels Streets one-way streets, � 132
and to make yssex Street a one-way street between Liberty and St. Peter
Streets . The ordinance was passed for publication.
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Councillor O'Callaghan offered the following order which was adopted) Sweeper and
Sprinkler
"Ordered: That the Committee on Public forks be and hereby is re- i133
quested to consider the advisability of requesting the Mayor for an ap-
propriation to purchase for the use of the Street Department a motorized
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combination street sweeper and sprinkler. "
Presented for approval and not approved.
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Councillor Morin moved an immediate reconsideration of all business I
transacted with the hope that it would not prevail. The Council voted
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not to reconsider. j
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On motion of Councillor McGrath the Council adjourned at 9.30 o' cloclt
P. M.
Attest:-
Clerk
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February 1b, -1927.
w A special meeting of the City Council was held on Friday, February
18, 1927 , at 8.30 o 'clock P. M., called by the President for the follow-
ing purpose: "To consider the petition of the Eastern Massachusetts Elec .
tric Company to cross certain streets with their wires and to take ac-
tion on veto of two ordinances for increased compensation for Sealer of
Weights and Measures and the City Clerk and to again consider the same . "
All the members were present and the President presided. On motion of
Councillor Theriault it was voted to dispense with the regular order of
business. The President stated the purposes for which the meeting had
j been called and informed the Council that no other business could come
before it. The City Clerk stated that he had a special communication
to him from the Mayor, that the Mayor had requested him to read to the
City Council. The President ruled the communication out of order, on
objection of Councillor Fitzgerald that the meeting was called for
special business and the communication could not be received.
Salary The question was then taken up of adopting an ordinance to increase
Sealer of
Weights and the salary of the Sealer of Weights and Measures notwithstanding the
Teasures
veto of the Mayor which was presented to the City Council on February
10, 1927 . The ordinance was not adopted by the following viva vote vote:
Voting yes, Councillors Donahue , Fitzgerald, O'Callaghan, Safford,
Theriault, Toomey and Doyle, seven in all; Voting no , Councillors Bod-
well, Irzyk, McGrath and Morin, four in all.
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Salary The question was then taken up of adopting an ordinance to increase
City Clerk
the salary of the City Clerk, notwithstanding the veto of the Mayor
which was presented to the City Council on February 10, 1927. The or-
dinance was not adopted by the following viva vote vote : Voting yes,
Councillors Donahue, Fitzgerald, O'Callaghan, Safford, Theriault, Toomey
and Doyle, seven in all; Voting no, Councillors Bodwell, Irzyk, McGrath
and Morin, four in all.
On motion of Councillor Safford, it was voted to go into a meeting
of the committee of the whole to consider the petition of the Eastern
Massachusetts Electric Company. The President appointed Councillor
Safford to act as chairman of the committee of the whole.
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The Council rose from the committee of the whole and reconvened.
Wires 134 Councillor Safford offered the following report which was accepted
and recommendation adopted:
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February 18 1927.
"The Committee of the Whole of the City Council, to whom was re- Wires
ferred the petition of Eastern Massachusetts Electric Company to cross 134
Derby St. , Fort Ave. , Webb Street, Bridge Street and Cross Street with
its wires, has considered said matter and would recommend: That the
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accompanying order be adopted.
For the Committee,
William 0. Safford Chairman"
The following order was adopted: Appropriation
"Ordered: That his Honor the Mayor be and- hereby is respectfully 135 Wires
requested to recommend an appropriation of ,#3,000.00 to secure an expert
for advice and to work with the City Electrician in the matter of the
petition of the Eastern Massachusetts Electric Company, with the idea of
obtaining full information on the subject. Said amount to be spent under
the direction of the Mayor, the City Council and the City Electrician."
Approved by the Mayor on February 25, 1927.
Toomey
Councillor/moved an irr2-:ediate reconsideration of all business tran-
sacted with the hope that it would not prevail. The Council voted not j
to reconsider.
On motion of Councillor Fitzgerald, it was voted to adjourn at 9.40
o' clock P. tl. )
Attest:-
rk
Februarg _24, _192.7
A regular meeting of the City Council was held on Thursday, February
249 1927, at eight o 'clock P. Y. All the members were present and the
President presided. On motion of Councillor Safford it was voted to dis-
pense with the reading of the records.
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Garages Hearings were held on the following applications to maintain garages
The applicants appeared in favor, there was no opposition and the follow-
ing were granted licenses subject to the approval of the Inspector of
Buildings and in conformity with the ordinances relating to the same and
with the rules and regulations of the Massachusetts District Police:
Lester T. Brackett, 25 Oakland St. Julius C. Robaczewski, 78 Washington.
Arthur I Tucker, 225 Loring Ave. Sq.
Garage A hearing was held on the application of John C. Dow to maintain a
garage at 63-65 Bridge Street. The applicant appeared in favor and there
was no opposition. On motion of Councillor ,Donahue, the application was
referred to the Committee on Public Works.
Garage A hearing was held on the application of Peter G. Taloumis to main-
tain a garage at 221 Lafayette Street . The applicant appeared in favor.
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Er. Dupuis appeared in opposition. On motion of Councillor Theriault,
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the application was referred to the Committee on Public ';forks .
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Removal of A hearing was held on the petition of Beacon Oil Company for the
Tree
removal of a tree at corner of Loring Avenue and Raymond Road. A rep-
resentative of the Beacon Oil Company appeared in favor. Jr. Oliver G.
Pratt, Superintendent of Shade Trees, appeared in opposition. On motion
of Councillor Fitzgerald, the matter was recommitted to the Committee on
Shade Trees.
Salaries The following communication from the Mayor was read and placed on
136
file.
Mayor's Office, City Hall, Feb. 18, 1927
Special Communication from the Layor to the City Council
To the City Council, City of Salem,
Gentlemen:
Notice from the city clerk of a special meeting of the council
to act on the Mayor's veto of two ordinances to increase the salaries of
the city clerk and the sealer of weights and measures has been received
by me.
EEp The purpose of notifying the Mayor of regular and special meet-
ings is to afford him an opportunity ofcommunicating pp y with the Council on
any matter of business at regular meetings and on any part of the parti-
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February 24, 1927.
cular business assigned for the special meetings.
Bearing on the matter of any action by the Council on the Mayor' s
vetoes of the ordinances above referred to and as relevent thereto, this
is to notify the Council that the Mayor's budget was submitted as of this
date and previous to 8.30 P. If. , the time fixed in the notice for the
special meeting, as will appear by a special communication accompanying
the budget and filed with the city clerk and by a communication to the
city clerk on his notice to the Mayor of the business of the special meet -
ing. This is to furthur notify the council that no. provision has been
made by the Mayor in his budget for any increases in the salaries of the
sealer and clerk aforesaid and that no ordinances increasing salaries may
be made after the submission of the budget under Chap. 250 of the Acts of
1922 to which reference may be had.
George J. Bates
Mayor"
The following communication was read and placed on file: Budget
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Mayor's Office, City Hall, February 18, 1927
To the City Council, City of Salem, '
Gentlemen:
I submit herewith the annual budget, under the provisions of
the ordinance requiring its submission to the City Council within sixty
days after the organization of the city government; containing by various
departments, in itemized form, a statement of the money required by the
city .for the fiscal year ending December 31, 1927.
I recommend the adoption of the accompanying budget calling for
specific appropriations for the various departments noted on Appropriatioli
Sheets, together with required amounts needed for loans and interest as
noted on Page 2, the total amount of the budget being $2,021,441.38.
George J. Bate:
Mayor"
The annual appropriation bill for the year 1927 was received and re- 138 Budget
ferred to the Committee on Finance.
The Mayor' s appointment of Harold C. Stevens as a constable was con- 13CConstable
firmed under suspension of the rules.
The Mayor' s appointment of Harcourt W. Dodge as a weigher of coal 140Weigher
and coma-^_odities was read and placed on file.
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of
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Veto The following veto was read and laid over as required by the city
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Al charter:
Mayor ' s Office, City Hall, February 19, 1927
To the City Council, City of Salem,
Gentlemen:
An ordinance to amend section 1 of Chapter :.IV of the ordinances is
'before me for consideration. It was passed Feb. 10, 1927. This amendment
pleaves the salaries of the chief and deputy chief of the fire department
IT ' the mechanicians, supervisors of motor apparatus, privates and substitutes
i l unchanged, and selects the captains and lieutenants for special favor.
The captains are increased by this amendment 4375 and the lieutenants
�$300. The proposed increases would give a captain w325 more than the
chief and $425 more than his deputy. It would give lieutenants only u25
less than the chief and w25 more than his deputy.
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If the council wanted to destroy all the morale in the fire depart-
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j ment and humiliate the chief and his deputy and encourage insubordination
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and discontent in this branch of the public service, no better way could
I'I �be devised than by such an ordinance as this one.
I, The Mayor cannot take official notice of any ordinance not before
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him but he is unofficially aware of an ordinance passed to be advertised
Ili furthur amending; section 1 of chapter XIV above referred to . Dealing wit
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the amendment before him, it is returned with his disapproval not only be
cause of its inherent weakness but because the :Mayor is of the opinion
'II that the present salary of the captains and lieutenants are properly re-
munerative for the service rendered.
.George J. Hates
Mayor"
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'•, ' Veto The following veto was read and laid over as required by the city
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142
charter:
'III Mayor' s Office, City Hall, Feb. 19, 1927 .
To the City Council, City of Salem,
Gentlemen:
An ordinance, to amend an ordinance and providing for increases for
the line officers in the police department and passed Feb. 10, 1927, is
before me for consideration.
An increase of �525 is provided by this amendment for the Marshal,
an increase of t,425 for the captains , an increase of N475 for the lieuten-
ants and an increase of N325 for sergeants . No increase is provided for
Ithe patrolmen, cell-men, chauffeurs, janitors or the matron. The Mayor' s
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February 24, 1927.
opinion that salary comparisons with other places is of little value, has
been expressed in a previous message, but he is interested to note that
the salaries provided by the Council under this amendment, for captains
and lieutenants, are higher than in places of much larger population than
Salem, namely, Lynn, Fitchburg, Haverhill, Holyoke, Brockton and Lowell.
The Mayor cannot take official notice of any ordinance not before
him but he is unofficially aware of an ordinance, passed to be advertised
furthur amending Chapter XIV as it relates to salaries in this department
Dealing with the amendment before him, it is returned without his appro-
val for general reasons heretofore set forth and for the furthur reason
that the Mayor is of the opinion that the proposed salaries for the
Marshal, captains , lieutenants and sergeants are placed too high.
George J. Bates
Mayor "
The following veto was read and laid over as required by the city Veto
charter: 143
Mayor's Office, City Hall, Feb . 19, 1927.
To the City Council, City of Salem,
Gentlemen:
An ordinance to amend an ordinance and providing for an increase of
�600 in the salary of the superintendent of public property and passed
Feb. 10, 1927 , is before me for consideration.
This officer is given an automobile for his outside duties and, be-
lieving that the building laws are generally and voluntarily observed,
there must be a portion of this outside work that is perfunctory. The
superintendent is given capable office assistance in discharging his
duties under the ordinances in the matter of keeping records and plans
as well as deeds and leases, given to or by the city, and other similar
office work.
Under all the circumstances the ?ayor is of the opinion that an in-
crease of $600 is too much of an increase, particularly so, since it
would increase this officer's salary beyond the amount received by
another officer whose duties bear similarly on the public safety to some
degree and whose salary has been allowed by the council to remain un-
changed. This ordinance is returned without the Mayor 's approval.
George J. Bates
Mayor"
The following order, recommended by the Yayor, was adopted under Appropriation
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High suspension of the rules:
School
Addition "Ordered: that the sum of four hundred thirty-five thousand five
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i hundred dollars ($435,500. ) be and is hereby appropriated to be added to
the sum already appropriated for the purpose of constructing an addition'.
to the present High School Building, which addition increases the floor
space of the present building; and to provide for the cost of the ori-
ginal equipment and furnishings of said addition; and of said amount
five hundred dollars ($500. ) to be included in the tax levy of the cur-
rent year and four hundred thirty-five thousand dollars ($435,000. ) to
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be raised by a bond issue so as to be payably in full within fifteen
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years from date of issue . "
Approved by the Mayor on March 2, 1927 .
Bonding
Order The following order was read for publication:
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"Ordered, that for the purpose of raising the sum of four hundred
and thirty-five thousand dollars for constructing and originally fur-
nishing and equiping an addition to the present High School Building,
which addition increases the floor space of the present building the
City Treasurer be and hereby is authorized and directed to prepare and
issue bonds of the City of Salem, to the amount of four hundred and
thirty-five thousand dollars of the denomination of one thousand (01, 000
dollars each or five hundred (�500. ) dollars each, or a part may be of
one of said denominations and a part of another of said denominations,
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either coupon or registered, or a part may be coupon and a part regis-
tered; said bonds shall be dated April 11 1927 , and payable as follows:
twenty-nine thousand ($29,000. ) dollars thereof on the first day of Apri
in the year 1928 and a like amount on the first day of April in each and
every year thereafter until and including the year 1942; they shall bear
upon their face the words and figures , City of Salem, High School Addi-
tion Loan 1927 shall be signed by the Treasurer of the City of Salem and
countersigned by the Mayor and Auditor thereof, shall bear interest at
the rate of not exceeding 4V per centum per annum, payable semi-annually
in the months of October and April both principal and interest payable
at the Merchants National Bank, Boston, Mass. , or at the office of the
City Treasurer, Salem, Mass . , and said bonds may be sold by said Treas-
urer under the direction of the Mayor, either at public or private sale;
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Ordered, that in addition to the payment of interest on said bonds ,
there shall be raised by taxation annually the sum of twenty-nine thou-
sand dollars, which shall be applied to the payment of said bonds as the
same shall become due. "
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Councillor Fitzgerald offered the following report which was. accep- High School
ted and recommendation adopted: Addition
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"The Committee on High School Addition, to whom was referred the
matter of erecting an addition to the present High School, has considered
said matter and would recommend: that the City Council approve the ten-
tative plans calling for the erect-ion of an addition to the present High
School Building, consisting of a wing on both the East and the West sides
providing for a total of thirty class rooms above the basement, and for
an addition to the rear of the said building providing for a gymnasium.
The estimate cost -of , said additions to building, including equipment and
furniture, to be not more than four hundred and fifty thousand dollars
(6450, 000. ) and would approve the appropriation of four hundred thirty-
five thousand five hundred dollars ($435,500. ) as recommended by the
Mayor; this amount to be in addition to the thirteen thousand one hundred
dollars ($13,100. ) already approved, making a total appropriation of four
hundred and forty-eight thousand six hundred dollars ($448, 600. ) . .
And we further recommend that the Treasurer be authorized, for the
purpose of raisin; four hundred and thirty-five thousand dollars
($435,000. ) of the amount herein specified, to prepare and issue bonds
of the City of Salem to be payable in full within fifteen years from date
of issue. And the City Engineer, under the direction of the Mayor, be
authorized to proceed with the work of blasting and preparing the foun-
dation for the addition in the rear known as the gymnasium, at a cost not
to exceed twelve thousand dollars ($12,000. ) , the same to be charged to
the appropriation already made.
For. the Committee,
Timothy W. Fitzgerald Chairman"
The following order was adopted: Foundation
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"Ordered: That the City Engineer, under the direction of the Mayor,
.be and hereby is authorized to proceed with t:ie work of blasting and pre-
paring the foundation for the addition of the High School Addition in the
rear known as the gymnasium, at a cost not to exceed twelve thousand dol-
lars ($12, 000 ) , the same to be charged to the appropriation for High
School Addition already made. "
Approved by the Mayor on Diarch 2, 1927.
The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was referred to the Appropriation
Investigation
Committee on Finance:
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"Ordered: that the sum of three thousand dollars be and the same is
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February 24, 1927 .
hereby appropriated to secure an expert, to act with the city electri-
cian, for advice in the matter of the petition of the Eastern Massachu-
setts Electric Company with the purpose of obtaining full information on
the subject; said amount to be expended under the direction of the Mayor
said amount to be charged to the excess and deficiency account. "
Trustees The Mayor' s appointment of William M. Jelly and James Young, Jr. ,
Plummer Farm
School as Trustees of the Plummer Farm School for the term of five years from
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February 1, 1927 , was unanimously confirmed under suspension of the rules.
Measurers The Mayor' s appointment of Daniel J. O'Brien, Herbert L. Strickland,
of Lumber
150 and George F. Nichols as Measurers of Lumber was unanimously confirmed
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under suspension of the rules .
Salem St. The petition of Omer P. Theriault and eighteen others for the exten
Extension
151-2 sion of Salem Street to Leach Street was referred to the Committee on
Public Works, and a hearing for petitioners and abuttors was ordered for
Thursday, parch 10, 1927, at eight o ' clock P. M. The following order
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 Salem
Street should be laid out as a highway of the city from southerly end of
present lay-out of Salem Street to Leach Street as shown on a plan on
file in the office of the city clerk of this city dated Dec . 1925, it is
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therefore hereby
Ordered, that due notice be given to City of Salem, City Orphan
Asylum Inc. , Charles Wineapple et al. , Celanire Proulx, Blanche Demeule,
Goldie Carp and Demerise Audet 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 Thursday the tenth day of March 1927, at 8 o ' clock
P. M. , at city hall, Salem, is appointed as the time and place for a
public hearing in the matter. "
Approved by the Mayor on February 26, 1927.
Pool A protest from the Matron of the Horne for Aged `,omen against the
Tables
153 granting of a license for pool tables at 170 Derby Street was read.
Bond 154 The bond of Samuel A. Campbell as a civil constable was approved.
Tax A communication from Naumkeag Steam Cotton Company regarding a re-
Assessment
1551 duction in their tax assessment was read. On motion of Councillor McGrath
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it was voted that the matter be referred to A special committee of three.
The following committee was appointed: Councillors McGrath, Theriault and
Safford. .
The application of Essex Hat Mfg. Co. Inc. for a permit for an il- Sign
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luminated stationary sign at 216 Essex Street was granted subject to the
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approval of the superintendent of streets.
The application of B. & C. Kalodny for a transfer from Barry B. Lon-I Garage
Gasoline
don of the license to keep, store and sell gasoline and maintain a garage 157
at 212-218 Bridge Street was granted.
The following applications for licenses were referred to the Commit- Licenses
tee on Licenses and Permits: 158-67
Auctioneer
Samuel A. Campbell, 70 Washington St.
Automobile Dealer (First Class )
Melvin Motor Co. Inc. , 26 New Derby St.
C.. E.Whitten & Sons, 71 Lafayette St.
Lodging House
Harry Halpert, 57 Washington St.
Passenger Automobile
Frank G. Cosgrove, R1 Harbor St. Arthur G. Roderick, 55 Broad St.
Sunday Licenses
Morris Fins, 80 North St.
Albert B. Labbee , 75 Congress St. , transfer from Peter Berube
Walenty Soboczinski, 112 Derby St.
Pool Tables
Hylvester F. Wolan, 46 Laf&yette St. , (3) transfer from 44-46 ward St.
A list of applications for renewals of wagon and auto truck licenses Renewals
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passenger automobile licenses and auto dealer licenses was referred to
the Committee on Licenses and Permits.
A hearing was ordered for Thursday, March 10, 1927, at eight o 'clock Gasoline
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P. M. , on the application of Eastern Massachusetts Street Railway Com-
pany to keep and store gasoline at 53 Mason Street.
Hearings were ordered for Thursday, March 10, 1927, at eight o 'clock; Garages
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P. M. , on the following applications to maintain garages:
Eastern Massachusetts Street Railway Co. , 53 Mason St.
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Amelia Larrivee, 82 Ocean Ave. Charles P. McCormac , 22 Moffat Rd. }
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february 24, 1927.
Pole The petition of Eastern Massachusetts Street Railway Company to re-
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locate one pole on Lssex Street at `::ay Street was granted by the follow-
ing order which was adopted subject to the approval of the city elec-
trician:
"Ordered, that Eastern Massachusetts Street Railway Company be and
is hereby granted an alteration of the location of its existing pole as
follows and as requested in its petition dated Feb. 17, 1927.
One (1) pole on Essex St. at Hay St.
The said pole to be located substantially as shown on plan numbers
E-54-1153 filed with this Board. "
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Approved by the Mayor on March 2, 1927.
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High A communication from Daniel J. Long regarding the High School Addi-
School
Addition tion was referred to the School Committee.
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Claim Councillor Fitzgerald offered the following report which was accep-
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ted and recommendation adopted:
"The Committee on Claims, to whom was referred the claim of Grace
G. Dalton for injuries on account of fall on Lynde Street, has considere
said matter and would recommend: leave to withdraw.
A For the Committee, 4
Timothy W. Fitzgerald Chairman"
Claim Councillor Fitzgerald offered the following report which was aecep-
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f ted and recommendation adopted: l'
"The Committee on Claims , to whom was referred the claim of Pdrs .
Hannah M. Dunn for injuries on account of fall on ice in alleyway from31
Fowler to Federal Streets, has considered said matter and would recom-
mend: leave to withdraw.
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For the Committee,
Timothy W. Fitzgerald Chairman"
Claim
178 Councillor Fitzgerald offered the following report which was accep-
ted and recommendation adopted: on
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"The Committee on Claims, to whom was referred the claim of Douglas
M. Gregg for damages to car by reason of waste paper wagon colliding
with his machine, has considered said matter and would -recommend: leave
to withdraw.
For the Committee ,
Timothy 9. Fitzgerald Chairman"
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Councillor Fitzgerald offered the following report which was accep- Claim
ted and recommendation adopted: 1179
"The Committee on Claims, to whom was referred the claim of Mrs.
Katherine Rice for alleged injuries on account of condition of cross-walk
at Union and Essex Streets, has considered said matter and would recom-
mend: leave to withdraw.
For the Committee,
Timothy W. Fitzgerald Chairman"
Councillor Fitzgerald offered the following report which was accep- ! Claim
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ted and recommendation adopted:
"The Committee on Claims, to whom was _referrdd the claim of Mrs,
Charles Jalbert for alleged injuries received at corner Peabody and la-
fayette Streets, has considered said matter and would recommend: leave
to ..withdraw.
For the Committee,
Timothy IV. Fitzgerald Chairman"
Councillor Fitzgerald offered the following report which was accep- Claim
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ted and recommendation adopted:
"The Committee on Claims, to whom was referred the claim of Margaret
L. Andrews for alleged injuries on account of iron cap of water shut-off
on Federal Street being elevated above level of sidewalk, has considered
said matter and would recommend: leave to withdraw.
For the Committee,
Timothy W. Fitzgerald Chairman"
Councillor Toomey offered the following report which was accepted: Licenses
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"The Committee on Licenses and Permits, to whom was referred appli-
cations for licenses, has considered said matter and would recommend:
That the following be granted:
Intelligence Office
Helen K. Millard, 262 Essex St.
Sale of Firearms
Waters & Brown, 57-59 Washington St.
J Lodging House
s.
Napoleon Lajoie, 19 Brown St.
Passenger Automobiles
William L. Hahoney, 35 North St. William L. Mahoney, Salem Depot
John B. Demers, Salem Depot
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Auto Trucks
Francois Auger, 85 Congress St. John J. Fitzgerald, 146 Bridge St. (3)
John J. Fitzgerald, Salem Depot
The Committee would further recommend that Americo Sciuccio be
given leave to withdraw his application to locate a news stand in the
street at Salem Depot, Norman Street side.
For the Committee,
John J. Toomey Chairman"
Lodging The City Clerk stated that President Doyle requested to be recorded
House
j License as dissenting from the report on the application of Napoleon Lajoie for
a Lodging House License at 19 Brown Street, as the Police Department,
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through the City Marshal, had reported "unfavorable" on this application
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On motion of Councillor Bodwell it was voted to divide the report
and to vote on the recommendation with the exception of the Lajoie
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license. The recommendation of the committee was adopted.
On motion of Councillor Theriault to lay the recommendation on the
Lajoie license over until the next meeting, it was not voted to lay the
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matter over. _
The recommendation of the Committee to grant a lodging House Li-
cense to Napoleon Lajoie at 19 Brown Street was adopted by the following
viva vote vote: Voting yes, Councillors Bodwell, Fitzgerald, Irzyk,
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McGrath, Morin, O'Callaghan and Toomey, seven in all; Voting no, Coun-
cillors Donahue, Safford, Theriault and Doyle, four in all.
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Traffic Rulesl The amendment to the ordinance relating to traffic rules which was
introduced on February 10, 19279 was taken up. On motion of Councillor
Fitzgerald it was voted to lay the matter over until the next meeting.
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Salaries f An ordinance to increase the salary of patrolmen, cell-men, chauf 151
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Police Dept.
feurs and janitors in the Police Department, which was introduced Febru-
ary 10, 1927, was passed to be ordained. Presented for approval and
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vetoed.
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Salaries An ordinance to increase the salary of privates in the Fire Depart-
Fire Dept.
ment, which was introduced February 10, 1927 , was passed to be ordained.
Presented for approval and vetoed.
Salaries An ordinance to increase the salaries of the chief engineer and the
Fire Dept.
deputy chief in the Fire Department, which was introduced February 10,
1927, was passed to be ordained. Presented for approval and vetoed.
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February 24, 1927.
An ordinance to increase the salaries of the mechanician and the Salaries
Fire Dept.
supervisor of motor apparatus in the Fire Department, which was introduced
February 10, 1927, was passed to be ordained. Presented for approval and
vetoed.
An ordinance to amend an ordinance relating to Police Department, Ordinance
Police Dept.
which was introduced February 10, 1927, was passed to be ordained. Pre-
sented for approval and approved February 26, 1927.
Councillor Toomey offered the following ordinance which was passed Salaries
for publication: 183ark Dept.
"In the year one thousand nine hundred and twenty-seven.
An Ordinance to amend an ordinance relating to the compensation of cer-
tain city officers f
Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows:
a Section 1. Section 1 of Chapter XIV of the City Ordinances is hereby
amended by striking out the paragraph establishing the rates of compen-
sation in the "Park, Moth and Shade Tree Departments" and inserting in
place thereof the following:- "Park Department, working foreman, five andi
j one-quarter dollars per day; Moth and Shade Tree Department, climbing
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foreman, five and three-quarters dollars per day, climbers, five and
three-quarters dollars per day. "
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Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City I
Charter. "
Councillor O'Callaghan offered the following order which was adopted Street Railway
Zones
"Ordered: That the Mayor be requested to petition the Trustees of 184
the Eastern Massachusetts Street Railway Company for a change of zones,
so as to allow a charge of one fare for passengers within the city limits,
and to overcome the present system which calls for two fares and seems to'.
be unjust and unreasonable to the Salem public, and in some cases a hard- ,
ship to those obliged to ride in the street cars. "
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Approved by the N,ayor on March 2, 1927 .
The Council voted that Councillor O'Callaghan be added to act with
the Mayor.
On motion of Councillor Bodwell, it was voted to proceed to the else Measurer of
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tion of a Measurer of Food and Bark. Councillor Bodwell nominated Gilman! 185
Melcher. There were no further nominations and Gilman Melcher was elec-
ted by a unanimous yea and nay vote, Councillor McGrath being absent.
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xubrua-oy ' 4 , 1927 .
Councillor Fitzgerald moved an immediate reconsideration of all
business transacted in the hope that it would not prevail. The Council
refused to reconsider.
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o ' clock P. Id.
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A regular meeting of the City Council was held on Thursday, March
10, 1927, at eight o 'clock P. M. All the members were present and the
President presided. It was voted to dispense with the reading of the
v records.
Hearings were held on the following applications to maintain garages Garages
The applicants appeared in favor, there was no opposition and the follow-
ing were granted licenses subject to the approval of the Inspector of
Buildings and in conformity with the ordinances relating to the same and
with the rules anci regulations of the Massachusetts Distridt Police:
Eastern Massachusetts Street Railway Co. , 53 Mason St.
Charles P. McCormac, 22 Moffat Rd. Amelia Larrivee, 82 Ocean Ave.
A hearing was held on the application of Eastern Massachusetts Stree Gasoline
' Railway Company to keep and store gasoline at 53 11ason Street. A rep-
resentative of the applicant appeared in favor, there was no opposition
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and the license was granted, subject to the laws governing the same and
in conformity with the rules and regulations of the Massachusetts Dis-
trict Police.
A hearing for petitioners and abuttors in the matter of laying out Laying Out
Salem Street
Salem Street extension to Leach Street was held. Mr. Chauncey Pepin,
Mr. Vy'ineapple and Mr. Goldberg appeared in favor. Mr. D. J. Long ap-
peared in opposition. The hearing was closed.
The Mayor' s nomination of George R. Jewett as a member of the Board ` Commissioner
of Trust Funds
of Trust Fund Commissioners for the term of twelve years beginning on 186
April 1, 1927, was confirmed by a unanimous viva vote vote, under suspen-
sion of the rules.
The Mayor' s nomination of Ovide Ouellette as a constable was. con- Constable
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firmed under suspension of the rules.
"he Mayors nomi
nation ination of Charles G. F. Coker as City Treasurer for I City Treasurer
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the term ending February 1, 1928, was laid over under the rules.
The following communication was read and placed on file: Salaries
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Mayor' s Office, City Hall, March 59 1927.
To the City Council, City of Salem,
Gentlemen:
Four ordinances to amend ordinances and providing for more increases
in salaries in the police and fire departments and all dated February 24 ,
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1927, as passed to be ordained, are returned herewith and separately
vetoed in messages herewith submitted.
The fixing of salaries, as lately undertaken by the council, has
been rather ill-considered. The procedure of the council in passing an
ordinance or two at one meeting, and one or more at subsequent meetings ,
Worked a preference for some by giving them priority and advancing them
for early consideration. All ordinances increasing salaries, as the
council knew, must become law before the Mayor's budget was submitted,
and that time is now passed. A single ordinance, seasonably passed and
covering all the cases intended to be covered, would have prevented an
apparent discrimination among officers and departments and would, also ,
have fully disclosed to the Mayor the doubtful purpose of the council,
as it showed itself from meeting to meeting, and permitted him to con-
sider the matter as a whole in the preparation of his budget.
0£ the several departments of the city, only the police and fire
departments were considered by the council and, of the many city officers
four were selected for increases. Them, as in the case of the first
police ordinance, already vetoed, some salaries were fixed in excess of
those paid in cities of nearly twice our size. Then the council declined
to receive a communication from the Mayor bearing particularly on the
business of its special meeting and, finally, at its last meeting, Pro-
ceeded to pass salary increases after the budget was submitted, an act
prohibited by a special statute bearing on the matter and duly called to
the attention of the council in the communication mentioned. The coun-
cil 's procedure has been substantially without debate, some members have
expressed no views whatever, and those introducing the ordinances have
neither explained nor defended them. Thus the Mayor can only conjecture
jas to the reasons moving the council to such action.
But the .•Mayor and the council are necessary parties to these tran-
sactions. The charter puts the duty on the 'Mayor of giving reasons for
his vetoes and so he desires to submit, briefly, additional views, to
those expressed in previous messages, on the matter of salary increases.
By competent authority it is asserted that cities in the United States
pay a billion dollars for salaries and wages. when to this we add the
fact that such amount is over half the municipal expenditures for all
purposes, it is clear that this item occupies a place of great importance
in all municipal budgets.
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tunicipal officers and employees are rarely underpaid. They are in
gfact a favored class and that is why positions are so eagerly sought in
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all branches of employment. The mayor would not detract in the smallest
way from the value of the service of the police and firemen but the duty
before him requires him to speak.frankly. Applicants for the positions
of fireman and policeman are always in great readiness for employment.
Only physical and limited educational qualifications are required. The
personal hazard involved may be said, from general experience, to be less,
than with many industrial workers who are hourly exposed to lose of life
or serious injury every day of their employment. In these departments
there is certain and regular employment, free from industrial depressions,
vacations with pay, regular days off, compensation for injury or sickness
incurred in the performance of duty, and pensions for disability and old
age . Considering the comparisons with others places made by the peti-
tioners, it is a special criticism of the ordinances before me that pri-
vates and patrolmen are given over $2000 which is in excess of the com-
pensation paid to such employees in the city of Boston. The Mayor thinks ]
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the policemen and firemen here are fairly compensated, with security,
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protection and kindness guaranteed by statute law and the ordinances of
the city.
The attention of Federal and State authorities has been focused for
some time on municipal indebtedness and current expenditures. It is con-
ceded that cities have reached the turning point. A pause must be had in
heedless expenditures and increases because cities, as the Mayor has so
often asserted, have advanced to the position where the owners of real"
estate are bearing a most unjust burden and are being taxed for outlays
of an enormous size. In nearly every reform in government, the economic
motive is underlying and there is a strong tendency today to reform mu-
nicipal activities throughout the country and citizens in their local
affairs everywhere are protesting the enormous provisions for money to
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run even small municipalities.
It is the kayor's duty to stand between the tax payers and general
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salary increases because consideration must be given to those who pay thel
increases as well as to those who are to receive them. The cost of in-
creases cannot be lawfully assessed to the rich tax payers alone but must )
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be borne by the rich and poor alike in fair and honest proportion. In
the interest of the small tax payer the Yayor must be ready to intervene j
and not permit any preference of the Council to weigh in favor of, or
against, any of the interests committed to his care.
Public sentiment, as it has expressed itself to the mayor since his
last veto messages, strongly favors the mayor's position. The citizens
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favor honest salaries and wages for .public servants .and the Mayor would
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be the last to deny proper increases but he cannot favor a man because
he is a fireman or policeman and forget those equally or more deserving,
or the people who pay for it all. And he must make safe provision in
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his budget for the many dependent families who have so lately, as he has
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pointed out, become suppliants at the door of the public welfare depart-
ment. His duty in this behalf is imperative under the statute and such
provision takes precedence over other things. For the Mayor to take any
other position than the one he 11as taken on salary increases, would in-
j volve, in his opinion, a serious disregard of his duty and would be a
contribution to the unfairness and political manipulations, generally,
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and not without good reason, charged to the municipal service of the
country.
Cities are renewing their effort for democracy in government and in
it no respect is democracy in government so manifested, so truly proven, as
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in a segregated budget showing where money goes and why, in what propor-
tion it is distributed in so varied a service. Giving information to
Ithe public of the attitude of the people ' s representatives, their acts
and their failures to act, is a needed service, also to democracyin
i. government and is being generally practiced. By these methods the hidden
trail of conspiracy in nearly every case is uncovered and old and ugly
intrigues, in every, city, exposed to public reprobation. The 'dayor
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the public funds are not for complimentary, favored or political distri-
bution but must be expended in equity and justice for all who work for
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the city in one way or another as well as for,.those having humanitarian
claims upon our bounty.
In previous veto messages the Mayor has made his position clear on
general salary increases. To the general reasons therein and herein con-
tained in opposing them, not much need be added beyond the return now
made, without his approval, of the salary ordinances of February 24th.
Accordingly, in the separate form for which the charter provides, they
are attached herewith and made a part hereof, together with their accom-
panying vetoes.
George J. Bates
Mayor
Veto The following veto was read and laid over as required by charter:
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Mayor's Office, City Hall, March 5, 1927
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March 10, 1927.
Gentlemen:
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An ordinance to amend Section 1 of Chapter XIV of the city ordinan-
ces, passed to be ordained Feb. 24, 1927, increasing the salaries of the
chief and deputy chief of the fire department $525 each is before me for
consideration.
For the general reasons heretofore set forth and for the reason
that the Mayor is of the opinion that the present salaries of these of-
ficers is properly remunerative, this ordinance is returned without his
approval.
George J. Bates
Mayor
The following veto was read and laid over as required by charter: Veto
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Mayor 's Office, City Hall, March 5, 1927
To the. City Council, City of Salem,
Gentlemen:
An ordinance to amend Section 1 of Chapter XIV of the city ordinan-
ces, passed to be ordained Feb . 24, 1927, increasing the salaries of the
mechanicians and supervisors of motor apparatus in the fire department
$325 each, is before me for consideration.
For the general reasons heretofore set forth and for the reason
that the Mayor is of the opinion that the present salaries of these
officers is properly remunerative, this ordinance is returned without
his approval.
George J. Bates
Mayor
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Mayor's Office, City Hall, :March 5, 1927
To the City Council, City of Salem,
Gentlemen:
An ordinance to amend Section 1 of Chapter XIV of the city ordinan-
ces, passed to be ordained Feb. 24, 1927, increasing the salaries of
privates in the Fire Department from $5. to $5.50 per day, is before me
for consideration.
For the general reasons heretofore set forth and for the reason
that the Mayor is of the opinion that the present salaries of these mem-
bers of, the department is properly remunerative, this ordinance is re-
turned without his approval.
George J. Bates Mayor.
March 10;� 1927
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Veto The following veto was read and laid over as required by charter: '
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To the City Council, City of Salem,
Gentlemen:
An ordinance to amend section l of Chapter XIV of the city ordinan-
ces, passed to be ordained Feb. 24, 1927 , increasing the pay of patrol-
men, cell-men, chauffeurs and janitors in the police department from $5.
to $5.50 per day, is before me for consideration.
For the general reasons heretofore set forth and for the reason that
the Mayor is of the opinion that the present pay of these members of the
department is properly remunerative, this ordinance is returned without
his approval.
George J. Bates Mayor
li Unpaid tills , The. following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under
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I suspension of the rules :
"Ordered: that the sum of eight thousand thirty-one dollars and six-
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ty four cents ($8031.64 ) be and is hereby appropriated for the purpose
of paying unpaid bills of previous years in accordance with the amounts
set against the several items in the several departments submitted by the
Auditor, attached '._ereto and made a part hereof, namely, the sum of fif-
teen dollars and thirty-five cents ($15.35 ) in the Messenger's pepartment
fifteen dollars ($15 ) in the Planning Board; thirty three dollars and
eighty cents ($33.80 ) in the Health; three dollars and ninety cents ( 3.9
in the Tercentenary; one thousand two hundred thirty-six dollars and
thirteen cents (61236. 13) in the Street; four hundred fifteen dollars and
twenty-three cents ($415.23 ) in the Sewage Pumping Station; five thousand
eight hundred four and eighty-four cents ($5804.84 ) in the Public dYel-
jfare; three hundred twenty-five and sixty-six cents ($325. 66) in the
School; seventy-five dollars ninety-seven cents (075.97 ) in the Public
Property and Cemeteries; and one hundred five dollars and seventy-six
; cents ($105.76) in the eater Department. Said sum of eight thousand
thirty-one dollars and sixty-four cents is to be charged to the tax levy
for the current year. "
Approved by the dayur on March 21, 1927.
Marshal' s The report of the City :Sarshal . for the month of February was re-
Report
195 ceived and placed on file.
Bonds196-7 The bonds of Leo R. Bourassa and Arthur A. Gauthier as civil con-
March 10, :19-27 .
stables were approved.
A communication from the School Committee regarding the claim of Claim
Fernande X. Rousseau was referred to the City Solicitor. 198
A hearing was ordered for Thursday, March 24, 19279 at eight o 'clock Amendment
to Zoning
P. M. , on the petition of Levis F. Cass and others for an amendment to Ordinance
the zoning ordinance by changing the present apartment house zone on the 199
easterly side of Lafayette Street, between Lafayette Place and Saltonstal
Parkway, and on the westerly side of Lafayette Street between Roslyn
Street and Hancock Street, to a general residence zone.
The petition of New England Telephone and Telegraph Company to at- Wires
tach wires to one pole on Barstow Street was- granted by the following 200-201
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order which was adopted subject.'to the approval of the city electrician:
"Ordered: That The New England Telephone and Telegraph Company of
Massachusetts, having locations in certain streets of said municipality,
be and it is hereby granted permission to attach and maintain not exceed-
ing wires or cables necessary for the conduct of its business and fix-
tures, at a height of not less than 20 feet from the ground, upon exist-
ing poles of Salem Electric Lighting Company heretofore located in the
public way or ways hereinafter referred to, as requested in petition of
said The New England Telephone and Telegraph Company of Massachusetts,
dated the 24th day of Feb. 1927. The existing poles above referred to
are located in the following named public ways, as shown upon plan marked
Y The N. E. T. & T. Co. of Mass. , No. 42 Dated 2-24-27 - filed with this
3 order:- Barstow St. - 1 pole {f2098
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Approved by the Mayor on March 21, 1927.
The claims of Alfred Bedard, Dominick J. Caulfield, Arthur J. Deneen Claims
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George H. Estes, Harry M. Lander, Catherine Nestor, Mrs. Hattie M. Phip-
pen;and .S. J. Reid, were referred to the Committee on Claims.
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The application of Lige Menchention for a Builder's License was 210 Builder
granted.
The application of American Legion, Post 23, to erect a sign or ban- 211 Sign
ner from 253 to 254 Essex Street, was granted subject to the approval of
the Superintendent of Streets, sign to be removed April loth.
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The application of Paul Mooradian, 58 Beaver Street, for a pedler's Pedler
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license was referred to the Board of Control.
March 10, 1927 .
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Garages Hearings were ordered for Thursday, Yarch 24, 1927 , at eight o 'clock
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y P. Y. , on the following applications to maintain garages:
; David M. Hunting, 24 Dearborn St . Joseph Jeffries, 4 May St.
Lucretia S. Perkins , 56 Washington Sq. George F. Watts, 56 Appleton St.
Gasoline
217-18 Hearings were ordered for Thursday, March 24, 1927, at eight o 'clock
P. Mr. , on the following applications to keep, store and sell gasoline :
' Sinarise Gauthier, 62 Leavitt St. Samuel Sperberg, 56 Bridge St.
Licenses The following applications for licenses were referred to the Commit-
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tee on Licenses and Permits:
Automobile Dealer
Lester E. Smith, 9 Foster St. (second class )
Pool Tables
Pietro Baglioni , 146 Washington St. (6) transfer from George Apostolos
Billiard Table
h Pietro Baglioni , 146 Washington St. (1) transfer from George Apostolos
Intelligence Office
Etta G. Carlton, 138 Essex St. Harvey R. Crowe , 221 Essex St.
Lodging House
Frank Wood, 8 Lynde St.
Sunday Licenses
Pauline. Cugno, 147V North St.
Common Victualler
Wilfred J. Begin, 4 St. Peter St.
Renewals A list of applications for renewals of wagon and auto truck licenses
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'and auto dealer licenses were referred to the Committee on Licenses and
Permits.
Licenses Councillor Toomey offered the following report which was accepted
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and recommendation adopted:
"The Committee on Licenses and Permits , to whom was referred appli-
cations for licenses, has considered said matter and would recommend:
That the following be granted:
Auctioneer
Samuel A. Campbell, 70 'Washington St .
Pool Tables
Sylvester F. Wolan, 46 Lafayette St. (3) transfer from 44-46 Ward St.
Sunday Licenses
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lValenty Soboczinski, 112 Derby St. Albert B. Labbee, 75 Congress St .
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Passenger Automobiles
a Arthur G. Roderick, 55 Broad St, :rank G. Cosgrove, R1 Harbor St. (2)
Frank G. Cosgrove , 21 Harbor St. James A. Murray, 22 Columbus Ave.
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Lodging House
Harry Halpert, 57 Washington St.
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Automobile Dealers
C. E. Whitten,& Sons, 71 Lafayette St. , first class j
Melvin Motor Co. Inc. , 26 New Derby St. , first class
Townsend Motor .Car Co. , 282 Derby St. , first class
Overland-B-night Motor Sales Co. , 112-114 Lafayette St. , first class
Harper Garage, 278 Derby 6t. 9 first class
Wagon and Auto Trucks
Charles E. Radford, 163 Washington St. Napoleon Boisvert, 264 Jefferson
N' ina Goodell Corp. , 88-92 Lafayette St. (3 ) Ave.e
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G Morris Waterman, 24 Charter St.
The Committee would further recommend that the following be given
leave to withdraw:
Pool Tables
Wladyslaw Uszinski, 170 Derby St.
For the Committee,
John J. Toomey Chairman"
Councillor Theriault offered the following report which was accepted Budget
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and recommendation adopted:
"The Committee on Finance, to whom was referred the budget for 1927 , 1
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has considered said matter and would recommend: that the Council meet as
a Committee on the Fthole on this matter, on the evenings of Tuesday,
Wednesday and Thursday March 15, 16, 179 1927 from five until seven `
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o ' clock.
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For the Committee,
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Omer P. Theriault Chairman"
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President Doyle appointed Councillor Theriault to act as Chairman
of the Committee of the Whole.
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Councillor Theriault offered the following report which was accepted) 229 Garage
F and recommendation adopted:
The Committee on Public Works, to whom was referred the application
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of John C . Dow to maintain a garage, salesroom and service station at
63-65 Bridge Street, has considered said matter and would recommend:
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same be granted.
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For the Committee ,
Omer P. Theriault Chairman"
Wires Councillor Theriault offered the following report which was accepted
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and recommendation adopted:
"The Committee on Finance , to whom was referred the order appropri-
ating three thousand dollars to secure an expert, to act with the city
electrician, for advice in the matter of the petition of the Eastern
Massachusetts Electric Company with the purpose of obtaining full infor-
mation on the subject; said amount to be expended under the direction of
the Mayor; said amount to be charged to the excess and deficiency account
has considered said matter and would recommend: the same be adopted.
For the Committee,
Omer P. Theriault Chairman"
The order which was introduced February 24, 1927 , was adopted, and
approved by the Mayor on March 179 1927.
High School The bonding order for $435,000.00 for High School Addition, which
Addition
was introduced February 240 1927, was adopted by a unanimous yea and nay
( vote. Approved by the Mayor on 'hiarch 12, 1927 .
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Salaries The matter of adopting an ordinance, introduced - January 27,. 1927,
Police Dept.
to increase the salaries of officers in the Police Department, notwith-
standing the Mayor' s veto, was taken up. Councillor Bodwell moved that
the ordinance be laid on the table until such time as the Council could
lobtain legal opinion as to the legality of such legislation. The motion
was not voted by the following viva vote vote: Voting yes, Councillors
Bodwell, Irzyk, McGrath and Morin, four in all; Voting no, Councillors
Donahue , Fitzgerald, O'Callaghan, Safford, Theriault , Toomey and Doyle,
seven in all. Councillors Bodwell, McGrath and Morin requested to be
excused from voting on the adoption of the ordinance . The ordinance was
not adopted over the Mayor' s veto by the following viva vote vote: Voting
yes, Councillors Donahue,; Fitzgerald, O'Callaghan, Safford, Theriault,
Toomey and Doyle , seven in all; Voting no, Councillor Irzyk; one in all;
Excused, Councillors Bodwell, McGrath and Morin, three in all.
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Salaries The matter of adopting an ordinance, introduced January 27 , 1927 ,
Fire Dept.
Ito increase the salaries of captains and lieutenants in the fire depart-
ment, notwithstanding the Mayor 's veto, was taken up. Councillor Bodwell
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!moved that the ordinance be laid on the table until such time as. the Coun
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jcil could obtain legal opinion as to the legality of such legislation.
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The motion ev-as not voted by the following viva vote vote: Voting yes,
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Councillors Bodwell, Irzyk, McGrath and Morin, four in all; Voting no, j
Councillors Donahue , Fitzgerald, O'Callaghan, Safford, Theriault, Toomey
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and Doyle , seven in all. Councillors Bodwell, McGrath, and Morin reques
ted to be excused from voting on the adoption of the ordinance. The or-
dinance was not adopted over the Mayor's veto by the following viva voce
vote: Voting yes , Councillors Donahue, Fitzgerald, O'Callaghan, Safford,
Theriault, Toomey and Doyle, seven in all; Voting no, Councillor Irzyk,
one in all; Excused, Councillors Bodwell, McGrath and Morin, three in ally
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The matter of adopting an ordinance, introduced January 27, 1927, to '! Salary
Superintendent of
increase the salary of the Superintendent of Public Property, notwith- Public Property
standing the Mayor's veto, was taken up. Councillor Bodwell moved that
the ordinance be laid on the table until such time as the Council could
obtain legal opinion as to the legality of such legislation. The motion
was not voted by the following viva voce vote: Voting yes, Councillors
Bodwell, Irzyk, McGrath and Morin, four in all; Voting no, Councillors
Donahue, Fitzgerald, O'Callaghan, Safford, Theriault, Toomey and Doyle,
seven in all. Councillors Bodwell, McGrath and Morin requested to be ex-
cused from voting on the adoption of the ordinance. The ordinance was
not adopted over the YLayor' s veto by the following viva voce vote: Voting
yes , Donahue, Fitzgerald, O'Callaghan, Safford, Theriault, Toomey and
Doyle , seven in all; Voting no, Councillor Irzyk, one in all; Excused,
Councillors Bodwell, McGrath and Morin, three in all.
The ordinance, introduced February 24, 1927, to amend the ordinance Salaries
Park, Moth and
relating to salaries in the Park, Moth and Shade Tree Department, was Shade Tree Dept.
passed to be ordained.
The ordinance to amend the ordinance relating to traffic rules which j Traffic Rules
was laid on the table on February 24, 1927, was taken up. On motion of
Councillor Fitzgerald, it was voted to lay the ordinance on the table.
Councillor Theriault offered the following order which was not Building Permit
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adopted:
"Ordered: That the Building Inspector be requested not to grant a
building permit to Mr. Smidt on Lafayette Street, until the Council has anj
Opportunity to make an investigation, and to view plans of the building JJ
and proposed location. " 1
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Councillor Fitzgerald offered the following ordinance which was Salary
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Salary ! passed for publication by . the following viva vote vote. Voting:. yes , Coun-
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cillors Donahue , Fitzgerald, O'Callaghan, Safford, Theriault, Toomey and
Doyle, seven in all; Voting no, Councillors Bodwell, Irzyk, McGrath, and
Morin, four in all:
"In the year one thousand nine hundred and twenty-seven.
An Ordinance to amend an ordinance relating to the compensation of cer-
tain city officers.
Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows:
Section 1. Section 1 of Chapter 14 is hereby amended by striking out the
words "twenty-two hundred" in the paragraph fixing the compensation of
the City Electrician, and inserting in place thereof the words "twenty-
seven hundred" so that said paragraph will read as follows: "To the City
Electrician, twenty-seven hundred dollars" .
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City
Charter. "
Resolutions Councillor Safford offered the following order which was adopted:
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"Ordered: That a Committee of three members of the Council be appoin ,
ted by the President to draw up suitable resolutions in connection with
the death of the late Treasurer of the City, William H. Rollins. "
The following committee was appointed: Councillors Safford, Fitz-
gerald and Donahue.
Approved by the Mayor on March 21, 1927 .
Wires Councillor Donahue offered the following order:
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"Ordered: That the City Solicitor be requested to attend the hearing
before the Public Utilities in regard to the construction and maintenance
of a high tension line by the Eastern Mass. Electric Co. , and protest as
to overhead construction between Saunders St. and Phillips Wharf , Salem. "
Councillor Fitzgerald moved that the order be amended to read as
follows:
"Ordered: That the City Solicitor be requested to appear before the
Public Utilities Board to lay before them the fact that the matter of
overhead wires is now before the City Council decision. "
Councillor Donahue accepted the amendment.
The order, as amended, was not adopted by the following viva vote
vote: Voting yes, Councillors Donahue, Fitzgerald and Irzyk, three in all;
Voting no, Councillors Bodwell, McGrath, :.Morin, O'Callaghan, Safford,
Theriault, Toomey and Doyle , eight in all.
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Ward One Councillor Irzyk offered the following order which was adopted:
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"Ordered: That the existing precinct lines in Ward One be abolished ". Precinct Linea
and that the followingWard One
. _boundary lines of the precincts be established as ! 235
follows and bear. the following numerical designations :
Ward One, Precincts One, Two and Three
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Precinct One !
Precinct One shall consist of all that portion of Ward One lying an
being Within the following described lines, viz :- Commnencing at a point
on the _shore of Salem Harbor where the centre line of Almshouse Road
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would touch if produced, then northerly by the centre line of Almshouse
Road- produced across Block House Square and by the centre line of Alms-
house Road to the back road leading from the almshouse to Salem Willows,
then northeasterly by the centre of the back road to the easterly line
of the wharf on the Almshouse property, then northwesterly by the easter-
ly line of the wharf to Collins Cove , then by the shores of Collins Cove
and Salem Harbor around Salem Willows and Winter Island to the centre
line . of Almshouse Road and the point of beginning, and will contain 200
votes .
Precinct Two
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Precinct Two shall consist of all that portion of Ward One lying an
being within the following described lines, viz:- Commencing at the Bout -
terly corner of Essex and Daniels Street, then running northeasterly
through the centre of Essex Street to Collins Cove, then by the shore of
Collins Cove around the Almshouse property to the northeasterly corner
of the end of the wharf on the Almshouse property, then southeasterly by
p the easterly line of the wharf to the back road leading from the Alms-
house to Salem Willows, then southwesterly along the centre of this road
to Almshouse Road, then southerly by the centre of Almshouse Road to
Block House Square and by the centre of Almshouse Road produced to Salem
Harbor, then by the shore of Salem Harbor to Daniels Street, then north-
westerly by the easterly line of Daniels Street to Essex Street and the
point of beginning. (The voters on the easterly line of Daniels Street
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to be in Precinct Three. ) Precinct Two will contain 697 votes. J
Precinct Three
Precinct Three shall consist of all that portion of ;lard One lying
and being within the following described lines, viz:- Beginning at the
southwesterly corner of Essex and Daniels Street then running westerly
through the centre of Essex Street to Washington Street, then southerly
through the centre of Washington Street to New Derby Street, then south-
easterly through the centre of New Derby Street to South River, then
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along the centre of South River to Salem Harbor and continuing along
the shore of Salem Harbor to Daniels Street, then northwesterly by the
easterly line of Daniels Street to Essex Street and the point of begin-
ning, the voters on the easterly line of Daniels Street to he in Pre-
cinct Three, and the Precinct will contain about 702 votes . "
Presented for approval and vetoed.
Salaries Councillor McGrath offered the following order which was not adopted
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by the following viva vote vote: Voting yes, Councillors Bodwell, Irzyk,
McGrath, Morin and Safford, five in all; Voting no, Councillors Donahue,
Fitzgerald, O'Callaghan, Theriault, Toomey and Doyle, six in all:
"Ordered: That the City Solicitor be requested to give his opinion
at the next meeting whether the City Council can increase salaries after
the budget is submitted, the Mayor having already vetoed the ordinances
providing for said increases. "
Councillor Toomey moved an immediate reconsideration of all business
transacted in the hope that it would not prevail. The Council refused
to reconsider.
Jurors The following were drawn toserve as Jurors at the April session of
Civil Court in Salem:
First Session
Thomas F. Nolan 18 Crombie Street Gardener ,
Charles A. Stone 14 Osborne Street Clerk
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Michael J. McCarthy 118 Columbus Avenue Tailor
Second Session
Roger S. Brown 421 Essex Street Salesman
David J. Hyde 7 Roslyn Street Restaurant ;f
Stephen A. Whipple 1 Forrester Street Coal Dealer
William A. Canavan 52 Ocean Avenue Laborer
On motion of Councillor Fitzgerald, the Council adjourned at 10.35
o' clock P. 2d.
Attest: - GJ%�
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Clerk
March .24, 1927.
A regular meeting of the City Council was held on Thursday, March
24, 1927, at eight o'clock P. M. All the members were present and the
President presided. On motion of Councillor Safford, it was voted to
F dispense with the reading of the records.
Hearings were held on the following applications to maintain garages . Garages
The applicants appeared in favor, there was no opposition and the follow-
ing were granted licenses, subject to the approval of the Inspector of
Buildings and in conformity with the ordinances relating to the same and
with the rules and regulations of the Massachusetts District Police:
David M. Hunting, 24 Dearborn St. Joseph Jeffries, 4 May St.
Lucretia S. Perkins, 56 Washington Sq. Charles F. Watts, 56 Appleton St.
Hearings were held on the following applications to keep, store and Gasoline
sell gasoline. The applicants appeared in favor, there was no opposition
and the following were granted licenses subject to the laws governing th
same and in conformity with the rules and regulations of the Massachu-
setts District Police :
Sinarise Gauthier., 62 Leavitt St. Samuel Sperberg, 56 Bridge St.
A hearing was held on the petition to amend the Zoning Ordinance to Amendment
to
change apartment house zone on Lafayette Street between saltonstall Park Zoning
t Ordinance
way and Lafayette Place, and between Roslyn and Hancock Streets, to a
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E general residence zone. The following appeared in favor:- Miss 11ary T.
( Cass, Mr. L. W. Marden, Mr. M. J. Reardon, representing the. petitioners,
Mr. Simon Myers, Mr. Kevie Carmen, Mr. David Frye and Mr. Wineapple.
Seventeen persons were recorded in favor of the petition. The following
appeared in opposition: - Mr. D. J. Long, Mr. J. Asbury Pitman (represen-
ting the Salem Planning Board) , Mr. P3cGrath (representing labor organizes
tions ) and Mr. Fred J. Cloutman, representing Mrs. Demerise Audet the
owner of the land at the corner of Hoslyn and Lafayette Streets. The
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hearing was closed. On motion of Councillor Theriault, the matter was
referred to the Committee on Ordinances, the Committee to report at the
next regular meeting.
f The following veto was read and laid over as required by charter: Veto
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Mayor's Office , City Hall, March 19, 1927.
r; Gentlemen:
An ordinance to amend an ordinance relating to compensation in the
park, moth and shade tree departments and passed to be ordained March 10
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1927, is before me for consideration.
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March 24, 1927.
The original ordinance touching these departments fixed the com-
pensation of working foremen and climbers at w5.25 per day. As amended
by an ordinance passed last year by the council the working foremen were
continued at $5.25 per day and the climbers were advanced to $5.75 per
day. This amendment I approved in the belief, and after representation,
that the extra hazard incurred by the climbers warranted the fifty cent
increase.
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In the original ordinance and its first amendment working foremen
in the three departments were joined in equal standing. In the amend-
ment before me the working foremen in the park department are still con- ¢
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tinued at w5.25 per day and retain their original designation of working rt
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foremen; but in the moth and shade tree departments a separation, with !
an attendant increase in compensation, occurs and working foremen become
climbing foremen. In the prepara'ion of the budget of these departments f :
objection was made by me to this change in classification. Now comes
the proposed ordinance which by a change in designation affects a change
in compensation without a change in occupation.
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The ordinance contravenes Chap. 250 of the Acts of 1922 providing
that no new position shall be created during the financial year subse-
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quent to the submission of the annual budget . It also contravenes the
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same special statute by increasing compensation. For these reasons the
ordinance is returned without my approval.
George J. Bates Mayor. lx
1Vard One The followinm veto was read and laid over as required by charter:
Precinct
Lines Mayor 's Office, City Hall, March 19 , 1927 .
Veto
238 To the City Council, City of Salem,
Gentlemen:
An order passed by the City Council and dated March 10, 1927 , chang-
ing the precinct lines in ward One and adding one precinct , is before me
for consideration. #
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The purpose of the proposed change is, apparently, to make a separ-
ate precinct of the willows section of the Yard for the convenience of
the residents there. If this is the purpose it is a proper matter for
consideration when the convenience of the people may be lawfully served.
But the statute under which a city is divided into wards and precincts
does not contemplate frequent changes in boundaries . - Ward boundaries
may be changed only every ten years and a precinct may contain two u„
thousand voters before a division of it is lawfully required.
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March 24. 1927 .
In the division of a ward into precincts the statute provides that
the precincts contain "as nearly as may be an equal number of voters" .
The proposed division of 'curd One indicated 200 voters only for precinct
one. There are 697 for precinct two and 702 for precinct three. A dif-
ference of 497 votes between precincts one and two and a difference of
502 votes between precincts one and three is, obviously, not in compliant
with the provision of law equalizing the precinct voters.
For this reason the order is returned without my approval.
George J. Bates Mayor
The Mayor 's appointment of Philip A. Moreland and Hartin R. Lane Weighers
as weighers of commodities was read and placed on file. 239
The Mayor' s nomination of John M. Gray as a member of the Board of Appointment
` Board of Appeal
Appeal for the term ending on May 1, 1929 was confirmed by a unanimous 240
yea and nay vote.
The following communication was read: Salary of
Inspector of
Board of Health, Salem, Mass. , March 24, 1927. Plumbing
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To the City Council,
Salem, Mass .
Gentlemen:
At a meeting of the Board of Health March 4 , 1924 it was voted that
an increase of salary be granted to the Plumbing Inspector. As required
by Section 11, Chapter 142 of the General Laws, this matter was forwarded
to your Board for consideration.
Will you kindly advise this Department as to the disposition of this
matter?
By Direction of the Board of Health,
Very truly yours,
John J. McGrath Agent.
On motion of Councillor Fitzgerald, it was voted that the Council
go on record as endorsing the action of the Board of Health.
Notice was received from Thomas L. Cronan, member of the School Business Notice
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Committee, of his intention to do business with the City of Salem.
A communication from the School Committee regarding the petition of High School
Addition
Daniel J. Long for a hearing in the matter of the High School Addition 243
was read and placed on file.
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Assistant Notice was received from the Board of Assessors of their appoint-
Assessors
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Ward 1 Felix Soboczinski R7 Becket Street ,'
`dilliam H. Quinn 102 Hawthorne Blvd. 111
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Ward 2 John R. Hogan 47 Bridge Street
William J. Lundregan 13 Boardman Street
Warren E. Davis 14y Church Street
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Ward 3 H. Francis Dolan 44 Broad Street
Edmond Jalbert 3 Cleveland Street
Ward 4 John F. Harney 69 Boston Street
T. Louis O 'Grady 78 Beaver Street
r Michael J. Dineen 167 Boston Street
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Ward 5 mile J. Thibault 3 Ropes Street
Elisha J. Dionne 16 Pingree Street
Joseph F. Michaud 397 Jefferson Ave.
Mary J. Murray 2 Willow Ave.
John J. Geary 341 Lafayette Street
Ward 6 Flora W. Perkins 30 Walter Street
David J. Hennessey 93 Mason Street
Thomas F. Leahy 35 Irving Street
Hydrant The petition of Charles W. Newcomb and others for a hydrant at the
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westerly end of Pickman Road was referred to the Committee on Fire De-
partment.
Invitation The invitation of Capt. J. C. R. Peabody Camp, U. S. W. V. , to
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attend house warming of the renovated quarters, was accepted.
Stand in The application of Max Litman for permission to place a stand in
Sidewalk
247 the sidewalk at 49 Bridge Street to display automobile tires was referred
to the Committee on Public Works.
Religious The application of Church of Jesus Christ , Latter Day Saints, to
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248 conduct religious services in Town House Square and Derby .square , was
referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits .
Claim The claim of John Gibney was referred to the Committee on Claims .
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Pedler The application of Frank Turcotte, 92 Boston Street, for a pedler's
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license, was referred to the Board of Control.
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Junk Collector r
Jacob Winer, 14 Saunders Street
Automobile Dealer
P. Creedon Co. , 426-430 Essex Street (second class )
Renewals A list of applications for renewals of passenger automobile license
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Sunday licenses and Third Class Druggist licenses were referred to the
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Committee on Licenses and Permits .
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The application of John J. Kennedy, 81 Tremont Street, for an Auctioneer
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Auctioneer' s License was granted.
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Hearings were ordered for Thursday, April 14, 1927, at eight o 'clock Garages
P. M. , on the following applications to maintain garages: 255-66
Leda Bourgeois , 3 Hersey St. Huling C. Brown, 360 Essex St.
Ernest G. Chase, 11 Felt St. Victor Corbin, 104 Jefferson Ave.
Fannie E. Hayford, Rll Cambridge St. Henry A. Leighton, 5 School St. Ct.
Mrs . . Josepb Masse, 9 Roslyn Ct. Augustus Poole , 103 Boston St.
Anna Smidt, R216-218 Lafayette St. Francois Tardiff, 14 Story St.
Wineapple Bros. , 13 Saltonstall Pky. Mrs. A. Wishnefsky, 5 Langdon St.
The petition of William J. Bursaw to lease the land known as the Fish: Market
City Fish Market land between Front and New Derby Streets for a parking 267 Land
place was referred to . the Committee on Public Property.
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Councillor Theriault reported on the budget for the Committee of the Budget
Whole. Because of a technical error, the matter was recommitted to the �
Committee of the Whole.
Councillor Toomey offered the following report which was accepted Licenses
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and recommendation adopted:
"The Committee on Licenses and Permits, to whom-,was referred appli-
cations for licenses, has considered said matters and would recommend:
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That the following be granted:
Automobile Dealers
aye Lester E. Smith, 9 roster Street (second class )
Union Motors Inc. , 47 Lafayette Street, (first class )
Intelligence Office
Etta G. Carleton, 138 Essex Street
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Frank Wood, 8 Lynde Street
Sunday License
ti Paulina Cugno, 1472 North Street
"lagons and Auto Trucks
John J. Barry, 9 English St. Frank Trudeau, 40 Dow St.
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Common Victualler
Wilfred J. Begin, 4 St. Peter St.
Sunday License
Morris Fins, 90 North Street
For the Committee,
John J. Toomey Chairman"
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Resolutions Councillor Safford, for the Committee on Resolutions, offered the
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following resolution which was adopted by a unanimous rising vote:
"The City of Salem, through its Council in meeting assembled, wishes
to express the loss sustained in the death of the late City Treasurer,
William H. Rollins, to our City at large , and also to the official life
at City Hall, with which he was so closely identified for over thirty-
one years.
Born September 16th, 1873 in Lynn, he was educated in Salem schools,
graduated from the Salem High School and Boston University, and was ad-
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mitte& to the Essex Bar to the practice of law. He was elected a member
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j to 1902. Elected President of the Common Council in 1901 and 1902, and
j was also a member of the School Board in 1901 and 1902. Served as clerk
of the Common Council from 1903-1911, and acted as Secretary to Mayor
Pinnock 1906-1907. From 1907-1910 he was clerk of the Sewerage Commis-
sion, and he served as Clerk of Military Aid from 1906-1913. He was
Treasurer of the Salem-Beverly Water Supply Board from 1914 to 1926,
Clerk of the same board from 1923-1926. During the years 1918-1919 he
served as chairman of the Exemption Board. He was the author of the
South Salem Trunk Sewer Act, and served the City of Salem as its Treasur-
er from 1911 to the time of his death on January 21, 1927. Very few of
our past City officials have had such a long and faithful record of
public service.
He was of a retiring and kindly disposition, yet he was always at
the service of the people, in whatever way he could be of assistance to
his fellow men, officially or, otherwise. The City has lost a faithful
and devoted servant. We therefore desire to pay full tribute to his
memory and to extend our sympathy to his family.
These few words can only in a small way set forth our feelings of
sorrow, and our acknowledgment of the great and honorable service he
rendered.
It is therefore hereby
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"Ordered: that these expressions of our sorrow, and our appreciation
of his work, become a part of our official record, and that a copy of
them be forwarded to his family, with the assurance that we fully realize
that their great loss is ours also. "
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Approved by the Mayor on March 28, 1927.
The matter of adopting several amendments to the salary ordinance Salaries
111 was taken up. Councillor Bodwell was granted permission to read an
opinion which he had secured from the City Solicitor that it would be
illegal to grant salary increases after the budget had been submitted by
the Mayor. Councillor Fitzgerald spoke on his position in favor of
salary increases. Councillor McGrath stated that he was in favor of
a general increase of ten percent to all city employees, and that he had
also secured an opinion from the City Solicitor regarding the illegality
of the present increases. Councillor Theriault spoke in favor of salary
increases.
The matter of adopting an ordinance, introduced February 10, 1927, Salaries
to increase the salaries of patrolmen, cell-men, chauffeurs and janitors Police Dept.
in the Police Department, notwithstanding the Mayor's veto, was taken up.
Councillors McGrath, Irzyk and Morin requested to be excused from voting.
The ordinance was not adopted over the Mayor's veto by the following viva
voce vote: Voting yes, Councillors Donahue, Fitzgerald, O'Callaghan,
'f Bafford, Theriault, Toomey and Doyle , seven in all; Excused, Councillors
Irzyk, McGrath and Morin, three in all; Refusing to vote, Councillor
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Bodwell, one in all.
The matter of adopting an ordinance, introduced February 10, 19279 Salaries
Fire dept.
to increase the salaries of privates in the Fire Department, notwith-
standing the Mayor's veto, was taken up. Councillors McGrath, Irzyk,
e and Morin requested to be excused from voting. The ordinance was not
adopted over the Mayor's veto by the following viva voce vote: Voting
yes, Councillors Donahue, Fitzgerald, O'Callaghan, Safford, Theriault,
Toomey and Doyle, seven in all; Excused Councillors Irzyk, McGrath and
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Morin, three in all; Refusing to vote , Councillor Bodwell, one in all.
t The matter of adopting an ordinance, introduced February 10, 1927, Salaries
Fire Dept.
to increase the salary of the chief and deputy chief of the Fire Depart-
ment, notwithstanding the Mayor 's veto, was taken up. Councillors
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McGrath, Irzyk and Morin requested to be excused from voting. The ordi-
nance was not adopted over the Mayor's veto by the following viva voce
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vote : Voting yes, Councillors Donahue, Fitzgerald, O'Callaghan, Safford,
Theriault, Toomey and Doyle, seven in all; Excused, Councillors Irzyk,
McGrath and Morin, three in all; Refusing to vote, Councillor Bodwell,
one in all.
Salaries The matter of adopting an ordinance, introduced February 10, 1927,
Fire Dept.
to increase the salary of the supervisor of motor vehicles and mechani-
cians in the Fire Department, notwithstanding the Mayor's veto , was take
up. Councillors Irzyk, McGrath and Morin requested to be excused from
voting. The ordinance was not adopted over the Mayor' s veto by the fol-
lowing viva voce vote: Voting yes, Councillors Donahue , Fitzgerald,
O'Callaghan, Safford, Theriault, Toomey and Doyle, seven in all; Excused
Councillors Irzyk, McGrath and Morin, three in all; Refusing to vote ,
Councillor Bodwell, one in all.
City The Mayor's nomination of Charles G. F. Coker as City Treasurer was
Treasurer
confirmed by a unanimous yea and nay vote.
Salary The ordinance to increase the salary of the City Electrician, which
City
Electrician was introduced on March 10, 1927, was passed to be ordained by the fol-
lowing viva voce vote: Voting yes, Councillors Donahue, Fitzgerald,
O'Callaghan, Safford, Theriault, Toomey and Doyle , seven in all; Voting
no, Councillors Bodwell, Irzyk, McGrath and Morin, four in all.
Salem St. Councillor Theriault offered the following order which was adopted:
Extension
270 "Ordered: That his Honor the Mayor be and hereby is requested to
recommend an appropriation sufficient to cover the cost of laying out
Salem Street Extension to Leach Street, and the cost of land taking for
tie same. "
Presented for approval March 28, 1927 and not approved.
Pensions Councillor Irzyk offered the following order which was referred to
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the Committee on Ordinances:
"Ordered: That the City Council hereby accepts Chapter 32, Section
77 , Par. A. and B. , as amended by the Statutes of 1923, Chapter 458, pro-
viding for the pensioning of laborers , foremen, inspectors, mechanics,
! draw tenders , assistant draw tender and storekeepers. "
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April 1, 1927
A special meeting of the City Council was held on Friday, April 1,
1927, at six o ' clock P. M. , called by the President for the purpose of
adopting the appropriation bill and transacting all other business. All
the members were present except Councillors Irzyk and O'Callaghan.
The claim of Emma Newhall was referred to the Committee on Claims. Claim
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A protest, signed by George Merrick, and thirty-two others, against Change of Name
changing the name of Fort Avenue and requesting a hearing in the matter, 273 Fort Ave.
was received and placed on file.
The .following applications for licenses were referred to the Commit- Licenses
tee on Licenses and Permits:
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Sunday Licenses
Frank Harris , 13 Aborn St. Peter J. McElroy, 18 Boston St.
Joseph Pernitchi , 80 North St.
Auto Truck
Charles M. Saffer, 89 Boston St.
Pool Tables
Albert Caron, 90 Congress St. (two)
Junk Collector
Israel Yaffa, 6 North Street
Councillor Fitzgerald offered the following report which was accep- Pensions
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ted and recommendation adopted:
"The Committee on Ordinances, to whom was referred the matter of ac-
cepting Chap. 32, Sec. 77, Paragraph A and B, as amended by Statutes of
1923, .Chap. 458, has considered said matter and would recommend the
passage of the order as presented by Councillor Irzyk.
For the Committee,
Timothy W. Fitzgerald Chairman"
The order to accept the act to pension laborers and others, which
was introduced on March 24, 1927, was adopted. Approved by the Mayor on
April 2, 1927.
Councillor Theriault offered the following report which was accepted Garage
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and recommendation adopted:
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"The Committee on Public Storks, to whom was referred the applications
of Peter G. Taloumis to maintain a garage for one car at 221 Lafayette -
Street, has considered said matter and would recommend: the same be
granted,
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April 1, 1927
For the Committee
Omer P. Theriault Chairman"
Budget Councillor Theriault offered the following report which was accepted
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and recommendation adopted:
"The Committee of the Whole has considered the annual appropriation
bill as submitted to the Council on February 24 , 1927 , and would recom-
mend its adoption.
For the Committee,
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Omer P. Theriault Chairman"
Budget The following order was adopted:
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the "appropriation sheet" for the year 1927 in the column "Allowed by
the Mayor" 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, 1927 , and be it further
Ordered: that the sum hereby appropriated for street department
shall be held to include all sums which may be received during the cur-
rent year for street railway taxes under the provisions of Chapter 161
of the General Laws and amendments thereto, and that the amount hereby
appropriated for school department be held to include all sums received
from the County of Essex on account of dog taxes and such sums when re-
ceived shall be credited to the receipts of the respective departments
named. The total amount to be included in the tax levy for the current
year is two millions and twenty-one thousand four hundred forty-one
dollars and thirty-eight cents ($2, 021,441.38) . "
Approved by the Mayor on April 2:0 1927.
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Budget The appropriation bill for the year 1927, which was submitted by
the Mayor on February 18, 1927, and received by the City Council on
February 24, 1927, was unanimously adopted, as follows:-
Appropriations for 1927
Loans
Municipal Loan $ 2,000.00 School House Loan $29,000.00
Water Loan 18,000.00 Street Paving Loan 91, 695.75
High School Loan 50000.00 Act of 1914 Loan 17, 500. 00
Sewerage System Loan 13, 000.00 Act of 1916 Loan 10, 000.00
Other Sewer Loans 3,000.00 T. B. Hospital Loan 5,000.00
Bridge Loan 9, 500.00 Total 2039695.75
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Interest
Municipal Loan .420.00 Street Paving Loan 017 ,335.62
Water Loan 13, 190.00 Act of 1914 Loan 20,460.00
High School Loan 112. 50 Act of 1916 Loan 4,000.00
Sewerage System Loan 60722.50 Temporary Loans 30,000.00
Other Sewer Loans 10317. 50 Tuberculosis Hospital 700.00
Bridge Loan 2, 215.00 New High School 991000.00
School House Loan 14, 530.00 Total vpI20, 003. 12
Mayor's Department 6,500.00 City Planning Board 500.00
City Council 9 ,900.00 Post 34, G. A. R. 750.00
City Auditor 3,942.00 Memorial Day 1,300.00
Law Department 81000.00 Trust Funds 250.00
Messenger' s Dept. 3,725.00 Care Soldiers ' Graves 500. 00
Sealer Weights & Meas. 20620.00 Board of Control 90.00
Elections & Registration 4,569.00 American Legion Rent 1,000.00
City Scales 1,500.00 Board of Appeal 150.00
Pensions 19,000. 00 Firemen' s Relief Graves 150.00
Harbor Master 350.00 Dog Constable 900.00
Salem & Beverly Water
Supply Board 9, 000.00 Total : 74,696.00
School Department
Salaries 6377,899.00 Repairs & Equipment w14,819.00
Janitors 38, 544.00 Training School 6,208.83
Fuel and Light 21,062.00 Other Expenses 9, 100.00
Printing & Supplies 150600.00 Correctional Institutions 1.200.00
Textbooks 8t500.00 Total 0492,932.83
Public Library
Salaries $21,488.00 Books & Periodicals 5,350.00
Fuel and Light 2,600.00 Other General Expenses 2,700.00
Repairs & Furniture 700.00 Total 2,838.00
Water Department
Gen. Administration b12,956.00 Pumpine- Station
Stable 7 ,075.00 Salaries and fJages rI8,170.00
Other Gen. Maintenance 360661.00 Fuel and Light 140000.00
New Meters 10,000.00 Other Expenses 2,331.00
Total $101,193.00
Street Department
Gen. Administration 4100269.00 Highway Maintenance w469000. 00
Sidewalks & Curbing 17,224. 00 Cleaning; Sts. & Basins 21,770.00
Bridges & Fences 5,349.00 Sewer Maintenance 5,150.00
Stable 28,030.00 Ashes & Refuse Disposal 26,500.00
St. Sprinkling & Oiling 13,500.00 Maint. of Co. Bridges 16,815.00
Snow and Ice 10,000.00 Total $200, 607.00
Sewage Pumping Station
Wages 90646.00 Cleaning Trunk Sewer 15,110.00
Power 330185.00
Other Expenses 10080.00 Total 59,021.00
Veteran's Relief
Soldiers ' Aid Expense $ 820.00 Soldiers relief �G15,000.00
Military Aid 21000.00 Soldiers Burials 180.00
State Aid 40000.00 Total 22,000.00
Public Velfare Department
Gen. Administration ry 69139.00 relief' by other cities 415,425.00
City Home,Sal. & Wages 9,658.68 Mothers ' Aid 29,000.00
City Home-Other Exp. 11,866.00 Hospital 4,500.00
Outside Relief 78,900.00 Total155,488.68
Health Department
Administration N 8, 554.00 General ExpensesV 250.00
quarantine & Con. Disease 29,266.64 Collection of Garbage 28 253.36
Other Cities & Towns 1,000.00 Total 67,324.00
Fire Department
Salaries & Wages $122,225.00 Supplies w 2,710.00
Equipment & Repairs 4,250.00 Other Gen. Expenses 1 010.00
Fuel & ,Light 4,200. 00 Total 134,395.00
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Police Department
Salaries & Wages 41219119.00 Other Gen. Expenses 1,625.0
Equipment & Repairs 2,275.00
Fuel & Light 10700.00 Total w126,919.00
Electrical Department
Salary & Wages 8,974.00 Street Lighting $55,035.00
Supplies 29840.00 Fire Alarm Box
Other Gen. Expenses 19439.00 Orne & Lee Ste. 350. 00
Total 7-68, 638.00
Shade Tree and Moth Suppression Departments
Shade Tree Dept. Moth Suppression Dept.
Salaries and Wages 0102182.00 Salaries & Wages 3, 130.00
Other Expenses 2 40100 Other Expenses 870.00
Total 12: 583:00 Total $681638.00
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Park Department
General Administration 3,491.00 Gallows rill 2, 629.00E
Salem Willows 10, 930.00 Small Parks 39140.00
Ledge Hill 6,917.00 Playgrounds 119502.00
Forest River 7,220.00 Recreation t 2,000. 00
Highland Park 1,385.00 Total 449,214. 00
Public Property
General Administration $ 5,400.00 Repairs & Maintenance
Repairs-Poor Dept. Bldg. 3,800.00 City Hall 3,551.00
If Fire " " 2,260.00 Comfort Station 1,448.00
" Water " if 1, 100 .00 Common & Howells Field 1,600.00
" Other Public Bldg.2,850. 00 Cemeteries & Stable 209231.00,
Other General Expense 2 535. 00
Total 44, 775.00'
City Clerk Treasurer' s Dept.
Salaries & Wages 5,635.00 Salaries & Wages $ 4,406.00
Other Expenses 930.00 Other Expenses 517 .00
Vital Statistics 700. 00 Total 4,923.00
Total 79265.00
Collecting Dept. Board of Assessors
Salaries & Wages $ 59645.00 Salaries & Wages $131,084.00,
Other Expenses 2,496.00 Other Expenses 2 977 .00`
Total $ 8, 141.00 Total �v16,KM.00
Purchasing Dept. Engineering Dept.
Salaries & Wages 42103.00 Salaries & Wages 99000.00
Other Expenses 660.00 Other Expenses 965.00
Total 4,763.00 Total 9-7965.00
Total Appropriation for 1927. . . . . . . . ;p2,021,441.38
Councillor Fitzgerald moved an immediate reconsideration of all
business transacted with the hope that it would not prevail. The Council
refused to reconsider.
Vetoes On motion of Councillor Fitzgerald, it was voted to lay over until
the next meeting action on certain ordinances vetoed by the Mayor.
On motion of Councillor McGrath, the Council adjourned at 6. 12
o ' clock P. M.
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April 5, 1927
A special meeting of the City Council was held on Tuesday, April 5,
1927 , at six o ' clock P. M. , called by the President for the purpose of
drawing jurors. All the members were present except Councillors Morin
and McGrath and the President presided.
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The following were drawn to serve as Jurors at the April session Jurors
of Court at Salem:
William T. Brady 12 Briggs Street Shoeworker
Louis W. Newell 259 Lafayette Street Secretary
On motion of Councillor Fitzgerald, the Council adjourned at 6.03
o' clock P. M.
Attest:-
Clerk
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April 12, 1927 .
A special meeting of the City Council was held on Tuesday, April 12,
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{ 1927 , at six_ o'clock P. M. , called by the President for the purpose of
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drawing jurors. All the members were present except Councillors Safford,
illcGrath, Bodwell and Morin, and the President presided.
Juro" The following were drawn to serve as Traverse Jurors at the April
session in Lawrence:
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iJohn M. Tracy 14 Grove Street Produce Dealer
, Arthur A. Sinclair 112 Bridge Street Druggist
Charles H. Keefe 141 Federal Street Leather Mnfr.
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On motion of Councillor Theriault, the Council adjourned at 6.02
a o 'clock P. M.
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A regular meeting of the City Council was held on Thursday, April
14, 1927 , at eight o 'clock P. _M. All the members were present and the
President presided. On motion of Councillor Safford, it was voted to
.dispense with the reading of the records.
Hearings were held on the following applications to maintain garages Garages
The applicants appeared in favor, there was no opposition and the follow-
ing were granted licenses, subject to the approval of the Inspector of
Buildings and in conformity with the ordinances relating to the same and
with the rules and regulations of the Massachusetts District Police: i
Leda Bourgeois, 3 Hersey St. Huling C. Brown, 360 Essex St.
Ernest G. Chase, 11 Felt St. Victor Corbin, 104 Jefferson Ave.
Fannie E. Hayford, Rll Cambridge St. Henry A. Leighton, 5 School St. Ct.
Mrs. Joseph Masse, 9 :zoslyn Ct. Augustus Poole , 103 Boston St.
Francois Tardiff, 14 Story St. Wineapple Bros . , 13 Saltonstall Pky.
Mrs. A. Wishnefsky, 5 Langdon St.
A hearing was held on the application of Anna Smidt to maintain a Garage
! garage at rear 216-218 Lafayette Street. Mr. Smidt appeared in favor.
Mr. E. Lawrence Howie appeared in opposition. Mr. D. J. Long appeared
in opposition. The application was referred to the Committee on Public
Works.
The following communication was read and placed on file: Salaries
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Mayor ' s Office, City Hall, April 2, 1927 .
To the City Council, City of Salem,
Gentlemen:
The Council continues to present to the Mayor, for approval, ordi-
nances increasing the salaries of officials or employees. Although the
i Mayor in his several vetoes has discussed the ordinances on their merits, i
he has pointed out, also, the legal objection applying to all of them.
When a special meeting of the Council was called in February to act final
ly on the first ordinances passed to be ordained on January 27th last,
the Mayor sent a special message to the Council calling attention to the
statute prohibiting increases in salaries after the budget was submitted.
In a subsequent message the Mayor again called attention to the law re-
lating to the matter without result.
When the law was read in the Council by one of its members at still
another meeting a motion to request the opinion of the City Solicitor as
to its effect on the passage of the ordinances was defeated. Then one of
April 14,- 1927
the members of the Council, under authority given an individual member
by the ordinances, independently requested the opinion of the City Solici-
tor in writing and received his reply; and the question to,. and the re-
ply from, the Solicitor was submitted to the Council by the member so
acting, at its last meeting.
No question of the interpretation of the law has ever been raised.
It is in fact a simple law of one sentence, mandatory as to the Mayor in
his budget provisions for salaries, mandatory, also , as to the Council in
any legislation to increase salaries after the budget is submitted. The
opinion of the City Solicitor made it clear that no ordinance increasing
salaries could be passed on the Council ' s initiative in any fiscal year
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subsequent to the sub�::ission of the budget. Notwithstanding this opinion
the council through seven of its members voted to pass more ordinances in
violation of the law' s provision.
It is one of the duties of the Mayor to see that the laws relating
to legislation are complied with and the City Solicitor is his advisor
on any doubtful question. The Solicitor, also, is the guide in any doubt
ful questions when arising before the City Council or in the mind of any
one of its members. Every official concedes to another the right of
( opinion on the merits of every question but no faithful official closes
his mind to the legal opinion provided for by the ordinances for his
guidance in matters requiring this special service.
We are still a government of laws. They are intended to bind us all
and city officials, especially, are bound by their oaths of office. In
the complexity of city administration the unintentional breach of any
law may occur at any time but a breach cannot occur in the council ten
times in succession after notice and be regarded as unintentional. Such
repeated action by the council offends the law abiding sense of the com-
munity and is proof of a disregard for the law without parallel in the
city' s legislation; it is conduct that cannot fail to scandalize all the
administrative forces
of the government and makes a situation so serious
that the Mayor deems it his duty to characterize it as wilful and rep-
rehensible and to protest furthur proceedings of this nature.
The ordinance to increase the salary of the City Electrician attache
hereto is separately vetoed.
George J. Bates Mayor
The following veto was read and laid over as required by charter:
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April 14, 1927
Mayor's Office, City Ha11, April 2, 1927. Veto
To the City Council., City of Salem, 284a
Gentlemen:
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An ordinance to amend an ordinance and providing for an increase of
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0500 in the salary of the City Electrician and passed to be ordained
March 24, 1927 , is before me for consideration.
A. The duties of this officer, many of them of a supervisory nature,
bear in a limited but importantway on the public safety and are effici-
ently discharged. However, an increase of �F500 is excessive in the
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Mayor 's opinion under all the circumstances, making; the electrician 's !
salary, as it would, more than that of the City Treasurer, the City
Auditor, Superintendent of Streets, Chiefs of the Fire and Police Depart-j
ments and the others to whom increases have been recently denied.
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B._ This ordinance contravenes Chap. 250 of the Acts of 1922 prohibiting
e increases after the submission of the budget.
For these reasons the ordinance is returned without my approval.
George J. Bates Mayor
The Mayor' s appointment of Henry L. Goodhue, James Fossa, Allen B. Weighers
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Clark and George H. Oldson as Weighers of Commodities was read and placed
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on file.
The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was referred to the Automobile
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Committee on Finance:
"Ordered: that the sum of fourteen hundred dollars ($1400. ) be and
the same is hereby appropriated for the purpose of purchasing a new
automobile for the engineering Department; said sum to be charged to the
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tax levy of the current year. "
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The Mayor 's nomination of Harry A. Whitehead as a Constable was con-� Constable
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firmed unanimously under suspension of the rules.
Councillor Fitzgerald requested and was granted permission to offer High School
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the following report which was accepted and recommendation adopted; 288
"The Committee on High School Addition, to whom was referred the
matter of an addition to the High School and furnishing equipment, has
considered said matter and would recommend: the passage of the accompany-
ing orders.
For the Committee,
Timothy W. Fitzgerald
Chairman"
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High School The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under
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"Ordered: that the sum of twenty-one thousand dollars ($21,000.00)
be and the same is hereby appropriated for the purpose of remodelling the
present High School Building and for meeting expenses in part of construe
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ting an addition thereto, said sum to be added to the appropriation al-
ready made . Said amount to be charged to the tax levy of the current
year. "
Approved by the Mayor on April 18, 1927 .
High School The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under
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"Ordered: that the sum of thirty thousand dollars ($30,o00. ) be and
is hereby appropriated to be . added to the sum already appropriated for
the purpose of constructing an addition to the present High School Buil-
ding, which addition increases the floor space of the present building,
and to provide for the cost of originally equipping and furnishing the
same ; said sum of thirty thousand dollars to be raised by a bond issue
so as to be payable in full in fifteen years from uate of issue. "
Approved by the Mayor on April 189 1927 .
Bonding The following bonding order was read for publication:
Order
291 "Ordered, that for the purpose of raising the sum of thirty thousand
(30,000. ) dollars for constructing and originally furnishing and equip-
ping an addition to the present High School Building, which addition in-
creases the floor space of the present building the City Treasurer be andl
hereby is authorized and directed to prepare and issue bonds of the City `
of Salem, to the amount of thirty thousand (309000. ) dollars , of the
denomination of one thousand ( 1,000 . ) dollars each or five hundred ( 500. )l
dollars each, or a part may be of one of said denominations and a part
of another of said denominations, either coupon or registered, or a part
may be coupon and a part registered; said bonds shall be dated April 11
1927, and payable as follows: two thousand (2,0c0. ) dollars thereof on
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the first day of April in the year 1928 and a like amount on the first
day of April in each and every year thereafter until and including the
year 1942; they shall bear upon their face the words and figures , City of
Salem, High School Addition Loan 1927 shall be signed by the Treasurer of
the City of Salem, and countersigned by the Mayor and Auditor thereof,
shall bear interest at the rate of not exceeding; 4j per centum per annum,
payable semi-annually in the months of October and April both principal
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and interest payable at the Merchants National Bank, Boston, Mass- , or a
the office of the 'CityTreasurer,reasurer, Salem, Mass. , and said bonds may be
sold by said Treasurer under the direction of the Mayor, either at public
or private sale; and it is hereby further
Ordered, that in addition to the payment of interest on said bonds,
there shall be raised by taxation annually the sum of two thousand
(2,000. ) dollars, which shall be applied to the payment of said bonds as
the same shall become due. "
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On motion of Councillor Fitzgerald, the Council refused an immediat�
reconsideration of the vote on the appropriations for High School Addi-
tion.
Notice was received from the Inspector of Buildings of the applica- Building
tion of Bay State Belting Company for a permit to erect a building for 292
the manufacture of cement at 50,Grove Street. It was voted that the
Council has no further requirements in the matter.
The bond of Charles G. F. Coker as City Treasurer in the amount of Bond
w55, 000.00 was approved. 293
The bond of John T. Quinn as City Collector in the amount of Bond
294
w55, 000.00 was approved.
The report of the City Marshal for the month of March was received report
295
and placed on file.
The petition of Arthur L. Dube and others for a street light at or Light
296
near 26 Horton Street was referred to the Committee on Electrical Affairs.
The petition of R. H. Robson for an opportunity to bid for the leaSE Parking Place
297
of the city' s land on New Derby Street for a parking place for automo-
biles, was referred to the Committee on Public Property.
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The petition of George Potvin and others, to have Porter Street Traffic 4ules
298
Court made a one-way street with no parking, was referred to the Commit-
tee on Traffic Rules.
The petition of New England Telephone and Telegraph Company to at- 'Uires
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tack wires to one pole on ;March Street was granted by the following orde
which was adopted subject to the approval of the City Electrician:
"Ordered: That the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company of
Massachusetts, having locations in certain streets of said municipality,
April., 14, 1927
be and it is hereby granted permission to attach and maintain not ex-
ceeding wires or cables necessary for the conduct of its business and
fixtures, at a height of not less than 18 feet from the ground, upon
existing poles of Salem Electric Lighting Co. heretofore located in the
public way or ways hereinafter referred to, as requested in petition of
said The New England Telephone and Telegraph Company of Massachusetts,
dated the 8th day of April 1927 . The existing poles above referred to
are located in the following named public ways , as shown upon plan
marked - The N. E. T. & T. Co. of Mass. , No. 66 Dated 4-7-27 - filed
with this order: - March Street - 1 pole #979"
Approved by the Mayor on April 18, 1927 .
Poles A hearing was ordered for Thursday, April 289 1927, at eight o 'clock
301
P. M. , on the petition of Eastern Massachusetts Street Railway Company
and Salem Electric Lighting Company for joint locations of twenty-two
poles on Lafayette Street between Loring Avenue and holly Street.
Claims The claims of Isabel B. Eagar, John Smith and Mrs . Grace C. Teel
302-4
were referred to the Committee on Claims.
Sign The application of F. L. Thomas to erect a stationary sign at 101
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Washington Street was granted subject to the approval of the superinten-
dent of streets. t'
Sign The application of Abraham Pett to erect a stationary illuminated yN
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sign at 18 Central Street was granted subject to the approval of the
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superintendent of streets.
Builder The application of Arthur L. Jasmin, 5 Bedford Street, for a buil-
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der's license was granted.
Licenses The following applications for licenses were referred to the Commit,
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tee on Licenses and Permits:
Sunday Licenses
Edmond E. Bouchard, 72 Leach St. Hill Inn Co. Inc. , 197 Fort Ave.
Sophie M. Johnson, 185 Fort Ave. , transfer from Stergios Dim
Anastasia i,3aciejewicz, 14 Turner St.
Bernardo Sciuccio, 14 Margin St.
Common Victuallers
Wilfred J. Begin, 8 St. Peter St. Hill Inn Co. Inc . , 197 Fort Ave . l„
Sophie M. Johnson, 185 Fort Ave. , transfer from Stergios Dim
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Lodging House
Joseph LeDoux, 286 'Washington St.
Bowling Alleys
Adams Gambroulis, 187 Fort Ave. , transfer from Christie and George Deam
Wagon License
Frank Turcotte, 92 Boston Street
A list of applications for renewals of Sunday, Common Victualler, Renewals
Auto Truck, Third Class. Druggist, Junk Collector, Passenger Automobile, 319
Lodging House, Pool Table, Billiard Table and Automobile Dealer Licenses
was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits .
The application of Napoleon Beaulieu, 30 Forest Avenue, for a re- Pedler
newal of his pedler' s license was referred to the Board of Control. 320
Hearings were ordered for Thursday, April 28, 1927, at eight o 'clocl Garages
P. M. , on the following applications to maintain garages: 321-29
Blenkhorn & Stapledon, cor. Orne St. and Roosevelt Road
Alfred J. Cobb, 9 Phelps St. F. Maynard Joyce, 2 Taft Road
Artemas L. Davis, 7 Rice St. Andrew Martineau, 13-15 Cleveland Rd.
Joseph A. Paquette, 6 Summit St. Henry B. Southam, 4 Rice St.
Nathaniel F. Perkins , R266 Lafayette St.
Israel Chamsky, R151 North St.
Councillor Toomey offered the following report which was accepted Licenses
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cations for licenses, has considered said matter and would recommend:
That the following be granted:
"• Pool Tables
Albert Caron, 90 Congress St. (2)
Pietro Baglioni, 146 Washington St. (6) transfer from George Apostolos
Billiard Table
Pietro Baglioni , 146 Washington St. (1) transfer from George Apostolos
Intelligence Office
Harvey R. Crowe, 138 Essex St.
Passenger Automobile
Henry J. O'Donnell, 12 Boardman St.
Sunday Licenses
Jacob Loss , 126 North St. Peter McElroy, 18 Boston St.
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Third Class Druggist License
F. Elmer Eaton, 170 Essex St.
Junk Collector
Jacob Winer, 14 Saunders St. Israel Yaffa, 27 North St.
Automobile Dealer
P. Creedon Co. , 426-430 Essex St. (second class )
Auto Truck
Charles M. Saffer, 89 Boston St.
The Committee would further recommend that the Church of Jesus
Christ, Latter Day Saints, be granted permission to conduct religious
services in Town House Square and Derby Square, subject to the super-
vision of the City Marshal, except on Saturday nights.
For the Committee ,
John J. Toomey Chairman"
Pedlers The following report was accepted and recommendation adopted:
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"The Board of Control, to whom was referred applications for pedler
licenses, has considered said matter and would recommend: That the fol-
lowing be granted: '
Frank Turcotte, 92 Boston St. Paul Mooradian, 58 Beaver St. '
For the Board,
Geo. L. Day Secretary"
Salaries The matter of adopting an ordinance, introduced February 24, 1927 ,
relating to salaries of employees in the Park, Moth and Shade Tree De-
partment, notwithstanding the veto of the Mayor, was taken up. The or-
dinance was not adopted over the Mayor's veto by the following viva vote '
vote: Voting yes, Councillors Donahue , Fitzgerald, O'Callaghan, Safford,
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Theriault , Toomey and Doyle , seven in all; Voting no, Councillors Bod-
well, Irzyk and Morin, three in all; Excused from voting, Councillor
McGrath, one in all.
Ward One The matter of adopting an order, introduced March 10, 1927 , to re- y
Precincts
divide the precincts in ward One, notwithstanding the veto of the Mayor, ,
was taken up. The order was adopted over the Mayor' s veto by the follow-
ing viva vote vote: Voting yes: Councillors Bodwell, Donahue, Fitzgerald,
Toomey
Irzyk, McGrath, Morin/andSafford, eight in all; Voting no: Councillors
O'Callaghan, Theriault and Doyle, three in all.
Councillor McGrath moved an immediate reconsideration of all busi-
neas transacted with the hope that it would not prevail. The Council
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refused to reconsider. .
On motion J Councillor O'Callaghan, the Council adjourned at %oa
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A special meeting of the City Council was held on Friday, April 22,
1927, at six o' clock P. M. , called by the President for the purpose of
drawing jurors . All the members were present except Councillors LIcGrath,
Morin, Safford and O'Callaghan, and the President presided.
Jurors The followin. were drawn to serve as Jurors at the May sitting of
Criminal Court:
First Session - Newburyport
Victor A. Bousquet 10 Green Street Telephone Operator
John J. Enwright 2 Warner Street Shoe Cutter
LaForest Norton 14 Cherry Street Retired
Second Session - Salem
Francis A. Donovan 10 Cross Street Baker
John B. Harding, Jr. 65 Essex Street Salesman
William E. Hayward 2 Columbus Avenue Grover
On motion of Councillor Donahue , the Council adjourned at six
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April 28, 1927
A regular meeting of the City Council was held on Thursday, April
28, 1927, at eight o'clock P. M. All the members were present and the
President presided. On motion of Councillor Donahue it was voted to
dispense with the reading of the records.
Hearings were held on the following applications to maintain gar- Garages
ages. The applicants appeared in favor, there was no opposition and the
� . following were granted licenses subject to the approval of the Inspector
of Buildings and in conformity with the ordinances relating to the same,
and with the rules and regulations of the Massachusetts District Police:
Alfred J. Cobb, 9 Phelps St. Artemas L. Davis, 7 Rice St.
Andrew Martineau, 13-15 Cleveland Rd. Joseph A. Paquette, 6 Summit St.
Henry B. Southam, 4 Rice St. Nathaniel B. Perkins, 266 Lafayette
St.
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Hearings were held on the following applications to maintain gar- Garages
ages. No one appeared in favor and the applications were laid on the
table until the next meeting.
Blenkhorn & Stapledon, cor. Orne St. and Roosevelt Rd.
F. Maynard Joyce, 2 Taft Road
A hearing was held on the application of Israel Chamsky to maintain Garage
a garage at rear 151 North Street. Mr. Chamsky and Mr. Hunt appeared in
favor, Mr. D. J. Long appeared in opposition. On motion of Councillor
O'Callaghan, the application was referred to the Committee on Public
Works .
A hearing was held on the petition of Eastern Massachusetts Street Poles
332
Railway Co. and Salem Electric Lighting Co. to locate poles on Lafayette
Street. Mr. Kingsley appeared in favor on behalf of the petitioners and
there was no opposition. The petition was granted by the following order
which was adopted subject to the approval of the City Electrician:
"Ordered: Notice having been given and a public hearing held as pro-
vided by law, that The Eastern Massachusetts Street Railway Company and
Salem Electric Lighting Company be and are hereby granted joint or iden-
tical locations for and permission to erect and maintain joint poles with
such wires and fixtures thereon as may be necessary from time to time in
the transaction of their business , as follows, and as requested in their
Petition dated January 6, 1927.
Lafayette Street, Salem, between Loring Ave. and Holly Street - 22
poles
The said poles to be located substantially as shown on plans num-
bered E54-1107 and D44-1209 on file with this Board. "
Approved by the Tuayor on May 11, 1927.
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! Weigher The T_Iayor ' s appointment of Abraham Livingston as a weigher of coal
of Coal
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Reservoir The following order, recommended by the 'Mayor, was referred to the
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Committee on Finance:
"Ordered: That the sum of nine hundred and thirty-three dollars and i.
ninety five cents ($933.95) be and the same is hereby appropriated for
the purpose of making repairs at Folly Hill Reservoir, said amount to I`
be in addition to the amount of $12000 already appropriated; said amount;
to be charged to the tax levy of the current year. "
Bath House The following order, recommended by the Layor, was referred to the
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Committee on Finance:
"Ordered: That the sum of twenty thousand dollars (20000 ) be and
the same is hereby appropriated for the erection of a new bath house at
Forest River Park; said amount to be charged to the tax levy of the
current year. "
Polling The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was referred to the
Equipment
336 Committee on Finance :
"Ordered: That the sum of Thirteen Hundred dollars ( 1300 ) be and
the same is hereby appropriated for the purpose of replacing equipment
for polling places destroyed by fire at Greenlawn Cemetery; said amount
to be charged to the tax levy for the current year."
Fire The following order, recommended by the Yayorq was adopted under i )
Engine
337 suspension of the rules:
"Ordered: That the sum of thirteen thousand dollars (13000 ) be and
the same is hereby appropriated for the purchase of a new fire engine
for the fire department; said amount to be charged to the tax levy for
the current year. "
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Approved by the Mayor on April 299 1927 .
Trustees The Mayor' s nomination of James Lynch as a trustee of the Plummer
Plummer Farm
School Farm School to fill the vacancy caused by the death of James J. welch
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for the remainder of the term ending February 11 1930, was unanimously
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confirmed under suspension of the rules.
Index The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was referred to the
Vital Statis
tics Committee on Finance:
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"Ordered: That the sum of five hundred dollars ( 500) be and the
same is hereby appropriated for the purpose of indexing the birth, deat
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and marriage records of the city from 1880 to 1900 and from 1900 to 1920;
said amount to be charged to the tax levy for the current year. "
Notice was received from the Superintendent of Streets of the cost Sewers
and assessments of installing sewers in Osgood Street and Saltonstall 340-41
f Parkway and the following order was adopted:
f , "Ordered: That the sum of fifty cents per foot front be and hereby
is assessed upon each of the several estates abutting on or benefitted
by the construction of a common sewer in the streets hereinafter named
according to the frontage reported by the Superintendent of Streets.
Said assessment is levied in accordance with Chapter 37 of the City
Ordinances .
Osgood Street from East Collins Street easterly 274 feet.
Saltonstall Parkway, 481 feet. "
Approved by the Mayor on May 6, 1927.
The following order was adopted: Street Oiling
"Ordered: That in accordance with Section 25, Chapter 26, of the 342
Revised laws of the Commonwealth, the attached list of streets and por-
tions of streets be watered or oiled by the City for the present munici-
pal year at the expense , in part, of the abuttors thereon and in part at
the expense of the City; and it is further
Ordered: that it be and hereby is estimated and determined
that the expense of oiling and sprinkling said streets and portions of
streets for the present municipal year be for the sum of Thirteen thou-
sand five hundred dollars . (2 ) That eighty per cent of such expense, to
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wit, the sum of Ten thousand eight hundred dollars, be borne by the abut-
tors on said streets and portions of streets. (3) That the rate be as-
sessed upon each linear foot of frontage of estates abutting upon said
street or portions of said streets be four cents.
That the expense determined as aforesaid of such oiling and sprink-
ling to be borne by the abuttors shall be assessed in the manner here-
after provided upon the estates abutting upon said streets or portions of
streets, in proportion to the number of linear feet of such estate upon
said streets and portions of streets so oiled or sprinkled; and it is
further
Ordered: that the Commissioner of Streets be and hereby is directed
to determine the amount of assessment upon each estate abutting upon
said street or portion of a street in accordance with the provisions of
this order and of Section Twenty-five of Chapter Twenty-six of the Re-
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vised Laws. That the said Commissioner of Streets within a reasonable
time after the first day of April, A. D. 1927, make or cause to be made
a list of streets or portions of streets which the City Council has de-
termined as aforesaid shall be oiled or sprinkled, which list shall
specify each estate abutting upon such streets or portions thereof, the
amount per linear foot of such assessment on each estate and that he
certify and commit said list to the Board of Assessors of Taxes of the
City.
Streets Watered or Oiled
Aborn Street from Boston St. to Shillaber Street
Andrew Street
Appleton Street
Arbella street
Barr street
Balcomb street from Cushing to Oakland Street
Barton street
Barton square
Beckford street from Essex to Federal street
Boardman street
Boston street
Bradford street
Briggs street Y
Bridge street from Boston street to Beverly Bridge
Broad street
Brown street
Buffum street - entire length
Cabot street - entire length
Cambridge street
Canal street
Carpenter street
Canal street
Carpenter street
Central street
Church street
Clifton Avenue
Cliff street
Collins street
Crombie street
Cross street - entire length
Cousins street
Cushing street
Derby street from Washington to Webb street
Derby street from Central to Charter street
Dodge Street
Dunlap street
East Collins street
Eden street
Essex street from Warren to ". ebb street
Endicott street
English street
Fairfield street
Federal street - entire length
Flint street from Federal to Broad street
Forest Avenue
Forrester street - entire length
Front street
Gardner street
Goodhue street
Grove street
Hamilton street
Hancock street
Harbor street
Harmony street
Hathorne street
Hawthorne street
Highland Avenue from Essex street to include ##90
Lafayette street from Front street to Marblehead line
laurel street from Lafayette to Hazel street
Leach street from Lafayette to Glover street
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Lemon street `
Liberty Hill Avenue from North street to Appleton street
Linden street from Holly to Ocean Avenue
Lynch street
Loring Avenue from Vinnin Square
Mall street
Margin street frorl Endicott to include the Freight House
Mason street
Messervy street
Mill street from Railroad track to Washington street
Munroe street
Mt. Vernon street
Nichols street from Boston street to Mullin 's store
Norman street
North street from Essex to Peabody Line
Northey street
North Pine street
Nursery street
Oakland street
Ocean Avenue - entire length
Orne street
Osgood street
Peabody street
Perkins street
Pickering street
Pickman street
Pickman Road
Pleasant street
Prescott street from Summer to Winthrop street
Proctor street
Randall street
Roslyn street from Lafayette to Hazel street
Saunders street
Savoy Road
Sewall street
St. Peter street
Summer street - entire length
Summit Avenue
South Pine street
Union street from Essex street to Union Bridge
Walter street
Walnut street
Ward street
Warren street
Washington street from Bridge street to Lafayette street
Washington Hill
Washington street west side from Norman street to Essex street
Washington square (east) from Essex to Pleasant street
Washington square, north, south, west
Willow Avenue
Winter street
Winthrop street
Williams street
Wisteria street
Webb street from Bridge street to Essex street
West avenue
Salem Willows
Beach Avenue
Bay View Avenue
Columbus Avenue
Dustin street
Fort Avenue from Block House Square to Willows
Lowell street
Sutton Avenue
A communication from H. Stasinopulos and others requesting the en- Market Place
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actment of an ordinance or regulation to prevent the use of the Market
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Place on days other than Saturdays and days before holidays, was referred
to the Board of Control,
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Zoning The petition of the Planning Board for a notice of any proposed
344
amendments to the zoning ordinance was read and it was voted to instruct
the City Clerk to send such notices .
Sign The application of Salem Association for Prevention of Tuberculosis
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for permission to erect a temporary illuminated sign on the tunnel was
granted subject to the approval of the superintendent of streets .
Sign The application of Eileen Burke for permission to erect a station-
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ary sign at 4 St. Peter Street was granted subject to the approval of
the superintendent of streets.
Poles A hearing was ordered for Thursday, May 12, 1927, at eight o ' clock
347
P. M., on the petition of Eastern Iviassachusetts Street Railway Co. and
Salem Electric Lighting Company for joint locations of poles on Bridge
and flint Streets.
Poles The petition of pastern Massachusetts Street Railway Co. to relocate
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three poles on the southerly side of Highland Avenue was granted by the
following order which was adopted su'uject to the approval of the city
electrician:
"Ordered, that Eastern Massachusetts Street Railway Company be and
is hereby granted an alteration of the location of its existing poles as
follows and as requested in its petition dated April 28, 1927 .
Three poles on the Southerly side of Highland Ave . between Proctor
Street and Highland Park.
The said poles to be located substantially as shown on plan num-
bered E54-1205 filed with this Board. "
Approved by the Mayor on May 6, 1927
Tag Day The petition of the Boys ' Brigade to hold a Tag Day on April 30,
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1927 , was granted.
Claim The claim of Thomas F. Henry was referred to the Committee on Claims .
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Lunch Cart The protest of Nicholas C. Moustakis and others against the main-
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tenance of a lunch cart in Derby Square was read and placed on file .
Licenses The following applications for licenses were referred to the Commit-
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tee on Licenses and Permits:
Common Victuallers
Aurel L. Fraser, 243 Jefferson Ave . L. K. Liggett Co. , 230-232 Essex St.
Albert Caron, 90 Congress St. , transfer from Andrew J. Abdo
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Sunday Licenses
Albert Caron, 90 Congress St, , transfer from Andrew Abdo
Aurel L. Fraser, 243 Jefferson Ave.
Pool Tables
Aurel L. Fraser, 243 Jefferson Ave. (2)
Lodging House
Delia Cottrell, 14 Central St.
Junk Collector l
Julius Ostrer, 27 Irving St. I
Passenger Automobile
Arthur G. Roderick, Salem Depot, transfer from 55 Broad St.
A list of applications for renewals of Sunday Licenses, Common Vic- Renewals
tuallers Licenses, Junk Collector Licenses, Pool Table licenses, Billiard 362
Table Licenses, Pawnbroker License, Wagon License and Third Class Drug-
gists Licenses was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits.
The following applications for renewals of pedler licenses were re- Pedlers
ferred to the Board of Control: 363
David Saper, 26 Becket St. Jeremiah Sullivan, 10 Irving St.
Joe Sipel, 69 Endicott St. Abe Weinstein, 41 Bridge Sty.
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Hearings were ordered for Thursday, May 12, 1927 , at eight o 'clock Garages
P. M. , on the following applications to maintain garages: 364-69
N. A. Jodoin, 40 Prince St. J. Arthur Marchand, 25 Hazel St.
L. M. Stadlen, 49 Endicott St. 7:alenty Kulik, 2 Allen St.
Mrs. 11. Rosenthal, 34 Balcomb St. James J. Leonard, 40 Warren St.
A hearing was ordered for Thursday, May 12, 1927, at eight o 'clock Gasoline
P• M. , on the application of George W. Dunn to keep and store gasoline 370
at 44 Bay View Avenue.
Councillor Toomey offered the following report: Licenses
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"The Committee on Licenses and Permits , to whom were referred appli-
cations for licenses has considered said matter and would recommend: That
the following be granted:
Sunday Licenses
Edmond E. Bouchard, 72 Leach St. Frank Bertini, 26 Margin St.
Hill Inn Co, Inc. , 197 Fort Ave. Wilfred J. Boucher, 190 Ocean Ave.
Sophie M. Johnson, 185 Fort Ave . , transfer from Stergios Dim
Anastasia Maciejewicz , 14 Turner St. Mary S. Buba, 130z North St.
Bernardo Sciuccio, 14 Margin St. Annie M. Crowley, 9 Ord St.
Stergios Dim, 187-189 Fort Avenue
Joseph Pernitchi, 80 North St. Napoleon Fontaine, 327 Jefferson Ave.
Frank C. Garrano, cor. Jackson St. 8: Jefferson Ave.
C. B. Junkins, 243 Essex St. Wasil Kopka, 20 Essex St.
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Sunday Licenses (con. )
Stanley Kowalski , 48 Ward St. Louis J. Lambert, 29 Cabot St.
Ellen H. Lynch, 122 Boston St . Stephen C. Markarian, 112 North St.
Patrick O'Donnell, 10 Varney St. Octave Ouellette , 17 harbor St.
Joseph E. Pelletier, 33 Salem St . Arthur Poussard, 68 Palmer St.,
Louis Shapiro, 54 Linden St. Louis Hollander, 195 Fort Ave.
Thomas J. Tremblay, 24 Park St. Catherine Washburn, 358 Bridge St.
Common Victuallers
Stergios Dim, 187 ,189 Fort Ave. Waldorf System Inc. , 214 Essex St.
Joseph Letourneau, 65 Congress St.Salem Lowe Co. , 288 Essex St.
Octave Ouellette , 17 Harbor St. Omer P. Theriault , Derby Sq.
97ilfretl J. Begin, 8 St. Peter St. Hill Inn Co. Inc . , 197 Fort Ave.
Sophie M. Johnson, 185 Fort Ave . , transfer from Stergios Dim
Lodging House
Joseph LeDoux, 286 Washington St. Harry Halpert , 57 Washington St .
Bowling Alleys
Adams Gambroulis, 187 Fort Ave . , transfer from Christie & George Deam
Wagon License i
Frank Turcotte, 92 Boston St. !
Auto Trucks
Ludger Dionne , R100 Loring Ave. William Miller, 152 North St.
Third Class Druggists
Harry Boyd, 239 Lafayette St. Frank I1. Frisbee, 310 Essex St.
John E. Heffernan, 66 Washington St. Arthur H. Sinclair, 1072 Bridge St.
Walter P. Upton, 145 North St. James E. Joyce , 2 Washington Sq.
William C. Dodge (Ropes Drug Co. ) , 193 Washington St.
Junk Collectors
Simon Pruchansky, 9 So. Mason St. Richard Talhook, 30 Upham St.
Passenger Automobile
William R. Hemeon, 7 Boardman St.
Pool Tables
John P. Rybicki , 160 Derby St. (five)
Billiard Tables
John P. Rybicki , 160 Derby St. (one )
Automobile Dealer
Bay State Auto Exchange, 165 Boston St. (second class )
The Committee would further recommend that Napoleon Lajoie be given
leave to withdraw his application for a Lodging House License at 19
Brown Street . (Councillor Toomey dissenting) .
For the Committee,
John J. Toomey, Chairman"
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I, the undersigned, a minority of the Committee on Licenses and
Permits, hereby report that I dissent from the majority report of said
committee on the matter of giving Napoleon Lajoie leave to withdraw his
application for a Lodging House License at 19 Brown Street, and would
recommend: That Napoleon Lajoie be granted a Lodging House License at
19 Brown Street.
Respectfully submitted,
John J. Toomey
Minority of Committee on Licenses and Permits"
April 28, 1927.
The Council voted to substitute the minority report for the major-
ity report by the following viva voce vote: Voting yes, Councillors
Bodwell, Donahue, Fitzgerald, Irzyk, McGrath, Morin, Theriault and
Toomey, eight in all; voting no, Councillors O'Callaghan, Safford and
Doyle , three in all. The report of the Committee on Licenses and
Permits was then accepted as amended and the recommendations adopted.
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Councillor Fitzgerald offered the ':following report which was accep- Claim
ted and recommendation adopted: 373
"The Committee on Claims , to whom was referred the claim of Mrs.
Isabella Timmons for personal injuries due to alleged defective sidewalk
on Margin Street, has considered said matter and would recommend: leave
to withdraw.
For the Committee,
Timothy 11. Fitzgerald Chairman"
Councillor Fitzgerald offered the following report which was accep- Claim
ted and recommendation adopted: 374
"The Committee on Claims, to whom was referred the claim of Agnes
Hayes for personal injuries due to alleged defect in sidewalk near
Parley Block, has considered said matter and would recommend; leave to
withdraw.
For the Comw:zittee,
Timothy 1'7. Fitzgerald Chairman"
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Councillor Fitzgerald offered the following report which was accep- Claim
tad and recommendation adopted: 375
"The Committee on Claims, to whom was referred the claim of Harry M.
Lander for damage to automobile, has considered said matter and would
recommend: leave to withdraw.
For the Committee,
Timothy W. Fitzgerald Chairman"
Councillor Fitzgerald offered the following report which was accep- Zoning
ted and recommendation adopted: 376
"The Committee on Ordinances, to whom was referred the petition of
Lewis F. Cass and twenty-nine others to amend the Zoning Ordinance and
the Zoning Map, by changing the present apartment house zone on Lafayette
street, has considered said matter and would recommend: Leave to withdraw
And would further recommend that the Committee on Ordinances with the
Building Inspector look into the advisability of changing the Zoning
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Ordinances as affecting Lafayette Street on the Westerly side between
Roslyn Street and Loring Avenue; and on the Easterly side from Leach
Street to West Avenue.
For the Committee,
Timothy W. Fitzgerald Chairman"
Garage Councillor Theriault offered the following report which was accepte
377
and recommendation adopted:
"The Committee on Public Works, to whom was referred the applicatior.
of Anna Smidt for a license to maintain a garage for six cars at rear
216-218 Lafayette Street, has considered said matter and would recommend:
leave to withdraw.
For the Committee ,
Omer P. Theriault Chairman"
Sewer Councillor Theriault offered the following report which was accepte
376
and recommendation adopted:
"The Committee on Public Yiorks, to whom was referred the petition o
Louis Dionne: and thirty-nine others for a larger sewer in Forest Avenue,
has considered said matter and would recommend: that the Mayor be reques-
ted to recommend an appropriation of eleven hundred dollars to cover cos
of installing same.
For the Committee ,
Omer P. Theriault Chairman"
Hydrant Councillor O 'Callaghan offered the following report which was ac-
379
cepted and recommendation adopted:
"The Committee on Fire Department, to whom was referred the petition
of residents and tax payers of the westerly end of Pickman Road for a
hydrant , has considered said matter and would recommend: the adoption of
the accompanying order.
For the Committee,
Denis T. O'Callaghan Chairman"
Hydrant The following order was adopted:
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"Ordered: that the City Engineer be and hereby is authorized to
install a hydrant on the westerly end of Pickman Road, the expense of
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sane to be charged to the General Maintenance item of the 'f+later Depart-
; j ment appropriation. "
Iil Approved by the i:.ayor on May 6, 1927 .
April 28, 1927.
Councillor Theriault offered the following report which was accep- Automobile
ted and recommendation adopted: 381
"The Committee on Finance, to whom was referred the order appropri-
ating fourteen hundred dollars for the purchase of a new automobile for
the Engineering department, has considered said matter and would recom-
mend: the same be granted.
For the Committee ,
Omer P. Theriault Chairman"
The order, which was introduced April 14, 1927, was adopted and
approved by the Mayor on April 29, 1927.
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ing report which was accepted. I Parking Space
Councillor Bodwell offered the follow
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On motion of Councillor McGrath, it was voted to lay the recommendation 382
on the table until the next regular meeting.
"The Committee on Public Property, to whom was referred the appli-
cation of William J. Bursaw for use of City owned land in the rear of th
City Fish ;Market to establish a parking space for automobiles, has con-
sidered said matter and would recommend: same be granted and would fur-
ther recommend the passage of the accompanying order.
For the Committee,
G. Arthur Bodwell Chairman"
The following order was laid on the table until the next regular Parking Space
meeting:
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"Ordered: that the gJayor be authorized to execute a lease of so muc
of the City Fish Market land lying between Front and Lerby Streets as
shown on the plan filed with the City Council, Thursday, March 24, 1927
by William J. Bursaw (said land contains approzimately 100300 square
feet ) on the following conditions:
The Lessee is to remove buildings -owned by the City on said land
and is to bring to a proper grade as shall be determined by the City
Engineer; and is to keep the land in proper condition at all times and
he is to further agree to keep open all rights of ways leading to and
from said property.
The lease to be for a period of five years at a rental of not less
than $750. per year, with the provision that the tenant will vacate on
notice of one year. "
The following report, was accepted and recommendation adopted: Pedlers
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!j "The Board of Control, to whom was referred an application for ped-
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j ler's license, has considered said matter and would recommend: That the
} following be granted: Napoleon Beaulieu, 30 Forest Avenue .
For the Board,
Geo. L. Day Sec. "
Lights Councillor Safford offered the following report which was accepted
385
and recommendation adopted:
"The Committee on Electrical Affairs , to whomvas referred a petitio
for an electric light near 26 Horton St. , has considered said matter and
would recommend: That a 60 c. p. light be installed near 26 Horton St. ,
the expense of same to be charged to the regular appropriation for
street lighting.
For the Committee ,
W. 0. Safford Chairman"
Lights The following order was adopted:
386
"Ordered: That the City Electrician be and hereby is authorized and
directed to install a street light near 26 Horton Street , the expense of
same to be charged to the regular appropriation for street lighting. " {{�
Approved by the Mayor on May 6, 1927 .
High School The bonding order for �30, 000.00 for High School Addition, which 11
Addition
was introduced April 14, 1927 , was adopted by a vote of eleven yeas.
Approved by the Mayor on April 29, 1927.
'Salary The question was then taken up of adopting an ordinance to increase'
the salary of the City Electrician, introduced on March 10, 1927 , not-
withstanding the veto of the Mayor. The ordinance was not adopted over
the mayor's veto by the following viva vote vote: Voting yes, Councillor
Donahue, Fitzgerald, O'Callaghan, Safford, Theriault , Toomey and Doyle ,
seven in all; voting no, Councillors Bodwell, Irzyk, and Morin, three in
all; declined to vote, Councillor McGrath, one in all.
District Councillor Bodwell offered the following order which was adopted:
Court
387 "Ordered: that the Mayor with the Committee on Public Property con-
fer with the Essex County Commissioners in relation to the re-leasing of
such part of the police station building now used by the County for the
District Court business; the lease of which has expired. It is the
opinion of the City Council that there should be a substantial increase
in the yearly rent of these premises. "
Approved by the mayor on May 6, 1927 .
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Councillor Fitzgerald offered the following order which was adopted: Ordinances
"Ordered: That his Honor the Mayor be requested to recommend an ap- 388
propriation of $1, 500.1J0 to cover the cost of printing and binding the
Ordinances of the City, including all ordinances adopted prior to July 1,
1927, and to have departmental ordinances separately printed and bound at
the same. time, in paper booklet form, to meet the needs of the heads of
departments;_ this work to be done under the direction of the City Clerk. "
Presented for approval and not approved by the Mayor.
Councillor Bodwell offered the following order which was adopted: Widening
"Ordered: That his Honor the Mayor be requested to make a minimum 389rth Street
appropriation of ; 27,372.00 for the purpose- of widening North Street at
the two corners of Federal Street east, as recommended by the Committee
on Public Works, March 26, 1925, which amount includes the cost of re-
moving the buildings, based on the valuation placed thereon by the Board
of Assessors. "
Presented for approval and not approved by the Mayor.
Councillor Toomey offered the following order which was adopted: Independence Day
"Ordered: That his Honor the Mayor be requested to appropriate the 390
sum of Fifteen Hundred Dollars ($1500) for the purpose of the proper
celebration of July 4th, Independence Day. "
Presented for approval and not approved by the Mayor.
Councillor Fitzgerald moved an immediate reconsideration of all
business transacted with the hope that it would not prevail. The Council
refused to reconsider.
On motion of Councillor Theriault, the Council adjourned at 9.30
o 'clock P. M.
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Clerk
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A special meeting of the City Council was held on Tuesday, May 10,
1927 , at six o'clock P. I". , called by the President for the drawing of
jurors. All the members were present except Councillors HcGrath, Theri-
suit, Safford, Irzyk and Morin, and the President presided.
Jurors The following were drawn to serve as Traverse Jurors at the April
session in Salem:
William H. Ryan 58 Hathorne Street t+ater Department
Octave Ouellette , Jr. 1 Salem Street Merchant
Lawrence Mullaney 25 Summit Avenue Janitor
On motion of Councillor Fitzgerald, the Council adjourned at 6.08
o 'clock P. M.
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Clerk
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May 12, 1927
A regular meeting of the City Council was held on Thursday, May 12,
1927, at eight o 'clock P. M. All the members were present and the
President presided. On motion of Councillor Toomey it was voted to
dispense with the reading of the records.
Hearings were held on the following applications to maintain gar- Garages
ages. The applicants appeared in favor, there was no opposition and
the following were granted licenses subject to the approval of the Ins-
pector of Buildings and in conformity with the ordinances relating to
the same and with the rules and regulations of the Massachusetts Distric
Police:
James J. Leonard, 40 Warren St . 'doalenty Kulik, 2 Allen St.
L. M. Stadlen, 49 Endicott St. J. Arthur Marchand, 25 Hazel St.
N. A. Jodoin, 40 Prince St. F. Maynard Joyce, 2 Taft Road
Blenkhorn & Stapledon, cor. Orne St . and Roosevelt Rd.
A hearing v.as held on the application of Mrs. M. Rosenthal to main- Garage
a garage at 34 Balcomb Street. The applicant appeared in favor and
Mr. Curtis appeared in opposition. On motion of Councillor Fitzgerald,
the application was referred to the Committee on Public Works.
A hearing was held on the application of George W. Dunn to keep 'and Gasoline
store gasoline at 44 Bay View Avenue. The applicant appeared in favor,
there was no opposition and the license was granted subject to the laws
governing the same and in conformity with the rules and regulations of
the Massachusetts District Police ;
A hearing was held on the petition of Eastern Massachusetts Street Poles
391
Railway Company and Salem Electric Lighting Company to locate poles on
Bridge and Flint Streets . Mr. Kingsley appeared in favor, on behalf of
the petitioners, there was no opposition and the Application was granted
by the following order which was adopted subject to the approval of the
City Electrician:
"Ordered: Notice having been given and a public hearing held as pro
vided by law, that The Eastern Massachusetts Street Railway Company and
Salem Electric Lighting Company be and Are hereby granted 9 joint or
identical locations for and permission to erect and maintain joint poles
with such wires and fixtures thereon as may be necessary from time to
time in the transaction of their business , as follows, and as requested
in their Petition dated January 6, 1927.
Flint Street Salem 8 poles between Bridge and ssex Sts.
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Bridge Street Salem 1 pole at corner of Flint Street
The said poles to be located substantially as shown on plan num-
bered E54-1110 on file with this Board. "
Approved by the Mayor on May 19 , 1927.
Pension Notice was received from the 11ayor that he had retired John F.
392
Hadley of the Public Library Department on a pension of eight hundred
dollars annually, payable monthly, under the provisions of Chapter 32,
Section 77 of the General Laws.
Park The following order, recommended by the :..Tayor, was referred to the
393
Committee on Finance:
"Ordered: that the sum of seven hundred twenty-five dollars ($725. )
be and the same is hereby appropriated for the purpose of purchasing a
piece of land, to be taken by the Park Commission for park purposes on
Orchard Street opposite Osborne Street , in accordance with the plan here-
with submitted; the same to be charged to the tax levy of the current
year. "
Member The nomination of J. Asbury Pitman as a member of the Planning
Planning Boar
394 Board for the term ending May 1, 1932, made by the Mayor, was unanimous-
ly confirmed under suspension of the rules.
Sign A communication from the Mayor requesting the Council to revoke the
395
permit for a sign at the northerly end of the tunnel issued to the own-
ers of the Federal Theatre, because of the menace to traffic , was re-
ferred to the Committee on Traffic Rules on motion of Councillor Fitz-
gerald.
Coal The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under
396
suspension of the rules:
"Ordered: that the sum of seventy-five hundred and twenty-two dol-
lars ($7522. ) be and the same is hereby appropriated for the purpose of
purchasing bituminous coal for the heating year 1927-1928. Of this
amount forty-nine hundred and twenty-seven dollars ($4927. ) to be credit-
ed to the School Department, Fuel & Light Item, and twenty-five hundred
and ninety-five dollars ($2595. ) to be credited to the Water Department,
Pumping Station Fuel account. Said sum of seventy-five hundred and
twenty-two dollars to be charged to the tax levy for the current year. "
Approved by the ILayor on May 13, 1927 .
Report The report of the City Marshal for the month of April was received
397
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and placed on file.
The petition of New England Telephone and Telegraph Company to at- Wires
tach wires to two poles on Orne Street was granted by the following orde 397-8
which was adopted subject to the approval of the city electrician:
"Ordered: That The New England Telephone and Telegraph Company of
Massachusetts, having locations in certain streets of said municipality,
be and it is hereby granted permission to attach and maintain not exceed-
ing wires or cables necessary for the conduct of its business and fix-
tures, at a height of not less than 20 feet from the ground, upon exist-
ing poles of Salem Electric Lighting Co, heretofore located in the public
way or ways hereinafter referred to, as requested in petition of said The
New England Telephone and Telegraph Company of Massachusetts, dated the
26th day of April, 1927. The existing poles above referred to are lo-
cated in the following named public ways, as shown upon plan marked -
The N. E. T. & T. Co. of Mass . , No. 77 Dated 4-25-27 - filed with this
order:- Orne St. - 2 poles #1124-1125"
Approved by the iiayor on May 19 , 1927.
The claim of John F. Cummings was referred to the Committee on Claim
399
Claims.
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The applications of Milton Horton for a roof builder' s license and Builders
400-401
Stephen McIntyre for a builder ' s (jobber' s ) license were granted.
The application of Angelo Napnis for a permit to maintain a pop-cor Pop-Corn
Stand
stand in Washington Square near the Common was referred to the Committee 402
on Licenses .and Permits.
The petition of Theophrase Dube to lease a lot of land on New Derby Lease of land
403
Street for $'125.00 per year was laid on the table until later in the
evening.
A communication from George W. Dawson, Commander of Post #23, The Lease of Land
404
American Legion, regarding the petition of Theophrase Dube to lease land
on New Derby Street, was read and placed on file.
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The invitation of Capt. J. C. R. Peabody Camp, U. S. W. V. to at- Invitation
405
tend Memorial Day exercises was accepted.
The petition of Salem Y. D. Veteran ABSociati0n .for use of the Com- Use of Common
406
mon on Friday evening May 27, 1927 , was granted subject to the approval
of the Committee on Public Property.
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Gasoline The application of Charles Wineapple for a transfer of license to
407
keep, store and sell gasoline at corner Colby Street and Highland Avenue
from Joseph Hacker was granted.
Roosevelt Rd. The petition of John M. Gray and thirty-seven others for the accep-
408
tance of Roosevelt Road between Orne Street and Claremont Road was re-
ferred to the Committee on Public `forks.
Signs The following applications for permits to erect stationary signs
409-12
were granted subject to the approval of the Superintendent of Streets :
Arthur G. Clark, 291 Essex St. Bernard Flaisher, 148 1�ashington St.
Charles V. Labovitz , 219 Washington St. (illuminated)
David Rimer, 9 Leach St.
Sausage The application of Stepchin and Kosek for a transfer of a license
License
413 to manufacture sausages at rear 165 Essex Street from Clarence L. Kotar-
ski, was referred to the Board of Health.
Street Oiling A petition to have Shore Avenue oiled was referred to the Superin- F
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tendent of Streets.
Gasoline Hearings were ordered for Thursday, May 26, 1927, at eight o 'clock
415-19
P. M. , on the following applications to keep, store and sell gasoline:
Nicol Bettucci , 56 Jefferson Ave.
Bursaw Oil Corp. , Boston & Maine R. R. land off Jefferson Ave.
Bursaw Oil Corp. , 24 New Derby St.
Federal Filling Co. Inc . , 41 Boston St.
wasyl Kopka, rear 20 Essex St. on Forrester St. ,
Garages Hearings were ordered for Thursday, May 26, 1927 , at eight o 'clock
420-30
P. I4I. , on the following applications to maintain garages:
Margaret L. Boulger, 22 Cleveland Rd. Susie Duke , 15 Forest Ave.
John M. Hamilton, 18 ''falter St. Boleslaw Kuszmar, 7 Lemon St.
John J. McCarthy, 14 Cliff St. Frances K. McSweeney, R160 Loring Ave .
J. C. Martin, R12 Green St. Ioiartha A. Moses , 47 Moffat Road
Arthur Nadeau, 4 Cypress St. George Taylor, 37 Walter St .
Mr. and Mrs . E. M. Rafuse, 19 March St.
Pedler The application of Walter R. Thorner, 16 Bowden St. , I•iiarblehead,
431
for a pedler' s license was. referred to the Board of Control.
Pedlers The following applications for pedler licenses were referred to the
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Board of Control:
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Robert Richmond, 12z Boardman St. Morris Smith, 22 Carlton St.
James Thomopulos, 11 Creek St. Walter W. Thorner, 4 Nursery St.
The following applications for licenses were referred to the Commit- Licenses
tee on Licenses and Permits:
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Passenger Automobile
Domenick Camarda, 23 Endicott St .
Lodging House
Emma M. Hurlburt, 135 Essex St. , transfer from Charlotte Peterson
Junk Collector
Max. Shapiro, 30 Aborn St.
Automobile Dealer -,
L. A. -W. Acceptance Corp. , 35 New Derby St. (second class )
Common Victualler
John F. Brown, 123 Essex St. , transfer from Joseph L. Michaels
John O'Connell, 160 ,;ashington St.
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Ipo Sunday Licenses
I.John F. Brown, 123 Essex St. , transfer from Joseph F. Michaels
Francis D. Harding, 3 Nichols St. Stephen H. Garvey, 17z West Ave.
George H. Burkinshaw, 106 North St. Harvey G. Allen, 276 Bridge St.
Public Guides
Henry Kobialka, 191 Federal St. William Manning, 150 Boston St.
A list of applications for renewals of Common Victualler Licenses, Renewals
446
Sunday Licenses, Junk Dealer License , Innholder License, Coffee House
License, Public Guides License , Junk Collectors License, Lodging House
License, Billiard Tables Licenses, Pool Tables Licenses-, and Bowlinj3
Alley Licenses , were referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits.
The following report was accepted and recommendation adopted: Pedlers
447
"The Board of Control, to whom was referred applications for pedler
licenses , has considered said matter and would recommend: That the follow-
ing be granted:
David Saper, 26 Becket St. Joe Sipel, 69 Endicott St.
Jeremiah Sullivan, 10 Irving St. Abe ': einstein, 41 Bridge St.
For the Board,
George L. Day Sec.
Councillor Theriault offered the following report which was accepted Bath House
448
and recommendation adopted:
"The Committee on Finance, to whom was referred the order that the
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sum of twenty thousand dollars ($20, 000. ) be and the same is hereby
appropriated for the erection of a new bath house at Forest River Park,;
said amount to be charged to the tag levy of the current year, has con-
sidered said matter and would recommend: same be adopted.
For the Committee,
Omer P. Theriault Chairman"
The order which was introduced April 28, 1927, was adopted, and
approved by the Mayor on May 13, 1927.
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Polling Councillor Theriault offered the following report which was accepted
Equipment
449 and recommendation adopted:
"The Committee on Finance, to whom was referred the order that the
sum of Thirteen hundred dollars ($10300. ) be and the same is hereby ap-
propriated for the purpose of replacing equipment for polling places
destroyed at Creenlawn Cemetery; said amount to be charged to the tax
levy for the current year, has considered said matter and would recom-
mend: same be adopted.
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For the Committee ,
Omer P. Theriault Chairman"
The order which was introduced April 28, 1927, was adopted, and
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approved by the Mayor on May 13, 1927.
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Index Councillor Theriault offered the following report which was accepted
450
and recommendation adopted:
"The Committee on Finance , to whom was referred the order that the
sum of five hundred dollars (�500. ) be and the same is hereby -appropriate
for the purpose of indexing the birth, death and marriage records of the
city from 1880-1900 and from 1900-1920; said amount to be charged to the
tad levy for the current year, has considered said matter and would
recommend: same be adopted.
For the Committee,
Omer P. Theriault Chairman"
The order which was introduced April 28, 1927 , was adopted, and
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approved by the Mayor on May 13, 1927.
leservoir Councillor Theriault .offered the following report which was accepted
451
and recommendation adopted:
"The Committee on Finance, to whom was referred the order that the
sum of nine hundred and thirty-three dollars and ninety-five cents
(t933.95) be and the same is hereby appropriated for the purpose of making
repairs at Folly Hill Reservoir, said amount to be charged to the tax
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levy of the current year, has considered said matter and would recommend:
same be adopted.
For the Committee,
Omer P. Theriault Chairman"
The order which was introduced April 28, 1927, was adopted, and
approved by the Mayor on May 13, 1927.
Councillor Toomey offered the following report which was accepted Licenses
and recommendation adopted:
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"The Committee on Licenses and Permits, to whom were referred appli-
cations for licenses , has considered said matter and would recommend that
the following be granted:
Common Victuallers
Aurel L. Fraser, 243 Jefferson Ave. Edward J. Burns, 155 Fort Ave.
L. K. Liggett Co. , 230-232 Essex St. Theophrase Dube , 242 New Derby St.
Albert Caron, 90 Congress St. , transfer from Andrew J. Abdo
Nicola Maglio, 38 Margin St. Michael Ryan, 110 Boston St.
Henry Szetela, 87 Derby St. Ralph H. Troop, 48 North St.
Sunday Licenses
Albert Caron, 90 Con-gress St . , transfer from Andrew J. Abdo
Aurel L. Fraser, 243 Jefferson Ave. Sarah Aronson, 6 Essex St.
Joseph Belanger, 67 Mason St. Joseph S. Bouchard, 2 Harrison Ave.
Edward J. Burns, 155 Fort Ave . Dennis J. Clifford, 76 Boston St.
Adelard Deschene, 86 Congress St. Jacob Epstein, 35 Winthrop St.
Peter & Thomas Eliopoulos, 145 '.dashington St.
Joseph Fugere, 1 Gardner St. Harry Gans , 87 Bridge St.
Berthie Gordon, 14 Becket St. Alexander Kohn, 1362 Derby St.
Adeline Lapointe, 22 Leavitt St. Johanna Lyna, 15 Lemon St.
Francis Montminy, 29 Palmer St. Peter Mysliwy, 149 Derby St.
Beatrice O 'Neil, 62 Essex St. Cora Pelletier, 255 Jefferson Ave.
Michael E. Ryan, 110 Boston St. Agnes Soltys, 157 Derby St.
Henry Szetela, 87 Derby St. John West, 2 Loring Ave .
Martin Witkos , 126 Derby St . John Qbdja, 74 Derby St.
George S. Wright, 102 ';!ebb St. Stasia Zbikowski, 48 English St.
Anthony J. Nozko, 100 Derby St.
iPool Tables
II Aurel L. Fraser,243 Jefferson Ave. (2) Pietro Baglioni ,146 Washington St.
Nicola Maglio, 38 Margin St. (2) Michael E. Ryan, 108 Boston (1) (6)
+f" Henry Szetela, 87 Derby St. (1) Joseph Violent, 175 Essex St. (5)
Lodging House
RRR' Delia Cottrell, 14 Central St.
Junk Collectors
Barney Berkovitz , 2 Center St. Sam Liss, 91 Tremont St.
Charles Litman, 44 Irving St. Abe Raymond, 11 Planters St.
Samuel J. Thorne, 78 Leavitt St.
Billiard Tables
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Joseph Violent, 175 Essex St. Pietro Baglioni, 146 Washington St.
Nicola Maglio, 38 Margin St.
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Pawn Broker
Samuel Solomon, 33 Front St.
Wagon License
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Abraham Raymond, 23 Conant St.
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Third Class Druggist licenses
Thomas J. Donovan, 122 Boston St. Clarence H. Upton, 96 Boston St.
The Committee would further recommend that the following be given
leave to withdraw:
Junk Collector
Julius Ostrer, 27 Irving St.
Passenger Automobile
Arthur G. Roderick, Salem Depot, transfer from 55 Broad St.
For the Committee ,
John J. Toomey Chairman"
Garage I Councillor Theriault offered the following report which was accep-
453
ted and recommendation adopted:
"The Committee on Public Works , to whom wras referred the applicatio
of Israel Chamsky to maintain a garage for six cars at rear 151 North
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Street, has considered said matter and would recommend: the granting of
Maintenance of garage for four cars.
For the Committee,
Omer P. Theriault Chairman"
Wires On motion of Councillor Theriault, it was voted to take from the
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table the petition of Eastern Massachusetts Electric Company to extend
their wires over certain streets of the City. On motion of Councillor
Theriault, the petition was granted by the following order which was
adopted by the following viva voce vote: Voting yes, Councillors Bodwell,
Fitzgerald, Morin, O'Callaghan, Safford, Theriault and Doyle, seven in
all; Voting no, Councillors Donahue, Irzyk, McGrath and Toomey, four in
all:
"Ordered: upon petition of Eastern Massachusetts Electric Company,
dated November 11, 1926, after a public hearing thereon, held on Novem-
ber 26, 1926 pursuant to the provisions of Section
22, Chapter 166, of the General laws and pursuant also to the provisions
of Section 87, Chapter 1649 of the General laws, of the General Laws , due
notice of the time and place of which hearing was given to all parties
interested as required by law,
That permission be and hereby is granted to said Eastern Massachu-
setts Electric Company to construct and use a transmission line for the
sole purpose of supplying, elsewhere than in the City of Salem, and in
Salem only as hereinafter stated, electricity in bulk as defined in
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Chapter 164 of the General Laws, across certain public ways in Salem, to
wit, Derby Street, Fort Avenue , Collins Street, Bridge Street, and Cross
Street, as requested in the Company's petition, dated November 11, 1926;
and locations therefor are hereby granted to Eastern Massachusetts Elec-
tric Company, its successors and assigns, substantially as shown on five
s5veral plans filed with said petition, each dated January 4, 1926,which
plans are hereby referred to and made a part of this Order.
The permission hereby given and the locations hereby granted are
subject to the following terms, viz:
1. No poles, towers, or other supports shall be erected or main-
tained in said public ways , and all wires or other conductors crossing
said public ways shall be suspended from poles or towers erected outside
the limits thereof.
2. The transmission wires used for the purpose of transmitting
' electric current across said public ways shall be dead-ended on the
structures adjacent to the street, and the structures themselves shall b
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9 designed (1) to withstand a vertical load equivalent to a one-inch layer
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of ice on all the wires combined with a transverse load equivalent to a
wind pressure of seventy-five miles an hour on the towers and wires when
so coated with ice, (2 ) to meet this test when any and all of the wires
on one side of the towers are unattached, (3) wires and cables of the
crossing and adjacent spans shall be strung with such sag as to with-
stand the stresses under the physical conditions above described without
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. exceeding one-half their ultimate strength. The normal tension (600 F.
and no wind) in the wires and cables shall be , so far as practicable, th
same in the crossing and adjacent spans, and (4) the height of the wires
and the strength thereof shall be so arranged that a clearance of twenty-
five (25) feet shall be maintained above all roadways, except that at
public ways where a street railway company is operating an overhead
forty feet
trolley wire system, the minimum clearance shall be(40)/above the road-
way, under the physical conditions above described. The transmission
wires shall cross said public ways at substantially the points shown on
the plans hereinbefore referred to.
3. Said transmission line shall be used for the sole purpose of
supplying electricity in bulk to customers or consumers outside the City
of Salem, and to the Salem Electric Lighting_ Company within said City,
and no electricity transmitted by said line shall be supplied to any cus-
tomer or consumer within said City except as herein stated.
4. Said Eastern Tassachusetts Electric Company shall not (save as
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permitted by orders heretofore adopted by the City Council of Salem and
now in force ) lay, erect , maintain or use wires for the transmission of
electricity over or under any streets, lanes and highways of said City
of Salem, other than as permitted by the terms of this Order, without
having first obtained the consent in writing of the Department of Public
Utilities , in addition to such permission from said City Council as may
be required by law.
Provided, however, that the Department of Public Utilities may from,
time to time, upon the written request of either of said companies, or
upon the complaint in writing of the Mayor and City Council of said city ,
or of not less than ten users of power in said City, and, after notice
and a public hearing, amend, alter or add to the terms herein expressed.
The terms hereby imposed with respect to the locations hereby
granted are subject to the approval of the Department of Public Utili-
ties as provided in Section 27 of Chapter 166 of the General Laws. "
Councillor Theriault moved an immediate reconsideration with the
hope that it would not prevail. The Council refused to reconsider.
Land The order to lease land between New Derby and Front Streets for a
New Derby St
parking space for automobiles, which was introduced April 280 1927 , was
taken from the table. Councillor McGrath moved to substitute the peti-
tion of Theophrase Dube to lease land on New Derby Street, introduced
earlier in the evening, for the petition of William J. Bursaw, and to
grant the same . Councillor Fitzgerald moved to give Theophrase Dube
and William J. Bursaw leave to withdraw their petitions and the motion
was voted.
Parking Councillor McGrath offered the following order which was adopted:
Place
455 "Ordered: That the Supt. of Public Property send an estimate to
the City Council of the cost of grading city land for parking space
bordering land on New Derby and Front Streets, at next meeting. "
Approved by the Mayor on May 19, 1927 .
Parks Councillor Bodwell offered the following order which was referred
456 to the Committee on Public Property:
"Ordered: That the Board of Park Commissioners be and hereby are
granted permission to use a section of Rowells Field, the section of the
Common opposite the Phillips School and such section of Greenlawn Ceme-
tery as the Committee on Public Property shall deem proper for play-
ground purposes; and that the Board shall be granted the use of the
Common for one day in the latter part of August for the playground ex-
hibition; and that the Board of Park Commissioners be granted permission
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to erect steel playground apparatus and a wood flag pole at Rowell Field
according to the blue print accompanying this order, provided that the
plan is satisfactory to the Committee on Public property. "
Councillor Fitzgerald offered the following order which was adopted: Vacations
"Ordered: that as provided .in section 111 of chapter 41 of the Gen- 457
eral Laws of the Commonwealth, the heads of the executive departments are
hereby authorized to grant a vacation of two weeks without loss of pay,
to each person regularly employed by the city for at least thirty-two
weeks in the aggregate during the preceding calendar year. Said vaca-
tions shall be granted at such times as in the opinion of the heads of
the departments will cause the least interference with the performance
of the regular work of the city. "
Approved by the Mayor on May 19, 1927.
Councillor Safford offered the following order which was adopted: Memorial Day
"Ordered: ghat all veterans of the Civil War, the Spanish American 458
War and the World War, now in the service of the City of Salem, be given
the day off without loss of pay on Memorial Day, May 30th, to enable
them to take part in the Memorial Day exercises; leave of absence to be
for twenty-four hours. "
Approved by the Mayor on May 19, 1927.
Councillor Donahue offered the following order which was adopted: Bridge St.
Paving
"Ordered: That the ',Mayor be requested to appropriate a sum of money 459
sufficient to smooth pave Bridge St. between Pleasant and Winter Sts. "
Presented for approval May 14, 1927 and not approved.
Councillor Donahue offered the following order which was adopted: Removal of
Tracks
"Ordered: That the Eastern Mass. St. Ry. Co. be requested to remove 460
their tracks on Webb St. in order that the street may be put in shape. "
Approved by the Mayor on May 19, 1927.
Councillor Fitzgerald offered the following order which was adopted: 461 Tunnel
"Ordered: That the Boston & Maine R. R. be requested to install a
fence on the sides of the open tunnel in this city to properly protect
travelers on highway. "
Approved by the 1Mayor on :Say 19, 1927.
On motion of Councillor 'McGrath, the Council refused an immediate
reconsideration of all- business transacted.
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On motion of Councillor Fitzgerald, the Council adjourned at 9.40
o ' clock P. M.
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May 26, 1927.
A regular meeting of the City Council was held on Thursday, May 26,
1927 , at eight o ' clock P. M. All the members were present except Coun-
cillor Safford and the President presided. On motion of Councillor
O'Callaghan it was voted to dispense with the reading of the records.
Hearings were held on the following applications to maintain garages . Garages
The applicants appeared in favor, there was no opposition and the follow-
ing were granted licenses, subject to the approval of the Inspector of
Buildings and in conformity with the ordinances relating to the same , an
with the rules and regulations of the Hassachusetts District Police:
Margaret L. Boulger, 22 Cleveland Rd. Susie Duke, 15 Forest Ave.
John M. Hamilton, 18 Falter St. John J. McCarthy, 14 Cliff St.
Frances K. McSweeney, R160 Loring Ave. J. C. Martin, R12 Green St.
Martha A. Moses, 47 Moffat Rd. Arthur Nadeau, 4 .Cypress St.
Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Rafuse, 19 March St. George Taylor, 37 Walter St.
A hearing was held on the application of Boleslaw :Kuszmar to main- Garage
tain a garage at 7 Lemon Street. No one appeared in favor and the appli-
cation was laid over until the next regular meeting.
A hearing was held on the application of Nicol Bertucci to keep, Gasoline
store and sell gasoline at 56 Jefferson Avenue. The applicant appeared
in favor, there was no opposition and the license was granted subject to
the laws governing the same and in accordance with the rules and regula-
tions of the Massachusetts District Police .
A hearing was held on the application of Federal Filling Co. Inc. to
keep, store and sell gasoline at 41 Boston Street. Mr. Hurley appeared
/ in favor and Mr. D. J. Long appeared in opposition. The license was
granted subject to the laws governing the same and in accordance with the
rules and regulations of the Massachusetts District Police.
A hearing was held on the application of Wasyl Kopka to keep, store
and sell gasoline at rear 20 Essex Street on Forrester Street. The ap-
plicant appeared in favor and there was no opposition. On motion of
Councillor Donahue, the application was referred to the Committee on
Public Works.
A hearing was held on the application of Bursaw Oil Corporation to
d keep, store and sell gasoline at Boston & Maine R. R. land off Jefferson
Avenue. Mr. E. L. Howie appeared in favor and Mr. D. J. Long appeared
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'forks.
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Gasoline A hearing was held on the application of Bursaw Oil Corporation to
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keep, store and sell gasoline at 24 New Derby Street . Idr. E. L. Howie
appeared in favor and Mr. D. J. Long appeared in opposition. On motion
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of Councillor Fitzgerald, the application was laid on the table .
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Weigher The Mayor's appointment of Wilfred J. Poitras as a weigher of coal
462
and commodities was read and placed on file.
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Constable i The Mayor' s appointment of Arthur H. Palmer as a constable was
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unanimously confirmed under suspension of the rules.
Independence ; The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under
Day
4641 suspension of the rules:
! "Ordered: that the sum of thirteen hundred dollars be and the samek
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is hereby appropriated for the purpose of celebrating Independence Day; g
said sum to be charged to the tax levy of the current year and spent
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under the direction of the Mayor and the special council committee on
Independence Day celebration. " j.
Approved by the Mayor on June 1, 1927 .
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The President appointed the 14ard Councillors to act as a special
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Committee on Independence Day Celebration.
Sewer The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under
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suspension of the rules:
"Ordered: that the sum of eleven hundred dollars ($1100) be and
the same is hereby appropriated for the purpose of relaying the sewer
in Forest Avenue; said amount to be charged to the tax levy of the
current year. "
Approved by the Mayor on June 1, 1927 .
Canal St. The following order, recommended by the Mayor,was referred to the
Paving
466 Committee on Finance:
"Ordered: that the sum of seventy four thousand five hundred dol-
lars be and the same is hereby appropriated for the purpose of recon-
structing Canal Street from Mill Street to Ocean Avenue with 8" bitu-
minous paving, including paving for the full width of the road with all
necessary underground work. Said amount to be charged to the tax levy
of the current year. "
Pedlers The following report was accepted and recommendation adopted:
467
"The Board of Control, to whom were referred applications for ped-
- ler's licenses, has considered said matter and would recommend: That the
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following be granted:
Walter R. Thorner, 16 Bowden St. , Marblehead
Robert Richmond, 122 Boardman St. Morris Smith, 22 Carlton St.
James Thomopoulos, 11 Creek St. 'Halter W. Thorner, 4 Nursery St.
For the Board,
George L. Day Secretary"
The following report of the Board of Health was accepted and recom- Sausages
mendation adopted: 468
"To City Council,
City Hall,
Salem, Kass.
Gentlemen:
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The application of John Stepchin and Anthony Kosek for a trans -
fer to them from Clarence L. Kotarski of a license to manufacture sau-
sages at the Rear of 165 Derby Street, Salem, Mass. which your honorable
body referred to the Board of Health has been investigated and the
Board of Health recommends the transfer of the above license as peti-
tioned for.
By direction of the Board of Health,
Very truly yours,
John J. McGrath Agent"
A communication was received from the Inspector of Buildings re- Building
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garding the erection of a building at Salem Willows to be used as a
"Dodgem Junior" . It was voted that no changes are contemplated.
The invitation of Phil H. Sheridan Post 34, G. A. R. , to partici- Invitation
470
pate in the :Memorial Day Parade was accepted.
The invitation from Salem Firemen 's Relief Association to partici- Invitation
471
pate in the celebration of Firemen's Memorial Sunday on June 12th, was
accepted.
A communication from Francis E. Rafter, Esq. , with a petition in Sunday License
472
support of the application of Frank Harris for a Sunday License on Aborn
Street, was read and placed on file.
The claim of J. D. B. Bradstreet was referred to the Committee on Claim
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Claims.
The application of Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Children Stand on
Tunnel
to erect a temporary stand on the tunnel in Town House Square was 474
granted.
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Sign The application of Reuben E. Dockham to erect a stationary illumi- I
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nated sign at 39 North Street was granted subject to the approval of: the
Superintendent of Streets and the City Electrician.
Sign The application of Annie Horenstein to erect a stationary sign at
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141a Essex Street was granted subject to the approval of the Superinten-
dent of Streets.
Licenses The following applications for licenses were referred to the Commit-r
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tee on Licenses and Permits:
Sunday Licenses
Adealyd J. Ayotte , 247 Jefferson Ave. , transfer from Clarinda Ayotte
Laurence A. Curtis, 153 Fort Ave. Reiman Golik, 75 Derby St.
Alma L. Guerette , 30 Cabot St. , transfer from Louis Bergeron
Pauline Jordan, 51 Becket St. Anna Nazaroff, 64 Boston St.
Sylvio A. Pelletier, 38 Salem St. Andrew Potas , 27 Federal St.
Common Victuallers
Fred B. Barstow, 26 Winter St. May E. Carlton, 299 Essex St.
Laurence A. Curtis, 153 Fort Ave. Anna Nazaroff, 64 Boston St.
Lodging House
Fred B. Barstow, 26 Winter St.
Passenger Automobile
George D. Sullivan, 65 North St.
Auto Trucks
Wilfred Bergeron, 160 Boston Street
I-Iunroe & Arnold-Merritt Express Co. , 5 Norman Street (2)
Renewals A list of applications for renewals of Sunday Licenses, Common
493
Victualler Licenses, Jagon and Auto Truck Licenses, Junk Collector Li-
cense, Pool Table License , Lodging House License , Automobile Dealer Li-
cense and Public Guide License, was referred to the Committee on Licenses
and Permits.
Garages Hearings were ordered for Friday, June 10, 1927, at eight-thirty
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o 'clock P. Id. , on the following applications to maintain garages:
Bernstein & Shalit Trust , R3-11 Front St.
Charles J. Collins, 16 Webb St. Santo deFrancesco, 11 Wisteria St.
George Duchenes , R46 Palmer St. J. A. Fielding, 37 Northend Ave.
Delphis G. Gagnon, 2a Linden St. Alice F. Higgins, R160 Boston St.
Ladislaws Kobuszewski, 14 Carlton St.. Eugene Labrecque, 316 Lafayette St .
Antonio E. Mavrakos, 112 Loring Ave. Mary E. Phelan, 26 Oakland St.
Charles Wineapple, 11 Saltonstall Prky.
May 26, 1927 .
Councillor Fitzgerald offered the following report which was accep- Claim
ted and recommendation adopted: 507
"The Committee on Claims, to whom was referred the claim of Chris-
tine E. MacGregor for damages on account of fall on iron grating at
Price Building cor._ dashington and Essex Streets, has considered said
matter and would recommend: leave to withdraw.
For the Committee,
Timothy W, Fitzgerald Chairman"
Councillor Bodwell offered the following report which was accepted Playgrounds
and recommendation adopted: 508
"The Committee on Public Property, to whom was referred petition of
the Park Commissioners for use of a section of Rowells Field, the sec-
tion of the Common opposite the Phillips School and such section of the
Greenlawn Cem. as the Com. on Public Prop, shall deem proper for play-
ground, purposes, the use of the Common for one day in Aug. for play-
ground exhibition, also permission to erect steel playground apparatus
and flag pole at Rowells Field according to a blue print submitted by
the Park Commissioners , has considered said matter and would recommend:
granting of the same.
For the Committee,
G. Arthur Bodwell Chairman"
The order, which was introduced May 12, 1927, was adopted and ap-
proved by the Mayor on June 1, 1927.
Councillor Theriault offered the following report which was accep- Garage
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ted and recommendation adopted:
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"The Committee on Public Works, to whom was referred the applicatio
of Mrs . M. Rosenthal for a license to maintain a garage for one car at
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34 Balcomb St. , has considered said matter and would recommend: same be
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granted.
For the Committee, I
Omer P. Theriault Chairman"
Councillor Theriault offered the following report which was accep Park Land f
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ted and recommendation adopted: j
"The Committee on Finance , to whom was referred the order that the
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sum of $725. be and the same is hereby appropriated for the purpose of
purchasing a piece of land, to be taken by the Park Commission for Park
purposes, on Orchard St. opposite Osborn St. in accordance with the plan
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herewith submitted; the same to be charged to the Tax Levy of the curren
year, has considered said matter and would recommend: same be adopted.
For the Committee,
Omer P. Thereault Chairman"
The order which was introduced May 12, 1927 , was adopted, and ap-
proved by the Mayor on June 1, 1927.
Licenses Councillor Toomey offered the following report which was accepted:
510
"The Committee on Licenses and Permits, to whom were referred
numerous applications for licenses, has considered said matter and wouldE
recommend that the following be granted:
Common Victuallers
Harvey Allen, 276 Bridge St . Alfred Charette , 82 Lafayette St.
Joseph J. Dionne, 66 Loring Ave. Thaddee Girard, 40 Palmer St.
Kanela Kargiore , 13 Norman St. The Mayflower Inc. , 202 Essex St.
Page & Shaw, 2662 Essex St. Rosilda Pelletier, 143 Canal St.
Louis Porter & Philip Gold, 38 Front St.
William Richard, 43 Lafayette St. Manuel T. Solovicos, 252 Essex St.
Gregoris Vasilakos, 177 Fort Ave. Edmond Boulay, 131-1 Washington St. `
James A. Clark, Congress St. Charles E. Ebsen, Salem 'Willows
John Jarzynka, 153 Derby St. Annie W. Killam, 47 Federal St.
Moustakis Bros . , 220 Essex St. Charles E. Pelletier, 42 Congress S�.
Paul N. Swenbeck, Salem Willows 'William E. Symonds, 382 Boston St.
George Richard, 252 Jefferson Ave. John L. Sheehan & Son, 159 Fort Ave
John F. Brown, 123 Essex St. , transfer from Joseph E. Michaels
John O' Connell, 160 Washington St.
Sunday Licenses
Stephen H. Garvey, 17z West Ave. Harvey G. Allen, 276 Bridge St.
Joseph Boucher, 1212 Canal St. George H. Burkinshaw, 106 North St. 1
Ellen J. Crosby, 12 Butler St. Louis Clais , 23 Roslyn St.
Alfred Garneau, 95 Canal St. Ethel B. Dawkins , 4 Orne St .
Charles F. Gordon, 167 Federal St. Louis G. Gagnon, 44 Congress St.
Joseph Kulak, 84 Derby St. Thaddee Girard, 38 Palmer St.
Peter P. & Christ Lagos, 122 Lafayette St .
George N. Konos, 9 Derby Sq. Francis D. Harding, 3 Nichols St.
Alexander Leger, 79 Leach St. Lagos Bros. , 169 Washington St.
Eustache F. Morin, 280 Jefferson Ave.Jack J. Mooradian, Boston & Aborn
Nelson Nersasian, 408 Essex St. Moustakis Bros. , 230 Essex St . /Sts
Josephine Panneton, 38 Charter St. Page & Shaw, 2662 Essex St.
Frynk Przoworznik, 27 Hawthorne B1. Rosilda Pelletier, 143 Canal St.
John L. Sheehan & Son, 159 Fort Ave. William Richard, 43 Lafayette St.
Manuel T. Solovicos, 252 .Essex St. Mary Singer, 134 Boston St.
Annie Weinstein, 41 Bridge St. Louis Tetreault, 386 Jefferson Ave.
John F. Brown, 123 Essex St . , transfer from Joseph E. Michaels
Passenger Automobile
Domenick Camarda, 23 Endicott St .
Lodging House
Emma M. Hurlburt, 135 Essex St. , transfer from Charlotte Peterson
Tony & George Damanis, 31 Charter St.
Jean R. Low, 22 Brown St. Joseph Goldberg, 173 Washington St.
Junk Collector
Max Shapiro, 30 Aborn St . Morris Feldman, 28 Irving St.
Harry Pitcher, R70 North St. -
Automobile Dealer
h. A. W. Acceptance Corp. , 35 New Derby St. , (second class )
May 26, 1927.
Public Guides
Henry Kobialka, 191 Federal St. William Manning, 150 Boston St.
Charles R. Colin, 12 �4illiams St. Paul Colin, 12 Williams St .
Junk Dealer
Julius Ostrer, 27 Irving St.
Innholder
J. G. Whitmer, Salem Gillows (Juniper Point Inn)
Coffee House
Charlie Loupacharis , 6 Margin St.
Billiard Tables
Simon Shribman, 203 Essex St. (5) i
Pool Tables
Thaddee Girard, 40 Palmer St. (3) Alfred Ouellette, 51 Harbor St. (2)
Hormidas Palardy, 115 Lafayette St. (1) Simon Shribman, 203 Essex St. (7)
George Richard, 252 Jefferson Ave. (3)
Bowling Alleys
Durgin & McManus, I St. Peter St. (11)
Simon Shribman, 53 Washington St . (7)
Simon Shribman, 203 Essex St. (7)
The Committee would further recommend that the following be given
leave to withdraw:
Sunday License
Frank Harris , 13 Aborn St. (Councillor Toomey dissenting)
Angelo Kapnis, pop-corn stand at 77ashington Square West
For the Committee ,
John J. Toomey Chairman"
On motion of Councillor Toomey, it was voted to divide the recommen-
dation of the Committee to omit the recommendation on the Sunday License
of Frank Harris at 13 Aborn Street. The recommendation was adopted.
The recommendation on the Sunday License of Frank Harris was not
adopted by the following viva vote vote: Voting yes, Councillors Bodwel.l,
Morin, O'Callaghan, Theriault and Doyle, five in all; Voting no, Council-
lors Donahue, Fitzgerald, Irzyk, McGrath and Toomey, five in all; Absent,
Councillor Safford, one in all.
Councillor Toomey read the following report: Sunday License
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"To the City Council:
I, the undersigned, a minority of the Committee on Licenses and Per-
mits , hereby report that I dissent from the majority report of said com-
mittee on the matter of giving Frank Harris leave to withdraw his appli-
cation for a Sunday License at 13 Aborn Street, and would recommend:
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That Frank Harris be granted a Sunday License at 13 Aborn Street.
Respectfully submitted,
John J. Toomey
Minority of Committee on Licenses and Permits. "
Redivision Councillor Morin offered the following order which was adopted:
of Precincts
in Ward Three "Ordered: That the existing precinct lines in Ward Three be abol-
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fished and that the following boundary lines of the precincts be estab-
lished as follows and bear the following numerical designations:-
Ward Three, Precincts One, Two and Three
Precinct One
Precinct One shall consist of all that portion of Ward Three lying
and being between the following described lines, viz :- Commencing at the
southwest corner of Essex and Washington Streets and running westerly
and southwesterly through the centre of Essex Street to Hamilton Street,
then southerly through the centre of Hamilton Street to and across
Chestnut Street to Pickering Street, then southeasterly through the
Winthrop Street then
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centre of Pickering to and across Broad Street t p �
southeasterly through the centre of Winthrop Street and continuing on
the same line to the tracks of the Boston and Maine Railroad, then
northerly along the tracks of the Boston and Maine Railroad through the
centre of Washington Street to Essex Street and the point of beginning;
Precinct One to contain about 659 voters.
Precinct Two
Precinct Two shall consist of all that portion of 'Ward Three lying
and being within the following described lines, viz:- Commencing at the
southwest corner of Essex and Hamilton Streets and running southwesterly
through the centre of Essex Street to its ;junction with Highland Avenue,
then southwesterly through the centre of Highland kvenue to the Lynn
Boundary Line , then southeasterly by the Lynn Boundary line across High-!
land Avenue, then northeasterly along and east of the easterly line of
Highland Avenue, so as to include the easterly line of Highland Avenue
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and all of Powder House Lane in Precinct Two, to the right of way of they
Boston & Maint Railroad across Jefferson Avenue to the junction of these
tracks with the main line tracks of the Boston and Maine Railroad, then
northerly along the main line tracks of the Boston and Maine Railroad
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to a point opposite the centre of Winthrop .Street , then northwesterly
f following a line to and through the centre of Winthrop Street to and j
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across Broad Street to Pickering Street, •then northwesterly through the
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centre of Pickering Street to and across Chestnut Street to Hamilton
Street, then northerly through the centre of Hamilton Street to Essex
Street and the point of beginning; Precinct Two to contain about 551
voters .
Precinct Three
Precinct Three shall consist of all that portion of Ward Three ly-
ing and being within the following described lines, viz :- Commencing at
a point just east of the easterly line of Highland Avenue at the right
of way of the Boston and Maine Railroad, which right of way is just
south of Jackson Street, then running southwesterly along and east of
the easterly line of Highland Avenue, so as not to include the easterly
side of Highland Avenue nor any of Powder House Lane in Precinct Three,
to the Lynn Boundary Line , then easterly by the Lynn Boundary Line and
the Swampscott Boundary Line to the main line tracks of the Boston and
Maine Railroad, then northeasterly along the main line tracks of the
Boston and Maine Railroad to the branch tracks which lead across Jeffer-
son Avenue south of Jackson Street, then northwesterly by the branch
tracks and by the right ,of way of the Boston and Maine Railroad to a
point just east of the easterly line of Highland Avenue and the point of
beginning; Precinct Three to contain about 533 voters. "
Approved by the Mayor on Tune 7, 1927.
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On motion of Councillor Fitzgerald, it was voted to hold the next
regular meeting on Friday, June 10, 1927, at 8.30 o' clock P. M.
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On motion of Councillor McGrath, the Council refysed an immediate
reconsideration of all business transacted.
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On motion of Councillor Bodwell, the Council adjourned at 9. 17
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June 7, 1927 .
A special meeting of the City Council was held on Tuesday, June 7,
1927, at six o 'clock P. LI. , for the purpose of receiving the report of
the Board of Registrars of Voters on a referendum petition to restrain
the City Council from granting the Eastern Massachusetts Electric Com-
pany permission to cross certain streets with their wires, and all
other business. All the members were present except Councillor McGrath
and the President presided.
Greenlawn The following order, recommended by the Mayor-; was adopted:
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"Ordered: that the sum of two thousand dollars ($2000) be and the
same is hereby appropriated for�the purpose of laying out and extending
new burial sections in Greenlawn cemetery; said amount to be taken from
the receipts from sale of lots in said cemetery. "
Approved by the '.Sayor on June 8, 1927.
Referendum A communication from the Board of Registrars of Voters with the
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following certificate was read and placed on file:
Salem, Mass . , June 4, 1927.
"This is to certify that the Board of Registrars of Voters held a
meeting on June 4, 1927 , to consider a referendum petition to restrain
the City Council from granting the petition of Eastern Massachusetts
Electric Company to cross certain streets of the city with their wires,
The Board has examined the petition with the following result :
Total number of signatures 1,937
Total number rejected 365
Total number accepted 1,572
Total number of registered voters 15,723
The total number of signatures accepted (1,572) is ten percent of
the total number of registered voters (152723) .
Attest:- William J. Carson Board of
Arthur J. A. Thibault Registrars of
James R. Treadwell
John J. Connelly Voters
Signs The following applications to erect stationary illuminated signs
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were granted subject to the approval of the superintendent of streets
and the city electrician:
Thomas J. Donovan, 122 Boston Street
Joseph F. Lord, Loring Avenue, cor. Grant Road
Builder The application of Henry J. Gourdeau for a Builder's License was
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granted.
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Councillor Theriault offered the following report which was acceptec Gasolihe
and recommendation adopted: 518
"The Committee on Public Works, to whom was referred the applicatio
of Y7asyl Kopka to keep, store and sell gasoline at rear 20 Essex Street
on Forrester Street , has considered said matter and would recommend:
leave to withdraw.
For the Committee,
Omer P. Theriault Chairman"
Councillor Theriault offered the following report which was accepted Gasoline
519
and recommendation laid on thetable on motion of Councillor Theriault:
"The Committee on Public Works, to whom was referred the application
of Bursaw Oil Corp. to keep, store and sell gasoline on Boston & Maine
Railroad land off Jefferson Avenue (six 500-barrel tanks) , has considered
said matter and would recommend: the same be granted.
For the Committee,
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Omer P. Theriault Chairman"
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Councillor Theriault offered the following report which was accepted Canal Street
520 a
and recommendation adopted:
"The Committee on Finance, to whom was referred the order "that the
sum of seventy-four thousand five hundred dollars be and the same is
hereby appropriated for the purpose of reconstructing Canal Street from
Mill Street to Ocean Avenue with 8" bituminous paving, including paving
for the full width of the road with all necessary underground work, said
amount to be charged to the tax levy of the current year" , has considere
said matter and would recommend: the passage of the same .
For the Committee,
Omer P.Theriault Chairman"
The order, which was introduced May 26, 1927, was adopted, and ap-
proved by the Mayor on June 8, 1927.
On motion of Councillor Toomey, the Council refused an immediate
reconsideration of all business transacted.
On motion of Councillor Theriault , the Council adjourned at 6.21
o1clock P. TAT.
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Clerk
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June 100 1927 .-
A regular meeting of the City Council was held on Friday, June 10,
1927, at 8.30 o 'clock P. M. All the members were present except Council-
lor Bodwell and the President presided. On motion of Councillor Theri-
ault, it was voted to dispense with the reading of the records.
Garages Hearings were held on the following applications to maintain garages .
The applicants appeared in favor, there was no opposition and the follow-
ing were granted licenses subject to the approval of the Inspector of
Buildings and in conformity with the rules and regulations of the Massa-
chusetts District Police:
Boleslaw Kuszmar, 7 Lemon St. Charles J. Collins, 16 Webb St .
Santo de-rancesco, 11 Wisteria St. George Dzchenes, R46 Palmer St.
J. A. Fielding, 37 Northend Ave . Delphis G. Gagnon, 2a Linden St.
Alice F. Higgins , R160 Boston St . Ladislaws Kobuszewski , 14 Carlton St.
Eugenie Labrecque, 316 Lafayette St. Antonio E. Mavrakos , 112 Loring Ave.
Flury E. Phelan, 26 Oakland St. Charles 0ineapple , 11 Saltonstall
Garage At the request of the petitioner, the hearing on the application of
Bernstein & Shalit to maintain a garage at rear 3-11 Front Street was
postponed until the next regular meeting.
11arshal' s The report of the City Marshal for the month of May was received an
Report
521 placed on file.
Auctioneer The application of Alexander D. Sutherland for a renewal of his
522
auctioneer' s license was granted.
Bus Line A petition was received from the " itch City Bus Line, Arthur A.
523
Gauthier, President, for permissioh to operate a bus line along the fol-
lowing route: from the center of the city, preferably from the corner of
Front and Washington Streets, then southerly along and over Washington
St. hill, swinging easterly onto Harbor St . as far as Congress St. then
turning southerly along Congress St. as far as Lynch St. and easterly
i� along Lynch St . to Pingree St. , southerly along Pingree St. to Palmer
IISt . , then westerly along Palmer St . to Lafayette St. , northerly along
Lafayette St. to Washington St. and back on ',,Washington St . at the so-
called Triangular Park, to the point of starting; the line not intending
to compete with the Eastern Massachusetts Street Railway Company. Coun-
cillor McGrath moved that the application be granted. Councillor Fitz-
gerald moved that the application be referred to the Committee on Public
?"forks . Councillor Theriault moved to amend that reference be made to the
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June 10, 1927 . .
Committee on Licenses and Permits. Councillor Fitzgerald accepted the
amendment , and the motion as amended was not voted by the following viva
vote vote : Voting yes , Councillors Donahue, Fitzgerald, Safford, Theri-
ault and Doyle , five in all; Voting no, Councillors Irzyk, McGrath,
Morin, O'Callaghan and Toomey, five in all; Absent, Councillor Bodwell,
one in all. Councillor McGrath'-s motion to grant the application was
then put and the motion was not voted by the following viva vote vote:
Voting yes , Councillors Irzyk, McGrath, Morin, O'Callaghan and Toomey,
five in all; Voting no, Councillors Donahue, Fitzgerald, Safford, Theri-
ault and Doyle , five in all; Absent, Councillor Bodwell, one in all.
The invitation of Salem Lodge ofElks-to attend their annual Flag Invitation
524
Day exercises on the Common was accepted.
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The application of Veteran Firemen' s Association and Capt. J. C. R. Rowells Field
525
Peabody Camp, U. S. ". V. , for the use of Rowells Field, June 20th to
25th, for a sports carnical and firemen's muster, was granted subject to
the approval of the Committee on Public Property and the Superintendent
of Public Property.
The application of Cudahy Packing Company for a transfer from Essex Garage and
Gasoline
Cooperative Dairy Association Inc. of their license to keep and store 526
gasoline and maintain a garage at rear 208 Bridge Street, was granted.
A communication was received from Francis E. Rafter Esq. , represent- Junk Collector ' ,
License
ing the junk collector' s association of Salem, requesting a public hear- 527
ing in the matter of revoking the junk collector ' s license of Israel
Yaffae . The petitioner was given leave to withdraw.
Ludwik Gorczyca was given leave to withdraw his application for a Pop-corn Cart
528
permit to sell pop-corn in the street near the Common.
The application of Angelo Kapnis for permission to maintain a pop- Pop-corn Cart
529
corn cart inside the Common was referred to the Committee on Public Prop-
erty.
The claims of John Fallon, Mary E. Gillis and Mrs. Mary Reid were Claims
530-32
referred to the Committee on Claims.
The following applications for pedier' s licenses were referred to Pedlers
533-35
the Board of Control:
Myron A. Perkins, 127 Burley St. , Danvers
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June 10, 1927 .
Hyman Talkowski , 19 English St . , Peabody
Edmund Ring, 8 Hanson St. (renewal)
Licenses The following applications for licenses were referred to the Com-
536-50
mittee on Licenses and Permits :
Lodging house
Harie A. Cadorette, 100 Bay View Ave .
Carolyn Y. Butterworth, R133 Essex St. , transfer from Carolyn Brintnall
Pool Tables
Frank Dube , 44 Harbor .St. , two tables
Sunday Licenses
Albert Berube, 72 Leach St. , transfer from 1:dmond E. Bouchard
Lucille H. Cook, 6 Bay View Ave. David Cyr, Canal cor. Gardner St.
Mary it. Doyle , 34 Dunlap St. , transfer from John E. Caron
Alma L. Guerette , 30 Cabot St. John Maciejewicz , 262 Irving St.
Annie Shea, 65 Buffum St. Harriet C. Stromberg, 2 Bridge St.
'Nilliam E. Symonds , 38' Boston St. J. Oscar Tremblay, cor. Ocean and --
Jefferson loves. �
Common Victuallers
Elizabeth H. Hannon, Salem Willows Hillard Y. Lovett, 70 Loring Ave .
Renewals A list of applications for renewals of Sunday Licenses , Common
551
Victualler Licenses , Junk Collector License , Lodging House License and
Public Guide Licenses was referred to the Committee on Licenses a~.d
Permits.
Garages Hearings were ordered for Thursday, June 23, 1927, at eight o ' clock
552-56
P. IF,. , on the following applications to maintain garages:
Irene Bergeron, Lot 213 Loring Ave. cor. Riverview Ave .
Blenkhorn & Stapledon, 77 Orchard St . Joseph Hacker, 19 Linden St .
John Gibney, 3 Friend Ct . I . John Sullivan, 6 Vale St.
Garage The application of Barton Repair Shop for a transfer from Harry Gan
557
of a license to maintain a garage (automobile repair shop) at 2 Barton
Street was granted. 3
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Licenses Councillor Toomey offered the following report which was accepted
558
I and recommendation adopted:
"The Co:Tvmittee on Licenses and Permits , to whom were referred ap-
plications for licenses, has considered said matter and would recommend
that the following be granted:
I
Sunday Licenses
Adelard Ayotte , 247 Jefferson Ave . , transfer from Clarinda. Ayotte
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June 10, 1927 .
Sunday Licenses (con. )
Laurence A. Curtis, 153 Fort Ave. Daniel Ablovich, 82 School St.
Reiman Golik, 75 Derby St . Harold L. Carlman, 18 Bridge St.
Alma L. Guerette , 30 Cabot St . , transfer from Louis Bergeron
Pauline Jordan, 52 Becket St. John E. Caron, 34 Dunlap St.
Anna Nazaroff, 64 Boston St. Wi11iam A. Carroll, 34 Derby St.
Sylvio A. Pelletier, 38 Salem St. Emile S. Dionne , 31 Ocean Ave .
Andrew Potas, 27 Federal St. Eaton & Hobbs, Salem Willows
Frank C. Ely, 6 Harris St. Olive C. Ely, 30 Upham St.
Luigi Filaccio, 4 High St. Sam Galper, 15 St. Peter St.
Louis Goldberg, 107 School St. William Harris, 105 Lafayette St.
Hillas & Moskas, 201 Fort St. Margaret E. Henry, 12 Tremont St.
Edward J. Lundergan, 32 Highland Ave. Joseph Marquis, 153 Bridge St.
Mary O'Connell, 52 Highland Ave . Sarah Lander, 28 Central St.
Bessie Weinberg, 16 English St. Mary J. `Shearty, 3 Northend Ave.
Common Victuallers
Fred B. Barstow, 26 Winter St . May E. Carlton, 299 Essex St .
Laurence A. Curtis, 153 Fort Ave. Anna Nazaroff, 64 Boston St.
Eaton & Hobbs, Salem Willows , Hillas & Moskas, 201 Fort Ave.
Chung Sai Low, 129 Washington St. Henry J. Mallon, 71 Loring Ave .
Hawthorne System Inc . , 271 Essex St.
Lodging douse
Fred B. Barstow, 26 Winter St. Selina Puliston, 20 Federal St.
Passenger Automobile
George D. Sullivan, 65 North St.
Auto Trucks and Wagons
Wilfred Bergeron, 160 Boston St.
Munroe & Arnold serritt Express Co. , 3 Norman St. , (two trucks )
Munroe & Arnold-Merritt .Express Co. , 3 Norman St. (5 trucks & 18 wagons )
Isaac Talkowsky, 18 Phillips St .
Junk Collector
Isaac Talkowsky, 18 Phillips St.
Pool Tables
Joseph J. Dionne , 66 Loring Ave . (2)
Automobile sealer
McKenzie Motor Co. , 274 Derby St.
Public Guide
Franklin Bourque, 45 Turner St.
For the Committee
John J. Toomey Chairman"
The recommendation of the Committee on Public 'storks to grant the Gasoline
application of Bursaw Oil Corporation to keep, store and sell gasoline
at Boston & Maine Railroad land off Jefferson Avenue, which was laid on
the table at the meeting held on June 7, 1927 , was taken from the table
on motion of Councillor Theriault, and the recommendation was adopted.
The application of Bursaw Oil Corporation to keep, store and sell Gasoline
gasoline at 24 New Derby Street was taken from the table on motion of
Councillor Theriault and again laid on the table.
June 10, 1927 .
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Fence Councillor Toomey offered the following order which was adopted:
558a
"Ordered: That the City Engineer be requested to estimate the cost
of a new fence from a point at the corner of Bridge and Flint Sts . to a
point near Sargent and Anderson' s Shoe Factory on Bridge St . "
Approved by the Mayor on June 13, 1927 .
Beaches Councillor Donahue offered the following order which was adopted:
559
"Ordered: That the Supt. of Streets be directed to clean up beach
at Collins Cove for bathing season; also Ocean Avenue and Glendale Street
beaches. "
Approved by the Idayor on June 13, 1927 .
On motion of Councillor Theriault, the Council refused an immediate
reconsideration of all business transacted.
On motion of Councillor Theriault, the Council adjourned at 9 .08
o ' clock P. I=i.
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June 23; 1927.
A regular meeting of the City Council was held on Thursday, June 23
1927, at eight o 'clock P. M. All the members were present and the Presi-
dent presided. On motion of Councillor Safford, it was voted to dis-
pense with the reading of the records.
Hearings were held on the following applications to maintain garageg Garages
The applicants appeared in favor, there was no opposition and the follow-
ing were granted licenses, subject t-o the approval of the Inspector of
Buildings and in conformity with the ordinances relating to the same and
with the rules and regulations of the Massachusetts District Police:
Irene Bergeron, Lot 213 Loring Ave. corner Riverview Ave.
Blenkhorn & Stapledon, 77 Orchard St. Joseph Hacker, 19 Linden St.
John Gibney, 3 Friend Ct . M. John Sullivan, 6 Vale St.
A hearing was held on the application of Bernstein & Shalit Trust
to maintain a garage at rear 3-11 Front Street. At the request of the
petitioner, the hearing was postponed until the next meeting.
The Mayor ' s appointment of Henry J. O'Donnell as a member of the Member
Planning Board
Planning Board to fill a vacancy for the term ending May 1, 1931, was 560
unanimously confirmed.
The following order, recommended by the _Mayor, was adopted under Motor Cycles
561
suspension of the rules:
"Ordered: That the sum of Eight hundred (800 ) dollars be and the
same is hereby appropriated for the purpose of purchasing two motor
cycles and one side car for use in the traffic service of the police
department ; said sum to be charged to the tax levy of the current year. "
Approved by the Mayor on June 242 1927.
The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under Unpaid Bills
562
suspension of the rules:
"Ordered: That the sum of eighty dollars be and the same is hereby
appropriated to cover the cost of outstanding bills of previous years
for the Soldiers Relief and Public Welfare Depts. said amount to be
charged to the Excess and Deficiency account. "
Approved by the Mayor on June 24, 1927.
A communication from the Superintendent of Streets, recommending 563 Canal Street
that Canal Street be closed to traffic during the period of construction
was read and placed on file.
The following report was accepted and recommendation adopted: 564 Market Place
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June 23, 1927
Market Salem, Mass . , June 23, 1927 .
Place
564 City Council,
Salem, Mass .
Gentlemen:
The petition of Peter Stasinopoulos and others addressed to
the City Council and referred by your Honorable body to the Board of
Control was received in due season. The Board of Control gave a hearing
upon this matter to the petitioner; four of whom together with their
counselor Edward Coffey, Esquire, were present and submitted their case.
I
After duly considering this matter, it Baas voted that the Board of Con-
trol deem it inexpedient to recommend any changes in the present regula-
tions pertaining to the said market place.
By direction of the Board of Control,
Very truly yours,
George L. Day
Secretary and Treasurer
Pedlers The following report was accepted and recommendation adopted:
565
"The Board of Control, to whom were referred applications for pedle
licenses , has considered said matter and would recommend that the follow
i ing be granted:
Myron A. Perkins, 127 Burley St. , Danvers
Edmund Ring, 8 Hanson St .
The Board would further recommend that the following be given
leave to withdraw:
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Hyman Talkowski, 19 English St. , Peabody
For the Board,
George L. Day Secretary"
Building A petition, signed by Charles A. Murphy and about three hundred
Ordinance
566 others , requesting that the City Council look into the advisability of
changing the building ordinance to meet present conditions , was referred
to the Committee on Ordinances.
Wires A petition of Salem Electric Lighting Company to attach wires to
567-68
one pole on Essex Street was granted by the following order which was
adopted subject to the approval of the City Electrician:
' "Ordered: that upon petition of Salem Electric Lighting Company and
P P g g
New England Telephone & Telegraph Company dated June 16, 1927 , permissio
and authority is hereby given said Salem Electric Lighting Company, its
successors and assigns, to attach its wires and fixtures to the existing
June 23, 1927.
poles of said New England Tel. & Tel. Company located upon the public
ways in said Salem as follows:-
Essex Street, at #360, pole not numbered. "
Approved by the Mayor on June 24, 1927.
The petition of Salem Electric Lighting Company to attach wires to Wires
poles on Lafayette Street was granted by the following order which was 569-70
adopted subject to the approval of the City Electrician:
"Ordered: that upon petition of Salem Electric Lighting Company and
Eastern Massachusetts Street Railway Company dated May 27, 1927, permis-
sion and authority is hereby given said Salem Electric Lighting Company,
its successors and assigns, to attach its wires and fixtures to the ex-
isting poles of said Eastern Mass. Street Railway Company located upon
the public ways in said Salem as follows:-
role #F1238, Lafayette and Dow Streets.
Pole #F5784, Lafayette Street. "
Approved by the Mayor on June 24 , 1927 .
A hearing was ordered for Thursday, July 14, 1927, at eight o ' clock Pole
571
P. Yll. , on the petition of Salem Electric Lighting Company to locate one
pole on Summer Street and three poles on Lafayette Street.
I
The petition of New England Telephone and Telegraph Company and the Poles
Salem Electric Lighting Company to transfer 572-3
two poles on Chestnut Street
was granted by the following order which was adopted subject to the ap-
proval of the City Electrician:
"Ordered: That on petition of The New England Telephone and Tele-
graph Company of Massachusetts and the Salem Electric Lighting Company
dated the loth day of June 1927, each having locations in certain streets
of the municipality: a location for certain poles in the public way or
ways hereinafter referred to, heretofore granted to said the Salem Elec-
tric Lighting Company is hereby transferred to said the New England Tele-
phone & Telegraph Co. of Mass . and permission is hereby granted to main- L.
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tain said poles already existing and to attach its respective wires there
to, together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as said trans-
feree company may deem necessary, all as requested in said petition. 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 -
The N. E. T. & T. Co. of Mass. , No. 378 Dated 5/23/27 - filed with this
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June 23, 1927.
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order. There may be attached to said pole (s ) by said The New England
Telephone and Telegraph Company of Massachusetts not to exceed wires or
cables necessary for the conduct of its business and by said 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 part
of ways along which the pole (s ) above referred to are located and the
number of poles:-
Chestnut St . at #38 - 1 Pole
Chestnut St. from Summer St . Westerly - 1
Approved by the Mayor on June 24, 1927 .
Overhead Notice was received from the Department of Public Utilities of the
Wires
574 approval of the petition of Eastern Massachusetts Electric Company for
determination that lines for the transmission of electricity on railroad
locations now or formerly of the Boston and Maine Railroad, passing
through Salem and other cities and towns , are necessary, will serve the
public convenience and are consistent with public interest.
Sign The application of Dr. Burke for a permit to erect a stationary
575
illuminated sign at 2002 Essex Street was granted subject to the appro-
val of the Superintendent of Streets and the City Electrician.
Communica- A communication was received from the Salem Firemen's Relief Asso-
tion
576 ciation thanking the City Council for attending the exercises on Fire-
men' s Memorial Sunday.
Streets A petition of John L. Minigell and others to have Margin, Downing
577
and Prescott Streets repaired and oiled was referred to the Superinten-
dent of Streets.
,loving The application of Frank W. Goodwin 2nd, to move a building from
Building
578 151 Highland Avenue across Highland Avenue to 150 Highland Avenue was
received and a hearing ordered for Thursday, July 14, 1927, at eight
o 'clock P. 14.
Junk Collec- The petition of Harry Pitcher and other licensed junk collectors to
for License
579 have the junk collector license of Israel Jaffe revoked and to be gran-
ted a hearing in the matter was referred to the City Marshal.
Claim 580 The claim of Mrs. Oliver Poppe was referred to the_ Committee on
Claims.
Gasoline The application of Vary L. Wilkinson for a transfer from George R.
581
1
June 23, 1927
Chapman of the license to keep, store and sell gasoline at Highland
Avenue corner of Nyman Avenue was granted.
The following applications for licenses were referred to the Com- Licenses
mittee on Licenses and Permits: 582-97
Sunday Licenses
Philip Bouchard, 2 Harrison Ave. , transfer from Joseph S. Bouchard
Board of Park Commissioners, Salem Willows Pier
Ida S. Courtis, 37 Bridge St. Peter George, 175 Fort Ave.
Amanda Miller, 231 North St. , transfer from Edna C. Rainville
J. Philias Provencher, 20 Leavitt St.
George V. Royal, 199 Fort Ave.
Common Victuallers
Board of Park Commissioners, Salem Willo,rs Pier
Linnie :i. Cronk, 299 Essex St. , transfer from May E. Carlton
Peter Gounaris, 87a Lafayette St. , transfer from Benjamin Theriault
Alfred Ouellette, 38 Margin St. , transfer from Nicola Maglio
George V. Royal, 199 Fort Ave. Leona J. Viger, 101 Loring Ave.
Lodging House
Charles D. Tutty, 392 Essex St . , transfer from Harie Lyman
Intelligence Office
Helen K. Millard, 302 Essex St. , transfer from 262 Essex St.
Pool Tables
Alfred Ouellette , 38 lEa.rgin St. (2) , transfer from Nicola Yaglio
Billiard Table
Alfred Ouellette, 38 Margin St. (1 ) , transfer from Nicola Maglio
Hearings were ordered for Thursday, July 14, 1927, at eight o' clock Garages
598-600
P. I'lI. , on the following applications to maintain garages :
I
Ropes Drug Co. , 88 Ifargin St. ;.
W. Sztramski and Josephine Klosowski, 33 Barstow St.
Albert Vihite , 7 Vale St.
A list of applications for renewals of Public Guide ' s License, Com- 601 Renewals
mon Victuallers ' Licenses and Sunday Licenses was referred to the Com-
mittee on Licenses and Permits.
The following applications for renewals of pedler licenses were re- 602 Pedlers
ferred to the Board of Control:
Orrin M. Hills , Ipswich Elmer M. Hills, Ipswich
434
June 23, :.1927.
Builder The application of Joseph Bouchard, 4 Goldsmith Ave . , Beverly, for
603
a Builder's License was granted.
Invitation The invitation from A. 0. H. Division 18 to attend the exercises at
604
Gallows Hill on the night before the fourth of July was accepted.
Licenses Councillor Toomey offered the following report which was accepted
605
and recommendation adopted:
"The Committee on Licenses and Permits, to whom were referred ap-
plications for licenses, has considered said matter and would recommend
that the following be granted:
Sunday Licenses
Albert Berube, 72 Leach St. , transfer from Edmond E. Bouchard
Lucille H. Cook, 6 Bay View Ave. David Cyr, Canal cor. Gardner St .
Mary M. Doyle, 34 Dunlap St. , transfer from John E. Caron
John Maciejewicz , 26I Irving St . Annie Shea, 65 Buffum St .
Harriet C. Stromberg, 2 Bridge St. William E. Symonds , 38,11 Boston St .
J. Oscar Tremblay, cor. Ocean and Jefferson Aves .
Common Victuallers
Elizabeth H. Hannan, Salem Willows ( Chase House )
Hillard M. Lovett , 70 Loring Ave.
Pool Tables
Frank Dube, 44 Harbor St. , two tables
Lodging House
Carolyn Butterworth, R133 Essex St. , transfer from Carolyn Brintnall
RENEWALS
Sunday Licenses
Everett E. Skinner, 85 North St . Matteo Celona, 6 High St.
Philip Derene , 162 Washington St. C. Annie Finnan, 85 .Bridge St.
Albert B. Labbee , 75 Congress St. J. Frank Murphy, 5 Pleasant St.
Annie Polansky, 88 Boston St . Lillian M. Pratt, 69 Essex St.
John A. Williams, 13 Fort Ave.
Common Victuallers
Bickford's Inc . , 38 New Derby St . Bickford' s Inc. , 99 Washington St.
Arthur Chipouras , 181 Fort Ave . Elco Lunch, 112 Washington St.
J. Frank Murphy, 5 Pleasant St. George M. Nickerson, 115 Highland A .
Junk Collector
Theodore Morris, 5 Blaney St.
Lodging House
Thomas J. Cadorette, 24 Hawthorne B1.
Public Guides
Theodore Bourque , 49 Turner St . William D. Hemeon, 7 Boardman St.
For the Committee,
John J. Toomey Chairman"
Pop-Corn Councillor Bodwell offered the following report which was accepted
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June 23, 1927 .
and recommendation adopted:
Po -Corn
"The Committee on Public Property, to whom was referred the appli- 60Rand
cation of Angelo Kapnis for permission to operate a pop-corn car inside
the Common, has considered said matter and would recommend: leave to
withdraw.
For the Committee,
G,. Arthur Bodwell Chairman"
On motion of Councillor Theriault, it was voted to take from the Gasoline
table the application of Bursaiv Oil Corporation to keep, store and sell
gasoline at 24 Yew Derby Street. On motion of Councillor Theriault, it
was voted to give the applicant leave to withdraw.
Councillor McGrath offered the following order which was adopted: Traffic Signals
"Ordered: That the Yayor be and hereby is requested to appropriate 607
the sum of Five Thousand dollars for the installing of traffic signals
at Lynde& Washington Sts. and at such dangerous corners as Mayor and
Committee on Traffic Rules designate. "
Presented for approval June 27 , 1927, and not approved.
Councillor Fitzgerald offered the following order which was adopted : Canal Street
608
"Ordered: That Canal Street from Ocean Avenue to Mill Street be an
hereby is declared closed to the public during the period of construc-
tion on the same , and that all vehicles or pedestrians passing through
do so at their own risk. "
Approved by the Mayor on June 24, 1927.
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Councillor Safford offered the following order which was adopted: Narcotics
609
"Ordered: That -Dr. Johh G. Adams, who was nominated as City Physi-
cian by the Board of Public lWelfare and confirmed by the City Council
on February 10, 1927, for a term of two years from February 1, 1927, is
hereby authorized as City Physician to handle and dispense narcotics in
carrying out his official duties. "
Approved by the Mayor on June 24, 1927.
Councillor Fitzgerald offered the following order which was adopted :
610 Buildings
"Ordered: That the Building Inspector be requested to withhold
legal action in the eviction of families living in the third floor of
two and one half story houses until the Council has had a chance to pass
on the petition that has been filed from citizens of our city. "
Approved by the Mayor on June 24, 1927.
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June 23 , 1927 .
Park Councillor Morin offered the following order which was adopted:
611
"Ordered: That a piece of land containing about 14 ,000 square feet,
bounded by Pratt Street, High Street and High Street Court be and here-
by is placed in the care of the Board of Park Commissioners in accor-
dance with the provisions of Chapter 45, Section 3 of the General La.ws.°
Approved by the Mayor on June 27 , 1927 .
On motion of Councillor Theriault, the Council refused an immediate
reconsideration of all business transacted.
On motion of Councillor Bodwell, the Council adjourned at 8.45
o' clock P. IL
Attest:-
6Cler
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July 14, 1927.
A regular meeting of the City Council was held on Thursday, July 14
1927, at eight o'clock P. M. All the members were present except Coun-
cillor Theriault and the President presided. It was voted to dispense
with the reading of the records .
Hearings were held on the following applications to raintain gar- Garages
ages. The applicants appeared in favor, there was no opposition and the
following were granted licenses, subject to the approval of the Inspecto
of Buildings and in conformity with the ordinances relating to the same
and with the rules and regulations of the Massachusetts District Polices
Ropes Drug Co. , 88 1?argin St. Albert White, 33 Vale St.
W. Sztramski and Josephine Klosowski , 33 Barstow St.
A hearing was held on the application of Bernstein & Shalit Trust
to maintain a garage at rear 3-11 Front Street. No one appeared and the
application was laid over until the next meeting. I`
A hearing was held on the application of Frank W. Goodwin 2nd to Moving Building
I
move a building from 151 Highland Avenue to 150 Highland Avenue. At the
I
request of the applicant, it was voted that he be given leave to withdra
A hearing was held on the application of Salem ylectric Lighting Poles 1
612 I
Gompany to locate poles on Lafayette Street and Summer Street. A repre-
sentative of the applicant appeared in favor, there was no opposition
and the application was granted by the following order which was adopted
subject to the approval of the City Electrician:
"Ordered: that upon petition of Salem Electric Lighting Company,
dated June 16, 1927, due notice having been given and a public hearing
held as provided by law, permission is hereby given said Company to con-
struct and use a line for the transmission of electricity for lighting,
heating and power, with the poles and other fixtures necessary to sustai
and protect its wires, upon and along the public ways in said Salem as
follows:-
Lafayette Street , between Dow and Harbor Streets, 3 poles, numbere
301, 3417 and 2854.
Summer Street, near Essex Street, 1 pole, numbered 2605.
And to said Company, its successors and assigns, is hereby granted
a location for such line, the same to be constructed and maintained in
accordance with the Ordinances of said City of Salem and with the fol-
lowing Specifications: The poles shall be located substantially as shown
i
on a plan filed herewith marked "Salem Electric Lighting Company, Pro-
F 138
July 14, 1927 .
posed Pole Locations in Salem, Plan Nos. 213 and 214, dated June 4, 1927"
hereby referred to and made a part of this order. "
Approved by the Mayor on July 25, 1927 .
Sewer The following order, recommended by the ', ayor, _was adopted under
613
suspension of the rules:
"Ordered: that the sum of twenty-eight hundred dollars ($2800. ) be
and the same is hereby appropriated for the purpose of constructing a
storm water sewer on Beckford Street. Said sum is to be charged to the
tax levy of the current year. "
Approved by the Uayor on July 15, 1927 .
Canal St. The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under
Extension
614 suspension of the rules:
"Ordered: that the sum of twenty thousand dollars ($20, 000. ) be and
the same is hereby appropriated for the purpose of constructing a new
road from the junction of Ocean Avenue and Canal Street to a point on
III Broadway marked by the accompanying plan. Said sum is to be expended for
the purpose of blasting and excavating through the gravel pit and ledge
which now exists on said property, deeded to the City by lairs. E ma. S.
Almy and Helen J. Butler, Trustees under the will of James F. Almy. Said
sum is to be charged to the tax levy for the current year. "
Approved by the Mayor on July 15, 1927.
Loring Ave. The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under
615
suspension of the rules:
"Ordered: that the sum of eleven thousand dollars ($11,000. ) be and
hereby is appropriated for the purpose of rebuilding Loring Avenue from a
point one thousand feet easterly from the Swampscott line and extending
one thousand feet to the junction of the state road. Said sum to be
charged to the tax levy of the current year. "
Approved by the Mayor on July 15, 1927 .
Land A communication was received from the Mayor recommending the accep-
Canal St.
616-17 tance of an offer of land from Mrs. Helen J. Butler and Emma S. Almy,
Trustees, for the purpose of extending Canal Street to Broadway, and the
following order was adopted:
"Ordered: That the deed of land offered by Mrs . Emma S. Almy and
Helen C. Butler, Trustees under the will of James F. Almy, for the purpose
of extending Canal Street from the junction of Ocean Avenue to the junc-
tion of Broadway, be and hereby is accepted for the nominal sum of one dol-
lar. " Approved by the Mayor on July 25 , 1927 .
f39
July 14 . 1927 .
The report of the City Marshal for the ;nonth of Tune was received Report
and placed on file . 618
A notice from the City Electrician with lists of condemned poles of Poles
New England Telephone and Telegraph Company, Salem Electric Lighting Com 619ondemned
pany and Eastern Massachusetts Street Railway Company, was received and
' placed on file.
A communication from' the Superintendent of Public Property with a Parking
plan and an estimate of $5082.00 as the cost of the proposed parking 620 Space
space on the Fish Market lot on New Derby Street was received and placed
on file.
A notice from the Inspector of Buildings of the application of Building
Dr. T. 0. Shepard to erect a building at 272,274, 276 Essex Street was 621
referred to the Committee on Public Works.
Notice from the Department of Public Utilities of approval of the Wires
permit for overhead wires granted to Eastern Massachusetts Electric Com- 622
pany was received and placed on file.
The petition of Polish American Citizens' Association for the use o Use of
Rowells Field
Rowells Field on July 24, 1927 for a picnic was granted subject to the 623
supervision of the Superintendent of Public Property.
The claim of Julia F. Brockhouse was referred to the Committee on Claim
624
Claims.
A petition to have Granite Street repaired and oiled was referred Granite St .
625
to the Superintendent of Streets.
Phe petition of Ylilliam J. Pelley for two street lights at Highland Lights
626
Avenue and Freeman Road was referred to the Committee on Electrical
Affairs.
A communication from Daniel J. Long requesting that the City Counci Coal Contract
627
askthe City Solicitor for an opinion on the contract made for the pur-
chase of coal for the year 1927-1928 was referred to the City Solicitor.
A communication from Frederick 17. McCarthy regarding the purchase Land
628
of a strip of land bordering on the easterly side of Essex Bridge was re-
ferred to the Committee on Public Property.
A petition to re-surface and repair 'March Street was referred to tht March St.
629
City Engineer.
140
July 14, 1927 .
Builders The applications of J. W. Ferris Co. Inc . and .Daniel F. Riordan for
630-31
builder' s licenses were granted.
Garages Hearings were ordered for Thursday, July 28, 1927 , at eight o 'c'_ock
632-46
P. U. , on the following applications to maintain garages :
Arthemise Audette , 29 Cedar st. Mary Corriveau, 399 Jefferson Ave .
Joseph Dube , 35 Dearborn St. '_lichael S. Donohue , 65 Winthrop St.
: r. and Mrs . J. F. Foley, 35 Liberty Hill Ave.
Charles S. Johnston, 34 Hancock St. Albert F. Kenney, 422 Essex St.
Hyman Katz , 17 -'esservy St . John H. 1-undergan, 5 Rawlins St.
Jacob I:oss, 1 Upham St. Thomas O'Hara, 54 Tremont St .
Daniel J. O 'Hara, 17 Cleveland Rd. Stefan Pidynkowski , 52-54 'Iebb St .
L. C. Rousseau, 97 Leach St. Joseph P. Soucy, 4 11anning St.
I
Gasoline Hearings were ordered for Thursday, July 28, 1927, at eight o ' clock
647-49
P. t+I. , on the following applications:
To keep, store and sell Gasoline
N Arthur J. Murphy, west side Danvers Road at junction of Highland Avenue
i
and Danvers Road
Arthur J. Murphy, corner Wyman Avenue and Highland Avenue
To keep and Store Gasoline
F. U. 'JJetmore , Plummer Farm School
I
Licenses The following applications for licenses were referred to the Com-
650-68
mittee on Licenses and Permits:
Sunday Licenses
Collins & Michaels , 109 Essex St. Georgic, F. Harris, 13 Aborn St.
t;Jilliam H. Munroe , 137 Boston St. Joseph Skurski, 109 Bridge St.
Joseph Kielbasa, 262'- Irving St. , transfer from John "'aciejewicz
Gaetano Presti , 14z Norman St. '�.'illia_m P. Twiss , 21 River St.
Steve Smidele , 147z North St. , transfer from Paulina Cugno
John Ziavras, 65 Boston St.
Common Victuallers
William. G. Peabody, 47 Turner St. Leon Chouinard, 44-46 '.lard St.
House of Seven Gables Tearoom, 54 Turner St.
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Automobile Dealer
George SJ. Finley, 31 Bridge St. (second class )
Passenger Automobile
John N. �Jiley, rear 26 New Derby St.
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July 14, 1927.
Public Guides
Leslie Raymond, 6 Liberty St. Edmond Piotrowski, 48 Essex St .
Stanley Jerumczyk, 24 Charter St.
Lodging House
Grace M. Walkup, 10-12 Federal St.
Auto Truck
Fremont Czerniawski, 30 English St.
The application of Nick Vasilopoulos, 73 Summer Street for a ped- Pedler
669
•ler's license was referred to the Board of Control.
Applications for renewals of Sunday Licenses and Common Victualler Renewals
670
Licenses were referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. The. I ,
application of P. Joseph Wrin for a renewal of his auctioneer' s license
was granted.
Councillor Fitzgerald offered the following report which was accep- Claim
671
ted and recommendation adopted:
"The Committee on Claims, to whom was referred the claim of John
Fallon for damage to coat due to defective "No Parking" sign on Essex
Street at Hudson store , has considered said matter and would recommend:
leave to withdraw.
For the Committee ,
Timothy '�i. Fitzgerald Chairman"
Councillor Toomey offered the following report which was accepted Licenses
672
and recommendation adopted:
"The Committee on Licenses and Permits, to whom were referred ap-
plications for .licenses, has considered said r.iatter and would recommend:
That the following be granted: .
Sunday Licenses
Philip Bouchard, 2 Harrison Ave. , transfer from J. Bouchard
Board of Park Corimissioners , Salem Willows pier
Ida S. Courtis, 377ridge St. Peter George, 175 Fort Ave.
Amanda Ifiller, 231 North St. , transfer from Edna C. Rainville
J. Philias Provencher, 20 Leavitt St.
George V. Royal, 199 Fort Ave.
Renewals
Patrick J. Daniels, 117 Bridge St. Felix lwanicki , 26 Cross St.
John F. Murphy, 104 Boston St. Abraham Newman, 2072 North St.
Gregoris A. Vasilakos, 177 Fort Ave .
Common Victuallers
Board of Park Commissioners , '.+illows Pier
Linnie If. Cronk, 299 Essex St. , transfer from May Carlton
Peter Gounaris2 87a Lara ette St. , transfer from Benjamin Theriault
Alfred Ouellette , 38 Margin St. , transfer from Nicola Maglio
George V. Royal, 199 Fort Ave . Leona J. Viger, 101 Loring Ave.
142
July , 14, 1927 .
Common Victuallers (con. ) `
Renewals
Adair Dobrosielski , 166 Derby St . Louis Flockes , 165 Washington St.
John F. Kurphy, 104 Boston St. Alfred Ouellette , 1 Dodge St.
Lodging House
Charles D. Tutty, 392 Essex St. , transfer from 11arie Lyman
Intelligence Office
Helen Y. Millard, 302 Essex St. , transfer from 262 Essex St.
Pool Tables
Alfred Ouellette , 38 Margin St. (2)
Billiard Tables
Alfred Ouellette , 38 Margin St. , transfer from Ficola Maglio
Public Guide
Sarah Etheridge, 52 71ashington Sq.
For the Committee,
John J. Toomey Chairman"
Pedlers the follo: in.s report was accepted and reco-rLnendation ad
opted:
ted:
673
"The Board of Control, to wl:o:n were referred applications for pedler
licenses , has considered said matter and would recommend: That the fol-
lowing be granted:
Elmer » . Hills, Ipswich
Orrin !I. Hills, Ipswich
For the Board,
George L. Day, Sec. "
Playground 2+ petition to take over land owned by Gannon and Kenney in the rear
674
of May Street for playground purposes was referred to the Board of Park
Commissioners.
Fire Alarm Councillor Toomey offered the followinp.- order which was adopted:
Box
675 "Ordered: That the Committee on '=lectrical Affairs and the Comrnitte
on Fire Department confer with the City Electrician relative to the in-
stallation of a fire alarm box at the corner of Hanson and Boston Sts. "
Approved by the Mayor on July 25, 1927 .
Hennessey Councillor O'Callaghan offered the following order which was adopted:
Square
676 "Ordered: That the name Hennessey Square as applied to the junction
of Varney and Hanson Streets be and hereby is discontinued; and be it
further
iOrdered: That the junction of Mason and Flint Streets be named
Hennessey Square in honor of John E. Hennessey, who lost his life in the
July 14, 1927.
World "Jar; and that the Superintendent of Streets be instructed to trans-
fer the sign marking the Square in accordance with the provisions of
this order. "
Approved by the Mayor on July 25, 1927 .
On motion of Councillor the Council refused an immediate
reconsideration of all business transacted.
On motion of Councillor McGrath, the Council adjourned at 8.45
o ' clock P. M.
Attest :-
Clerk
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July 28, 1927 .
A regular meeting of the City Council was held on Thursday, July 28
1927 , at eight o ' clock P. M. All the members were present except Coun-
cillor Safford and the President presided. It was voted to dispense with
the reading of the records.
Garages Hearings were held on the following applications to maintain gar-
ages. The applicants appeared in favor, there was no opposition and the
following were granted licenses, subject to the approval of the Inspec-
tor of Buildings and in conformity with the ordinances relating to the
same and with the rules and regulations of the 11assachusetts District
Police:
Arthemise Audette , 29 Cedar St. Mary Corriveau, 399 Jefferson Ave
Joseph Dube , 35 Dearborn St. I:Iichael S. Donobue, 65 Winthrop St .
Mr. and Mrs . J. F. Foley, 35 Liberty Hill Ave.
Charles S. Johnston, 34 Hancock St. Albert F. Kenney, 422 Essex St.
f Hyman Katz , 17 alesservy St. John H. Lundergan, 5 Rawlins St.
Jacob Loss , 1 Upham St. Thomas O'Hara, 54 Tremont St.
4 Daniel J. O'Hara, 17 Cleveland Rd. Stefan Pidynkowski , 52-54 Webb St.
L. C . Rousseau, 97 Leach St. Bernard P. Soucy, 4 Planning St.
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Garage A hearing was held on the application of Bernstein & Shalit Trust
for a license to maintain a garage at rear 3-11 Front Street. No one
appeared in favor. On motion of Councillor O 'Callaghan, it was voted
to give the applicant leave to withdraw.
Gasoline A hearing was held on the application of Arthur .J. Murphy to keep,
store and sell gasoline at west side of Danvers Road at the junction of
Highland Avenue and Danvers Road. Mr. W. H. McSweeney and the applicant
appeared in favor, there was no opposition and the license was granted,
subject to the laws governing the same and in conformity with the rules
and regulations of the Massachusetts District Police.
A hearing was held on the application of Arthur J. Murphy to keep ,
store and sell gasoline corner Nyman Avenue and Highland Avenue . The
applicant and air. W. H. McSweeney appeared in favor and I,dr. F. E. Rafter
and Mr. Wilkinson appeared in opposition. On motion of Councillor Fitz-
gerald, the application was referred to the Committee on Public Works.
A hearing was held on the application of F. U. Wetmore to keep and
store gasoline at Plummer Farm School. The applicant- appeared in favor,
there was no opposition and the license was granted subject to the laws
governing the same , and in conformity with the rules and regulations of
the Massachusetts District Police.
145
July 28, _1927.
The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was referred to the Scales
Committee on Finance: 677
"Ordered: that the sum of nine hundred and fifty dollars ($950) be j
and the same is hereby appropriated for the purchase of a new scale for
the city crusher at Jefferson Avenue; said sum to be charged to the ex-
cess and deficiency account . " " -
The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under Hydrant
678
suspehsion of the rules:
"Ordered: that the sum of thirteen hundred dollars be and the Name
is hereby appropriated for the purpose of installing a hydrant in Powder
House Lane at a point about 360 feet from Highland Avenue ; said sum to
be charged to the excess and deficiency account. "
Approved by the Mayor July 29 , 1927 .
A communication was received from the Mayor regarding the taking of Canal Street
679-80
land , for the purpose of straightening an angle in Canal Street, and the
following order was adopted:
"Ordered: That the Mayor be and is hereby authorized to purchase
the four parcels of land on Canal Street for the purpose of straighten-
ing an angle in the road and providing a wider corner; said parcels be-
ing now owned by Clovis Boudreau, V;ilbrod Audette, Arthemise Audette and
the Tidewater Oil Sales Corporation. "
Approved by the Mayor on July 29, 1927.
4
The following orders, recommended by the Mayor, were adopted under Canal Street
681
suspension of the rules:
"Ordered: That the sum of two dollars and fifty-two cents be and
the same is hereby appropriated for the purchase of twenty-one square
feet of land on Canal Street owned by Clovis Boudreau, the amount being
the assessed value plus twenty-five per cent. Said sum to be charged to
the Lxcess and Deficiency account.
Ordered: that the sum of twenty-one dollars and seventy-five cents
be and the same is hereby appropriated for the purchase of one hundred
seventy-four square feet of land on Canal Street owned by Wilbrod
Audette , the amount being the assessed value plus twenty-five per cent.
Said sum to be charged to the Excess and Deficiency account .
Ordered: that the sum of four dollars and twelve cents be and the
same is hereby appropriated for the purchase of thirty-three square feet
of land on Canal Street owned by Arthemise Audette , the amount being the
assessed value plus twenty-five per cent. Said sum to be charged to the
446 4/..
July 28, 1927 .
Excess and Deficiency Account.
Ordered: that the sum of one dollar be and the same is hereby ap-
propriated for the purchase of two hundred thirty-four square feet of
land on Canal Street owned by the Tidewater Oil Sales Corporation,. Said
sum to be charged to the Excess and Deficiency account.
Approved b;- the Mayor on July 299 1927 .
Coal A communication from the City Solicitor regarding an opinion in the
Contract
682 matter of the coal contract was read and placed on file.
Fence A communication from the City Engineer, with an estimate of }r1200 .
683
as the cost of rebuilding the fence along Bridge Street from Flint Stree ,
was read and placed on file.
Pedler The following report was accepted and recommendation adopted:
684
"The Board of Control, to whom was referred an application for ped-
ler' s,ilicense, has considered said matter and would recommend: That the
following be granted: Nick Vasilopoulos, 731 Summer Street.
For the Board,
Geo. L. Day Sec. "
Invitation An invitation from the Board of Park Commissioners to inspect the
685
Ship' s Cabin on the 1,,'illows Pier was accepted.
Wires
686-7 The petition of New England Telephone and .Telegraph Company to at-
tack wires to one pole on Planning Street was granted by the following
order which was adopted subject to the approval of the City i''lectrician:
"Ordered: That The New England Telephone and Telegraph Company of
Massachusetts, having locations in certain streets of said municipality,
be and it is hereby granted permission to attach and maintain not ex-
ceeding wires or cables necessary for the conduct of its business and
fixtures, at a height of not less than 20 feet from the ground, upon ex-
isting poles of Salem Electric Lighting Co.. heretofore located in the
public way or,ways hereinafter referred to, as requested in petition of
said The New England Telephone and Telegraph Company of Massachusetts,
dated the llth day of July 1927 . The existing poles above referred to
are located in the following named public ways, as shown upon plan
marked - The N. E. T. & T. Co. of P,ass. , No. 163 Dated 7-9-27 - filed
with this order:- ;Manning St. - 1 pole #2511"
Approved by the Mayor on July 29 , 1927 .
14T
July 28, 1927.
A communication from Eva Dzi ad k y regarding her application for a Sunday License
Sunday License at 40 Ward Street was read and placed on file. 688
The claim of Andiana Gauthier was referred to the Committee on Claim
Claims.
689
A hearing was ordered for"Thursday, August 11, 1927, at eight Zoning
Amendment
o 'clock P. 11. , on the petition of A. L. Saunders and eighteen others to 690
amend the Zoning Ordinance by changing the General Residence Zone on
the westerly side of Porter Street Court between Porter and Ropes Street
to an Apartment House Zone.
The application of Daniel J. TJTacPhee for a Builder's License was Builder
691
granted.
The following applications for licenses were referred to the Com- Licenses
692-97
mittee on Licenses and Permits:
Common Victuallers
Margaret L. McRay, Fort Ave . (near Pavilion)
Sunday Licenses
Margaret 19. I:IcRay, Fort Ave. (near Pavilion)
Model Delicatessen & Bakery of Salem, Inc. , 134 North St . , transfer
from Sanford Peters
Barnet "Winer, 69 North St.
Passenger Automobile
Essex Garage , rear 266 Essex St.
Lodging House
Anna M. Butler, 20 Brown St.
The following applications for renewals of licenses were referred Renewals
698
to the Committee on Licenses and Permits:
Common Victualler
Hillard If. Lovett , 257 Lafayette St.
Sunday Licenses
Dominick Camarda, 23 Endicott St. Sam Patterson, 198 Bridge St.
The application of Philip D. Koklas, 44 Hargin Street, for a ped- Pedler
699
ler' s license was referred to the Board of Control.
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Hearings were ordered for Thursday, August 11, 1927, at eight Garages
700-704
o ' clock P. I;T. , on the following applications to maintain garages:
Harold B. Gay, 29 Highland Ave. Robert L. McGrath, 17 ':farren St.
Alphonsine ionette , 13 Holly St. James P. Valsh, 1 Osborne St.
Addie Talkowsky, 18 Phillips St.
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July 2L., 1 _7 .
Licenses Councillor Toomey offered the following report which was accepted
705
and recommendation adopted:
"The Committee on Licenses and Permits, to whom were referred ap-
plications for licenses , has considered said matter and would recommend
that the following be granted:
Sunday Licenses
Collins & Michaels, 100 Essex St. William H. Munroe , 137 Boston St.
Joseph Kielbasa, 262L Irving St. Gaetano Presti, 1412 Norman St.
Joseph Skurski , 109 Bridge St. Steve Smidele , 147L North St.
John Ziavras, 65 Boston St.
Renewals
Clarina Dallaire , 20 Cedar St. Walter H. Day, 33 West Ave .
Margaret Gilligan, 73 Ocean Ave . James Karenicholas , 34 Alargin St.
George Nelson, Broadway & Loring Aves. Nellie Morse , 3 Herbert St.
Common Victuallers
William G. Peabody, 47 Turner St. Leon Chouinard, 44-46 Ward St.
House of Seven Gables Tea-room, 54 Turner St.
Renewals
Demrise Chalifour, Salem Willows George Nelson, Broadway & Loring
Aves.
Automobile Dealer
George W. Finley, 31 Bridge St. (second class)
Passenger Automobile
John Id, Wiley, rear 26 New Derby St.
Public Guides
Leslie Raymond, 6 Liberty St . Edmund Piotrowski , 6 Liberty St.
Stanley Jerumczyk, 24 Charter St.
Lodging House
Grace M. Walkup, 19-12 Federal St .
Auto Truck
Fremont Zcerniawski , 30 English St.
The Committee would further recommend that the following be given
leave to withdraw:
Sunday License
Wi11iam P. Twiss, 21 River St .
For the Committee,
John J. Toomey Chairman"
Building Councillor Theriault offered the following report which was accep-
706
ted and recommendation adopted:
"The Committee on Public Works, to whom was referred the applicatio
of Dr. T. 0. Shepard for the erection of a building at 272-274 and 276
Essex Street , has considered said matter and would recommend: the taking
of about one hundred and seventy-four square feet of land of Dr. Shep-
ard Is property for the purpose of widening.
For the Committee, Omer P. Theriault Chairman"
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July 28, 1927.
Councillor O'Callaghan offered the following order which was adopted: Light
"Ordered: That the Committee on Electrical Affairs consider the 707
advisability of installing a street light at No. 31-33 Barstow St. "
Approved by the Mayor on July 29, 1927.
Councillor BodwelI offered -the following order which was adopted: Use of Tunnel
"Ordered: That the Board of Park Commissioners be and hereby are 708
granted permission to use the top of the tunnel for exhibition purposes
and for headquarters during Tag Day on August 12, 1927."
Approved by the Mayor on July 29 , 1927.
Councillor Theriault offered the following order which was adopted: Lights
709
"Ordered: That the Committee on Electrical Affairs look into the
advisability of increasing the -candle power of the lamps on Mill Hill."
Approved by the Mayor on July 29, 1927.
Councillor Toomey offered the following order which was adopted: Fence
"Ordered: That the Mayor be requested to recommend the appropriation 710
of $1200.00 for the rebuilding of the dangerous fence now in position
from Flint St. to a location near the "Sargent Factory" . "
Presented for approval July 29 , 1927, and not approved.
Councillor McGrath offered the following order which was adopted: Five Cent Fare
711
"Ordered: That the City Solicitor request the Trustees of Eastern
Hass . Street Railway Co. to grant a five cent fare from Town House Square i
to Salem Willows for school children for the month of Afigust. "
Approved by the Mayor on July 29, 1927. I
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Councillor Theriault offered the following order whichbwas adopted: Porter St.
712
"Ordered: That the Committee on Public Works look into the advisa-
bility of widening the corner of Porter St. and Porter St. Court. "
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Approved by the Mayor on July 29, 1927.
On motion of Councillor McGrath, the Council refused an immediate
reconsideration of all business transacted.
On motion of Councillor , the Council adjourned at
9.35 o ' clock P. M.
Attest : -
Cle
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August 11,
regular meeting of the City Council was held on Thursday, August
110 1927 , at eight o'clock P. T:`. All the members were present except
Councillors Safford and Donahue and the President presided. It was
voted to dispense with the reading of the records .
Garages Hearings were held on the following applications to maintain gar-
ages. The applicants appeared in favor, there was no opposition and the
following were granted licenses subject to the approval of the Inspector
of Buildings and in conformity with the ordinances relating to the same
and with the rules and regulations of the Tiassachusetts District Police:
Harold B. Gay, 29 Highland Ave. Robert L. T-IcGrath, 17 71arren St.
Alphonsine LTonette , 13 Holly St. James P. `;Jalsh, I Osborne St.
Addie Talkowsky, 18 Phillips St.
Zoning A hearing was held on the petition of Arthur L. Saunders and others
Amendment
to amend the Zoning Ordinance by changing the General Residence Zone on
Porter Street Court to an Apartment House Zone . RSr. Ovide Boucher and
Mr. D. J. Long appeared in favor of the petition. Yr. Richard H. Wis-
.,all and T:ir. Harry E. Webber, representing the Salem Planning Board,
s-tated that they had no objection to the proposed amendment. Mr. Joseph
Phelan appeared in opposition. On motion of Councillor Theriault, the
matter was referred to the Committee on Ordinances.
Weighers The Mayor ' s appointment of Barrie 11. White and T.Taurice T. White as
713
weighers of commodities was read and placed on file .
Sewer The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under
714
suspension of the rules :
"Ordered: that the sum of twenty five hundred dollars (w2500 ) be
and the same is hereby appropriated for the purpose of constructing a
storm sewer in Appleton St. and a portion of INfursery St. said sum to be
charged to the excess and deficiency account. "
Approved by the Mayor on August 18, 1927.
Land The following order, recommended by the T:ayor, was adopted under
715
suspension of the rules:
"Ordered:' that the sum of thirteen hundred and five dollars (k1305)
be and the same is hereby appropriated for the purchase of land at 272
Essex Street belonging to the heirs of Eliza D. Shepard for the purpose
of widening the street at that point in accordance with a plan of the
City Engineer made a part hereof; said sum to be charged to the excess
August 11, 1927.
and deficiency account . "
Approved by the ISayor on August 18, 1927 .
The following order, recommended by the liayor, was adopted under Land
suspension of the rules: Canal Street
716
"Ordered: that the sum of three hundred and seventy-five dollars
($375. ) be and is hereby appropriated for the purpose of purchasing a
piece of land at No. 90 Broadway owned by Elizabeth A. Day and Henry J.
Day, said sum being the assessed value plus twenty-five per cent . The
total area involved is thirty-two hundred square feet (3200 sq. ft. ) .
This land is to be used for the purpose of laying out in part a new high-
way from Broadway to Loring Ave. Said sum is to be charged to the Ex-
cess and Deficiency account . "
Approved by the I.Iayor August 18, 1927.
The following order was adopted by the following viva vote vote: Land
Canal Street
Voting Yes: Councillors Bodwell, Fitzgerald, Irzyk, McGrath, Morin, 717
O'Callaghan, Theriault , Toomey and Doyle, nine in all; Voting No : None;
Absent: Councillors Donahue and Safford, two in all:
"Ordered: That the Iayor be and is hereby authorized to purchase
the parcel of land on Broadway containing about 3200 square feet , now
owned by Henry J. Day and Elizabeth A. Day, for the purpose of extending
Canal Street. "
Approved by the TSayor on August 18, 1927.
A communication was received from the Mayor regarding the extension Canal Street
Extension
of Canal Street. On motion of Councillor Fitzgerald, it was voted that 718
whereas, in the opinion of the City Council of the City of Salem, public
necessity and convenience require that a public way, to be called Canal
Street , in said city, be laid out across the Harblehead Branch of the
Boston & Tfaine Railroad at grade, as shown on a plan by the City Engines ,
under the provisions of section 104, Chapter 160 of the General Laws,
the County Cbmmissioners be petitioned to lay out said street crossinE o
a level with the railroad or authorize the City of Salem to do so, ac-
cording to said plan and under the authority of tiie statute referred to,
taking such portions of private land as indicated on said plan and after
notice to said railroad corporation and a hearing to all parties inter-
ested.
I
The report of the City T'arshal for the month of July was received Report
719
and placed on file. h
152
August_ 11, 1927.
Playground A communication from the Board of Park Commissioners regarding the
720
petition of William V. Herlihy and others for a playground was read and
placed on file .
Pedlers The following report was accepted and recommendation adopted:
720a
"The Board of Control, to whom was referred an application for a
pedler's license , has considered said matter and would recommend: That
the following be granted: Philip D. Koklas, 44 Llargin St .
For the Board,
Geo. L. Day Secretary"
Removal of The petition of bars. D. A. Driscoll for the removal of a tree on
Tree
721 Irving Street was referred to the Committee on Shade Trees.
Wires The petition of New England Telephone and Telegraph Company to at-
722-23
tach wires to one pole on Boston Street was granted by the (following
order which was adopted subject to the approval of the City Electrician:
"Ordered: That The New England Telephone and Telegraph Company of
Massachusetts, having; locations in certain streets of said municipality,
be and it is hereby granted permission to attach and maintain not ex-
ceeding wires or cables necessary for the conduct of its business and
fixtures, at a height of not less than 20 feet from the ground, upon
existing poles of Eastern Massachusetts Street Railway Co. heretofore
located in the public way or ways hereinafter referred to , as requested
in petition of said The New England Telephone and Telegraph Company of
Massachusetts , dated the 5th day of Aug. 1927 . The existing poles above
referred to are located in the following named public ways, as shown
upon plan marked - The N. E. T. & T. .Co. of Kass. , No. 221 Dated 8-2-27
filed with this order:- Boston St. - 1 pole F6024"
Approved by the Mayor on August 18, 1927.
West Ave. The petition of Mary E. Farley and others to extend the lay-out of
724
West Avenue was referred to the Committee on Public Works .
Central St. The petition of Morgan J. McSweeney and others for the resurfacing
725
of Central Street was referred to the 3.1ayor.
Munroe St. The petition of F. B. Ballou and others to have Munroe Street made
726
a one-way street was referred to the Committee on Traffic Rules.
Zoning The petition of Fred A. Norton and others to have the Zoning Ordi-
Amendment
727 nance amended by changing the, General Residence Zone on Highland from
the Lynn line to Clark Street to a business zone . was read and a hearing
ordered for Thursday, September 8, 1927 , at eight o'clock P. Li.
August 11, 19a7
The claims of Barney Gold, P. G. Ingoldsby and E. J. Preston were Claims
referred to the Committee on Claims. 728-30
The application of Stephen Pasternak for an illuminated stationary Sign
sign at 7 Derby Square was granted subject to the approval of the city 731
electrician and the superintendent of streets.
Hearings, were ordered for Thursday, August 25, 1927, at eight o Garages
clock P. M. , on the following applications to maintain garages: 732-42
Bursaw Oil Corp. , B. & It. R. R. land off Jefferson Ave.
Cornelius J. Flynn, 11 Belleview Ave. Frank Harris, II Aborn St.
Gertrude Heffernan, 35 Arbella St. Napoleon Laporte , 17 Dow St. cor.
Salem St.
J. Arthur Leblanc, 10 Hazel St. Joseph LeBlanc, 22 Pingree St.
Joseph M. LeBlanc, 20 Pingree St. Joseph Michaud, 397 Jefferson Ave
Guiliano Napoli, 22 High St. Frank T. Goodell, R7 Lee St.
The following applications for licenses were referred to the Com- Licenses
mittee on Licenses and Permits: 743-46
Common Victualler
Alice M. Rice, houseboat anchored between Salem willows and Beverly shor
Lodging House
Alfred Beaulieu, 20 Pingree St. Maxine Perry, 17 Derby Sq.
Public Guide
Stanley Arcisz , 4 Essex St.
A list of applications for renewals of Auctioneer's License , Com- Renewals
747
iron Victualler, Intelligence Office , Public Guide and Sunday Licenses
was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits.
The petition of United Polish Organizations to use Rowells Field on Rowells Field
748
August 28, 1927 , was granted subject to the approval of the Committee
and Superintendent of Public Prbperty.
Councillor Toomey offered the following report which was accepted 749 Licenses
and recommendation adopted:
"The Committee on licenses and Permits, to whom were referred the
following applications for licenses has considered said matter and would
recommend: That the following be granted:
Common Victuallers
Margaret M. I':IcRay, Fort Ave . , near Pavilion
Hillard M. Lovett, 457 Lafayette St.
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August 11, 1927 ,
Sunday Licenses
Margaret i:;. a"cRay, Fort Ave. , near Pavilion
L2odel Delicatessen & Bakery of Salem Inc. , 134 North St. , transfer from
Sandford Peters
Barnet Glider, 69 North St. Dominick Camarda, 23 Endicott St .
Sam Patterson, 198 Bridge St.
Passenger Automobile
Essex Garage , rear 266 Essex St.
Lodging House
Anna 11. Butler, 20 Brown St.
The Committee would further recommend that the following be given
leave to withdraw:
Lodging House
Marie A. Cadorette , 100 Bay View Ave.
For the Committee ,
John J. Toomey Chairman"
Sunday Councillor Toomey offered the following report which was accepted
License
750 and recommendation not adopted:
"The Committee on Licenses and Permits , to whom was referred the
application of Eva Dziadyk for a Sunday License at 40 Ward Street , has
considered said matter and would recommend: That the applicant be given
leave to withdraw.
For the Committee ,
John J. Toomey Chairman"
On motion of Councillor Theriault, it was voted that the license be
granted by the following viva vote vote: Voting yes, Councillors Bodwell,
Fitzgerald, Irzyk, McGrath, Morin and Theriault, sir, in allj) Voting no,
Councillors O ' Callaghan, Toomey and Doyle , three in all; Absent, Coun-
cillors Donahue and Safford, two in all.
Sunday Councillor Toomey offered the following report which was accepted
License
751 and recommendation not adopted:
"The Committee on Licenses and Permits , to whom was referred the
application of Georgia F. Harris for a Sunday License at 13 Aborn Street,
has considered said :natter and would recommend: That the applicant be
given leave to withdraw. (Councillor Toomey dissenting. )
For the Committee ,
John J. Toomey Chairman"
On motion of Councillor Fitzgerald, it was voted that the license b
155
August 11, 1927.
granted, by the following viva voce vote: Voting yes, Councillors Bod-
well, Fitzgerald, Trzyk, McGrath, Morin, Theriault and Toomey, seven in
all; Voting no, Councillors O'Callaghan and Doyle, two in all; Absent,
Councillors Donahue and Safford, two in all.
I
Councillor Theriault offered the following report which was accep- New Scale
ted and recommendation indefinitely postponed on motion of Councillor 752
McGrath:
"The Committee on Finance, to whom was referred the matter of ap-
propriating the sum of nine hundred and fifty dollars ($950. ) for the
purchase of a new scale for the city crusher at Jefferson Avenue, said
sum to be charged to the Excess and Deficiency account, has considered
I
said matter and would recommend: that the Mayor's recommendation be
adopted.
For the Committee,
i
Omer P. Theriault Chairman"
Councillor Toomey offered the following order which was adopted: Light
"Ordered: That the Committee on Electrical Affairs consider the ad-
753
visability of installing a street light at the corner of Bridge and Lynn
Sts ."
Approved by the I:iayor on August 18, 1927.
Councillor Theriault offered the following order which was adopted: Canal Street
"Whereas, in the opinion of the City Council the public necessity 754
and convenience require that a public street or way to be called Canal
Street should be laid out as a highway of the city from Ocean Avenue to
Broadway and thence to Loring Avenue, crossing Tulip Street, so-called,
Rose Street and Boston & Maine Railroad tracks, as shown on plans on file
the office of the city clerk of this city dated August 1927, it is
therefore hereby
i
Ordered, that due notice be given to Emma S. Almy et al. Trustees,
Michael L. Sullivan, Tidewater Leather Company, Emma C. Foan et al. ,
Rosilda Pelletier, Edward Mackey, Katherine Kenneally, Thomas Mackey,
Atwood & Morrill, Frederick W. Dow, Boston & Maine Railroad, John West,
Alfred Daigneau, Joseph H. Poor, Salem Iron Foundry Inc. , Marie L. Beau-
lieu and City of Salem and all others interested, that the City Council
intend to lay out the highway before mentioned and to take therefor a
i
portion of their land and to lay out the same as a..highway of said city;
and that Thursday the twenty-fifth day of August 1927, at 8 o'clock P. M.
August 11, 1927.
at city hall, Salem, is appointed as the time and place for a public
hearinl- in the matter. "
Approved by the I':ayor on August 18, 1927.
On motion of Councillor I.IcGrath, the Council refused an immediate
reconsideration of all business transacted.
Jurors The following were drawn to serve as jurors at the September sittin
of Civil Court in Salem:
First Session
Samuel A. Lipsett 210 Loring Ave . Carpenter
Charles E. Ebsen 38 Boardman St . Clerk
J. Arthur IScOsker 14 Porter St . Clerk
Second Session
I
Leo E. Connelly 6 Federal St. Shoe Cutter
Henry B. Nagle 135 Loring Ave . Salesman
Alexander D. Sutherland 41 Liberty Hill Ave . Real .Estate
On motion of Councillor iTcGrath, the Council adjourned at 9 .12
o `clock P. ILL.
Attest: -
1 erk
c
i
157
August 25, 1927.
A regular meeting of the City Council was held on Thursday, August
25, 1927 , at eight o 'clock P. '.a. All the members were present except
Councillors Safford, Horin and Bodwell, and the President presided. On
motion of Councillor Fitzgerald, it was voted to dispense with the read-
ing of the records.
Hearings were held on the following applications to maintain gar- Garages
ages . The applicant appeared in favor, there was no opposition and the
following were granted licenses subject to the approval of the Inspector I
of Buildings and in conformity with the ordinances relating to the same
and with the rules and regulations of the ,'.'assachusetts District Police :
Bursaw Oil Corp. , B. '& ". R. R. land off Jefferson Ave .
Cornelius J. Flynn, 11 Belleview Ave . Gertrude Heffernan, 35 Arbella
Napoleon Laporte , 17 Dow St. , corner Salem St. . St.
J. Arthur LeBlanc, 10 Hazel St . Joseph P;lichaud,397 Jefferson Ave
Guiliano Yapoli , 22 High St. Frank T. Goodell, rear 7 Lee St.
A hearing vas held on the application of Joseph LeBlanc to maintain Garages
garages at 20 and 22 Pingree Street . At the request of the petitioner
it was voted that he be given leave to withdraw.
A hearing was held on the application of Frank narris to maintain Garage
a garage at 11 Abcrn Street. The applicant appeared in favor and there
was no opposition. It was voted to lay the matter on the table until
the next meeting.
A hearing was held on the matter of laying out Canal Street from Canal Street
Ocean Avenue to Loring Avenue. 11r. William Y.enneally, Mrs . '.'ackey and 754
Mr. 'hite of the Salem Iron Foundry appeared in favor. A communication
from L. E. Foan & Son regarding deeding their land to the city under
certain conditions was read. Mr. D. J. Long appeared in opposition.
,,Lr. Alfred Daigneau stated that he would claim damages but was not op-
i
posed. On :notion of Councillor Fitzgerald, the matter was referred to
the Committee on Public ,Vorku.
The Mayor's appointment of Gordon Campbell as a weigher of coal Weigher
755
was read and placed on file .
The City Clerk informed the Council that the Mayor had not approved Sunday License
the Sunday Licenses granted at the meeting of August llth to Georgia F.
Harris
at 13 Aborn Street, and to Eva Dziadyk at 40 Ward Street.
Notice was received from the County Commissioners that a hearing 756 Hearing
158
August 25, 1927.
Hearing would be held on September 16, 1927, in the matter of extending Canal
756
Street across Boston and Paine Railroad tracks . It was voted that the.
following be requested to represent the City of Salem at the hearing:
His Honor the Mayor, City Solicitor, President of City Council and the
Committee on Public Works.
Invitation An invitation to attend the annual outing of Sheeting Workers Local
757
Union No. 33 at Topsfield Fair Grounds on August 27th was accepted.
Wires The petition of Salem electric Lighting Company to attach wires to
758-59
one pole on Loring Avenue was granted by the following order which was
adopted subject to the approval of the city electrician:
"Ordered: that upon petition of Salem Electric Lighting Company an
New England Telephone and Telegraph Company dated August 3, 1927 , per-
mission and authority is hereby given said Salem Electric Lighting Com-
pany, its successors and assigns, to attach its wires and fixtures to
the existing poles of said New England Telephone & Telegraph Company
located upon the public ways in said Salem as follows: -
1 pole on Loring Avenue, near Swampscott line , not numbered. "
Approved by the Mayor on August 26, 1927 .
Lights A petition for street lights on Swampscott Road was referred to
760
the Committee on .Electrical Affairs .
Signs The following permits for stationary illuminated signs were granted
761-62
subject to the approval of the city electrician and the superintendent
of streets:
V7ilfred J. Belanger, 51 Leach St. Harley H. Forsythe , 254 Essex St.
Garages Hearings were ordered for Thursday, September 8 , 1927 , at eight
763-74
o ' clock P. ;_. , on the following applications to maintain garages :
Clara A. N. Abbott , 54 Hathorne St . A. Bianculli , rear 75 Summer St.
Ida M. Driscoll, 22 Grove St . John R. Fuller, 23 Lee St.
T:Iary E. Gilgan, 1 Milk St. Florence E. Howie, 2 Lee St.
Jeremiah Kelleher, 15 Appleton St. AL-ne E. Leblanc, 19 Saltonstall
PY
William J. quinn, 19 Briggs St . tdalter J. Roc:botham, 28 Lee St .
George '+r. Tatton, 27 Bradford St. Charles 'Jineapple , lot 13 Salton-
stall Parkway
Licenses The following applications for licenses were referred to the Com-
775-77
aittee on Licenses and Permits:
159
August z5, 1927.
Sunday License
Frank Dube , 44 Harbor Street
Lodging House
'.;Lary Upham, 24 Lynde St. , transfer from James A. Tolios
The application of Angelo, Pieroni , 5 Porter St . , Beverly, for a Builder
777
j builder' s license was granted.
A list of applications for renewals of Co.amon Victualler, Lodging Renewals
778
House and Public Guide Licenses was referred to the Commmittee on Licen-
ses and Per,lits .
Councillor Toomey offered the following report which was accepted: Licenses
779
"The Commmittee on Licenses and Permits, to whom were referred appli
cations for licenses , has considered said matter and `could recommend
I
that the followinu be granted:
Common Victualler
Louis Tetreault , 386 Jefferson Ave .
Lodging House
Alfred Beaulieu, 20 Pingree St. 11-axine Perry, 17 Derby Sq.
Public Guides
Stanley Arcisz , 4 Essex St. Henry Clay, 49 Turner St.
Auctioneer
Harry 0. Peterson, 3 Liberty St.
Intelligence Office
Harry 0. Peterson, 135B Essex St.
Sunday License
Anthony Bianculli, 75 Summer St.
For the Committee,
John J. Toomey Chairman"
The recommendation of the Confaittee was adopted except in the
matter of the Common Victualler License of Louis Tetreault which was
laid over until the next meeting.
Councillor Theriault offered the following order which was adopted: Sunday Licenses
780
"Ordered: That the City Solicitor be ordered to render an opinion
in writing to the City Council, as to the powers of the Mayor, in regard
to Lord's Day Licenses, as to whether the ?layor has the right to approve
or disapprove the swTe or whether the license can be granted without his
approval, when passed by the City Council; and this opinion be given to
the City Council at its next regular meeting on Thursday, September 8,
1927 . " Approved b,; the Mayor on August 26, 1927.
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August 25, 1927 . -
Callaghan offered the following order which was adopted :
Svrirnming Councillor O'
Pool
781 "Ordered: That the Board of Paris Coruaissioners be and hereby are re-
ouested to consider the advisability of constructing a swimming pool at
Kernwood Park. "
Presented to the Mayor for approval August 26, 1927 , and
not approved.
Library Councillor O 'Callaghan offered the following order which was adopted :
782
"Ordered: That the Trustees of the Public Library be and hereby are
requested to extend the hours of opening the North Salem Branch in the
Cogswell School, or else open the branch on additional days . "
Presented to the 2iayor for approval August 26, 1927 and not
approved.
On motion of Councillor Donahue , the Council refused an immediate
reconsideration of all business transacted.
The following were drawn to serve as jurors at the September sitting
of Criminal Court in Lawrence :
First Session (Special)
Teofil Bartnicki 2 Bentley St. Bookkeeper
Leo J. Carr 3 Pearl St. Clerk
Louis Collier 24 Hazel St. Salesman
Harry J. Foster 40 Tremont St. Clerk
G. uuillis Whipple 10 Hamilton St. Jeweller
First Session
Thomas A. Fitzmaurice 12 Abbot tt. Engineer
I
Timothy J. O'Connell 11 Summit St. Druggist Clerk
Stanislas G. Levesque 390 Lafayette St. Yerchant
Second .Session
James R. Brophy 166 Roston St. Leather Worker
Odayle Forcier 412 Jefferson ,Ive . Superintendent
George E. 11orin 57 Harbor St. Foreman
On motion of Councillor McGrath, the Council adjourned at 9 . 10
o'clock P. I',I.
Attest :-
. r I
i
i
"Jerk
161
September 8, 1927.
A regular meeting of the City Council was held .on Thursday, Septem-
ber 8, 1927 , at eight o'clock P. ". All the members were present and the
President presided. It. was voted to dispense with the reading of the
records .
Hearings were held on the following applications to maintain garages Garages
The applicants appeared in favor, there was no opposition and the follow-
ing were granted licenses, subject to the approval of' tile Inspector of
Buildings and in conformity with the ordinances relating to the .lame and
frith the rules and regulations of the Massachusetts District Police:
Clara A. IT. Abbott, 54 Hathorne St. A. Biancull.i, rear 75 Summer St.
Ida T.T.. Driscoll, 22 Grove St. John R. Fuller, 23 Lee St.
Mary E. Gilgan, 1 Milk St . Florence E. Howie, 2 Lee St.
Jeremiah Kelleher, 15 Appleton St . Aime E. LeBlanc, 19 Saltonstall Pkw
Sdilliair. J. Quinn, 19 Briggs St. ,alter J. Rowbotham, 28 Lee St.
George W. Tatton, 27 Bradford St . Charles Wineapple , 13 Saltonstall
Pkw.
A hearing was held on a petition to amend the Zoning Ordinance by Zoning
Amendmentchanging the general residence zone on Highland Avenue hear the Lynn
line to a business zone . Mr. Goss appeared in favor on behalf of Boston
Interurban Realty Trust, owners of land in question. Mr. Leon IT. Delano,
for the English Village Inc. , appeared in favor. Mr. Harry E. Webber,
of the Salem Planning Board, but not officially representing the Board,
appeared in opposition. ar. D. J. Long appeared in opposition. On motio
of Councillor Theriault, the matter was referred to the Committee on
Ordinances .
The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under Street Dept.
783
suspension of the rules:
"Ordered: that the sum of twelve hundred dollars 01200 ) be and the
sane is hereby appropriated, in addition to the amount already appropri
ated, for the Street Department, said sum to be credited in the budget
to the item, "Bridges and Fences" ; said amount to be charged to the ex-
cess and deficiency account."
Approved by the T.Tayor on September 14, 1927.
It was voted to petition the Department of Public Utilities, as Canal Street
784
I
follows:
"Whereas the City of Salem has petitioned the County Commissioners
I
of Essex County to lay out, or authorize the city to lay out, Canal
Street in said city and to cross the tracks of the Larblehead Branch of
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September S, 1927 .
the Boston and Maine railroad at a level with the railroad, a copy of
said .petition being hereto attached, and
Whereas under the provisions of section I04, Chapter I60 of the
General Laws the County Commissioners shall not lay out a street to
cross a railroad previously constructed unless the Department of Public
Utilities consent thereto in writing, the
City Council of the City of Salem respectfully petitions your honor-
able body to consent to the action of the County Commissioners in laying
out said street across said railroad at grade or in authorizing the City
of Salem to do so, according to a plan attached hereto. °
Approved by the Hayor on September 14, 1927.
Constable The Mayor's appointment of Dennis Iuavrogenis as a Constable was
785
unanimously confirmed under suspension of the rules.
Precinct The Mayor 's appointment of the following precinct officers was
Officers
786 unanimously confirmed:
'ard 1. Precinct 1 ward 1, Precinct 2
`larden - John C. Remon, D. Warden - Clarence H. Vincent, R.
Clerk., - George L. walker, R. Clerk - Thomas W. Cashman, D.
Insp. - George Merrick, R. Insp. - Antoni Napolski , R.
Joseph A. I:Turray, D. John Rybicki, R.
William H. Foye , R. James E. Harkins, D.
Edward J. Burns, D. Thomas F. Hayes, D.
Jard 1. Precinct 3 Ward 2, Precinct I
larden - Clarence J. Richardson, R. Warden - George W. Shay-, D.
Clerk Henry J. Carr, D. Clerk - larren A. Batchelder, R.
Insp. - Edward A. Coffey, R. Insp. - Peter J. Kieran, R.
Charles G. Jeffrey, R. Albert F. Brown, R.
William H. Quinn, D. Thomas R. Connell, D.
Edward F. Moran-, D. Francis P. Cronin, D.
We,rd 2. Precinct 2 Ward 2. Precinct 3 j
Warden - Michael J. Curtin, D. warden - John Danforth, R.
Clerk - Charles C. Briggs, R. Clerk - John A. Conway, D.
Insp. - Michael H. Collins, R. Insp. - Frank Pearl, R.
William H. Buckley, R. John J. Collins, R.
George F. O'Connell, D. John E. Heffernan, D.
John J. Griffin, D. Thomas F. Rabbitt , D.
Ward 3. Precinct I ward 3. Precinct 2
Warden - Michael J. McNiff, R. garden - John T. Nolan, R.
Clerk - J. Arthur Pare , D. Clerk - Gilliam F. _Turbett, D.
Insp. - Robert V. Griffin, R. Insp. - Ernest R. Bullock, R.
Fred L. Newell, R. Terrence O'Donnell, R.
Charles W. Eason, D. Cornelius F. McGee , D.
John P. Cassell, D. Thomas IT. Linsky, D.
j I ward 3 . Precinct 3 and 4 , Precinct I
Warden - Rene Marcaurelle, D. warden - Herbert L. Strickland R.
Clerk - Arthur Demers, R. Clerk - John W. Rafter, D.
Insp. - Paul Michaud, R. Insp. - John J. Butler, R.
j Edward P. Caron, D. Arthur K. Shepard, R.
Edward J. Ayotte , R. William H. Higgins , D.
i I
Vincent J. Dowdell, D. James H. Hennessey, D, i
d
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September 8, 1927.
Ward 4 , Precinct 2 Ward 4 . recinct 3
Warden- - Thomas A. Fitzmaurice, D. ;Warden - Thomas F. 1.1aguire , R.
Clerk - Louis T. O'Grady, R. Clerk - Thomas F. Crowley, D.
Insp. - James J. Kenney, R. Insp. - I.ichael E. Henahan, R.
Thomas H. Dunn, R. Edward "r7. Harney, R.
Dennis S. Clifford, D. Michael J. Dineen, D.
Daniel J. Cronin, D. J. Joseph McNally, D.
Ward 5 . Precinct 1 t9ard 5, Precinct 2
Warden - Ernest A. Gagnon, R. :Iarden - William H. Skerry, R.
Clerk - John T. Sullivan, D. Clerk - Elisha Dionne, D.
Insp. - Arthur H. Freedburg, R. Insp. - Joseph A. Turcotte , R.
Joseph H. Chcuinard., R. Frederick T. O'Neill, R.
Eugene J. Perron, D. James F. Burns, D.
Daniel A. 'lard, D. J. Henry O 'Connor, D.
'card 5. Precinct 3 '3ard 5. Precinct 4
Warden - Arthur L. Saunders, R. 'harden - John J. Geary, D.
Clerk - Eli J. Fecteau, D. Clerk - Harry A. Simon, R.
Insp. - Arthur L. Horse, R. Insp. - Joseph Michaud, R.
Thomas J. Donovan, R. Charles F. Maurais, R.
Thomas H. Bresnahan, D. James A. Wallace , D.
James J. Im phy, D. Mark Hines, D..
'lard 5, Precinct 5 Ward 6, Precinct 1
Warden - Arthur S. Ford, R. 'arden. - Charles F. Ropes , D.
Clerk - Alphonse '-'Wilkinson, D. Clerk - Albert C. Ida.ckintire, R.
Insp: - Albert W. Towne , R. Insp. - George S. Willis , R.
I,Villiari: I,.. Canavan, D. Thomas U . Quinlan, R.
John J. Fallon, R. Thomas H. GallaCher, D.
Joseph N. Pariseau, D. Eugene -F. McCarthy, D.
i
Ward 6. Precinct 2 Ward 6, Precinct 3
Warden - Gilman I..elcher, R. 'garden - Edward W. Kelleher, D.
Clerk - Ralph J. Hennessey, D. Clerk - Thomas P. Wyman, R.
Insp. - Ernest L. Vent, R. Insp. - Charles 1 . Campbell, R.
Dennis- J. Gibbons, R. Stuart J. Coughlin , R.
James 'Iurphy, D. Charles J. Reynolds, D.
Thomas W. Reynolds, D. Everett Whipple , D.
A comr.2unication from the Board of Park Commissioners in regard to a Swimming Pool
787
swimming pool at Kernwood Park was read and placed on file .
jThe following opinion of the City Solicitor was read and placed on Opinion {
788
fiJ.e :
Legal Department, August 26, 1927.
To the Honorable City Council,
Salem, Idass .
i
Gentlemen:
I have been directed"to render an opinion in writing to the
City Council as to the powers of the I"ayor in regard to Lord's Day licen-
ses , as to whether the Mayor has the right to approve or disapprove the
sa:r_e or whether the license can be granted without his approval when
passed by the City Council!.
The law regulating the sale of certain articles on the Lord' s
day is contained in General Lams, Chap. 136, Sec. 7 , which provides in
cities which have accepted this act the City Council with the approval of
J
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September 8,_ 1927 .
the Mayor may grant a license for open shop on the Lord's day for the
sale of ice cream, confectionery, soda water or fruit .
The provisions of this act were discussed by the Supreme Court in
C� HcHinn V. Mayor of Cambridge , 225 Mass. 104. The Supreme Court says that
it the statute referred to creates a licensing board made up of the Hayor
and the City Council. No question of the _Mayor' s veto power arises under
this act .
It is my opinion that the City Council with the approval of the
?iayor may issue the kind of license referred to. To make the license
valid there must be a vote of the City Council and the approval of the
Mayor. The validity of the license depends upon the concurrent acts of
the 11ayor and the City Council. The approval by the T-ayor is an affirma-
tive act. Without his approval no license can legally issue.
Respectfully submitted,
William A. Pew City Solicitor" .
Common The petition of 1=assachusetts State Firemen's Association to use the
789
Common on September 15th was granted subject to the supervision of the
Superintendent and Committee on Public Property.
Wires The petition of New England Telephone and Telegraph Company to at-
790-91
tack hires to poles on Intervals Avenue was granted 'by the following
order which was adopted subject to the approval of the city electrician:
"Ordered: That The New England Telephone and Telegraph Company of
Massachusetts , having locations in certain streets of said municipality,
be and it is hereby granted permission to attach and maintain not exceed-
ing wires or cables necessary for the conduct of its business and fix-
tures , at a height of not less than 20 ' from the ground, upon existing
poles of Salem Electric Light Co. heretofore located in the public way or
ways hereinafter referred to, as requested in petition of said The New
England Telephone and Telegraph Company of 'Eassachusetts , dated the 24th
day of August 1927 . The existing Boles above referred to are located in
the following named public ways, as shown upon plan marked - The N. E. T.
& T. Co. of Itass. , No . 226 Dated 8-23-27 - filed with this order:-
Intervals Ave . - 2 poles j�'1482-1484"
Claims The claims of Tess. Emma F. Edwards end Adrian E. Faunce were referre
792-93
to the Committee on Claims .
Sign The application of a-odel Delicatessen & Bakery of Salem, Inc. , to
794
165
September 8, 1927.
erect a stationary illuminated sign at 161 'Washington Street was granted
subject to the approval of the city electrician and the superintendent
of streets.
The application of Sam Jordan, 99 Derby Street, for a pedler's Pedler
795
license was referred to the Board of Control.
The following applications for licenses were referred to the Con- Licenses
mittee on Licenses and Permits: 796-800
Sunday Licenses
Joseph L. Horan, 17 Elm Ave . Charles E. Pelletier, 87a Lafayette
St .
Common Victualler
Charles E. Pelletier, 87a Lafayette St.
1arie ' s Inc . , 299 Essex St. , transfer from May E. Carlton
Innholder
Hawthorne Hotel, 114 Essex St. and 8 Washington Sq.
i
Hearings were ordered for Thursday, September 22, 1927, at eight Garages j
601-8
o 'clock P. 11. , on the following. applications to maintain garages:
i
Stanley Jarzynka, northeast corner Cherry Hill and Highland Aves .
Matthew P. Mahoney, 13 Andrew St. Arthur J. Nagle et ux. , 78 1�7ebb St.
A. G. Potter, Winter Island Rd. Joseph Sadoski, 41 Dearborn St.
Wladyslaw Sztrasnski and Josephine Klosowski, 37 Barstow St.
Charles '�7ineapple, lot 12 Saltonstall Pkwy.
Charles Wineapple , 27 Ocean Ave . , corner Cliff St.
A hearing was ordered for Thursday, September 22, ,1927 , at eight Gasoline
809
o 'clock P. H. , on the application of Jacob Beres to keep, store and sell
gasoline at 208 Bridge Street.
Councillor Fitzgerald offered the following report which was accep- Tree
81O
ted and recommendation adopted:
"The Committee on Shade trees, to whom was referred the petition of
ISrs. D. F. Driscoll to remove a chestnut tree, on Irving. Street, has
considered said matter and would recommend: a public hearing be granted
at the next regular Council meeting to be held Thursday evening Septem-
ber 22nd.
For the Committee ,
Timothy '7. Fitzgerald Chairman"
Councillor Toomey offered the following report which was accepted 811 Licenses i
and recarrffaendation adopted:
166
September 8, 1927 .
i
"The Committee on Licenses and Permits, to whom was referred appli-
matter
cations for licenses , has considered said/rand would recormnend that the
following be granted:
Common Victuallers
Louis Tetreault , 386 Jefferson Ave . Marion R. Bonney, 2601 Essex St.
Sunday License
Prank Dube , 44 Harbor St.
Lodging House
i%tary Upham, 24 Lynde St . , transfer from James A. Tolios
Julia Ryan, 304 Essex St .
Public Guide
James H. Hooks , 9 Conant St.
The Committee would further recormnend that the following be given
leave to withdraw:
Common Victualler
Alice :. Rice , houseboat anchored between Salem "Willows and the Beverly
shore .
For the Corranittee,
John J. Toomey Chairman"
Garage On motion of Councillor Toomey, the application of ?Frank Harris for
a license to maintain a garage at 11 .born_ Street was taken from the
table and again laid on the table until the meeting of September 22nd.
Common's The report of the Corunittee on Licenses and Permits with the recorm-
Victualler
mendation that Louis Tetreault be granted a Common Victualler's License
at 386 Jefferson Avenue , which was introduced on August 25 , 1927 , was
taken from the table and the recommendation :adopted.
On motion of Councillor 11cGrath, the Council refused an immediate
reconsideration of allbusiness transacted.
On motion of Councillor McGrath, the Council adjourned at 9.27
o 'clock P. M.
Attest :-
Clerk
f67
September 22, 1927.
A regular meeting of the City Council was held on Thursday, Septem-
ber 22, 1927 at eight o 'clock P. LI. All the members were present and the
President presided: It was voted to dispense with the reading of the
records .
Hearings were held on the-following applications to maintain gar- Garages
ages . The applicants appeared in favor, there was no opposition and the
following were granted licenses subject to the approval of the Inspector
of Buildings and in conformity with the ordinances relating to the same
and with the rules and regulations of the Massachusetts District Police :
Stanley Jarzynka, IT. E. corner Cherry Hill Ave. and Highland Ave .
1Satthew P. Mahoney, 13 Andrew St. Andre-w J. & Catherine Nagle , 78 Webb
A. G. Potter, Winter Island Road Charles Wineapple , lot 12 Saltonstall
Wladyslaii Stramski & Jose -hine '`: Pinny'
p losov�si;i, 37 Barstow St.
Charles .Vineapple , 27 Ocean Ave . cor. Cliff St.
A hearing was held on the application of Joseph Sadoski to maintain Garage
a garage at rear 41 Dearborn Street. 113r. Sadoski and ?:Tr. Hunt appeared
in favor. IIr. 'Dillard B. Porter and PLIr. E. Lawrence Ifowie requested
information regarding location and construction of garage . The matter i
was referred to the Committee on Public 7orks.
It was voted to postpone the hearing on the application of Jacob Gasoline
i
Beres to keep, store and sell gasoline at 208 Bridge Street until the
next regular meeting.
A nearing was held on the petition of Mrs. D. J. Driscoll for the Tree
removal of a tree on Irving Street . Mr. Thomas Leahy and Superintendent
Pratt of the Shade Tree Department appeared in favor. I:Ir. D. J. Long
appeared in opposition. The hearing was closed.
Councillor Fitzgerald offered the following order which was adopted: Tree
812
"Ordered: That the petition of Mrs . D. F. Driscoll for the removal
of tree on Irving St . be granted, the same to be taken down under the
direction of the Supt. of Shade Trees, part of the expenses to be charged
to -petitioner as apportioned by the Supt. of Shade Trees. "
Approved by the ITayor or, September 269 1927.
The following order, recommended by the .'.?ayor, was adopted: Library
Appropriation
"Ordered: that the sum of seven hundred dollars, in the Public Li- E13
brary Department, be and the same is hereby transferred, from the item
"Fuel and Light" to the item "Repairs and Furniture" .
Approved by the Mayor on September 26, 1927.
September 22, 1927
Drilling The following orders, recommended by the Mayor, were adopted:
Equipment
814 "Ordered: that the sum of $3726 be and the same is transferred to a
special account for the purchase of compressed air drilling equipment,
from the following items:
Unexpended in the special appropriation, "Electrical Expert" V2632
Unexpended in special appropriation "I'lew Fire Engine $500
Unexpended in the special appropriation, "Proposed Widening of
i7orth Street" , $594.
Ordered further that the sum of274 be and the same is hereby
appropriated to be added to the above special account for the purchase
of compressed air drilling equipment ; said sum of 6',274 to be charged to
the excess and deficiency account. "
Approved by the Yayor on September 26, 1927 .
Report The report of the City Marshal for the month of August was received
815
I4 . and placed on file .
Land The petition of Patrick Pardo to lease the land at the corner of
816
7il fargin and Endicott Streets was referred to the Committee on Public
Property. .
I , Claims The claims of '_Iona Burton, . Chester Kobierski and 11ary YcDermitt
817-19
•I were. referred to the Committee on Claims .
Builder The application of Clarence % Hartin for a builderts license was
j 820
,ranted.
Signs The following applications to erect stationary illuminated signs
` 821-24
were granted subject to the approval of the Superintendent of Streets
and the City Electrician:
P' Capitol IIouse, 27 Derby Sq. 1!1yer Cohen, 162 'Washington St.
' I Josephine E. Ciilliams , 5 Central St.
The application of Louis Labrecque to erect a stationary sign at
ti
corner Ropes and Canal Street was granted subject to the approval of the
Superintendent of Streets .
Banner The petition of merican Legion Post 23 to hang a banner across
625
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Essex Street ::as granted subject to the approval of the Superintendent
of Streets.
garage The application of Henry A. Leighton and Sherman Seffery for a
826
transfer of a license to maintain a garage at 5 School St . Court from
Henry A. Leighton was granted.
169
September 22, 1927.
The application of George S. Akasu for a transient vendor's license Transient Vendor
was granted, the necessary certificates being placed on file . 827
The following applications for licenses were referred to the Commit- Licenses
tee on Licenses and Permits: 628-31
Sunday Licenses
Model Delicatessen & Bakery of Salem, Inc. , 161 -Washington St.
Peter Rizzoli, 120 Essex St. (renewal)
Auctioneer
i
Nathan lZarcus, 35 Lafayette St .
Common Victualler
Catherine Mashburn, 3582 Bridge St. _
Hearings were ordered for Thursday, October 13, 1927 , at eight Garages
o ' clock P. M. , on the following applications to maintain garages: F32-42
Blenkhorn & Stapledon, Roosevelt Rd. Fannie Brown, 15 March St. Ct.
i
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George '; Dunn, R44 Bay View Ave . Ja-rzes F. Fitzgerald, 41 ;Larch St .
I
Frances ': . Goldthwaite , 13 '_;fanning St. Annie Harpel, 4 Saltonstall Pl:wy.
R. A. iiinckley, 8 Woodside St . Clarence Ploss, Sr. , 17 Clifton Av
Aristide St. Pierre , 10 Hazel St . Louis ',daisberg, R190 North St.
Helen %1'ilenski, 33a Liberty Hill Ave .
A hearing was ordered for Thursday, October 13, 1927 , at eight Gasoline
843
o 'clock P. P'ai. , on the application of Frank C. Garrano to keep, store and
sell Gasoline at corner Jefferson Avenue ana Jackson Street.
The application of Frank 71. Goodwin, 2nd, for a permit to move a Moving Building
844-45
building from 15 Saunders Street to corner Cross and Conant Streets was
granted by the following order which was adopted:
"Ordered: That Frank 1. Goodwin, 2nd, be granted per:^rission to move
a building from 15 Saunders Street to the corner of Cross & Conant Street
Said building to be moved subject to the approval of the superintendent
Of streets and in compliance with the ordinances relating to the same . "
Approved by the Mayor on September 26, 1927.
Councillor Fitzgerald offered the fcllowing report which was accep- Zoning
Amendment
ted and recommendation adopted: 846
"The Committee on Ordinances, to whora was referred the petition of
A• Z. Saunders and eighteen others to araend the zoning ordinances by
changing general residence zone on westerly side of Porter Street Court
between Porter Street and Ropes Street to an apartment house zone, has
considered said matter and would recommend: passage of accompanying
1170
September 22, 1927 . .
ordinance to be advertised.
For the Committee ,
Timothy r7. Fitzgerald Chairman"
Zoning The following ordinance was passed for publication:
Amendment
847 "In the year one thousand nine hundred G.nd twenty-seven.
An Ordinance to amend an ordinance .
Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows:
Section 1. That the zoning map be changed so that the area on Porter
Street Court and Porter Street now zoned for general residences be mappe
for apartment house district, classification being taken from Class 2
and be placed in Class 3.
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City
Charter. "
1
Lights Councillor Safford offered the following report which was accepted
848
and recommendation adopted:
"The Committee on Electrical Affairs , to whom was referred several
petitions for and matters relating to street lighting, has considered
said matters and would recommend:
That a 60 c . p. light he installed at 31-33 Barstow St.
That a 60 c. "p. light- be installed corner of Bridge & Lynn Sts.
expense of above to be charged to regular appropriation for street light-
ing.
That Thomas S. Robinson and others be given leave to withdraw a
petition for lights on Swampscott Road.
That the candle power of lights on Ifill Hill be increased as per
schedule of City Electrician attached and that the latter be requested
to confer with his Honor the ".Iayor in regard to an appropriation to
cover the expense of same .
For the Committee ,
Willian. 0. Safford Chairman"
Fire alarm Councillor Safford offered the following report which aas accepted
Box
849 and recommendation adopted:
"The Committee on Dlectrical Affairs and the Committee on Fire De-
partment , to whom was referred the :matter of installing a fire alarm
box on Boston St . oprosite Hanson St . , has considered said matter and
wuuld recommend: the above lire alarm box be installed, the expense of
same to be charged to the regular appropriation if possible .
For the Committees,
William. 0. Safford CI: airman,
Mec . Co-i.
M
September 22, 1927.
Council-, or Toomey offered the following report which was accepted Licenses
and recommendation adopted: 650
"The Committee on Licenses and Permits, to whom i+as referred applica
ticns for licenses, has considered said matter and would recommend: That
the following be granted:
Sunday Licenses
Joseph L. Horan, 17 Elm Avenue Charles E. Pelletier, 87a Lafayette S .
Common Victualler
Charles E. Pelletier, 87a Lafayette St.
'Marie 's Inc . , 299 Essex St . , transfer from Pray E. Carlton
Innholder
Hawthorne Hotel, 114 Essex St. and 8 'Washington Square
For the Committee,
John J. Toomey Chaim;+.an"
The following report was accepted and recommendation adopted: Pedler
"The Board of Control, to whom was referred ah application for ped- t,51 {
ler ' s license, has considered said matter and would recommend: That the
following be granted: Sam Jordan, 99 Derby St.
For the Board,
Geo. L. Day Secretary" I
A petition to repair Pierpont and Charlotte Streets to the Peabody Street Repair
852
line was referred to the Committee on Public i'orks.
The application of Frank Farris for a license to maintain a garage Garage
at 11 Aborn Street which was laid on the table at the meeting of Septem-
ber 8th, was taken up and the applicant was given leave to withdraw.
Councillor Fitzgerald offered the following order which was adopted: ]'.fighting System
i
"Ordered: That the Committee on Electrical Affairs and the Committee 853
on Shade Trees , with the City Electrician and the Superintendent of
Streets , and a representative of the Salem Electric Lighting Company, be
regL:ested to confer in regard to bettering the lighting system on Lafay-
ette Street, particularly between Fairfield Street and Ocean Avenue. "
Approved by the is=ayor on September 26, 1927.
Councillor Iforin offered the following order which was adopted: Light
854
"Ordered: That the Committee on Electrical Affairs be instructed to
install an electric light in from of Derby School on Jefferson Avenue
facing Read Street . "
Approved by the Mayor on September 26, 1927.
117112
September 22, 1927 .
Protection Councillor Toomey offered the following order which was adopted:
for
School "Ordered: That the City Marshal and Traffic Sergeant be and are
Children
855 hereby requested to devise gays and means whereby the school children
of our city will be provided with ample police protection. "
Approved by the "wayor on September 26, 1927 .
Jurors The foL]_owing were drawn to serve as Jurors at the October session
of Superior Court in Lawrence:
Michael J. Dineen 167 Boston Street Clerk
Alfred di Donato 52 Endicott Street Barber
Roger A. Poor 22 Woodside Street Agent
On motion of Councillor Theriault, the Council refused an i-42nediate
reconsideration of all business transacted.
On motion of Councillor Fitzgerald, the Council adjourned at 9.10
o 'clock P. 11.
Attest: -
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_.. October 7, 1927 .
A special meeting of the City Council was held on Friday, October 7,
1927, at six o ' clock P. M. , called by the President for the purpose of
taking action in the matter of amending the zoning ordinance as affecting
Porter Street Court, and all other business . All the members were presen
except Councillor LcGrath and the President presided. It was voted to
dispense with the reading of the records.
The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: School Dept.
"Ordered: That the sum of twelve hundred dollars ("'1200)W Transfer
be and the 856
same is hereby ;Aransferred in the School Committee appropriation from the
item "Salaries" to the item "Textbooks" .
Approved by the ':Tayor on October- 10, 1927.
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The ordinance to amend the zoning ordinance as affecting Porter Zoning
Street' Court which was introduced September 22, 1927 , was passed to be Amendment
f
ordained. Approved by the Iayor on October 8, 1927 .
CoU-poillor Theriault offered the followings order which was adopted: Canal It .
"1Vh as, in the opinion of the City Council the public necessity
857
and conven ence require that a public street or way to be called Canal
Street should be laid out as a highway of the city from Ocean Avenue to
Broadway. and thence to Loring Avenue, crossing Tulip Street , so-called,
Rose Street and Boston & Laine Railroad tracks as shown on a plan on file
in the office of the city cleric of this city dated August 1927 , it is
therefore hereby
i
,Qrrdered, that due notice be given to Edward 11ackey (t.•io parcOls ) ,
Atwood & ,Torrill, Salem Iron Foundry Inc. , Katherine Kenneally, Frederick
V1. Dow, Alfred Daigneau, Joseph Poor 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 Thursday the tenth day of Yovember 1927 , at 8 o 'cloc
P. u. , at city Ball, Salem, is appointed as the time and place for a pub-
lic hearing in the matter. "
Approved by the Mayor on October 10, 1927.
The following were drawn to serve as Traverse Jurors at the first Jurors
October session in Salem:
Arthur W. Johnson 57 73ridge Street Shoeworker
Charles ',Y. Trayers 3 Allen Street Leather Worker
Joseph F. H-udon R16 Chase Street Assessor
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174
October 7, 1927.
Use of hand Councillor Fitzgerald offered the follo ing order which was adopted
858
"Ordered: That permission be given the Italian Citizens of Salem
to use the plot of land on Margin St . opposite St . 7.1ary' s Church the
12th day of October, 1927 , under the direction of the Committee on
Public Property. "
Approved by the -Tayor on October 10 , 1927.
On motion of Councillor Safford, the Council refused an immediate
reconsideration of all business transacted.
Canal St. ?Notice was received from the County Commissioners authorizing the
859
City of Salem to extend Canal Street across the "oston and milaine Rail-
road tracks , and the same was read and placed on file .
On motion of Councillor Fitzgerald, the Council adjourned at 6.15
o 'clock P. 1,4.
Attest: -
- /
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175
October 13, 1927 .
A regular .meeting of the City Council 'cias held on Thursday, October
135 1927, at eight o ' clock P. M. All the members were present and the
President presided. On motion of Councillor Donahue, it was voted to
dispense with the reading of the records.
Bearings were held on the folloz;ing applications to maintain gar- Garages
ages. The applicants appeared in favor, there was no opposition and the
following were granted licenses subject to the approval of the Inspector
of Buildings and in conformity with the ordinances relating; to the same
and with the rules and regulations of the P.gassachusetts District Police:
Blenkhorn & Stapledon, Roosevelt Rd. Fannie Brown, 15 March St . Ct.
George '1. Dunn, R44 Bay View Ave. James F. Fitzgerald , 41 ';'arch St.
Frances 1E. Goldthlaaite , 13 -- anning St.Annie Harpel, 4 Saltonstall Pkwy.
R. A. Hinckley, 8 'lloadside St . Clarence Ploss ,Sr. , 17 Clifton Ave 4
Aristide St. Pierre , 10 Hazel St. Helen 'Wilenski , 33a Liberty Hill
Ave f
A hearing was held on the apIlication of Louis Tlaisberg to maintain Garage
860
a garage at rear 190 North Street. Er. Caron appeared in favor. ?:'r.
and Yrs . Dorman and :ars. Stetson appeared in opposition. A petition in
opposition, signed by Philip A. Moreland and sixty-three others , was
read. On motion of Councillor Fitzgerald the applicant was given leave
to withdraw.
A hearing was held on the application of Frank C . Garrano to keep , Gasoline
store and sell gasoline at corner Jefferson Avenue and Jackson Street.
The applicant appeared in favor, there was no opposition and the license
was granted subject to the laws governing the same and in conformity '.,fit
the rules and regulations of the 11assachusetts District Police .
A hearing; was held on the application of Jacob Beres to keep, store Gasoline
and sell gasoline at 208 Bridge Street. Mr. Farley appeared in favor
and there was no opposition. On motion of Councillor Donahue , the appli
cation was referred to the Committee on Public '.,'orks.
The following order, recommended by the I'ayor, ='fas adopted under Canal St.
861
suspension of the rules :
_ "Ordered: that the sum of r382.17 be and the same is hereby appro-
priated for the purchase of the following lots of land in the matter of
the widening and extension of Canal Street;
I
Robert 7liner, one dollar;
f
Salem Iron Foundry 317 .55
Boston & T,ia.ine Railroad 63. 62
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October 13 , 1927.
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Said sura to be charged to the excess and deficiency account . .
Ordered further that the I-ayor be and is hereby authorized to pur-
chase for the city of Salem for the above prices the above named lots
as they are shown and described by the plan and descriptions accompany-'
ing his request for authority to purchase . "
.Approved by the '_Mayor on October 17 , 1927 .
Building The follm-iing order, recommended by the Fiayor, was adopted under
ReTM,ova I
862 suspension of the rules:
"Ordered: that the sum of sixty dollars be and the same is hereby
appropriated for the purpose of removing a small building on the land
of the Boston & Maine Railroad, the said lot to be purchased by the city
in the widening and extension of Canal Street; said sum to be charged
to the excess and deficiency account.
_pproved by the ',Tayor on October 17 , 1927 .
Report The report of the Cit;, ??arshal for the month of September was re-
863
j ceived and placed on file .
Sires The petition of New England Telephone and Telegraph Co, to attach
864-65
wires to two poles on Barstow Street was d°ranted by the following order
zrhich was adopted subject to the approval of the city electrician:
"Ordered: That The 1?evr England Telephone and Telegraph Company of
'Massachusetts, having locations in certain streets of said municipality,
be and it is hereby granted permission to attach and maintain not ex-
ce<:ding wires or cables necessary for the conduct of its business and
fixtures , at a height of not less than 20 feet from the ground, upon ex-
isting poles of Salem Electric Lighting Co. heretofore located in the
public way or ways hereinafter referred to, as requested in petition of
i l said The New England Telephone and Telegraph Company of Hassa.chusetts ,
dated the 20th day of Sept. 1927. The existing poles above referred to
are located in the following named public ways, as shown upon plan
marked - The 1% E. T. & T. Co. of Mass . , No. 277 Dated 9-19-27 - filed
with this order: - Barstow St . - 2 poles '#3438-3439"
Approved by the Hayor on October 17 , 1927 .
',fires The petition of New 1'ngland Telephone and Telegraph Company to
866-67
attach wires to one pole on Appleton Street was granted by the following
order which was adopted subject to the approval of the city electrician:
`YY'I I "Ordered: That The New England. Telephone and Telegraph Company of
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Ifassachusetts, havin locations in cf-rta.in streets of said municipality,
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177
October 13, 1927.
be and it is hereby granted permission to attach and maintain not exceed-
ing wires or cables necessary for the conduct of its business and fix-
tures , at a height of not less than 20 feet from the ground, upon exist-
ing poles of Salem electric Lighting Company heretofore located in the
public way of ways hereinafter referred to, as requested in petition of
said The New England Telephone and Telegraph Company of I.assachusetts ,
dated. the 20th day of Sept. 1927. - The existing poles above referred to
are located in the following named public ways , as shown upon plan
narked - The N. -1. T. & T. Co.. of Yass. , No. 278 Dated 9-19-27 - filed
with this order:- Appleton St . - 1 pole #1097" i
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Approved by the I'ayor on October 17 , 1927 .
The application of Andrew -Potas to erect a stationary sign at Sign
27 Federal Street was granted subject to the approval of the superinten-
868
dent of streets .
A comLiunication from Capt . J. C. R. Peabody Camp, U. S. T7. V. , re- U. S. V.
Headquarters
garding headquarters , was referred to the Committee on Public Property. 369
The petition of Sale:n Chamber of Commerce to place Christmas decora Decorations
870
tions on the tunnel in Town House Square was granted subject to the
supervision of the superintendpnt of streets an(- the city electrician.
I
The application of Nicholas Kremonas for a new sidewalk at 45 'In- Sidewalk
871
o.icott Street was referred to the Committee on Public :forks.
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The claim: of Louis A. Truche was referred to the Committee on Claim Claim
872 J
A hearing was ordered. for Thursday, October 27, 1927 at eight
otclock P. if. , on the petition of Postal Telegraph-Cable Company to lo-
cate t7ro poles on T:".argin Street.
The following were granted builders ' licenses : Builders
873-74 i
Hezekiah Ellis , 20 Newton Ave. , Lynn
George Vadnais , 24 Hancock Street , Salera
The application of David Frye for an auctioneer' s license was Auctioneer
875
granted.
The following applications for licenses were referred to the Commit- Licenses
876-85
tee on Licenses and Permits:
Co_wtion Victuallers
'la.rgaret ''cRay, 118 Boston Street, transfer from Fort Avenue
178
October 13 , 1927 .
Common Victuallers (con. )
Paul Tremblay, cor. Canal and Yill Streets
Blanche Pasko , 153 Terby St .
Sunday Licenses
A. Banos, 235 Essex St.
-argaret McRay, 118 Boston St. , transfer from Fort Ave .
Blanche Pasko, 153 Lerby St. f
Passenger Automobiles
i
Leonard B. Gibney, 47 Forth St . Edward A. Lewis, 232j- Bridge St.
Intelligence Office
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1' .rvey A. Crove , 150 Essex St. , transfer from 138 Essex St.
i
Coffee House
Antonios Gianculis, 24 Margin St. r
Renewals The following applications for rene-,;als of licenses e=ere referred.
886
to the Committee on Licenses and Permits:
Sunday License
771acyslaw Gabrylska, 16 Becket St.
Auctioneer
Ellis ':` Andrews
Lodging House
Euphemia, Henderson, 21 Federal St. 1
Garages Hearings were ordered for Thursday, Cctober 27, 1927 , at eight
887-901
o ' clock P. BS. , on the following applications to maintain garages:
Ovide A. Boucher, 12 Porter St. nary :'. Bousquet, 87 Loring Ave .
John F. Cabeen, R61 North St. 111a.rgaret 11. Campbell, R5 E. Collins
St .
J. I.L. Demeule , Raymond Rd. Emil Gagnon, 7 Raymond Rd.
Arthur J. Gatchell, 183 North St. George P. Henken, 31 Bellevue Ave .
Ralph B. Harris , 89 Federal St. on Federal Ct .
Emile 1--arquis, 5 Hathorne St. Emile Marquis , 3 Hathorne St .
Thomas J. Morgan, 14 Northey St . John P<azaroff, 6 Langdon St .
Priscilla Raynes, 21 Lee ' St. Arcade Roullier, 9 Laurent Rd.
Gasoline hearing was ordered for Thursday, October 27 , 1927 , at eight
902
o' clock P. M. , on the application. of Harry A. Kimball to keep, store and
sell gasoline at corner Canal Street (extension) and Loring Avenue .
Claim Councillor Fitzgerala offered the following report which was accep-
903
ted and recormnendation adopted.:
October 13, 1927 .
"The Committee on Claims , to whom was referred the claim of 3'rs .
Hattie Tii, Phippen for alleged injuries received by falling on sidewalk
cn Endicott Street, has considered said matter and would recommend:
leave to withdraw.
For the Committee,
Timothy W. Fitzgerald Chairman"
r Councillor Fitzgerald offered the following report which was accep- Claim
904
ted and recommendation adopted:
"The Committee on Claims, to whom was referred the claim of Crary
"cDermitt of Andover for alleged injuries received by falling on North j
Street at Railroad tracks of Boston L Mlai-he Railroad, has considered said
matter and would recommend: leave to withdraw.
i
For the Committee ,
I
Timothy W. Fitzgerald Chairman"
Councillor Fitzgerald offered the following report which was acccp- Claim
l 905
led and recommendation adopted:
"The Committee on Claims, to whom y^as referred the claim of Francis
Rosa and Hanuel. A. Bettencourt for alleged damages to property on Forest
I
Avenue due to overflow of sewage and backing up of same into their cella
has considered said matter and would recommend: leave to withdraw.
For the Committee ,
Timothy "s Fitzgerald Chairman"
i
Councillor Fitzgerald offered the following report which was accep- Claim
906
ted and recommendation adopted:
"The Committee on Claims, to whom was referred the claim of Alfred
J. Deneen for alleged damages to automobile by reason of defective high-
y;ay on Loring Avenue rear Paradise road, has considered said matter and
would recommmend: leave to withdraw.
For the Committee,
Timothy W. Fitzgerald Chairman"
i
Councillor Fitzgerald offered the following report which was accep- Building
Ordinance
tee. and recommendation adopted: Amendment
907
"The Committee on Ordinances, to whom was referredd the recommenda-
tion for change of Building Ordinances, has considered said matter and
would recommend: passage of following amendments to the building ordi-
nances to be advertised.
For the Committee , Timotl!y Fitzgerald Chairman"
u
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October 13 , 1927 .
Building The following ordinance was passed for publication:
Ordinance
Ar::eno. ment In the year one thousand nine hundred. and twenty-seven.
908
An Ordinance to amend an ordinance relating to Buildin
Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows :
Section 1. Section 26 of Chapter 5 be amended by adding the word "three"
after "tfo" in the second line and before "families" in the third line
so that when amended section will read: "A fourth class building shall
mean a residence arranged to accommodate one , two or three families . "
j Section 73 of Chapter 5 be amended by striking out the words "and
except further that in fourth class buildings there need be but one
means of egress from the top floor. " So that when amended the, section
will read: "All buildings shall have at least two means of egress leading
from each floor except as hereinafter provided-, and except further that
in fourth class buildings occupied and intended for use by only one
I
amily there need be but one means of egress from any floor. "
Section. 2 . This ordinance shall take effect as provided by charter. "
Garage Councillor Theriault offered the following report which was accepted
909
and recommendation adopted:
"The Committee on Public Works, to whom was referred the application
of Joseph Sadoski for a t,;�ro car garage at rear of 41 Dearborn Street, has
considered said matter and would recommend: that the same be granted (as
per plans filed with the Inspector of Buildings ) .
For the Committee ,
Omer P. Theriault Chairman"
Licenses Councillor Toomey offered the follovring report which was accepted
91O
and recommendation adopted:
"The Committee on Licenses and Permits , to whom was referred appli-
cations for licenses , has considered said matter and would recommend:
That the following be granted:
Sunday License
- odel Delicatessen w Bakery of Salem, Inc : , 161 ".Tashington St .
Common Victualler
Catherine ',7ashburn, 358L Bridge St.
Auctioneer
Nathan Marcus, 34 Lafayette St.
Sunday License (renewal)
Peter Rizzoli , 120 9ssex St.
- For the Committee , John J. Toomey, Chairman"
oil I I
Oc_tDber 13 , 1927 .
Councillor Fitzgerald offered the following ordinance which was Building
Ordinance
passed for publication: Amendment
911
" In the year one thousand nine hundred and twenty-seven.
An Ordinance to amend an ordinance relating to Building.
Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows:
:section 1. Section 50 of Chapter 5 be amended by adding the words "brie
veneer" and changing the word "eight" to the word "four" in the fourth
line of paragraph two so that when amended the section will read: "Dwell-
ings of the third class of two and one-half stories or less in height,
and dwellings of the fourth class may be constructed of walls of wood
with brick veneer, or block construction of minimum thickness of four
inches . "
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by charter.
Councillor Bodwell offered the following order which was referred Purchase of
Property
to the Committee on Public Property: 912
i
"Ordered: That his Honor the Mayor be and hereby is requested to
arrange for the purchase of the land and building owned by the Salem
i
Five Cents Savings Bank at the rear of City Hall with entrance from
Essex Street, said property to be used for City purposes and with the
particular object of establishing a comfort station for men and women on
the lower floor; and be it further
Ordered.: That the -2yor be also requested to recommend an appropri
4 sufficient to cover "Ie cost of purchase of the above property. "
On motion of Councillor Bodwell, the Council refused an immediate
reconsideration of all business transacted.
i
The following were drawn to serve as Traverse Jurors at the second Jurors
October session in Salem:
',7ilbur A. Danforth 22 Williams Street Painter
Yathaniel P. Symonds 358+ Essex Street Bank Clerk
Joseph Fugere 21 Hancock Street Grocer
I
On motion. of Councillor the Council adjourned at
9 .10 otclock P. M.
Attest :-
Clerk
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182
uctober 24 , lc,L7 .
A special meeting of the City Council was held on Yonday, October
24 , 1927 , at five o ' clock P. IZ. , called br the President for the purpose
of drawing jurors. All the members were present except Councillors
Donahue , Fitzgerald and 'florin, and the President presided.
Jurors The following were drawn to serve as Jurors at the November session
III
jof Civil Court at Newburyport :
I
James F. Burns 23 Clifton "venue Laborer
1:. Frank Donovan 40 Hazel Street Salesman
On motion of Councillor seGrath, the Council adjourned at 5.04
o 'clock P. LT.
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Attest:-
. Cleric
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------ .O.ctobex-27, 1927.
j A regular meeting of the City Council was held on Thursday, October
27 , 1927 , at eight o 'clock P. 1% 1_11 the ?-nembers were present end the
i
resident presided. On motion of Councillor Bodwell, it was voted to
dispense •:,rith. the reading of the records .
Hearings were held on the _following applications to maintain garages . Garages
The applicants appeared in favor, there was no opposition and the follow-
ing were granted licenses subject Vo the approval of the Inspector of
Buildings and in conformity with the ordinances relating to the same and
with the rules and regulations of the Massachusetts District Police:
'Lary U. Bousquet, 87 Loring Ave. John F. Cabeen, rear 81 Siorth. St.
'."argaret Y. Campbell, R5 E. Collins St . J. I . Demeule , Raymond Rd.
Emile Gagnon, 7 Ray-,iond Rd. Artl.ur J. Gatchell, 183 North St .
Ralph E. Harris , 89 Federal St. on Federal Ct.
George 11. Henken, 31 B:;lleview Ave. Emile °Iarquis , 5 Hathorne St .
�ciile 'arquis , 3 Hathorne St. Thomas J. Yorgan, 14 Northey St.
John T_Iazaroff, 6 Langdon St. Priscilla Raynes , 21 Lee St .
Arcade Roullier, 9 Laurent Rd.
A hearing was held on the application of Ovide A. Boucher to main- ^arse
tain a garage at 10 Porter Street . The applicant apipeared in favor and
there was no opposition. It was voted to refer the application to the
Committee on Public 'corks.
A hearinL, -oas held on the application of Barry A. Tomball to keep, Gasoline
store and sell gasoline at corner of Canal Str--et extension and Loring
Avenue . 'Mr. Kimball appeared in favor, Yr.D. J. Long appeared in oppo-
sition and the ap .lication was referred to the Committee on Public 'forks.
hearing was held on the petition of Postal Telegraph-Cable Company 913 Poles
to locate two poles on Margin Street. 2:Ir. Hackler appeared in favor,
there was no opposition and the petition was granted by the following
order which was adopted subject to the approval of the city electrician:
"Ordered: That The Postal Telegraph-Cable Company be and hereby is
Uranted permission to construct and maintain a, line of t;-o poles with the
necessary wires on the vest side of Tfargin Street substantially as shown
in plan numbered 11F136 and dated Sept. 18 , 1927, said poles and cares to
be constructed a..nd maintained in conformity with regulations and ordinan-
ces covering work of this class . "
Approved by the 17ayor on Octo'.�er 29, 1927.
T-i4
October 27, 1927
Constable The Mayor' s nomination of Ra;mond. J. I-'acDonald as a Constable was
914
confirmed under suspension of the rules .
:appropriation The following order , recommended by the Rayor, was referred to the
Claims
915 Committee on Finance :
"Ordered: that the stun of two thousand dollars (12000 ) be and the
I� sane is hereby appropriated for the Law Department , in addition to the
i
amount already appropriated, for the purpose of adjusting claims against
III the city and the legal expenses involved. Said sum to be charged to the
excess and deficiency account . "
Building A communication from the Board of Directors of the Salem Chamber of
Ordinance
916 Commerce opposing the proposed amendment to the building ordinance rela-
tive to the occupancy of the third floor of two and one-half story build
inns, was read and placed on file.
Building A communication from the Planning Board opposing the proposed amend
Ordinance
917 Sent to the Building Ordinance was read and placed on file .
i
Pedler The following report was accepted and recommendation adopted:
K 8 •
"The Board of Control, to whom was referred an application for ped-
ler ' s license , has considered said matter and would recommend: That the
following be granted: Sam Jordan, 99 Derby St.
For the Board,
Geo . L. Day Secretary "
Id6ht The petition of James A. Reed for a. light near 12 Winthrop Street
919
was referred to the Committee on Electrical Affairs .
Im: _ '_ ..tion An invitation to attend a rinights of Columbus entertainment was
920
accepted.
Claims The claims of William Lohnes and Biargio Russetti were referred to
921-2
the Committee on Claims .
'wilder The application of Harold C . Leighton for a builder's license wLs
923
granted.
Signs 924-25 The folly inn applications for stationary illuminated signs were
;ranted subject to the approval of the superintendent of streets and the
city electrician:
Hollis V. Hayden, 152 Central St. Empire Clothing Co. , 133A Essex St .
Street Yumber- The petition_ of Axistide St . Pierre to have his house on Hazel
926
� 18�
- October 27 , 1927 .
Street numbered was referred to the City Engineer c;ith instructions to
take action.
The petition of 'Elphege L'heureux 'and others regarding lights on Li61,ts
Pond Street ras referred: to the Committee on Electrical Affairs. 927
The application of Charles I. 77ilkinson for the removal of a tree Removal of Tree
028
at 388 Lafayette Street .:as referred to the Committee on Shade Trees .
The petition of Arthur Levesque aand others to have a bill-board on Bill-Board.
Loring Avenue betweenIdos°.. 97 and 100 removed eras referred to the Comnit- 929
tee on Public 'Norks .
The bond of Dennis I:avrogenis as a Civil. Constable z,as al,y;roved. Bond
230
HearinLs were ordered for Thursday, November 10, 1927 , at eight Garages
o 'clock P. 711. , on the following applications to maintain garages: 931-33
Dennis A. Curtin, 15 AnareW St . J. Victor Gauthier, Lot 3 I:oring Ave .
u.Eenie Labrecque , R101 Loring Ave .
The following applications for licenses 'mere r ferred to the Cor2mit- Licenses
�34-n7
tee on .Licenses ana Permits :
Common Victuallers
Sylvic 'Nadeau, 9 Congress St . George Argetis, 65 Boston St.
IJodel Delicatessen & Bakery of Salem, Inc . , 161 ;'Washington St.
I Joseph J. Bartel, Congress St. (right side near oridge )
',ksgaret YcRay, 68 Grove St. , transfer from 118 Boston St .
II
11ae noble , 35 Bridge St . (renevial)
Sunday Licenses
Lfary Crowley, 10 Abbott Street Ariela Stankievicz , 5 Becket St.
Laura Laplante, 69 Essex St. , transfer from Lillian .... Pratt
Yargaret i,'.cRay, 68 Grove St. , transfer from 118 Boston St.
'`'alter Drzoroviski , 8 Essex St . , (renewal)
Israel Linskjr, 158 Yorti: St . (renewal)
Auto Truck
John E. 7'oen, rear 15 "ranklin St.
Pool Tables
Frank Gaigalas , 175 7.s-,ex St. , transfer from Joseph 'idolent, five tables
Billiard Table
Prank Gaigalas, 175 '_Essex St. , t ransfer from Joseph wolent, one taole
won
;�186
Uctober 27 , 1927 .
Passenger Automobile
Cooper Bros . , 15 Tray Street
i
Bowling Alleys
a.fred Audet , 94 Lafayette St. , eight alleys
S.foving The applications of Frank h. Goodwin, 2nd, to riove certain building
Buildings
T48-53 werc grantee: by the following orders which were adopted:
"Ordered: That Frank W. Goodwin, 2nd, be granted permission to move
II
a building from 21 Saunders Street to 14 Saunders Street. Said building
to be moved subject to the approval of the superintendent of streets and
in compliance e;itii the ordinances relating to the same. "
Approved by the '_'ayor on October 29 , 1927.
"Ordered: That Frank 1,7. Goodwin, 2nd, be granted per::ii,sion to move
a building from 19 Saunders Street to 21 Cross Street . Said building to
be moved subject to the approval of the superintendent of streets and
in compliance with the ordinances relating to the same . "
Approved by the ":ayor on October 29 , 1927 .
"Ordered: That Frank 'I. Goodwin, 2nd, be. granted permission to move
building from 17 Saunders Street to end of Conant Street . Said build-
ing to be moved subject to the approval of the superintendent of streets
and in compliance with the ordinances relating to the sane . "
G
Approved by the T.ayor on October 29 , 1927 .
Licenses Councillor Toomey offered the follozing report which was accepted
954
and recor!i^-.endation adopted:
"The Committee on Licenses and Permits, to whora was referred appli-
cations for licenses , has considered said matter and would recommend:
That the following be granted:
Common Victuallers
TTargaret ,"cHay, 66 Grove St . , transfer from Fort Ave .
Paul Tremblr--.y, cor. Canal & Tiill Sts . Blanche Pasko , 153 Derby St.
Sunday Licenses
A. Banos , '� 35 Essex St . Blanche Pasko , 153 Derby St.
&Targaret I'cRay, 66 Grove St. , transfer from Fort Ave .
Intelligence Office
'f TTarvey A. Crowe , 150 lssex St . , transfer from 138 Ls,--,ex St .
VG Auctioneer
E
n, !Ulis ST. lindrevis, 126 'Tdashington St.
0
N Lcdging ;louse
Lup'r_erai.a Henderson, 21 Federal St.
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187 `'
October 27, 192'/ .
The Committee would further recormrend that the following be given
leave to withdraw:
Coffee House
Antonio Gianculis, 24 Margin St.
Sunday License
Vlladyslav, Gabrylska, 16 Becket St.
For the Committee ,
John J. Toomey Chairman"
Councillor Theria.ult offered the following report which was accep- Gasoline
��55
tee and recommendation adopted:
",he CorL`Ilittee on Public Storks, to vrhori was referred the aprlicatioll
of Jacob Beres to keel), store and sell gasoline at 208 "ridge Street
(12,000 gallons additional) , has considered said matter and would recom-
nerd: same be ;ranted.
For the Committee ,
Omer P. Theriault Chairman"
Councillor Bodevell offered the following report which was accepted Land
956
a-:(- recommendation adopted:
"Thie Committee on Public Property, to whom eras referred the applica
tion of Patric _ Pc.rdo to lease the land owned by the City of Salem, at
the corner o e._^ri - ndicott Sts. , has considered said matter and
wculc. recoil eil-- : Leave to withdraw.
For the Committee,
G. Arthur Bodwell Chairman"
Councillor Bode>*ell offered the following; report which was accepted Land
957
and recommendation adopted:
"The Connnittee on Public Property, to whom was referred the communi
cation of Frederick ?:icCarthy relative to the purchase of a strip of
land owned by the City of Salem and bordering on the easterly side of
f -= sex_ Bridge , has considered said matter and viould recor-rimend:
I
Leave to viithd-ra:r.
For the Committee,
G' G. Arthur Todwell Chairman"
The ordinance , which was introduced October 13, 1927 , to a*:^_end Sec- Building
Ordinance
tions 26 and 73 of Chapter V, Building Ordinance , was taken up for final
Passage . On -action of Councillor Fitzgerald, it was voted to give the
\'4 V V
October 27 , 1927 .
I
Planning Board a hearing in the matter. rr. J. Asbury Pitman and 11Tr.
Richard H. Wiswall spoke in opposition to the proposed auendment . The
F,
I
hearing was closed. The ordinance was passed to be ordained by a unani-
mous viva vote vote .
wilding T'�_e ordinance , which was introduced October 13 , 1927, to anend
Ordinance
Section 50 of Chapter V, Building Ordinance , was passed to be ordained.
Approve( b- the Hanyor on November 7 , 1927 .
Parking Councillor 7cGrath ofieree the following order which was adopted:
968
"Ordered: That the Coiunittee on Traffic Rules look into the advisa-
bility of prohibiting the par:-ling of vehicles on '.."as:Iiington St . (wester-
ly) fro,.,, St. to end of Tunnel fence . "
Approved by the '_.Iayor on October 29 , 1927 .
On motion of Councillor Toomey, the Council refused an iru:,.ediate
reconsideration of all business transacted.
On ,..otion of Councillor 7itz -•erald, the Council adjourned at 9 .36
o 'clock P. M.
Attest: -
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Cl
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III.
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18��9
'toveriber 10, 1927 .
A regular meeting of the City Council was held on Thursday, Novem-
ber 10, 1927 , at eight o ' clock P. Y. All the members were present and
the President presided. On motion of Councillor Safford, it was voted
to dispense with the reading of the records.
Hearings were held on the following applications to maintain garagel Garages
The applicants appeared in favor, there was no opposition and the follow
' ing were granted licenses , subject to the approval of the Inspector of
Buildings and in conformity with the ordinances relating to the same,
and with the rules anu regulations of the Massachusetts District Police :
Dennis A. Curtin, 15 Andrew St . Eugenie Labrecque, R101 Loring Av .
r A hearing was held on the application of J. Victor Gauthier to main-
tain a garage at lot 3 Loring Avenue . The applicant appeared in favor
l and there was no opposition. On motion of Councillor Theriault , the
application was referred to the Committee on Public Works.
i
i
On motion of Councillor Theriault, it was voted to reopen the hear- Garage
ing on the application of Ovide Bouchard to maintain a garage at 10 Por-
ter Street . Mr. Bouchard appeared in favor. Mr. George Rouleau and
Mr. D. J. Long appeared in opposition. The application was referred to
the Committee on Public Works.
The following communication was read and laid over as required by Veto
charter: 959
Mayor's Office, City Hall, November 7, 1927.
To the Members of the City Council,
Salem, Massachusetts
Gentlemen:
An ordinance passed to be ordained on October 27 , 1927, amend-
ing Sections 26 and 72 of Chapter 5 of the City Ordinances, is before me
for consideration.
A serious objection to the amended ordinance is that is incon-
sistent with the zoning ordinances which permits only a two family house
111 in general residential districts under Section 3, Clause B, Item 2. Law
and ordinances in some concluding sections usually repeal previous laws
and ordinances inconsistent therewith. A section doing this should now
be added to the ordinances under consideration or there should be pre-
pared an ordinance to amend the zoning ordinance and both given simultan-
eous passage.
The passage of this ordinance in its present form would make a
conflict in the ordinances and would introduce confusion in the applica-
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November 10, 1927 .
tion of the two ordinances.
If it is intended to clarify the ordinance in relation to the pres-
ent occupancy it fails to accomplish that purpose because no reference
is made directly or indirectly to that particular matter and leavesthat
question in the same status as before .
For the foregoing reason this ordinance is returned herewith with-
out my approval.
Very truly yours ,
George J. Bates Mayor"
Canal St. The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under
960
suspension of the rules by a unanimous viva voce vote :
"Ordered: that the sum of five thousand and twenty-three dollars
and fifty cents ($5023.50 ) be and the same is hereby appropriated for
the purpose of awarding damages to the owners of properties taken for
Canal Street -Extension, so-called;: as . shown on. plans, of .the City.Enginee
prank P. Horse , dated August, 1927. The amounts to be awarded are as
follows:
Joseph H. Poor 9.50
Alfred Daigneau 500.00
Dow Lumber Co. 2500.00
II
Catherine Yenneally 190.00
Catherine A. Mackey et al. 4lO.OQ
Est. Edward Mackey 1400.00
Marie L. Beaulieu 14.00
Said sum is to be charged to the Excess & Deficiency Account. "
Approved by the Uayor on ;:+ovember 12, 1927.
Canal St. The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted by a
961
unanimous viva voce vote :
"Ordered: that the expenses involved in the laying out , filling,
grading and excavating and all incidental expenses , including installa-
tion of signal lights on Boston & '.:Maine Railroad Property, in the exten-
sion of Canal Street so-called, from Broadway to Loring Avenue , be
charged to the appropriation already made of twenty thousand dollars for
Canal Street Extension. "
Approved by the Hayor on November 12, 1927 .
land A communication from the Hayor, requesting authority to sell land
962
on Broadway,was read and the following order was adopted by unanimous
vote:
19'1'
- November 10., 19L7.
"Ordered: that the Mayor is hereby authorized to sell and convey to Land
Catherine A. Mackey et ali, for the sum of three hundred twenty dollars 963
($320 ) a parcel of land containing 2706 square feet now owned by the
City of Salem on Broadway and no longer needed for highway purposes .
Said land being shown on a plan of Frank P. Morse City Engineer, u ated
September 1927, entitled "Land of Catherine A. :Mackey et ali. and City
of Salem" . A description and plan of the above mentioned land are: here-
with submitted. "
Approved by the Mayor on November 12, 1927.
The report of the City marshal for the month of Cetober was received Report
and placed on file . _.
964
Hearings were ordered for Friday, November 25, 1927 , at eight o 'clocc Poles
P. Pd. , on the applications of Salem Electric Lighting Co. to locate pole 965-6
on Jefferson Avenue and Hillside Avenue .
The application of P. A. McSweeney for an auctioneer's license was Auctioneer
granted.
967
The application of William J. quinn for the removal of a tree at Tree
19 Briggs Street was referred to the Committee on Shade Trees. 968
The petition of Salem Sign Company to use Town Hall for painting Town Hall
the Chamber of Commerce Christmas sign was referred to the Committee on 969
Public Property with power to act.
The application of ',Wladysiaw Dobrosielski for a transfer of the License
970
license for five pool tables and one billiard table at 175 Essex Street
from Joseph "lolent was granted.
The claims of American Barrel Company and Demetrios Thomopoulos wer Claims
971-2
referred to the Committee on Claims.
The application of John McLaughlin for a transfer of the license to Garage
973
maintain a garage at 208 Bridge Street from Marion Bliss was granted.
The applications of Earl B. Lovett and Omer -Marquis for builders ' Builders
974-5
licenses were granted.
Hearings were ordered for Friday, -November 25, 1927 , at eight Garages
976-84
o 'clock P. Ii. , on the following applications to maintain garages:
Victor A. Bousquet , R10 Green St. Oliver W. Goodell, R38 Dearborn St.
Mary E. Hayes, Fairview Ter. J. Arthur Marchand, 26 Loring Ave .
Albert E. '.dhelpley, R50 Derby St. on Allen St.
1Iovember 10, 1927.
Yarie A. Poirier, 143 Highland Ave . Mendel Shaer, 8 Hubon St.
Marie Heller, lot 2 Saltonstall Pkwy. Charles '�sineapple , 6 Saltonstall
Licenses The following applications for licenses were referred to the Com-
985-96
mittee on Licenses and Permits:
Sunday Licenses
Edward J. Burns , 6 Bay View Ave . , transfer from 155 Fort Ave .
Georgianna Lapointe , 291 Jefferson Ave .
Thomas J. Lynch, 97 Teiason St. Henry Tessier, 50 Lafayette St.
Rosario Puleo, 40 Margin St. (renewal )
Common Victuallers
Edward J. Burns, 6 Bay View Ave. , transfer from 155 Fort Ave.
Margaret A. Tivnan, 63 Federal St.
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Pool Tables
Panaghon D. Lentros , 65I Boston St. (2 )
Maurice A. TdcDonald, 10 Margin St. (3)
Auto Truck
John J. Fitzgerald, Salem Depot
Passenger Automobile
Joseph Ghareeb, 87 Congress St.
Coffee House
Nick Droggitis , 24 1Aargin St.
Licenses Councillor Toomey offeved the following report which was accepted
997
and recommendation adopted:
"The Committee on Licenses and Permits, to whom were referred appli
cations for licenses , has considered said matter and would recommend
that the following be granted:
Passenger Automobiles
Leonard B. Gibney, 47 North St. Edward A. Lewis, 232-j Bridge St.
Cooper Bros . , 15 Ilay St.
Common Victuallers
Sylvio Nadeau, 9 Congress St . Joseph J. Dlartel, Congress St.
Model Delicatessen & Bakery Inc. , 161 -Jashington St.
Mae Noble , 35 Bridge St.
Sunday Licenses
Mary Crowley, 10 Abbott St. Aniela Stankiewicz , 5 Becket St .
Laura Laplante , 69 Essex St . , transfer from Lillian iL. Pratt
ZJalter Brzorowski, 8 Essex St. Israel Linskey, 158 l,orth St .
-November 10, 1927.
Auto Truck
John E. Koen, rear 15 Franklin St.
Bowling Alleys
Alfred Audet , 94 Lafayette St. (8)
The Committee would further recommend that the following be given
leave to withdraw:
Pool and Billiard Tables
Frank Gaigalas, 175 Essex St . , transfer from Joseph Wolent
For the Committee ,
John J. Toomey Chairman"
Councillor Safford offered the following report which was accepted Lights
and recommendation adopted:
998
"The Committee on Electrical Affairs , to whom was referred several
petitions for street lighting, has considered said matter and would
recommend:
That a 60 c. p, light be installed on Pond St. near the corner of
Washington, but that the petitioners for present lights on that street
to be replaced with larger ones and new shades installed be given leave
to withdraw.
That a 60 c. p, light be installed at or near 12 ',7inthrop St.
The expense of above lights to be charged to the regular appropria-
tion for street lighting.
For the Committee ,
William 0. Safford Chairman"
The following order was adopted: Lights
999
"Ordered: That the City Electrician be and hereby is instructed to
install the following street lights:
One 60 c . p. light on Pond St. near the corner of Washington St.
One 60 c . p. light at or near 12 Winthrop Street .
The expense of same to be charged to the regular appropriation for
street lighting. "
Approved by the (Mayor on November 129 1927 .
Councillor Safford offered the following report which was accepted Lights
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and recommendation not adopted:
"The Committee on Electrical Affairs , to whom was referred an order
in regard to the bettering of lighting system on Lafayette St, particular
ly,'between Fairfield St. and Ocean Ave. , has considered said matter and
would recommend: That the recommendations of the City Electrician in com-
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munication attached be adopted.
For the Committee ,
"illiam 0. Safford Chairman"
Lights Councillor Fitzgerald offered the:- following report which was accep-
1001
ted and recommendation adopted:
"The Committee on Shade Trees , to whom was referred the matter of
bettering the condition of Lighting on Lafayette St. , has considered said
matter and would recommend: that the recommendations of City electrician
and Supt . of Shade Trees be carried out according to their report.
For the Committee ,
Timothy W. Fitzgerald Chairman"
Billboard Councillor Theriault offered the following report which was accepted
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and recommendation adopted:
"The Committee on Public Works, to whom was referred the petition of
Arthur LeveEque, 100 Loring Ave . , and twelve others for the removal of an
advertising bill board located on Loring Ave . , has considered said matter
and would recommend: that this petition be referred to the State Board of
Public Works .
Fpr the Committee ,
Omer P. Theriault Chairman"
Roosevelt Rd. Councillor Theriault offered the following report which was accepted
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and recommendation adopted:
"The Committee on Public Works, to whom was referred the petition of
John M. Gray and thirty-seven others for the acceptance of Roosevelt Rd. ,
between Orne St. and Claremont Rd. , has considered said matter and would
recorniend: That a public hearing be held on Friday evening November 25th,
at eight o' clock for the public and the abuttors.
For the Committee.,
Omer P. Theriault Chairman"
Roosevelt Rd. The following order was adopted:
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"Whereas, in the opinion of the City Council the public necessity
and convenience require that a public street or way to be called Roose-
velt Road should be laid out as a highway of the city from Claremont Road
to Orne Street as shown on a plan on file in the office of the city clerk
of this city dated September, 1927, it is therefore hereby
Ordered, that due notice be given to Estate, of John J. Tierney,
Charles B. Ayers, Ida T.:_. Greenough, A. Alfred Mattson, Sarah Draper,
November_10, 1927.
Henry J. Jordan 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 Friday, the twenty-fifth day of November 1927, at 8 o 'clock P. Td. ,
at city hall, Salem, is appointed as the time and place for a public
hearing in the matter. "
Approved by the ILayor on ,November 22, 1927.
Councillor Theriault offered the following report which was accepte Law Dept.
and recommendation adopted: 1005
"The Committee on Finance , to whom was referred the order for addi-
tional appropriation of two thousand dollars for the Law Department, has
considered said matter and would recommend: the same be granted.
For the Committee,
Omer P. Theriault Chairman"
The order, which was introduced October 27 , 1927, was adopted and
approved by the TvTayor on November 12, 1927.
Councillor Theriault offered the following report which was accepted Widening
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and recommendation adopted:
"The Committee on Public works, to whom was referred the order that
the Committee look into the advisability of widening the corner of Porte
St. and Porter St . Court, has considered said matter and would recommend:
That the Mayor be requested to purchase this land at the assessed value
plus twenty-five per cent as per plan submitted by the City Engineer.
For the Committee,
Omer P. Theriault Chairman"
Councillor Fitzgerald offered the following order which was adopted: Election Order
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"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, 1927, for the purpose
of electing a T:-Iayor to serve for the term of two years from the first
Monday in January, 1928; also to elect five Councillors-at-Large to serve
for the term of two years from the first Monday in January, 1928; also to
elect two members of the School Committee to serve for the term of three
years from the first Monday in January, 1928; and be it further
Ordered: That the polling places be as follows:
Ward One , Prec . One Juniper School, Salem Willows
Prec . Two Building, cor. Bentley and Derby Sts.
Prec . Three Spencer Bldg. , cor. Derby and Liberty Sts.
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Ward Two, Prec. One Calvary Baptist Church, cor. Bridge and Lemon Sts.
Prec. Two Phillips School Building, Washington Square
Prec . Three Second Church, Washington Square Eorth
17777 Ward Three, Prec . One Old High School Building, Broad St..
Prec. Two Old High7School Building, Broad St.
Prec . Three St. Anne's School, Jefferson Ave .
Ward Four, Prec. One "Bard _'Loom, Beckford St.
Prec. Two Y. 11. C. T. S. Bldg. , Boston St .
Prec . Three A. 0. H. Hall, Boston St.
Ward Five , Prec . One Saltonstall School, Lafayette St.
Prec. Two Saltonstall School, Lafayette St.
Prec. Three Saltonstall School, Lafayette St.
Prec . Four Methodist Church, Lafayette St.
Prec. Five Training Schoo , Loring Ave.
Ward Six, Prec. One Engine House , North St.
Prec. Two Cogswell School, School St.
Prec. Three Cogswell School, School St.
and be it further
Ordered: That the polls at said meetings be opened at six o 'clock
A. M. and closed at four o' clock P. 1T. , and that the City Clerk be in-
structed to publish this notice as required by law. "
Approved by the I;?ayor on November 12, 1927.
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Sewer Councillor Irzyk offered the following order which was adopted:
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"Ordered: That the Mayor be requested to appropriate the sum of
seven hundred twenty-five dollars ($725.00) estimated cost of construct-
ing a surface water sewer from Juniper Ave . to Columbus Ave . This sewer
will have to be laid across private land and would be laid subject to
releases from the owners. "
Approved by the Mayor on November 12, 1927 .
Speaking on Councillor McGrath offered the following order which was adopted:
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100 "Ordered: That permission be given to the various candidates seeking
election on December 6th, 1927, to speak and hold ralliee on the streets
of the city and in Town House Square , subject to the supervision of the
City Marshal. "
Approved by the Mayor on November 12, 1927.
11ap Councillor McGrath offered the following order which was adopted:
1010
"Ordered: That City Engineer look into the advisability of install-
ing a map of Salem, showing location of streets and lots thereon. Same
to be mounted in suitable manner for use of Council in transaction of the
business in granting of permits etc. and report at earliest convenience . "
Approved by the Mayor on November 12, 1927.
Canal St. The following order was adopted= by a unanimous viva vote vote :
1011
"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 Canal Street should be laid out from Broadway to Loring
iovember 10, 1927.
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 belong to
Edward Mackey, Atwood & Morrill, Salem Iron Foundry Inc. , Katherine
Kenneally, Frederick W. Dow, Alfred Daigneau and Joseph Poor and Marie
L. Beaulieu, bounded as follows, viz :
Beginning at a point marked "A" on a plan entitled "Proposed Ex-
tension of Canal St. , Broadway to Loring Ave. , Scale 1 in.- 20 ft. ,
August, 1927 , Salem, Mass. , Frank P. Morse, City Engineer", thence run-
ning southerly on a curved line of a radius of one hundred fifty-seven
and ninety-three hundredths feet (157.93) , by land now or formerly of
Varie L. Beaulieu, Elizabeth Day and Edward Mackey, one hundred two and
eighty-one hundredths feet (102.81) to a point marked "B" on said plan;
thence running southwesterly on a straight line by land now or formerly
of Edward ;,Iackey, one and thirty-six hundredths feet (1.36) to a point
marked "C" on said plan; thence running more southwesterly on a curved
line of a radius of fifty-eight and ninety-three hundredths feet (58.93
by land of said Edward ;iiackey, fifty-four and twenty-one hundredths fee
(54.21) to a point marked "D" on said plan; thence turning and running
northeasterly by the northerly line of Tulip St. , eightr feet (80.00 ) to
a point marked "E" on said plan; thence running northwesterly, by the
westerly line of Broadway, one hundred and twenty feet (120.00 ) to a
point "A" , and point begun at.
Beginning at a point marked "F" on a plan entitled "Proposed Exten-
sion of Canal St. , Broadway to Loring Ave . , Scale 1 in.-20 ft. , August,
1927, Salem, bass. , Frank P. Morse , City Engineer" , thence running
southeasterly on a curved line of a radius of ten feet ( 10.00) by land
now or formerly of Atwood & Morrill, twenty-two and twenty-two hundredt s
feet (22.22 ) to a point marked "G" on said plan; thence running:.south-
westerly by land of said Atwood & Morrill, one hundred ninety-nine and
sixty-four hundredths feet (100.64) to a point marked "H" on said plan,
thence running northeasterly by the northerly line of Rose St. , eighty-
eight and fifty -nine hundredths feet (88.59), to a point marked "I" on
said plan; thence running nerthwesterly on a curved line of a radius of
ten feet (10. 00) by land now or formerly of Atwood & Morrill twenty-two
and ninety-one hundredths feet (22.91) to a point marked "J" on said
plan; thence running northeasterly by land now or formerly of Atwood &
Morrill, Frederick W. Dow, Catherine Kenneally and Edward Mackey, one
hundred sixty-seven and ninety nine hundredths feet (167.99 ) to a point
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marked "K" on said plan; thence running easterly on a curved line of a
radius of eighteen feet (18.00) by land no�� or formerly of Edward !,:lackey,
forty-four and eighty-two hundredths feet (44.82) to a point marked "L"
on said plan; thence running northwesterly by the westerly line of Broad-
way, twenty-nine and fourteen hundredths feet (29 .14) to a point marked
"M" on said plan; thence running southwesterly by the southerly line of
Tulip St . , one hundred one and thirty-five hundredths feet (101.35) to
said point "F" , and point begun at.
Beginning at a point marked "N" on a plan entitled "Proposed Exten-
sion of Canal St . , Broadway to Loring Ave ., Scale 1 in.-20 ft. , August
1927 , Salem, !Lass. , Frank P. Morse, City Engineer, " thence running south-
westerly by land now or formerly of Salem Iron Foundry Inc. , twenty-seven
and seventy-four hundredths feet (27 .74) to a point marked 110" on said
plan, thence running still southwesterly across the location of the
Marblehead Branch of the Boston & Maine Railroad, eighty-two and sixty- �
eight hundredths feet (82.68) to a point marked "X" on said plan; thence
running less southwesterly, by said location of the Boston & Maine Rail-
road, fifteen hundredths feet (0.15) to a point marked "R" on said plan;
thence running still southwesterly, by land of the Boston & Maine Rail-
road, and land now or formerly of John Wiest, and land of Alfred Laigneaut
eight hundred twenty-five and fifty-two hundredths feet (825.52 ) to a
point marked "S" on said plan; thence running more southwesterly on a
curved line of a radius of one hundred twenty and fifty-seven hundredths
feet (120.57 ) by land of said Alfred Daigneau, and land of Joseph H. Poor
sixty-two and forty-six hundredths feet (62.46) to a point marked "T" on
said plan; thence running northeasterly by the northerly line of Loring
Ave . , two hundred ten and thirty-nine hundredths feet (210.39) to a point
marked "U" on said plan; thence running northwesterly on a curved line of
a radius of twenty feet (20.00 ) by land now or formerly of John 'Nest
fifty-two and forty-seven hundredths feet (52.47 ) to a point marked "V"
on said plan; thence running northeasterly by land now or formerly of
John West and Boston & Maine Railroad, six hundred twenty-five and seven-
ty-three hundredths feet (625.73 ) to a point marked "W" on said plan;
thence running, still northeasterly, across the location of, the Marble-
head Branch of the Boston L Maine Railroad sixty-six and forty-one hun-
dredths feet (66.41) ; thence running more northeasterly, still across
said location of the Boston & Maine Railroad, nineteen and twenty-six
hundredths feet ( 19 .26) to a point marked "P" on said plan; thence run-
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ning still northeasterly by land now or formerly of the Salem Iron Foun-
dry In. , one hundred thirty-four and thirty-eight hundredths feet (134.38)
to a point marked "q" on said plan; thence running southwesterly, by the
southerly line of Rose St. , sixty-six and fifty-two hundredths feet
(66.520 to point "N" and point begun at; and
Whereas, the City Council on the seventh day of October A. D. 1927 ,
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 Canal
Street should be laid out as a highway of the city from Ocean Avenue to
Broadway and thence to Loring Avenue , crossing Tulip Street , so-called,
Rose Street and Boston 2: Maine Railroad tracks, as shown on a plan on
file in the office of the city clerk of this city, dated August 1927 , it
is therefore hereby
` Ordered, that due notice be given to Edward Yackey (two parcels ) ,
Atwood & Horrill, Salem Iron foundry Inc. , Yrather ne Fenneally, Frederic
IN. Dow, Alfred Daigneau, Joseph Poor 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 Thursday the tenth day of November 1927, at 8 o 'cloc
P. PT. , 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 of the intention of this board
to take said parcels of land for the purpose aforesaid, as appears by th
return on the order of notice issued therefor passed as aforesaid; and
Whereas, this board 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 an
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 En-
gineer, dated August 1927, entitled "Proposed Extension of Canal St. ,
Broadway to Loring Ave. , Scale 1 in --L ft. , August 1927 , Salem, Mass. ,
Frank P. worse, City Engineer", deposited in the office of the city en-
gineer, to which plan reference may be had.
Such laying out, as hereinbefore stated, is over or by land now or
formerly of TLarie L. Beaulieu, Elizabeth Day, Edward Mackey, Atwood d6
?Morrill, Frederick W. Dow, Catherine henneally, Boston & Maine Railroad,
John West, Alfred Daigneau and Joseph Poor, and we have considered and
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estimated the damages sustained in their property by the several owners
aforesaid, and all other persons by the taking of said parcdl of land and
the laying out of said Canal Street, �.as shown on said plan, and we deter-
mine and award the same as follows, viz:
To the said Marie L. Beaulieu the sum of 14.00
Catherine A. Lackey et ali. 410.00
Estate of Edward Mackey 1400.00
Catherine E-enneally 190.00
Dow Lumber Co. 2500.00
Alfred Daigneau 500.00
Joseph H. Poor 9.50
as compensation in full for any and all damages sustained by them as
aforesaid, and to be paid by the city. Said owners may remove and take
away any and all trees , fences and other property, 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. "
Approved by the 'Tayor on November 15, 1927 .
On motion of Councillor Fitzgerald, the Council refused an immediate
reconsideration of all business transacted.
On motion of Councillor Donahue, it was voted to hold the next
regular meeting on Friday, November 25, 1927 , at eight o ' clock P. M.
On motion of Councillor McGrath, the Council adjourned at 9.35
o ' clock P. M.
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Attest: -
Clerk
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Iovember 21, 1927
A special meeting of the City Council was held on Monday, November
21, 1927, at six o 'clock P. M. , for the purpose of drawing jurors. All
the members were present except Councillor Safford, and the President
presided.
The following were drawn to serve as traverse jurors in the November Jurors
y session in Salem:
David Ydiner 92 Bridge Street Clerk
John Cass 9 Upham Street Leather Worker
Clarence E. Comer 1 Mt. Vernon Street Leather Worker
On motion of Councillor Donahue , the Council adjourned at 6:04
o ' clock P. M.
Attest:-
Clerk
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November 25,. 1927.
A regular meeting of the City Council was held on Friday, November
25, 1927, at eight o ' clock P. 15. All the members were present and the
President presided. On motion of Councillor Toomey, it was voted to dis-
pense with the reading of the records.
Garages Hearings were held on the following applications to maintain gar-
ages. The applicants appeared in favor, there was no opposition and the ,
following were granted licenses subject to the approval of the Inspector
of Buildings and in conformity with the ordinances relating to the same,
and with the rules and regulations of the Massachusetts District Police:
Victor A. Bousquet, RIO Green St. Oliver ef. Goodell, R38 Dearborn St.
Lot
Mary E. Hayes , Fairview Terrace J. Arthur Marchand, 26 Loring Ave.
Albert E. 1helpley, R50 Derby St. Mandel Shaer, 8 Hubon St.
Marie Heller, lot 2 Saltonstall Pky. Charles Wineapple , 6 Saltonstall
A hearing was held on the application of Marie K. Poirier to main-
tain a garage at 143 Highland Avenue . Mr. Poirier appeared in favor and
Mr. W. 11. Osgood, Inspector of Buildings , appeared` in opposition. On
motion of Councillor Fitzgerald, the license was granted, subject to the
usual conditions.
Poles Hearings were held on the petition of Salem Electric Lighting Co. t
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locate five poles on Hillside Avenue and one pole on Jefferson Avenue.
Mr. Kingsley appeared in favor on behalf of the petitioner and there was
no opposition. The petitions were granted by the following orders which
were adopted subject to the approval of the city electrician:
"Ordered: that upon petition of Salem Electric Lighting Company,
dated 191 , due notice having been given and a public hearing
held as provided by law, permission is hereby given said Company to con-
struct and use a line for the transmission of electricity for lighting,
heating and power, with the poles and other fixtures necessary to sus-
tain and protect its wires, upon and along the public ways in said Salem
as follows:- Hillside Avenue , 5 poles . And to said Company, its sue-
cessors and assigns, is hereby granted a location for such line , the sam
to be constructed and maintained in accordance with the Ordinances of
said City of Salem and with the following Specifications: The poles shall
located
be/substantially as shown on a plan filed herewith marked "Salem Electric
Lighting Company, Proposed Pole Locations in Salem, Plan No. 215 dated
Oct. 28, 1927, " hereby referred to and made a part of this order. "
Approved by the Ltayor on December 1, 1927 .
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"Ordered: that upon petition of Salem Electric Lighting Company, I013 Poles
dated 191 , due notice having been given and a public hearing
held as provided by law:, ;permission is hereby given said Company to con-
struct and use a line for the transmission of electricity for lighting,
heating and power, with the poles and other fixtures necessary to sustain
and protect its wires, upon and along the public ways in said Salem as
follows:- I pole on Jefferson Avenue, corner Read Street, numbered 3457.
And to said Company, its successors and assigns, is hereby granted a lo-
cation for such line, the same to be constructed and maintained in accor-
dance with the Ordinances of said City of Salem and with the following
Specifications: The poles shall be located substantially as shown on a
plan filed herewith marked "Salem Electric Lighting Company, Proposed
Pole Locations in Salem, Plan No. 216, dated November 4, 1927, " hereby
referred to and made a part of this order. "
Approved by the Mayor on December 1, 1927.
A hearing was held on the matter of laying out Roosevelt Road. Mr. Roosevelt Rd.
Elmer Liebsch appeared in favor on behalf of the Estate of John Tierney.
There was no opposition and the hearing was closed.
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A communication from the Board of Health regarding the garbage con- Garbage Contract
1014
tract was referred to the Committee on Public Health for conference with
the Board of riealth.
A communication from the County Commissioners in regard to appropria Roads
1015
tions for road work in 1928 was referred to the Mayor and the Committee
on Public Works.
A communication from J. E. Dwyer, Assistant Inspector Outdoor Adver- Billboard
1016
tising, State Department of Public Works, was read, regarding the bill-
board on Loring Avenue, which the Department has been restrained from re-
moving by a court injunction.
The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under later Pipe
1017
suspension of the rules:
"Ordered. that the sum of three hundred twenty-five dollars ($325. )
be and the same is hereby appropriated for the purpose of extending the
eight inch water pipe in Raymond Road. Said sum to be charged to the
Excess and -Deficiency Account. "
Approved by the Mayor on December 1, 1927.
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ovember 25, 1927 .
Water Pipes The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under
1018
suspension of the rules:
"Ordered: that the sure of three thousand dollars ($3000. ) be and th
same is hereby appropriated for the purpose of constructing a six inch
water pipe in Roosevelt Road at an estimated cost of seventeen hundred
dollars ($1700. ) and a six inch water pipe in Claremont Road at an es-
timated cost of thirteen hundred dollars ( ,'P1300. ) . Said sum to be
charged to the Excess and Deficiency Account. "
Approved by the 'Hayor on December 1, 1927 .
Sewer The following order, recommended by the Pdayor, was adopted under
1019
suspension of the rules:
"Ordered: that the sum of seventeen hundred dollars ($1700 ) be and
the same is hereby appropriated for the purpose of constructing a storm
water sewer in Pierpont Street ; said amount to be charged to the excess
and deficiency account. "
Approved by the Mayor on December 1, 1927.
Roosevelt Rd. Councillor Theriault offered the following order which was adopted:
1020
"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 Roosevelt Road should be laid out from Claremont Road to
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Orne Street, as shown on a plan hereinafter referred to and for that pur-
pose 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
Estate of John J. Tierney, Charles B. Ayers, Ida. 1. Greenough, A. Alfred
Mattson, Sarah Draper and Henry J. Dragon, bounded as follows , viz:
Beginning at a point marked "A" on a plan entitled "Plan of Roosevelt
Road, Salem, Mass . Scale 1 in.-40 ft. Sept. , 1927 Thomas A. Appleton,
C. E. " , and proceeding northeasterly 40.88 feet to a point marked "B" on
said plan, thence turning and proceeding northwesterly 559 .81 feet to a
point marked "C" on said plan, thence turning and proceeding southwester-
ly 40.04 feet to a point marked "D" on said plan, thence turning and
proceeding southeasterly 553.05 feet to a point marked "A" on said plan
and the point begun at; and Whereas, the City Council on the tenth day of
November A. D. 1927, 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 Roosevel
Road should be laid out as a highway of the city from Claremont Road to
Orne Street as shown on a plan on file in the office of the city clerk of
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this city, dated September, 1927 it is therefore hereby
Ordered, that due notice be given to Estate of John J. Tierney,
Charles B. Ayers , Ida 11. Greenough, A. Alfred Mattson, Sarah Draper,
Henry J. Jordan 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
Friday the twenty-fifth day of November 1927, at 8 o ' clock P. M. , at City
Hall, Salem, is appointed as the time and place for a public hearing in
the matter" ; and
+hereas, due notice has been given of the intention of the City Coun -
cil 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 Thomas A. Appleton C. E.
dated Sept. , 1927, entitled Plan of Roosevelt Road, Salem, Mass. , Scale
1 in - 40 ft. , 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 Estate
of John J. Tierney, Charles B. Ayers, Ida 11. Greenough, A. Alfred Mattson,
Sarah Draper, Henry J. Jordan, and we have considered and estimated that
no damages are sustained in their property by the several others afore-
said, and all other persons by the taking of said parcel of land and the
laying out of said Roosevelt Road, as shown on said plan. Said owners
may 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 30 days from and after the acceptance of this laying out by the
city council. "
Approved by the Mayor on December 1, 1927.
The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: School Dept.
1021
"Ordered: that the following transfers be made in the School Depart-
ment : $700 from Salaries to Repairs and Equipment
300 from Salaries to Fuel and bight
200 from Janitors to Fuel and Light"
Approved by the I,iayor on December 1, 1927.
November 25, 1927.
Weighers The Mayor's appointment of the following as weighers of commodities
1022
was read:
I James Fossa David Boucher James Collins
George Oldson Ernest Blanchette Rudolph Smerage
Arthur O'Donnell
Common The petition of the Board of Park Commissioners to use the Common
1023
during the winter for the promotion of skating and ice hockey was granted
subject to the supervision of the Superintendent of Public Property and
the approval of the Committee on Public Property.
Claims The dlaims-of Frederick L. Freeman, Michael J. Logan and Amos A.
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Tilton were referred to the Committee on Claims.
:rainlayer The application of Mark E. Kelley Co. , Inc. , for a drainlayer's
1027
license was granted.
Signs The following applications for permits for stationary signs were
1028-29
granted subject to the approval of the superintendent of streets:
Elliot A. Stinson, 53 North St. W. I. Cohen, 15 Front St.
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Renewals �+
1030; The following applications for renewals of licenses were granted:
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Auctioneers
Harry D. Wheeler Joseph It. Kimball
Drainlayer
Vincent S. Peterson
Licenses The following applications for licenses were referred to the Com- E
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mittee on Licenses and Permits:
Common Victuallers
Stephen Spaneas, 104 Boston St. James E. Tatten, 126 Essex St.
Mary Cote, 12 Butler St. John B. Collins, 244 Bridge St.
John Jarzynka, 169 Derby St. , transfer from 153 Derby St.
Sunday License
Stephen L. Maga, 149 Derby St.
Mary Cote, 12 Butler St. , transfer from Ellen J. Crosby
Lodging House
Dorothy V. Osgood, 313 Essex St.
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Pool Tables
John P. Rybicki, 169 Derby St. (4) , transfer from 160 Derby St.
Billiard Tables
j John P. Rybicki, 169 Derby St. (1) , transfer from 160 Derby St.
November 25, 1927
Hearings were ordered for Thursday, December 8, 1927, at eight Garages
o"clock P. M. , on the following applications to maintain garages: 1040-47
George V. Carlman, 2 Lincoln Road 'Walter Goldenberg, R30 Hathorne St.
Walter C. Hunt , 3 Moulton Ave . Marion F. Lewis, 21 Appleton St.
Charles Makar, 23 Union St. Jules Michaud, 8 Hazel St.
Charles B. Smidt, rear 216-218 Lafayette St.
Vivian Vorillas, 10 Hawthorne Pl. .
A communication from John J. McAuliffe regarding nuisance existing Nuisance
near 1502 'Washington Street was referred to': the Mayor and City Marshal. 1048
Councillor Toomey offered the following report which was accepted: Licenses
1049
"The Committee on Licenses and Permits, to whom was referred appli-
cations for licenses, has considered said matter and would recommend:
That the following be granted:
Sunday Licenses
Edward J. Burns, 6 Bay View live. , transfer from 165 Fort Ave.
Georgianna Lapointe, 291 Jefferson Ave. Thomas J. Lynch, 97 Mason St.
Rosario Puleo , 40 Margin St.
Common Victuallers
Edward J. Burns, 6 Bay ' iew Ave . , transfer from 155 Fort Ave.
Margaret A. Tivnan, 63 Federal St.
Pool Tables
Panaghos D. Lentros , 652 Boston St. (2)
Auto Truck
John J. Fitzgerald, Salem Depot
Passenger Automobile
Joseph Chareeb, 87 Congress St. 'I
Coffee House
Nick Droggitis, 24 Margin St.
The Committee would further recommend that the following be given
leave to withdraw:
Common Victualler
George Argetis, 65 Boston St.
Sunday License
Henry Tessier, 50 Lafayette St.
Pool Tables
Maurice A. McDonald, 10 Hargin St.
For the Committee ,
John J. Toomey Chairman"
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It was voted to recomit the recommendation giving George Argetis
leave towithdraw his application for a common victualler' s license at
65 Boston Street. The recommendation of the Committee was then adopted.
Tree Councillor Fitzgerald offered the following report which was accep-
1050
ted and recommendation adopted:
"The Committee on Shade Trees , to whom was referred the matter of
removal of tree at 19 Briggs St . , has considered said matter and would
recommend: that a public hearing be, held at our next regular meeting.
For the Committee,
Timothy IV. Fitzgerald Chairman"
Trees Councillor Fitzgerald offered the following report which was accep-
1051
ted and recommendation adopted:
"The Committee on Shade Trees would recommend: a hearing be held at
the next regular meeting of the Council for the removal of poplar trees
on Lafayette Street , at the suggestion of the Shade Tree Superintendent
and the City -Electrician.
For the Committee,
Timothy W. Fitzgerald Chairman"
Crossing Councillor Fitzgerald, for the Committee on Traffic Rules , re-
ported progress in the matter of traffic conditions at the Norman Street
Boston & Maine Railroad crossing.
Garage Councillor Theriault offered the following report which was accep-
1052
ted and recommendation adopted:
"The Committee on Public `+orks . to whom was referred the applicatio
of J.Victor Gauthier to maintain a garage for five cars at lot 3 Loring
Avenue , has considered said matter and would recommend: same be granted.
For the Committee , '
Omer P. Theriault Chairman"
Garage Councillor Theriault offered the following report which was accep-
1053
ted and recommendation adopted:
"The Committee on Public works, to whom was referred the application
of Ovide A. Boucher for a license to maintain a garage for six cars at
10 Porter Street, has considered said matter and woula recommend: same
be granted. -
For the Committee ,
Omer P. Theriault Chairman"
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!,Q ember 25, _19.27 ...
The Mayor' s veto,of: the ordinance to amend sections 26 and 73 of the Veto
Building Ordinance, which was received November 10, 1927, was taken up.
On motion of Councillor Theriault it was voted to lay the veto on the
table until later in the evening.
Councillor Theriault offered the following resolution and order whic Opinion
was adopted: 1054
"Whereas this Board did on the twenty seventh day of October, nine-
teen hundred and twenty seven, pass the following ordinance, to wit:
' In year one thousand nine hundred and twenty seven.
An Ordinance to amend an Ordinance relatin; to Building.
Be it ordained by the City Council of the- City of Salem, as follows :
Section 1. Section 26 of Chapter 5 be amended by adding the word "three"
after "two" in the second line, and before "families" in the third line ,
so that when amended, section will read: "A fourth class building shall
mean a residence arranged to accomodate one, two or three families".
Section 73 of Chapter 5 be amended by striking out the words "and except
further, that in fourth class buildings there need be but one means of
egress from the top floor" . So that when amended the section will read:
"All buildings shall have at least two means of egress leading from each
floor except as hereinafter provided and except further that in fourth
class buildings occupied and intended for use by only one family there
need be but one means of egress from any floor" .
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by Charter. ' and
Whereas His Honor the Mayor has vetoed the said Ordinance among other
grounds, on::the ground that it would be inconsistent with the zoning
ordinance in the manner and form more fully set forth in said veto, and
Whereas this Board desires the opinion of the City Solicitor upon the
following matters relative thereto;
Item 1. Is the proposed ordinance or any part thereof inconsistent with
the zoning ordinance and if so , what part and in what manner and form, is
it inconsistent?
Item 2. If the above proposed ordinance so amended, so as to apply only
to apartment districts as defined in the zoning ordinance , would the said
ordinance so amended, be valid and legal and not in any way in conflict
with the zoning ordinance and if it is in such conflict, what specifically
does such conflict consist of?
Item 3. That the City Solicitor be requested that if in his opinion the
ordinances do conflict, he send in a proper ordinance legalizing the
occupancy of all these houses, in whatever part of the City they are in.
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Ordered: That the City Solicitor be and hereby is requested to render
j.
an opinion in writing on the foregoing items - number one and two and
return same to the City Council, at his earliest convenience ,but not] late
than December 8th, 1927. "
Approved by the Mayor on December 1, 1927 .
Veto On motion of Councillor Theriault, the Mayor' s veto was taken from
the table and laid over until December 8, 1927 .
Sidewalks Councillor I,lorin offered the following order which was adopted:
1055
"Ordered: That the City Engineer be and is hereby requested to look
into the advisability of erecting and installing a sidewalk and edgestone
on the easterly side of Jefferson Avenue from Ocean Avenue to the Boston .
& Maine Railroad tracks, and report on the cost of the same not later
than the next regular meeting. "
Approved by the Mayor on December 1, 1927 .
Notice Councillor Safford offered the following order which was adopted:
1056
"Ordered: That as provided in Section 58 of Chapter 54 of the Gener-
Laws, the provisions of Sections 55, 56 and 57 of said Chapter 54, re-
ating to notices to be sent to all voters of any law submitted for ac-
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ceptance , be and hereby are suspended and made inapplicable as regards
Chapter 253 of the acts of 1927, which relates to placing the office of
city marshal under civil service laws. "
Approved by the Mayor on December 1, 1927 .
Light Councillor Safford offered the following order which was adopted:
1057
"Ordered: That the Committee on electrical Affairs consider the ad-
visability of installing another light on Winter Street near Bridge St . "
Approved by the i,Iayor on December 1, 1927 .
Ticket Councillor McGrath offered the following order which was adopted:
Offices
1058 "Ordered: That the City Solicitor be requested to appear before the
proper authorities of the Boston & Maine Railroad and oppose any consol-
idation of the ticket offices at our local station if such a change is
contemplated in the future. "
Approved by the Mayor on December 1, 1927.
Canal St. Councillor Theriault offered the following order which was adopted:
1059
"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 Canal street should be laid out from Ocean Avenue to Broad-
IT,0vember 25, 1927.
way, as shown on a plan hereinafter referred to and for that purpose it i '
necessary to take and lay out as a public street or way of said city cer-
tain parcels of land belonging to or supposed to belong to Emma S. Almy
et al. trustees, Michael L. Sullivan, Tidewater Leather Co. , Lendell VI.
Toad & Lendell G. Foan and Rosilda Pelletier, bounded as follows, viz:
Beginning at a point marked "A"' on a plan entitled "Proposed Extension of
Canal St. , Ocean Ave . to Broadway, Scale 1 in, 40 ft. august 1927 , Salem
Mass. , Frank P. Yorse , City Engineer" , thence running southwesterly, by
land of nosilda Pelletier, twenty-three and fifty-four hundredths feet
(23.54) to a point marked "B" on said plan; thence running more southwes-
terly by land of said -?osilda Pelletier, one and seventy-five hundredths
feet (1.75) to a point marked "C" on said plan; thence running southerly
by land of said Rosilda Pelletier nineteen and forty-five hundredths feet
(19.45) to a point marked "D" on said plan; thence running southwesterly
by land of said Hosilda Pelletier and land now or formerly of Emma S. Alm
et al tr. , one hundred eighty-seven and seventy-six hundredths feet
(187.76) to a point marked "E" on said plan; thence running more south-
westerly by land now or formerly of E-Yma S. Almy et al. tr. , nine hundred
eighteen and nineteen hundredths feet (918.19) to a point marked "F" on
said plan; thence running southerly by land now or formerly of Emma S.
Almy et al. Tr. , land of 2'ichael L. Sullivan, and again by land of Emma S.
Almy et al tr. , on a curved line of a radius of one hundred ninety-five
and fifty-five hundredths feet (195. 55) a distance of one hundred twenty-
seven and twenty-five hundredths feet (127 .25) to a point marked "G" on
said plan; thence running northwesterly by the easterly line of Broadway
two hundred twenty-two and fifty-eight hundredths feet (222.58) to a point
marked "H" on said plan; thence running easterly by land now or formerly
of Emma S. Almy et al. tr. , on a curved line of a radius of twenty-five
feet (25.00) a distance of sixty-two and twenty-five hundredths feet
(62.25) to a point marked "I" on said plan; thence running northeasterly
by land now or formerly of Emmna S. Almy et al. tr. , land of Tidewater
Leather Co. , and land of Lendell W'. Foan and Lendell G. Foan, eight hun-
dred forty-three and seventy-one hundredths feet (843.71) to a point
marked "J" on said plan; thence running less northeasterly by land of sai
Lendell WT. Foan and Lendell G. Foan, two hundred twenty-four and sixty-
two hundredths feet (224.62) to a point marked "K" on said plan; thence
running more northeasterly by the southerly line of Ocean Ave. , fifty and
thirty hundredths feet (50.30 ) to a point marked "A" and the point begun
at ; and Whereas, the City Council on the eleventh day of August A. D. 192
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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 Canal
Street should be laid out as a highway of the city from Ocean Avenue to
Broadway and thence to Loring Avenue , crossing Tulip Street, so-called,
Rose Street, and Boston & Maine Railroad tracks , as shown on plans on
iI
file in the office of the city clerk of this city, dated August 1927, it
is therefore hereby
Ordered, that due notice be given to Emma S. Almy et al Trustees,
Michael L. Sullivan, Tidewater Leather Company, Emma C . Foan et al. ,
i
Rosilda Pelletier, Edward Mackey, Katherine Henneally, Thomas Mackey,
Atwood & Morrill, Frederick W. Dow, Boston & Maine Railroad, John West ,
Alfred Daigneau, Joseph H. Poor, Salem Iron Foundry Inc. , Marie L. Beau-
lieu and 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 Thursday the twenty-fifth day of August 1927 at 8 o ' clock P. i�i:
� Y Y Y g �
i at City Hall, Salem, is appointed as the time and place for a public hear
ing in the matter; " and
Whereas , due notice has been given of the intention of the City Coun
oil to take said parcel of land for the purpose aforesaid, as appears by
the return on the order of notice issued therefor passes: 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 En-
gineer dated August 1927, entitled Proposed extension of Canal St . , Ocean
Ave . to Broadway, Scale 1 in.- 40 ft. August 1927, Salem, Vass. , deposit-
ed in the office of the city engineer, to;,w#ich plan reference ,may be had
Said laying out , as hereinbefore stated, is over or by land now or
fon.,.erly of Rosilda Pelletier, Emma S. Almy et al. tr. , Michael L. Sulli-
van, Tidewater Leather Company, Lende;1 W. Foan & Lendell G. Foan, and we
have considered and estimated that no damages are sustained in their
property by thesJveral owners aforesaid, and that all other persons by
the taking of said parcel of land and the laying out of said Canal street
as shown on said plan. Said owners may remove and take away any and all
buildings, trees, fences and other property, which will obstruct the
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building of such street or public way within 30 days from and after the
acceptance of this laying out by the city council. "
Approved by the Hayor on December 1, 1927.
On motion of Councillor O'Callaghan, the Council refused an immediat
reconsideration of all business transacted.
------------
On motion of Councillor Fitzgerald, the Council adjourned at 9.40
o 'clock P. M.
Attest :-
.
Clerk
December 8, 1927..
A regular meeting of the City Council was held on Thursday, December
8, 1927, at eight o'clock P. M. All the members were present except
Councillor O'Callaghan, and the President presided. On motion of Coun-
cillor Fitzgerald, it was voted to dispense with the reading of the
records .
Garages Hearings were held on the following applications to maintain gar-
ages. The applicants appeared in favor, there was no opposition and the
following were granted licenses, subject to the approval of the Inspector
of Buildings and in conformity with the ordinances relating to the same,
and with the rules and regulations of the Massachusetts District Police :
George V. Carlman, 2 Lincoln Rd. Walter Goldenberg, R30 Hathorne St .
`++alter C. Hunt, 3 Moulton Ave . Marion F. Lewis, 21 Appleton St.
Charles Makar, 23 Union St.
Garage A hearing was held on the application of Jules 'lichaud to maintain
1060
a garage at 8 Hazel Street. A communication from Guy C. Richards, rep-
! resenting Mr. and Mrs. George Gauthier, was read. The application was
referred to the Committee on Public 'corks.
Garage A hearing was held on the application of Charles B. Smidt to main-
1061
tain a garage at rear 216-218 Lafayette Street. A communication in favor
of the application was read. Iliessrs. Smidt, Goldberg, Myers and Long
appeared in favor. Mr. Carmen appeared in opposition. On motion of
Councillor Theriault , the application was referred to the Committee on
Public ; orks .
Garage A hearing was held on the application of Vivian Vorillas to maintain
a garage at 10 Hawthorne Place . The President ruled that the application
was not in proper form, and the petitioner was given leave to withdraw.
Trees A hearing was held on the matter of removing several poplar trees
on Lafayette Street . There was no opposition and the hearing was closed.
A hearing was held on the matter of removing •a tree at 19 Briggs
Street. Tyr. Guinn appeared in favor and there was no opposition. The
hearing was closed.
Board of The following order, recommended by the ,T.%ayor, was adopted under
Health
1062 suspension of the rules:
"Ordered: that the sure of four thousand three hundred and nineteen
dollars and forty six cents (t4319.46) be and the same is hereby appro-
priated for the Board of Health Department, item "Contagious Hospital" .
F
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December 8, _1927.
This sum is in addition to the amount already appropriated. Said amount
is to be charged to the excess and deficiency account . "
Approved by the Mayor on December 9, 1927.
The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: Public Welfare
"Ordered: that the following sums be and the same are hereby trans_ 1063
ferred in the Department of Public 'Nelfare .
$5000 from Other Cities and Towns
4500 from Mothers ' Aid
400 from Hospital
200 from General Administration
$10100 to Outside Relief"
Approved by the Mayor on December 9 , 1927.
The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: Street Dept.
"Ordered: that the sum of four thousand dollars (C4000) be and the 1064
same is hereby transferred from the item "I.1aintenance of County Bridges"
to the item "Snots: and Ice" in the Street Department appropriation. "
Approved by the Mayor December 10, 1927 .
The following opinion was read and placed on file : Opinion
1065
Legal Department, December 8, 1927
To the Honorable City Council,
Salem, Mass .
Gentlemen:
I am requested to furnish an opinion as to the proposed amend-
ment to Sections 26 and 73 of Chapter 5 of the City Ordinances vetoed by
the Mayor.
I am asked to answer the two following questions.
Item 1. Is the proposed ordinance or any part thereof inconsistent wit
the zoning ordinance and if so, what part and in what manner and form, i
it inconsistent?
Item 2. If the above proposed ordinance so amended, so as to apply onl
to apartment districts as defined in the zoning ordinance, would the sai
ordinance so amended, be valid and legal and not in any way in conflict
with the zoning ordinance and if it is in such conflict, what specifical
ly, does such conflict consist of?
I understand the substance of these questions means, does the
proposed amendment permit the use of two and one-half story houses for
three families . The proposed amendment to the Building Ordinance is in
conflict with Section 3, Zoning Ordinance , Paragraph 2, which does not
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December 8, 192.7.
permit the use of a two and one-half story house for three families.
I am advised and believe that there are in the General Residence
Districts as defined by the Zoning Ordinance, two and one-half story
houses used for three families and that some . of these houses have been
constructed since the Zoning Ordinance was passed.
If it is the intention to have one law apply to all the two and one-
half story houses within the General Residence Districts irrespective of
whether they were built before or since the passing of the Zoning Ordi-
nance , it will be necessary to amend both the Building Ordinance and
Zoning Ordinance in order to treat all citizens alike in reference to the
use that they can make of their property. For the purpose of creating a
parity of rights , both ordinances should be amended.
As to the second question asked, Section 4, Paragraph A, Subsection
1, authorizes the use of a house for any purpose authorized in General
Residence Districts , a change in Section 1, Paragraph B, Subsection 2,
would take care of any question raised under Section 4, Paragraph B,
Subsection 1.
Inasmuch as in my opinion the proposed ordinance conflicts with the
Zoning Ordinance , I an submitting two amendments , one to the Building
Ordinance , and the other to the Zoning Ordinance .
I submit the amendments as two separate orders and invite attention
to G. L. , C. 40 , S. 30, which requires reasonable notice and a hearing
before a zoning ordinance can be modified, and a unanimous vote of all
the members of the City Council under certain circumstances , and G. L.
C. 43, S. 23 requiring the publication of an ordinance at least ten days
before its passage .
These two 'amendments if passed authorize the erection and occupancy
of two and one-half story family houses by three families. If the City
Council does not wish to disturb the Zoning Ordinance and desires to limi
the relief that they propose to extend only to buildings built before the
Zoning Ordinance came into effect, to wit: January 1, 1926 , there is no
occasion for amending the Zoning Ordinance .
Very respectfully,
William A. Pew. City Solicitor
Signs The following applications for permits for stationary illuminated
1066-7
signs were granted subject to the approval of the superintendent of
streets and the city electrician:
Beverly Gardens Flower Shop, 225 7.1ashington St.
James E. Tatten, 126 Essex Street
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December 8, 1927
The claims of Joseph F. Kenney and John F. Marrs were referred to Claims
the Committee on Claims . 1068-69
The application of Jacob Hataw for a transient vendor' s license at Transient Vendor
1070
141A Essex Street was granted.
Hearings were ordered for Thursday, December 22, 1927, at eight Garages
1070-72
o 'clock on the following applications to maintain garages:
Albert Isabelle , 507 Loring Ave. Emile Marquis, 24 7olieatland St.
The following applications for licenses were referred to the Commit Licenses
1073-77
tee on Licenses and Permits:
Sunday Licenses
Albert loses, 90 Derby St.
Stephen Spaneas, 104 Boston St . (renewal)
Pool Tables
Albert Moses , 90 Derby St.
Albert Caron, 25 Hazel St. (3 )
Common Victualler
;:label J. Downs, 286 Essex St.
Auto Dealer
Joseph Poitras , 60 71ard St. , 2nd class (renewal)
The petition of the Police Department officers for an increase in Salaries
1078-79
salary was read. Councillor Theriault offered the following ordinance
which was passed for publication:
"In the year one thousand nine hundred and twenty-seven.
An Ordinance to amend an ordinance in relation to compensation of certai
city officers.
Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows:
Section 1. Section 1 of Chapter XIV of the City Ordinances is hereby
amended by striking out the words "two thousand two hundred and seventy-
five" in the second and third lines of the paragraph which establishes
the rates of compensation in the Police Department, and inserting in
place thereof the words "twenty-seven hundred"; and by striking out the
words "nineteen hundred and seventy-five" in the third and fourth lines
of said paragraph and inserting in place thereof "twenty-four hundred"
and by striking out the words " nineteen hundred and twenty-five" in the
fourth and fifth lines of said paragraph, and inserting in place thereof
the words "twenty-three hundred" and by striking out the words "eighteen
hundred and seventy-five" in the fifth and sixth lines and inserting in
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December 8, 1927
place thereof "twenty-one hundred"; so that said paragraph will read as
follows: "Police Department, payable in equal weekly installments; city
marshal, twenty-seven hundred dollars; captains, twenty-four hundred
dollars ; lieutenants , twenty-three hundred dollars; sergeants, twenty-
one hundred dollars; patrolmen, cell-men, chauffaars and janitors , five
dollars per day; matron, three dollars and fifty cents per day. "
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect on January lst , 1928. "
Dogs A communication from the Board of Health regarding restraining dogs
1080-81
was read and the following order was adopted:
"Ordered: Owing to the prevalence of rabies, that all dogs shall be
restrained from running at large (that is, tied, leashed, or kept within
doors ) during the period of ninety days commencing December 15, 1927. "
Approved by the Mayor on December 10, 1927.
Licenses Councillor Toomey offered the following report which was accepted
1082
and recommendation adopted:
"The Committee on Licenses and Permits , to whom was referred appli-
cations for licenses, has considered said matter and would recommend:
That the following be granted:
Common Victuallers
James E. Tatten, 126 Essex St . wary Cote , 12 Butler St.
Sunday Licenses
Stephen L. Maga, 149 Derby St.
Mary Cote , 12 Butler St. , transfer from Ellen J. Crosby
Lodging House
-
Dorothy V. Osgood, 313 Essex St.
Pool Tables
John P. Rybicki , 169 Derby St . , 4 tables , transfer from 160 Derby St.
Billiard Tables
John P. Rybicki, 169 Derby St . , 1 table, transfer from 160 Derby St.
The Committee would further recommend that the following be given
leave to withdraw:
Common Victuallers
John Jarzynka, 169 Derby St. George Argetis , 65 Boston St.
For the Committee ,
John J. Toomey Chairman"
Garbage 1083 Councillor Irzyk offered the following report which was accepted
and recommendation adopted:
December 8, 1927
"The Committee on Health, to whom was referred the contract for the
sale of garbage, has considered said matter and would recommend: That the
Board of Health be empowered to solicit bids for the Collection of Gar-
bage for a period not to exceed five years.
For the Committee ,
Felix Irzyk, Chairman"
The I:ayor' s veto of an ordinance to amend sections 26 and 73 of the Veto
Building Ordinance , which was received November 10, 1927, was taken up.
The ordinance , which was passed to be ordained on October 28, 1927, was
not adopted over the veto of the Mayor by a vote of ten nays and one ab-
sent.
Councillor Fitzgerald offered the following ordinance which was Building
1084
passed for publication:
"In the year ,one thousand nine hundred and twenty-seven.
An Ordinance to amend an ordinance relating to Building
Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows:
Section 1. Chapter 5, Section 22, Paragraph 3 of the Ordinances of the
City of Salem is hereby amended by striking out the words "A 'half story'
or attic- is any story included in the roof, the cubic contents of which,
exclusive of blind attic not exceeding three feet in height at the high-
est point , is not more than sixty per cent of the cubic contents of the
first story" and substituting in place thereof the following: "A 'half
story' or attic is any story included in the roof in which all rooms shall
be at least eight feet in height from the finished floor to the finished
ceiling in at least one-half of its area excluding from said measurements
any blind attic not exceeding three feet in height at its highest point. "
Section 2. Chapter 5, Section 26 is hereby amended by striking out in th
second line thereof the words "one or two" and substituting therefor the
words "one , two or three" so that as amended the section shall read: "A
fourth -class building shall mean a residence arranged to accomodate one,
two o_- three families , and may be constructed with an ordinary frame. "
Section 3. Chapter 5, Section 73 is hereby amended by striking out the
words "there need be but one means of egress from the top floor, and in
buildings of said class" , so that as amended the section shall read: "All
builaings shall have at least two means of egress leading from each floor
except as hereinafter provided and except further that in fourth class
buildings occupied and intended for use by only one family there need be
but one means of egress from any floor. "
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December 8, 1927 __.__ _.
I Section 4. All building ordinances or parts of building ordinances con-
tained in Chapter 5 of the City Ordinances inconsistent herewith are here-
by repealed.
Section 5. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City
Charter. "
Zoning Councillor Fitzgerald offered the following ordinance which was
1085
passed for publication:
"In the year one thousand nine hundred and twenty-seven.
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. Section 3, Clause B, Item 2 of the Zoning Ordinance which
took effect on January 1, 19260 is hereby amended by striking out in the
first line thereof the words "two-family house" and substituting therefo
the words "two and one-half story house adapted for the occupancy of
three or less families" so that Section 30 Clause B, Item 2 as amended
shall read: "Double or semi-detached house , two and one-half story house
adapted for the occupancy of three or less families, or group house con-
sisting of three or more contiguous single-family houses separated by
party walls. "
Section 2. All zoning ordinances or parts of zoning ordinances incon-
sistent herewith are hereby -repealed.
Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter'
Fearing Councillor Fitzgerald offered the following order which was adopted
1086
"Ordered: That a public hearing be held on the proposed amendment
to Zoning Ordinance relating to General Residence Districts at our next
regular meeting. "
Approved by the Mayor December 10, 1927 .
Sidewalks Councillor Morin offered the following order which was adopted:
1087
"Ordered: That His Honor the Mayor be and hereby is requested to
recommend an appropriation of $6, 500.00 for the purpose of installing
sidewalks on the easterly side of Jefferson Avenue between Ocean Avenue
and the Boston & Maine Railroad tracks. "
Presented to the Mayor December 102 1927 and not approved.
Tree Councillor Fitzgerald offered tke following order which was adopted
1088
"Ordered: That the tree in front of premises #19 Briggs St. as
petitioned by Mr. 77m. quinn be taken down under, the direction of the
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Supt. of Shade Trees and expense of same be charged to the petitioner. "
Approved by the Mayor on December 10, 1927.
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Councillor Fitzgerald offered the following order which was adopted: Tree
1089
"Ordered: That the city at its own expense remove four trees on
Lafayette St. as designated on plan on file in City Clerk's office. "
Approved by the Mayor on December 10, 1927.
Councillor Fitzgerald offered the following ordinance which was Salaries
1090
passed for publication:
"In the year one thousand nine hundred and twenty-seven.
An Ordinance to amend an Ordinance relating to the Compensation of cer-
tain city officers .
Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows:
Section 1. Section 1 of Chapter XIV of the City Ordinances is hereby
amended by striking out, in the paragraph relating to compensation in the
Fire Department, the words "twenty-two hundred and seventy-five dollars"
in the second and third lines thereof, and inserting in place thereof the j
words "twenty-seven hundred dollars" ; and by striking out the words
"twenty-one hundred seventy-five dollars" in the third and fourth lines r
thereof, and inserting in place thereof the words "twenty-four hundred
dollars" , so that said paragraph as amended will read as follows: "Fire
Department : Payable in equal weekly installments: chief engineer, twenty-
seven hundred dollars; deputy chiefs, twenty-four hundred dollars; cap-
tains, two thousand and twenty-five dollars; mechanician, nineteen hun-
dred and seventy-five dollars; supervisor of motor apparatus, nineteen
hundred and seventy-five dollars; lieutenants, nineteen hundred dollars;
privates, first year of service, four dollars and thirty-two cents per
day; privates , after first year, five dollars per day; call members, two
hundred and fifty dollars a year; substitute call members„ one dollar for
each fire at which they render services. " j
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Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect on January 11 1928. "
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The following were drawn to serve as jurors at the January session Jurors
of Civil Court in Salem:
Frank S. O'Connell 11 Summit Street Druggist Clerk
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Elmer F. Littlefield 25 Shore Avenue Banker
;Vi11iam E. Curtis 11 Cedar Street Monument !Tnfr.
On motion of Councillor Theriault, e Counci dj urn at 9.50
o'clock P. M.
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Clerk
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A special meeting of the City Council was held on Tednesday, Decem-
ber 14 , 1927 at six o 'clock P. M. , for the purpose of declaring the re-
sult of the election and all other business. Al; the members were pres-
ent and the President presided. On motion of Councillor IcGrath, it was
voted to dispense with the reading of the records .
Kimball The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was referred to the
Estate
1091 Committee on Finance:
"Ordered: that the sum of seven thousand dollars (�7000. ) be and
the same hereby is appropriated for the purpose of acquiring property
owned by the estate of Mary A, Kimball. Said property is numbered 82
Essex Street and includes land and building and is to be taken for school
purposes. Said sum is to be charged to the Excess and Deficiency Accoun !'
Hearing The following order was adopted:
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"Fdhereas, in the opinion of the City Council the public necessity
and convenience require that certain property, including land and house ,
located at 82 Essex Street , as shown on a plan on file in the office of
the city clerk, should be acquired by the City for school purposes, it
is therefore hereby
Ordered, that due notice be given to Estate of Mary A. Kimball
and all others interested, that the City Council intend to acquire the
property before mentioned; and that Thursday the twerity-ninth day of
1ece;nber, 1927 , at eight o ' clock P. M. , at city hall, Salem, is appoints(
as the time and place for a public '_nearing in the matter. "
Approved by the Mayor on December 19, 1927 .
Election The following result of the city election was read:
1093
"Whereas, the City Council of the City of Salem has examined the
returns of the election officers in the several voting precincts of the
City of the votes cast at the municipal election held on December 6,
1927 , for the purpose of electing a Mayor for the term of two years from
the first Monday in January, 1928; also five Councillors-at-Large to
serve for the term of two yc-ars from the first I -onday in January, 1928;
also two members of the School Committee to serve for the term of three
years from the first Monday in January, 1928; also to cast their votes
on the question of accepting Chapter 253 of the Acts of 1927 , being an
act to place the office of city marshal under the civil service rules;
and they find the same properly made and duly recorded. From said ex-
amination it appears that the following were elected:
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for
George J. Bates
Councillors-at-Large
Timothy W. Fitzgerald John Pickering
.lichael F. McGrath William 0. Safford
Stephen A. Whipple
School Committee
John 11. Gray John J. McCarthy
The vote on the acceptance of Chapter 253 of the Acts of 1927 was in
the negative . "
Councillor Fitzgerald offered the following ordinance which was Salary
passed for publication: 1094
"In the year one thousand nine hundred and t,�rrenty-seven.
An Ordinance to amend an Ordinance to establish the compensation of the
'day or..
Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows:
Section 1. Section 1 of the ordinance to establish the compensation of
the Mayor, passed February 21, 1924, is hereby amended by striking out
the words and figures "three thousand (w3,000.00) dollars" and inserting
in place thereof the words and figures "four thousand (�4,000.00 ) dollars '
so that said section as amended will read as follows: "Section 1. The
1-layor shall receive the sum of four thousand (y$4, 000.00) dollars per
annum for his services, payable in equal monthly installments. "
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect on January 1, 1928. "
The application of Charles Johnston, 92 Federal Street, for a renew- Auctioneer
1095
al of his auctioneer ' s license was granted.
The following were drayin to serve as Grand Jurors:
Patrick A. Fitzgerald 35 March Street Laborer
John H. Holt -15 East Collins Street Real Estate
On motion of Councillor McGrath, the Council adjourned at 6.20
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A regular meeting of the City Council was held on Thursday, Decem-
ber 22, 1927 at eight o ' clock Y. ai. All the members were present and
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the President uresided. On motion of Councillor Safford, it was voted t
dispense with the reading of the records.
Garages clearings were held on the following applications to maintain gar-
ages. The applicants appeared in favor, there was no opposition and the
following were granted licenses, subject to the approval of the Inspec-
tor of Buildings and in conformity with the ordinances relating to the
II same and with the rules and regulations of the Massachusetts District
Police :
Emile adarquis, 24 6'heatland St. Albert Isabelle , 507 Loring Ave .
Zoning A hearing was held on the proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinanc
which was introduced December 8, 1927 . Hr. Anctil, representing the
Franco-American Alliance , spoke in favor of the amendment . adir. Amyotte ,
Mr. Albert °McIntire, Mr . Garett Ryan, Tyr. John Deery and Iir. John Cash-
man spoke in favor. air. J. Asbury Pitman and afr. Richard H. Wiswall of
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the Salem Planning Board spoke in opposition. a.Ir. D. J. Long spoke on
the matter. The hearing was closed, and on motion of Councillor Fitz-
gerald, the ordinance was laid on the table until later in the evening.
Electrical The following order, recommended by the Ilayor , was adopted under
Dept. 1096
suspension of the rules:
"Ordered: that the sum of two hundred and ninety dollars ($290) be
and the same is hereby appropriated, in addition to the amount already
appropriated, for the Electrical Department to cover the cost of lights
installed by the City Council for which no provision was made in the
regular appropriation; said sum to be charged to the excess and defi-
ciency account , and credited to the item "Street Lighting" .
Approved by the Mayor on December 24, 1927.
Police Dept. The following order, recommended by the 11,3ayor, was adopted under
1097
suspension of the rules:
"Ordered: that the sum of twenty-three hundred dollars be and the
same hereby is appropriated, in addition to the amount already appro-
priated for the Police Department; two thousand dollars of which is to
be added to the Item "Salaries and Vlages" , two hundred dollars to the
Item "Equipment and Repairs" , and one hundred dollar:; to the Item "Other
Expenses" . The above amount to be charged to the Excess and Deficiency
Account." Approved by the Mayor on December 24, 1927 .
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December 22, 1927
A communication from the City Marshal regarding the application of Claim
Patrolman James H. King for reimbursement of expenses incurred as a rer 1098-99
sult of injuries received in performance of duty, vas read, and the fol-
lowing order was adopted; as recommended by the Mayor:
"Ordered: That the sum of $1030.69 (One Thousand and Thirty Dollars
and Sixty Nine Cents ) be and the same is hereby appropriated for the pun
pose of reimbursing James H. King, a patrolman in the Police Department ,
for injuries sustained and for damages resulting from the same while en-
gaged in the performance of his duty. Said sum to be charged to the
Excess and Deficiency Account. "
Approved by the ?.iayor on December 24, 1927
The following order, recommended by the I;fayor, was adopted: Bonds
"Ordered: That the unbonded w10,000.00 for the Phillips School Addi 1100
tion be cancelled and that his Honor the !Mayor, the City Treasurer and
the City Auditor be notified of the cancellation of the same . "
Approved by the -Hayor on December 24, 1927 .
The petition of members of the Fire and Police Departments for in- Salaries
crease of salaries was referred to the next City Government . 1101
The petition of Therese O'Donnell for the removal of a tree at 131 Tree
North Street was referred to the Committee on Shade Trees. 1102
hearings were ordered for Thursday, January 12, 1928, at eight Poles
o ` clock P. Id. , on the petition of Salem electric Lighting Co. to locate 1103-4
poles on Pond Street and Park Street.
The report of the City Marshal for the month of November was re- Report
1105
ceived and placed on file.
A petition for abatement of sewer assessment on undeveloped land Abatement
1106
on Ord and Maple Streets was referred to the Committee on Public Works .
The petition of John J. Driscoll for a permit for a stationary sign Sign
1107
at 97 North Street was granted subject to the approval of the Superinten-
dent of Streets.
The following applications for licenses were referred to the Commit Licenses
1108-13
tee on Licenses and Permits:
Automobile Dealers
David Litman, 56 Bridge Street, 3rd class
C. Falke Semon, 90 Lafayette Street, 2nd class (renewal)
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1927 .
Common Victuallers
Bessie E. Mott, 35 Bridge St.
- Sunday Licenses
Ernest J. Belanger, 131 Essex St. Kazimierz Zmijewski , 167 Derby St.
Passenger Automobile
Samuel J. Lipsih, 96 Lafayette St.
Licenses Councillor Toomey offered the following report which was accepted
1114
and recommendation adopted:
"The Committee on Licenses and Permits , to whom were referred appli -
cations for licenses, has considered said matter and would recommend:
That the following be granted:
Sunday Licenses
Albert Moses, 90 Derby St. Stephen Spaneas, 104 Boston St .
Pool Tables
Albert Moses, 90 Derby St.
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Common Victuallers
Mabel J. Downs , 286 Essex St. Stephen Spaneas, 104 Boston St .
Auto Dealer
Joseph Poitras, 60 '.+ard St.. 2nd class
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The Convnittee would further recommend that the following be given
leave to withdraw:
Common Victualler
John B. Collins, 244 Bridge St .
For the Committee,
John J. Toomey Chairman"
Swimming A report of the Board of Park Commissioners in the matter of the
Pool
1115 expense of constructing a swimming pool at Kernwood Park was read and
placed on file :
Claim Councillor Fitzgerald offered the following reports which were ac-
1116
cepted and recommendations adopted:
"The Committee on Claims, to whom was referred the claim of '.Mary
Reid on account of faulty condition of sidewalk at Town Hall, Derby Sq. ,
has considered said matter and would recommend: That the city award
damages to the amount of ;?150.00.
For the Committee ,
Timothy %% .Fitzgerald Chairman" .
Claim 1117- "The Committee on Claims, to whom was referred the claim of George
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December 22, 1927
H. Estes for damage to automobile by reason of defect in North Street
opposite into. 48, has considered said matter and would recommend: leave to
withdraw.
For the Committee,
Timothy V1. Fitzgerald Chairman"
"The Committee on Claims, to whom was referred the claim of tIary v. Claim
Gillis for damage tb real estate at 84 Tremont St . due to water flowing 1118
onto it, has considered said matter and would recommend: leave to with-
draw.
For the Committee,
Timothy 7. Fitzgerald Chairman"
"The Committee on Claims , to whom was referred the claim of Thomas Claim
F. Henry for alleged damage to house at 400 Essex St. by reason of oil 1119
from north Pine St . splashing on it , has considered said matter and would
recommend: leave to withdraw.
For the Committee ,
Timothy W. Fitzgerald Chairman"
"The Committee on Claims, to whom was referred the claim of Joseph Claim L
uoburski for injuries to his minor son Chester who was injured by man- 1120
hole cover falling on foot, has considered said matter and would recom-
mend: leave to withdraw. .
For. the Committee
Timothy 'b'. Fitzgerald Chairman"
"The Committee on Claims, to whom was referred the claim of Mrs. Claim
Lohnes in behalf of her minor son ',7illia-n Lohnes who received injuries by 1121
reason of door in City Hall slamming back and cutting his hand, has con-
sidered said matter and would recommend: leave to withdraw.
For the Committee ,
Timothy W. Fitzgerald ' Chairman"
"The Committee on Claims, to whom was referred the claim of I.Irs. Claim
1122
Sarah i`d. Lessee for injuries due to fall on sidewalk on Essex Street near
Salem Five Cents Savings Eank Jan. 5, 1927, has considered said matter
and would recommend: leave to withdraw.
For the Committee,
Timothy W. Fitzgerald Chairman"
"The Committee on Claims, to whom was referred the claim of Peter Claim
1123
Z'Iormino for injuries received by fall on sidewalk at 14 Norman Street,
has considered said matter and would recommend: leave to withdraw.
For the Committee,
Timothy ed. Fitzgerald Chairman"
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December 22, 1927.
Claim "The Committee on Claims, to whom was referred the claim of John F.
1124
Marrs for damage to automobile by reason of city truck backing into it
on November 26, 1927, has considered said matter and would recommend:
leave to withdraw.
For the Committee ,
Timothy W. Fitzgerald Chairman"
Claim
1125 "The Committee on Claims, to whom was referred the claim of 'Zirs. E..
J. Preston for damage to clothing by reason of falling on wire at Forest
River Park, has considered said matter and would recommend: leave to
withdraw.
For the Committee ,
Timothy W. Fitzgerald Chairman"
Lights Councillor Safford offered the following report which was accepted
1126
and recommendation adopted:
"The Committee on Electrical Affairs, to whom was referred several
petitions for street lighting has considered said matters and beg leave
to report as follows: It recommends that a 60 c . p. light be installed at-.
the lower end of Saltonstall Parkway, and that a 1000 c. p. light be in-
stalled on Winter St. near Bridge St. The expense of above to be charged
to the regular appropriation for street lighting.
For the Committee ,
William 0. Safford Chairman"
Lights The following order was adopted:
1127
"Ordered: That the City electrician be and hereby is authorized and
instructed to install the following street lights, expense of same to be
charged to the regular appropriation for street lighting:
One 60 c. p. light at lower end of Saltonstall Parkway
One 1000 c . p. light on Winter Street near Bridge Street. "
Approved by the Mayor on December 24, 1927 .
Garage Councillor Theriault offered the following report was accepted and
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recommendation adopted:
"The Committee on Public 'Works, to whom was referred the application
of Jules Michaud to maintain a garage for two cars at 8 Hazel St . , has
considered said matter and would recommend: same be granted.
For the Committee ,
Omer P. Theriault Chairman"
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Councillor Theriault offered the following report which was accep- 1'imball Estate
ted and recommendation adopted:
1129
"The Committee on Finance, to whom was referred the order that the
sum of 07,000. be and the same is hereby appropriated for the purpose of
acquiring property owned by the estate of Mary A. Kimball numbered m82
Essex St. , has considered said matter and would recommend: same be
appropriated.
For the Committee ,
Omer P. Theriault Chairman"
The order, which was introduced December 14, 1927, was adopted, and
approved by the 'ayor on December 24, 1927.
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The ordinance to amend an ordinance relating to the compensation of Salaries
certain city officers by increasing the salaries of officers in the
Police Department, which was introduced on December 8, 1927, was taken
up. Councillor McGrath moved that the ordinance be amended to provide
for a ten percent increase in salaries. The amendment was not voted by
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the following viva vote vote : Voting yes, Councillors Irzyk, licGrath,
O'Callaghan and Toomey, four in all; voting no, Councillors Bodwell,
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Donahue, Fitzgerald, 'Lorin, Safford, Theriault and Doyle , seven in all.
The ordinance was passed to be ordained by a vote of seven in favor and
three opposed, one not voting. Approved by the Hayor December 31, 1927 .
The ordinance to amend an ordinance relating to the compensation of
certain city officers by increasing the salaries of the chief and the
deputy chief of the Fire Department, which was introduced December 8,
1927 , was taken up. Councillor 1.IcGrath moved that the ordinance be
amended to provide for a ten percent increase in salaries. The amend-
ment was not voted by the following viva vote vote: Voting yes, Council-
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lors Irzyk, McGrath and Toomey, three in all; voting no, Councillors
Bodwell, Donahue, Fitzgerald, h1orin, O'Callaghan, Safford, Theriault ,
and Doyle , eight in all. The ordinance was passed to be ordained by a
vote of eight in favor and three opposed. Approved by the Mayor on
December 31 , 1927 .
On motion of Councillor Fitzgerald, the Council refused an immedi-
ate reconsideration of all business transacted.
The ordinance to amend sections 22, 26 and 73 of the Building Or- Building
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dinance, which was introduced December 8, 1927 was passed to be ordained
The ordinance to amend Section 3 of the Zoning Ordinance, which was Zoning
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December 22, 1927.
introduced December 8, 1927, was passed to be ordained by a unanimous
viva vote vote.
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Lights Councillor Theriault offered the following order which was adopted:
1130
"Ordered: That the Committee on Electrical Affairs consider the ad-
visability of extending the 600 c . p. lights on Jefferson Avenue to
Loring Avenue . "
Approved by the Mayor on December 24, 1927.
Jurors The following were drawn to serve as jurors at the January session
of Criminal Court in Salem:
First Session
John F. Kelley 64 Essex Street Shoe Dealer
Frank Porter 7 Leach Street Clerk
Gilman ?helcher 44 Buffum Street Painter
Second Session
Frederick W. Dowst 114 Derby Street Retired
George C. Goldthwaite 34 Shore Avenue Insurance
Percy F. Barton. 24 Briggs Street Engineer
j On motion of Councillor Fitzgerald, the Council refused an immediate
reconsideration of all business transacted.
On motion of Councillor Irzyk, the Council adjourned at 10 .45 o 'cloc
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Clerk
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A special meeting of the City Council was held on Thursday, Decem-
ber 29 , 1927 at eight o 'clock P. M. , for the purpose of transacting any
business. All the members were present and the President presided. On
motion of Councillor McGrath, it was voted to dispense with the reading
of the records.
A hearing was held on the matter of taking land at 82 Essex Street Hearing
for school purposes. Councillor Theriault spoke in favor, there was no
opposition and the hearing was closed.
Councillor Theriault offered the following order which was adopted: Kimball Estate
"Resolved, that the common convenience , benefit and necessity of th 113.1
inhabitants of the city of Salem require that certain property including
land and building thereon at No. '82 Essex Street should be taken for
school purposes, as shown on a plan hereinafter referred to, and for tha
purpose it is necessary to take a parcel of land belonging to or suppose
to belong to Estate of Mary A. Kimball, bounded as i'ollows$ viz:
Beginning at a point marked "A" on a plan entitled "LSary A. Kimball
Estate, 82 Essex Street , Salem, Mass. , Scale 1 in. - 10 ft. December
1927 Frank P. Morse , City Engineer", thence running westerly by Essex
Street, twenty and fifty-five hundredths feet (20.55) to a point marked
"BO on said plan; thence running westerly by said Essex Street fourteen
and sixty-four hundredths feet (14.64) to a point marked "C" on said
plan; thence running northeasterly by land of the City of Salem, sixty-
one and eighteen hundredths feet (61.18) to a point marked "D" on said
plan; thence unnn more no by land of Dwyer, eight and
twenty-five hundredths feet (8.25) to a point marked "E" on said plan;
thence runninE southeasterly by land of said Dwyer, ,twenty and ten hun-
dredths feet (20. 10) to a point marked "F" on said plan; thence running
southerly by land of Aronson, fifty-nine and sixty-two hundredths feet
(59.62) to point "A" and point begun at. Said parcel contains nineteen
hundred fifteen square feet (1915 sq. ft. ) ; and
Whereas, the City Council on the fourteenth day of December, A. D.
1927 , passed the following order, viz:
1'Whereas, in the opinion of the City Council the public necessity
and convenience require that certain property, including land and house ,
located at 82 Essex Street, as shown on a plan on file in the office of
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the city clerk, should be acquired by the City for school purposes, it
is therefore hereby
Ordered, that due notice be given to Estate of Mary A. Kimball and
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all others interested, that the City Council intend to acquire the prop-
erty before mentioned; and that Thursday the twenty-ninth day of Decem-
ber, 1927, at eight o 'clock 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 of the:_intention of the City Council
to take said property for the purpose aforesaid, as appears by the re-
turn 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 property before described be and the
same hereby is taken fnr school purposes, according to a plan of the
same made by Frank P. Morse , City Engineer, Dated December 1927, entitled
"Mary A. Kimball Estate , 82 Essex Street , Salem, Mass. Scale 1 in. -IO ft.
December 1927. Frank P. Morse , City Engineer" , deposited in the office
of the city engineer, to which plan reference may be had. we have con-
sidered and estimated the damages sustained in their property by the
owners aforesaid, and all other persons by the taking of said property
for school purposes, as shown on said plan, and we determine and award
the same as follows, vik:
To the said Estate of Mary A. Kimball the sum of seven thousand
dollars ($7,000.00) as compensation in full for any and all damages sus-
tained by them as aforesaid, and to be paid by the city. "
Approved by the Mayor December 31, 1927.
Sausages The application of Narcisse Legare for a license to manufacture
1132
sausages at corner Jefferson and Ocean Avenues was referred to the Board
of Health.
Licenses The following applications for licenses were referred to the Commit
1133-36
tee on licenses and Permits:
Auto Dealer
Chandler & Walker, 10 Dodge St. Ct. , 2nd class
I' Common Victuallers
Giovanni Giannico, 35 Central St. Albert Moses, 90 Derby St.
Mabelle C. Williams, 343 Lafayette St.
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Licenses Councillor Toomey offered the following report which was accepted:
1137
"The Committee on Licenses and Permits to whom were referred appli-
cations for licenses, has considered said matter and would recommend: -
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"The Committee on Licenses and Permits, to whom were referred appli-
cations for licenses, has considered said matter and would recommend:
That the following be granted:
Automobile Dealers
David Litman, 56 Bridge St. (third class )
C. Falke Semon, 90 Lafayette St. (second class
Common Victualler
Bessie E. Mott, 35 Bridge St.
Sunday Licenses
39rnest J. Belanger, 131 Essex St . Fazimierz Zmijewski, 167 Derby St.
Passenger Automobiles
Samuel J. Lipsih, 96 Lafayette St. (two)
For the Committee
John J. Toomey Chairman"
On motion of Councillor Theriault, it was voted to refer the appli-
cation of Samuel J. Lipsih for passenger automobile license at 96 Lafay-
ette Street to the next City Government. The recommendation of the Com-
mittee was then adopted.
The ordinance to amend an ordinance relating to the salary of the Salary
Mayor, which was introduced December 14, 1927, was passed to be ordained
by a unanimous viva vote vote .
The following communication from the Mayor was read, and placed on Veto
file, there not being a sufficient number of days left in the year 1927 1138
to take action, as required by the Charter:
Mayor's Office, December 29 , 1927.
To the City Council, City of Salem,
Gentlemen:
Ordinances to amend the present building and zoning ordinances were
submitted to me on December 23, 1927. The building ordinance was sub-
mitted heretofore and was returned without my approval because it was in
conflict with an existing zoning ordinance. The zoning ordinance is now
amended and the conflict is removed. The matter in proper form is,
therefore) before me for consideration on its merits.
The situation which the amending ordinances seek to cure is unique .
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Existing building laws were violated and three families were housed where
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only two were lawfully permitted. This violation was possible because
responsibility for enforcement was not definitely fixed by any clause in
the ordinance and both the superintendent of public property and the
December 29 , 1927
plumbing inspector have disclaimed any duty in this regard. Violations
proceeded until many two and one half story houses were converted into
three apartments and occupied by three families.
The occupants are fairly numerous and are innocent parties and to
remove them in any summary way was never any one ' s intention at any time .
The owners of the houses are the only ones to be held responsible but
with the approval of both the building inspector, who passed on technical
structural changes only, and the plumbing inspector, who passed only on
the plumbing equipment without regard, particularly, to its location in
the house being erected, the owners may have innocently but improperly
inferred a }privilege they did not enjoy.
The building ordinance heretofore returned by me as well as the one
now before me were offerred for passage with the avowed purpose to legal-
ize , as it was expressed, the present occupancies. This I was ready to
approve under the special, peculiar conditions regarding violations
above set forth. If the amendments only legalized the present condition
the matter would be ended by the approval of the ordinances before me .
But the amendments do more . They permit and make lawful all future con-
structions of this character and this I do not feel sure the council in-
tended, nor does it seem desirable.
The reasons underlying the existing building ordinance are two in
number, protection of health and protection against fire; coupled with
provisions forbidding land owners to erect buildings close to their line
and requiring fire proof shingles and making various other requirements ,
the present building ordinance was the result of a universal demand after
the fire for better housing conditions both for the sake of the occupants
and the general safety of our people .
All of the families occupying these half stories may live in care
and cleanliness, and of this we found much evidence on inspection, but
the very condition of congestion under which they live in unfavorable to
their health and safety and that of others far removed from the locality.
III A single disease or a single fire may be restricted to the house where
either occurs . Both may, unfortunately, also spread and so involve the
health, the property a.,d the lives, of a large portion of the community.
A congested surrounding is recognized as a very favorable condition for
the spread of disease and as to hoer a fire may spread we have an illus-
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Ili tration in our own fifteen million dollar loss of property within recent
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years. The amendments , providing as they do , two means of egress from
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each of the three floors, is proof that there is an added risk from fire
to the occupants of the half story as well as to those of the occupants
of the stories below. Consideration of these sweeping amendments cannot
be limited to the cases calling them forth. They must be viewed in a
broader aspect .
It will be seen that our present policy is fundamental and is foun-
ded on reasons that do not change . . Our policy prevails in all the cities
from which we have heard and for the same reasons . In the progress of
legislation, -in the advance of public opinion, from the humanitarian
standpoint, from considerations of health and safety, specially and gen-
erally, the crowded house of this character is being gradually eliminate
everywhere.
Besides considerations of health and safety, other reasons apply.
Property throughout the city that will adjoin houses changed under au-
thority of the proposed amendment will be adversely affected because
houses have been built in the belief that our building laws would retain
substantial permanency and that no change in the character of a neighbor-
hood would be permitted. Another consideration is that no authority is
definitely fixed for enforcement and with this absent from the amendment
the same situation may again exist and this must be avoided.
These amendments ought not to be passed in haste . Although the in-
spection showed living conditions as generally good, there were a few
third story tenements found to be undesirable as places to live. The
Mayor cannot believe the Council intends to remove barriers and expose
occupants to grave risks in future cases. The passage of these amend-
ments is not urgent. No process for the removal of tenants is pending
or contemplated, This being so , the only reason given by the Council in
passing them no longer remains.
It would seem, therefore, that the Council might well defer the pas
sage of the amendments until a conference may be had to ascertain if some
better legislation can be framed whereby a sweeping repeal of the present
provisions may be avoided and a safe protection to public safety be still
retained. I urgently make this recommendation and after setting forth
at this length the objections to the amendments in their present form,
leave the responsibility with the Council.
Accordingly, I return without my approval ordinances to amend sec-
tions 26 and 73 of Chapter 5 and an amendment to section 3, Clause B,
Item 2 of the zoning ordinance.
Respectfully submitted,
George J. Bates Mayor"
December 29, _19.27 .
On motion of Councillor Fitzgerald, the Council refused an immedi-
ate reconsideration of all business transacted.
On motion of Councillor IdcGrath, the Council adjourned at 8.25
o 'clock P. 11.
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1928
Mayor.
George J. Bates
Councillors-at- Large
Timothy W. Fitzgerald✓ . John Pickering /-
Michael F. McGrath ✓ William 0. Safford✓
Stephen A. Whipple ,-
Ward Councillors
Ward One Ward Four
Felix Irzyk ✓ John J. , ToQmey
lffard Two Ward Five
Timothy A. Donahue ✓ Omer P. Theriault✓
Ward Three Ward Six
Eustache Morin✓ Denis T. O' Callaghan✓
President of City Council
Timothy W. Fitzgerald
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January 3 , 1928
The inauguration ceremonies of the City Council were held in the
Council Chamber on Tuesday, January 3, 1928, at ten o 'clock A. M. All
the members were present and the Clerk requested Councillor Saf�ord, the
senior member, to take the chair.
Councillor Safford appointed Councillors McGrath and Pickering to
notify the Mayor-elect that the Council was assembled and waiting to be
qualified. The Councillors escorted Mayor-elect George J. Bates to the
Council Chamber. Rev. Houston offered prayer.
Record The Clerk read the record of the election.
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Oath The oath of office was administered to the Mayor by the City Clerk.
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The oath of office was then administered to the Councillors-at-Large by
the City Clerk.
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Mayor Bates was escorted from the Council Chamber by the previously
appointed Councillors.
President Councillor Theriault offered the following order which was adopted:
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"Ordered: That the Council proceed to organization for the year 1928
by the election of a President. "
Councillor Theriault nominated Councillor Fitzgerald. There were no
further nominations. A viva vote vote was taken with the following re-
sult: Voting for Timothy P!. Fitzgerald, Councillors Donahue , Irzyk,
McGrath, 'florin, O'Callaghan, Pickering, Safford, Theriault , Toomey and
Whipple , ten in all; voting for 'Iilliam 0. Safford, Councillor Fitzgerald
one in all. Timothy t'7. Fitzgerald was declared elected President and
took the chair.
Address Councillor O'Callaghan offered the following order which was adopted
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"Ordered: That a message be sent to His Honor the Mayor , that the
City Council for the year 1928 has organized by the election of Timothy
W. Fitzgerald as its President and that it respectfully extends to him an
invitation to address the members at this session. "
The President appointed Councillors Irzyk and Whipple to extend the
message to the Mayor and to escort him to the Council Chamber.
The Mayor then delivered his inaugural address .
The Mayor was escorted from the Council Chamber.
Thanks Councillor Safford offered the following order which was adopted:
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"Ordered: That the thanks of the City Council be extended to His
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Honor the Mayor for his able and instructive address and a copy be re-
quested for publication with the municipal documentrs."
Councillor McGrath offered the following order which was adopted: Rules
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"Ordered: That the rules and regulations of the City Council of the
year 1927 be adopted as the rules and regulations for the year 1928 and
that the same be suspended for this meeting. "
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Councillor Theriault offered the following order which was read for Temporary Loan
publication: 9
"Ordered: That the City Treasurer be and he 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 Janu-
ary 1, 1928, on temporary loans in anticipation of the revenue of said
financial year, and to issue therefor the notes of the city, payable
within one year from their respective dates. The amount of such notes
shall not exceed one million, eight hundred thousand dollars
($1,800,000.00) .
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 obliL.ation.
All debts incurred under authority of this vote are hereby expressly made
payable from the revenue of said current financial year. Said notes
shall not be obligatory unless certified thereon as to genuineness by the
Old Colony Trust Company, Boston, Massachusetts. "
Councillor Toomey offered the following order which was adopted: Manuals
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"Ordered: That the City Clerk be and hereby is authorized and direc-
ted to prepare and have printed a pocket manual for the use of the mem-
bers of the city council and city officers, the cost of same not to ex-
ceed one hundred and twenty-five dollars ($125.00) 0 said sum to be
charged to the regular appropriation for city council. "
Approved by the Mayor on January 7, 1928
Councillor Toomey offered the. following order which was adopted by Salary
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unanimous yea and nay vote:
"Ordered: That the compensation of the members of the City Council
be and hereby is established at five hundred dollars ($500.00 ) each per
annum, payable in equal monthly installments. "
The- following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: Pensions
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"Ordered: that the sum of one hundred seventy-five and 32,l100 dol-
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lars be and the same hereby is appropriated to cover deficiency in the
Pension account for the year 1927. This amount to be charged to the
Excess and Deficiency Account . "
Approved by the Mayor January 4, 1928
Unfinished Councillor Irzyk offered the following order which was adopted:
Business
13 "Ordered: That all matters referred to this City Council by the Cit
Council of 1927 , and all matters not finally disposed of, or in the hand
of committees, be referred to the City Council of 1928, and to the sever-
al committees usually considering the same . "
Approved by the Mayor January 7 , 1928
Documents Councillor Pickering offered the following order which was adopted:
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"Ordered: That the Purchasing Agent be authorized and directed to I
solicit bids for printing and binding the city documents of 1927, 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. " 1
Approved by the Mayor on January 79 1928
eetings Councillor Whipple offered the following order which was adopted:
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"Ordered: That the regular meetings 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 ."
President Fitzgerald called Councillor Safford to the chair.
Salaries President Fitzgerald offered the following ordinance which was
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passed for publication:
"In the year one thousand nine hundred and twenty-eight.
An Ordinance to amend an ordinance relating to compensation of certain
officers
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Fire Departm
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h City Council of the City of Salem as follows:
Be it ordained by the y y ,
Section 1. Paragraph 37, Chapter XIV, of the ordinances approved July
20 , 1922, is hereby amended by striking out the words "two thousand and
twenty-five" in the fourth and fifth lines, and inserting in place there
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of the words "twenty three hundred" and by further amending, by striking
out the words "nineteen hundred and seventy-five" in- the fifth and sixth
lines, and inserting therefor the words "twenty two hundred" , and be it
further amended by striking out the words "nineteen hundred and seventy-
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five" in the seventh line , and inserting in place thereof "twenty two
hundred" and by further amending by striking out the words "nineteen hun-
dred" in the eighth line and inserting therefor the words "twenty-two" ,
so that when amended said paragraph shall read as follows:- "Fire Depart-
ment; - Payable in equal weekly installments; chief engineer, twenty-seven
hundred, dollars ; deputy chiefs, twenty-four hundred dollars; captains,
twenty-three hundred dollars ; mechanician, twenty-two hundred dollars; 1
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supervisor of motor apparatus, twenty-two hundred dollars; lieutenants,
twenty-two hundred dollars ; privates, first year of service, four dollars
and thirty-two cents per day; privates after the first year, five dollars
per day; call members two hundred and fifty dollars per year; substitute
call members , one dollar for each fire at which they render services . "
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City
Charter. "
President Fitzgerald offered the following ordinance 1rhich was Salaries
passed for publication: 17
"In the year one thousand nine hundred and twenty-eight.
An Ordinance to amend an ordinance relating to the compensation of cer-
tain City Officers in the Fire Department.
Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows:
Section 1. Paragraph 37, Chapter XIV of the ordinances approved July 20,
1922, be amended by inserting the words "and fifty cents" after the word
"dollars" in the tenth line , so that when amended, said paragraph shall
read as follows:- "Fire Department; Payable in equal weekly installments ;
chief engineer, twenty-seven hundred dollars; deputy chiefs, twenty-four
hundred dollars; captains , two thousand and twenty-five dollars; mechani-
cians , nineteen hundred and seventy-five dollars; supervisor of motor
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apparatus, nineteen hundred and seventy-five dollars; lieutenants, nine-
teen hundred dollars; privates first year, four dollars and thirty-two
cents per day; privates after the first year, five dollars and fifty cent
per day; call members , two hundred and fifty dollars per year; substitute
call members, one dollar for each fire at which they render services. "
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City
Charter. "
President Fitzgerald offered the following ordinance which.was 18 Salaries
passed for publication:
"In the year one thousand nine hundred and twenty eight.
An Ordinance to amend an ordinance relating to compensation of certain
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city officers in the Polite Department .
Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows:
Section 1. -Paragraph 36, Chapter XIV of the ordinances approved July 20
1922, be amended by inserting the words "and fifty cents" in the seventh
line after the word "dollars" so that when amended said paragraph shall
read as follows: "Police Department, payable in equal weekly installment ;
City Marshal, twenty-seven hundred dollars , captains , twenty-four hundred
dollars ; lieutenants , twenty-three hundred dollars; sergeants, twenty-
one hundred dollars ; patrolmen, cell-men, chauffeurs and janitors , five
dollars and fifty cents per day; matron, three dollars and fifty cents
per day. "
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect as provided in the City
Charter. "
On motion of Councillor McGrath, the Council adjourned at 10.55
o'clock A. 11.
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January 4, 1928
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A special meeting of the City Council was held on Wednesday , January
4, 1928, at six o 'clock P. M. , to receive the Mayor 's veto of the ordi-
nance to increase the salary of the Mayor. All the members were present
except Councillor Pickering and the President presided.
The following communication was read and placed on file, the Council Veto
being unable to take action as the Council of 1927 had been dissolved:
Mayor's Office , December 31, 1927.
To the City Council, City of Salem,
Gentlemen:
An ordinance to increase the salary of the I;iayor is before me'. Dur-
ing the Mayor' s two terms the Council has fixed this salary on three
occasions. In 1924 it was -fixed at $3000, in 1925 at $5000 and by the
present amendment at $4000. The Mayor approved the ordinance of 1924 and
vetoed the one of 1925.
Our charter provides that the Mayor's salary shall not be increased
or diminished during the term for which he is elected. If this means
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anything in particular it' is that the time of fixing the salary shall be
so reasonably remote from the time of its enjoyment as to preclude the
idea of personal interest on the part of the Mayor dealing with it or the
exercise of special favoritism by the Council passing it .
The ordinance before me was passed Dec. 29, 1927 . If approved,the
increase would take effect within five days of ' that date or at the begin-
ning of the term for which the Mayor was recently elected. This would be
in compliance with the charter provision but the date of December 29th is
not sufficiently remote from the date of January 3rd as to guarantee a
wholly judicial attitude on my part in approving it; and the ordinance
having been passed since my re-election it suggests legislation known to
be for my personal benefit.
I should not and do not feel otherwise than complimented by the Coun-
cil for its action. I think, however, that a Mayor's salary is best
fixed and the spirit of the charter provision best complied with when it
is not known to whom the benefit will accrue .
Accordingly, the ordinance is returned without my approval.
George J. Bates
Mayor"
The President announced the following Committee appointments: Committees
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Legislation - President Fitzgerald
Accounts - Councillors Whipple, Donahue and Theriault
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Bonds - Councillors McGrath, Morin and Whipple
Claims - Councillors _McGrath, Morin and Whipple
Electrical Affairs - Councillors Safford, Donahue and Pickering
Finance - Councillors Theriault, Fitzgerald, McGrath, Safford and Toomey
Fire Department - Councillors O'Callaghan, Donahue and Whipple
Licenses and Permits - Councillor Toomey, Donahue and O 'Callaghan
Military Aid - Councillors Pickering, Safford and Toomey
Ordinances,- Councillors Theriault, Morin, Pickering, Donahue and Fitz-
gerald
Public Health - Councillors Safford, Irzyk and McGrath
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Public Property - Councillors Irzyk, O'Callaghan and Pickering
Public Works = Councillors Theriault, Fitzgerald and Morin
Irz k McGrath and Pickering
Rules - Councillors Whipple, Donahue , y , g
Salaries - Councillors Theriault, Fitzgerald, O'Callaghan, Toomey and
Whipple
Shade Trees - Councillors Morin, Irzyk and Whipple
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Traffic Rules - Councillors Safford, Fitzgerald and Toomey
High School Addition - Councillors Donahue , Fitzgerald and O'Callaghan
On motion of Councillor McGrath, the Council adjourned at 6.35
o 'clock P. H.
Attest: -
Clerk
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January 12, 1928
A regular meeting of the City Council was held on Thursday, January
12, 1928, at eight o'clock P. M. All the members were present and the
President presided. On motion of Councillor Safford, it was voted to
dispense with the reading of the records.
Hearings were held on the petition of Salem Electric Lighting Com- Poles
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p y poles on Park Street and Pond Street. hlr. Harry Kingsley
appeared in favor on behalf of the petitioner, there was no opposition
and the petitions were granted by the following orders which were adopted
subject to the approval of the city electrician:
"Ordered: that upon petition of Salem Electric Lighting Company,
dated December 14, 1927, due notice having been given and a public hear-
ing held as provided by law, permission is hereby given said Company to
construct and use a line for the transmission of electricity for lighting
heating and power, with the poles and other fixtures necessary to sus-
tain and protect its wires, upon and along the public ways in said Salem
as follows:- Pond Street, 12 ' from corner of Washington Street, numbered
2893. And to said Company, its successors and assigns, is hereby grant-
ed a location for such line, the same to be constructed and maintained
in accordance with the Ordinances of said City of Salem and with the fol-
lowing Specifications: The poles, shall be located substantially as shown
on a plan filed herewith marked "Salem Electric Lighting Company, Pro-
posed Pole Locations in Salem, Plan No. 217 dated December 9, 1927" ,
hereby referred to and made a part of this order. "
Approved by the Mayor on January 13, 1928.
"Ordered: that upon petition of Salem Electric Lighting Company,
dated December 20, 1927, due notice having been given and a public hear-
ing held as provided by law, permission is hereby given said Company to
construct and use a line for the transmission of electricity for lighting,
heating and power, with the poles and other fixtures necessary to sus-
tain and protect its wires, upon and along the public ways in said Salem
as follows : - Park Street, 12 ' from corner of Harbor Street, numbered 3468.
And to said Company, its successors and assigns, is hereby granted a loca -
tion for such line , the same to be constructed and maintained in accor-
dance with the Ordinances of said City of Salem and with the following
Specifications: The Poles shall be located substantially as shown on a
plan filed herewith marked "Salem Electric Lighting Company, Proposed
Pole Locations in Salem, Plan No. 218, dated December 14, 1927" , hereby
referred to and made a part of this order. "
Approved by the Mayor on January 131 1928,
January-
Weighers The Mayor's appointment of the following .weighers of coal and com-
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modities was read:
Weighers of Coal
George L. Allen Francois X. Auger George F. Ball
Franklin R. Blanchard Timothy F. Buckley D. Robert Broom
Gordon Campbell William H. Colbert Anna If. Colbert
James Carr Thomas H. Carr Harcourt W. Dodge
Arthur M. Feenan IMaurice E. Flynn William F. Flynn
Joseph Fournier Joseph L. Foye Frank B . Friend
Albert Gagnon Ernest P. • Goodale David J. Hennessey
John H. Pane Henry Kaplan John Karbowniczak
George E. Lane Abraham Livingston William. F. Mooney
James J. I,Iune Gideon Soucy Francis Stanton
Achille Theriault Stephen A. Whipple ;filliam B. Welch
Weighers of Commodities
Henry R. Abbott Ernest Blanchette David Boucher
D. Robert Brown Raymond L. Brown Varry F. Brown
Thomas H. Carr Allen B. Clark James Collins
Allen B. Comforth Edward Deschene Harcourt W. Dodge
Percy C. Eldridge "Maurice E. Flynn William F. Flynn
Russell A. Grant David J. Hennessey John H. Kane
Henry Kaplan Martin R. Lane William G. Larrabee
Raymond S. MacDonald Cornelius J. Martin Philip A. Moreland
Frederick J. Needham Ray E. Nutting Hugh Owens
William H. Ronan '+falter Raitt Albert H. Ralph
Frank W. 1obinson George if. Sinclair Clarence W. Sawyer
Roland B. Tate George E. Woodbury George A. White
George F. Ball
Constables The Mayor 's nomination of the following constables was confirmed
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under suspension of the rules:
George '?I. Alley George L. Allen Ellis 11. Andrews
James Armstrong Everett F. Bishop Thomas C. Brown
David P. Boucher Charles S. Brown Bernard B. Bancroft
Charles A. Burns Ernest G. Bishop Leo R. Bourassa
Irving W. Brown Thomas P. Butler Albert A. Clark
Patrick J. Coyne Joseph F. Callahan Thomas F. Crowley
Joseph A. Chaput Samuel A. Campbell George W. Creesy
Frank P. Cook Augustin Chouinard John J. Cahill
Edward P. Carlin Edward T. Canty Edward Clark
Henry J. Clay Ezekiel S. Call Bartholomew Dowd
Ubald M. J. deGrandpre Joseph H. Doherty Ralph E. Day
Cornelius P. Donovan Edward F. Donovan, Jr. George H. Estes
Patrick J. Fallon Simeon H. Foss 17illiam H. Foye
Dennis F. Foley Michael A. Finnegan Frank I. Frost
Arthur A. Gauthier Albert Gagnon William Gibbs
Yartin J. Griffin Daniel J. Gannon Albert F. Hall
Augustus S. Her.sey Charles J. Hersey John F. Hadley
James J. Harrigan William H. Hart William A. Harrigan
Patrick. T. Hussey Richard H. G. Hitchens Warren F. Jones
J. Mark Klippel James B. Kelleher John Kosztyla
John F. Knox Frederick C . Kelley Edward H. Lomasney
Edward J. Lundergan Thomas F. Lannon Albert C . Lawrence
George A. LeDuc Vezina F. Morency Raymond S. MadDonald
Dennis TTavoogenis Joseph I+McKeever Stephen A. Mahoney
glorence McCarthy Gilman I.telcher George B. Moreland
I,iichael F. McGrath George S. :Munroe John J. ISurphy
Frederick J. Needham John T. Nolan Ovide Ouellette
Robert B. Osborne Frederick T. O'Neill Patrick F. O'Hara
Daniel J. O'Brien William Pawley Arthur H. Palmer
Thomas L. Pearce Theodore A. Peabody John F. Plummer
Azarie D. Pariseau Elmer R. Parshley Arthur L. Payne
James G. Ryan Henry !I. Richardson Frank W. Robinson
J. Frank Stickney Thomas F. Slattery John W. Stanton
Harold C. Stevens John H. Sullivan William A. Soper
Cornelius F. Sullivan Charles A. Sparkes Harry R. Tyler
John F. Tierney Joseph L. Tivnan J. Russell Treadwell
Howard J. Trimnell Fred Tebbets Germain X. Theriault
Jeremiah F. Tivnan Samuel F. Upton Albert F. Fardwell
Edward F. Walsh Harry D. Wheeler Harry A. 11hitehead
Elmer '7fooley
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The report of the City Marshal for the month of December was re- Report
ceived and placed on file . 25
The petition of George L. Day, Sealer of '::eights and Measures, for Salary
an increase of salary was read. 26
The following ordinance was read: Salary
"In the year one thousand nine hundred and twenty-eight. 27
An Ordinance to amend an ordinance relating to the compensation of cer-
tain city officers.
Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follovis :
Section 1. Section 1 of Chapter XIV of the City Ordinances is hereby
amended by striking out the words "seventeen hundred" in the line estab-
lishing the salary of the sealer of weights and measures, and inserting
in place thereof the words "t,ro thousand" so that said line will read as
follows :- "To the sealer of weights and measures, two thousand dollars" .
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City
Charter. "
Councillor McGrath moved that the ordinance be amended by striking
out the words "two thousand" and inserting in place thereof an amount
equal to a ten percent increase which would be "eighteen hundred and
seventy" The amendment was adopted by a unanimous yea and nay vote.
The ordinance, as amended, was passed for publication.
The claims of John J. Cahill and Williari H. Cashman were referred. to Claims
the Committee on Claims . 28
The invitation to attend the installation of officers of the Capt. Invitation
J. C. R. Peabody Camp, U. S. W. V. , was accepted. 29
The invitation to attend the installation of officers of the Harriet Invitation
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Maxwell Auxiliary, U. S. W. V. , was accepted.
The application of Samuel Zoll for a transfer of the license to keep Gasoline
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store and sell gasoline at 165 Boston Street from Philip Wineblatt was
granted.
A hearing was ordered for Thursday, January 26, 1928, at eight Pole
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o 'clock P. M. , on the petition of Salem Electric Lighting Company to
locate one pole on Winter Street near Bridge Street.
The application of Hector S. Bourgeois for a builder's License was '.,uiluer
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granted.
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January. 12,_ 1928
Garage A public hearing .,ras ordered for Thursday, January 26, 1928 at
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eight o ' clock P. M. , on the application of Capuccio Bros . to maintain a
garage at 27-29 `ndicott Street .
Licenses The following aplplications for licenses were referred to the Com-
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rnittee on Licenses and Permits:
Common Victualler
Harry Doukakis, 2 Forth St.
Passenger Automobiles
Thomas L. Kennedy, Salem Depot Arthur G. Roderick, 55 Broad St..
Renewals
Arthur G. Roderick, 55 Broad St. (4)Arthur G. Roderick, Salem Depot
Auctioneer - Renewal
Harry D. Clifford, 6 St . Peter Street
Auto Dealer - Renewal
George 19. Finley, 31 Bridge Street
Auto -Trucks - Renewal
William Hiller, 152 forth St. Yorris ?Waterman, 24 Charter St.
Arthur G. Roderick, 55 Broad St.
Building
39 The petition of Josiah H. Gifford and others for the removal of a
building at 148 Federal Street corner of Flint Street , to relieve dan-
gerous condition existing for the children of the neighboring schools ,
was referred to the Committee on Public "forks .
Licenses Councillor Toomey offered the following report which was accepted
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and recommendation adopted:
"The Committee on Licenses and Permits , to whore was referred appli-
cations for licenses, has considered said matter and would recorrLiend:
That the following be granted:
Common Victuallers
Giovanni Giannico, . 35 Central St. Albert Doses; 90 Derby St .
Mabel C. Williams, 343 Lafayette St.
Auto Dealer
Chandler & Ylalker, ;10 Dodge St . Ct. (second class )
Passenger Automobile
Samuel J. Lipseh, '96 Lafayette St. (2)
Auctioneer
Harry D. Clifford,4.6 St. Peter St .
For the Committee,
John J. Toomey Chairman"
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Councillor Theriault offered the following order which was adopted: Lights
"Ordered: that the Committee on Electrical Affairs look into the 41
advisability of establishing a new lighting system on Lafayette and Canal
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Streets . "
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Councillor O'Callaghan offered the following ordinance which was Salary
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In the year one thousand nine hundred and twenty-eight.
An Ordinance to amend an Ordinance to establish the Compensation of the
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Mayor.
Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows:
Section 1. Section 1 of the ordinance to establish the compensation of
the Mayor, passed February 21, 1924, is hereby 'anended by striking out
the words and figures "three thousand ($3,000.00) dollars" and inserting
in place thereof the words and figures "four thousand ($4000.00) dollars
so that said section as amended will read as follows : "Section 1. The
layor shall receive the sum of four thousand ($4,000.00) dollars per
annum for his services payable in equal monthly installments. "
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City
Charter. "
Councillor Theriault offered the following order which was adopted: Bill Board
"Ordered: that the Committee on Traffic Rules look into the advisa-
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bility of removing the bill board at the corner of Gardner and Canal
Streets . "
Approted by the Mayor on January 13, 1928.
Councillor Safford offered the following ordinances Salary
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"In the year one thousand nine hundred and twenty-eight.
An Ordinance to amend an ordinance relating to the compensation of cer-
tain city officers.
De it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows:
Section 1. Section 1 of Chapter Y.IV of the City Ordinances is hereby
amended by striking out the ,ords "twenty-two hundred"in the ninth line
and inserting in place thereof the words "twenty-seven hundred" so that
said line as amended will read as follows: "To the city electrician,
twenty-seven hundred dollars. "
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by city charter.
Councillor ?McGrath moved that the ordinance be amended to provide fo
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an increase of ten percent or twenty-four hundred and twenty dollars.
The amendment was not voted by the following viva vote vote : Voting yes:
Councillors Irzyk, IdcGrath, Lorin, Pickering and Toomey, five in all;
Voting no: Councillors Donahue , O'Callaghan, .afford, Theriault, tv ipple
and Fitzgerald, six in all. The ordinance , as read, vias passed for
publication.
Salaries Councillor Donahue offered the following ordinance which was passed
45
for publication:
"In the year one thousand nine hundred and twenty-eight.
An Ordinance to amend an ordinance relating to compensation of certain
city officers.
Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salern, as follows:
Section 1. That the Paragraph in Chap. XIV relating to officers com-
pensation at Wenham Lake Pumping Station, be amended by striking out the
words "thirty-three" in the fourth line and inserting in place thereof
the words "thirty-six" so as to read when amended, as follows: "To the
chief engineer of Wenham Lake Pumping Station, two thousand dollars;
assistant engineer at the pumping station, forty dollars per week; fire-
men at said station, thirty-six dollars per week. "
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect as provided in the City
Charter."
Common Councillor Donahue offered the following order which was referred
46
to the Committee on Public Property:
"Ordered: That the care of the Salem Common be taken from Public
Property Dept. and placed under the .Park Dept. "
Nuisance A communication from John J. 11cAuliffe regarding the existence of a
47
nuisance near 1502 `iashington Street was referred to the Committee on
Licenses and Permits.
Jurors The following were drawn to serve as Jurors at the February session
of Civil Court in Salem:
Richard C . Yackintire 6 Cheval Avenue Collector
Ralph Lawson 88 Washington Square Cotton I'lerchant
On motion of Councillor Theriault, the Council adjourned at 9 .40
c clock P. If.
Attest :-
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25e
1928.
A regular meeting of the City Council was held on Thursday, January
26 , 1928, at eight o•clock P. M. All the members were present and the
President presided. On motion of Councillor Safford, it was voted to dis
pense with the reading of the records.
A. hearing was held on the -application of Cappucio Bros. to maintain Garage
a garage at 27-29 Endicott Street. Mr. Cappucio appeared in favor. Mr.
Francis E. Rafter and Mr. John Caramade appeared in opposition. On
motion of Councillor Morin, the application was referred to the Committee
on Public Forks .
A hearing was held on the application of Salem Electric Lighting Pole
Company to locate one r 48
pole on Hinter Street near Bridge Street. Council-
lor Safford appeared in favor, there was no opposition and the petition
was granted by the following order which was adopted subject to the ap-
proval of the City Electrician:
"Ordered: that upon petition of Salem Electric Lighting Company,
dated January 5, 1928, due notice having been given and a public hearing
held as provided by law, permission is hereby given said Company to con-
struct and use a line for the transmission of electricity for lighting,
heating and power, with the poles and other fixtures necessary to sustain
and protect its wires, upon and along the public ways in said Salem as
follows :- Winter Street near Bridge Street, Pole #3474. And to said {
Company, its successors and assigns, is hereby granted a location for
such line , the same to be constructed and maintained in accordance with
the Ordinances of said City of Salem and with the following Specifica-
tions: The poles shall be located substantially as shown on a plan filed
herewith marked "Salem Electric Lighting Company, Proposed Pole Locations
in Salem, Plan No. 220, dated December .30, 1927, " hereby referred to and
made a part of this order. "
Approved by the Mayor on January 30, 1928.
The Mayor's appointment of Abraham A. Miller; Charles A. Smerage and 71eighers
Charles A. Wilson as weighers of commodities was read. 49
The Mayor 's nomination of Alfred H. Burns as a constable was unani- Constable
50
mously confirmed under suspension of the rules.
The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under sus High School
51
pension of the rules :
"Ordered: that the sum of seven thousand dollars• be and the same is
ry v '��54
January 2.6, 1928.
hereby appropriated for the purpose of painting the interior and exterior
of the main building of the Salem Classical and High School; said sum to
be charged to the tax levy of the current year. "
Approved by the iaayor on January 30, 1928.
Park The Mayor' s appointment of Millard B. Porter as a member of the
Commissioner
52 Board of Park Commissioners for the term of five years beginning the
first Monday in May 1927 was unanimously confirmed under suspension of
the rules .
City A communication from the Board of Public Welfare , recommendirL, an
Physician
53 increase of salary for the City Physician, v:,as read.
Salary The following ordinance was read:
54
"In the year one thousand nine hundred and twenty-eight.
An ordinance to amend an ordinance relating to the compensation of cer-
tain city officers.
Be it ordained by the Cite* Council of the City of Salem, as follows :
Section 1. Section 1 of Chapter XIV of the City Ordinances is hereby
amended by striking out the words "nine hundred and fifty dollars" in the
seventh lire and inserting in place thereof the *.words "fifteen: hundred
dollars" so that said line will read as follows : "To the City Physician,
fifteen hundred dollars. "
Section: 2. This ordinance shall take effect on February 1, 1928. "
Councillor 1rcGrath moved that the ordinance be, amended to provide
for an increase of ten percent, making the salary ten hundred and forty-
five dollars. The amendment was not voted by the following viva vote
vote : Voting yes, Councillors Irzyk, 11cGrath, ?:'Lorin and Toomey, four in
all; Voting no, Councillors, Donahue, O'Callaghan, Pickering, Safford,
Theriault, Whipple and Fitzgerald, seven in all. The ordinance eras
passed for publication as read.
Bonds 55-56 The constable bonds of Edward T. Canty and Arthur A. Gauthier were
approved.
Invitation 57 The invitation of the Now & Then Association to attend a dinner for
LTayor Andrew, J. Gillis of Newburyport was accepted.
Gift 58 The following communication was read:
Hon. George J. Bates , January 23 , 1928.
L ayor of Salem.,
Salem, Massachusetts
January 26, 1928.
Dear Sir:
Having heard that the Captain C. R. Peabody Camp 22, U.S.W.V.
have long desired a flagpole to more fully express their patriotic sen-
timents, we ask the Honorable Mayor and City Council of Salem to accept
from us as a gift for the use of the Captain Jacob C. R. Peabody Camp 22
U.S.W.V. , a flag and pole in memory of our late brothers, Arthur Lord
Sanders and William Huntington Sanders, soldiers of the United States in
the war with Spain.
We respectfully request this memorial be committed by the City
Government to the care and keeping of the Companions of our brothers,
the Captain Jacob C . R. Peabody Camp 222 U.S.W.V. and their successors.
vie are -
Very respectfully,
(Mrs . Beni . D. ) Katherine Sanders Shreve
Thomas Sanders
Richard Downing Sanders"
The following order was adopted: Gift
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"Ordered: that the Mayor be instructed to accept, in behalf. of the
City of Salem, the flag and pole donated by firs. Katherine Sanders
Shreve:, Captain Thomas Sanders and Mr. Richard Downing Sanders, as a
memorial to Arthur Lord Sanders and William Huntington Sanders , soldiers
of the United States in the war with Spain; the same to be committed to
the care and keeping of the Captain Jacob C. R. Peabody Camp 22, U.S.W.V
and their successors. "
Approved by the Iayor on January 30, 1928.
The application of Eugene J. Soucy for a transfer of the license Garage
to maintain a garage at rear 73 Summer Street from Antonio Calabrese was 60
granted.
The petition of Salem Electric Lighting Company to attach wires to 1,Iires
61-62
one pole on Lafayette Street was granted by the following order which
was adopted subject to the approval of the City Electrician:
"Ordered: that upon petition of Salem Electric Lighting Company and
Eastern Massachusetts Street Railway Company dated January 9, 1928, per-
mission and authority is hereby given said Salem Electric Lighting Com-
pany, its successors and assigns, to attach its wires and fixtures to
the existing poles iDf- said Eastern Massachusetts Street Railway Company
located upon the public ways in said Salem as follows: -
Lafayette Street, near Leach Street, Pole #F1204"
Approved by the Mayor on January 30, 1928
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Sign The application of Dine Furniture Company to erect a stationary sign
63
at 181 Essex Street was granted subject to the approval of the Superin-
tendent of Streets .
SiCn The application of G. Layton Stearns to erect a stationary illumina-
64
ted sign at 260 Essex Street was granted subject to the approval of the
Superintendent of Streets and the City Electrician.
Claims The claims of Francis A. Donovan, I3rs. Margaret I . Henry and Russell
65-67
V. Mannix were referred to the Committee on Claims .
Licenses The following applications for licenses were referred to the Commit-
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tee on Licenses and Permits :
Passenger Automobiles
! I George W. Hudson, Salem Depot
Renewals
Salem Taxi Service , 62 Hathorne St. Philip Derene, 62 Hathorne St. (2)
Philip Derene, Salem Depot
Common Victuallers
Lawrence L. Farnsworth, 4 Boston St .
Blase Roy, 153 Derby St. , transfer from Blanche Pasko
I
Sunday License
Blase Roy, 153 Derby St . , transfer from Blanche Pasko
I
Passenger Automobile
Salem Taxi Service Inc. , Salem Depot, transfer from 62 Hathorne St.
Pool Tables
c;ladyslaw Dobrosielski, 98 Lafayette St. , transfer from 175 Essex St .
Lodging Houses
Mary L. Bouffard, 2 Liberty St. Albert Claveau, 24-26-28 Church St.
Garage A hearing was ordered for Thursday, February 9, 1928 at eight
77 i
o 'clock: P. IA. , on the application of Herbert -lelson 'to maintain a garage
at 43 Bridge Street .
Licenses Councillor Toomey offered the following report which was accepted
78
and recommendation adopted:
"The Committee on Licenses and Permits, to whom was referred applica
1
tions for licenses, has considered said matter and would recommend: That
the following be granted:
Passenger. Automobiles
Arthur G. Roderick; 55 Broad St. (4) Arthur G. Roderick, Salem Depot (1)
Automobile Dealer
George 71. Finley,' 31 Bridge St . , 2nd class
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Automobile Trucks
To . .
Miller,, 152 North St . Morris 'laterman, 24 Charter St .
G. Roderick, ,55 Broad St. (2)
e Committee would further recommend that the following be given
;Y sthraw:
C'o_-mmon Victualler
Harry Doukakis; 2 Yorth Street
'assenger Automobile
Arthur G. Roderick,' 55 Broad St . (1)
For the Committee
John J. Toomey Chairman"
Councillor Toomey offered the following report which was accepted: Nuisance
79
"The Committee on Licenses and Permits, to whom was referred the
petition of John J. McAuliffe in relation to an alleged nuisance near
150-L. 'i9ashin`ton Street , has considered said matter and begs leave to re-
port as follows: This t7atter has been investigated by the City 1.1arshal
who finds that the trouble is caused by persons con.-regating in the alle
leading to a pool room and on the sidewalk in front of this place . The
pool Loom is conducted as well as the average . The officers on the
route have been instructed to clean up the situation and if necessary an
officer ,,ill be stationed at this y;oint until the condition is remedied.
For the Committee ,
John J. Toomey Chairman"
Councillor Theriault offered the following report which was accep- Garage
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ted and recommendation adopted:
"The Committee on Public %7orks, to whom was referred the applica-
tion of Charles 13. Smidt' to maintain a garage for six cars at rear 216-
218 Lafayette St. , has considered said matter and would recommend: same
be granted.
j , For the Committee,
Omer P. Theriault Chairman"
Councillor Safford offered the following report which was accepted I3ill Board
81
and recommendation adopted:
i , "The Committee on Traffic Rules, to whom was referred the advisa-
bility of removing the bill board at the corner of Gardner and Canal
Sts . , has considered said matter and would recommend: That the _.ratter be
'E referred to the attention of the Department of Public '.7orks, Com'th of
llasstts . i.,ith. the request that this bill board be removed, and our
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Senator and Representatives be requested to interest themselves for its
removal.
P ' For the Committee ,
William 0. Safford Chairman"
Abatement Councillor Morin offered the following report which was accepted
82
II and recommendation adopted:
"The Committee on Shade Trees has considered the matter of abating
the assessment to the Salem Hospital for the -removal of a tree and mould
recommend: That the accompanying order be adopted.
recommend:
For the Committee ,
Fustache Florin Chairman"
Abatement The following order was adopted:
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"Ordered: That the assessment of �76. 50 charged against the Salem
Hospital for the removal of a tree in 1922 be and hereby is abated; the
expense of said removal to be paid by the Shade Tree Department. "
Approved by the '.Iayor on January 30, 1928.
Re-Assessment Councillor Morin offered the following report which was accepted
84
and recommendation adopted:
"The Committee on Shade Trees has considered the matter of a re-
assessment of the charge to '„rilliam J. Fay for the removal of a tree and
' i would recommend: That the accompanying order be adopted.
For the Committee ,
iustache Morin Chairman"
Re-Assessment The following order was adopted:
85
"Ordered. That the amount of �30.80 charged against ','Jilliam J. Fay
for the removal of a tree in 1924 be and hereby is abated; and that the
amount of W15.80 be re-assessed against said 71illiam J. Fay; the balance
of expense of the removal to be paid by the Shade Tree Department . "
Approved by the Mayor on January 30 , 1928.
" "c:mporar;r The temporary loan order for 1,800, 000.00 which was read on Janu-
Loan
ary 3, 1928, was adopted by a vote of eleven yeas. Approved by the Hay
or on January 30, 1928.
Salaries An ordinance to amend an ordinance 'relating to the salaries of
firemen at the Pumping Station was passed to be ordained. Approved by
the Mayor on February 6 , 1928.
Salaries An ordinance to amend an ,ordinance relating to the salaries of
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privates in the Fire Department was passed to be ordained. Vetoed by the
2Sayor on February 6, 1928.
An ordinanceto amend an ordinance relating to the salaries of Salaries
patrolmen and others in the Police Department, which was passed for, pub-
lication on January 3, 1928, was passed to be ordained. Vetoed by the
777 Mayor on February 6, 1928.
An ordinance to amend an ordinance relating to the salaries of cer- Salaries
tain officers in the Fire Department, which was passed for publication
January 3, 1928, was taken up. Councillor i:cGrath moved that the ordi-
nance be amended to provide for increases of ten percent. The motion to
amend was not voted. The ordinance was then passed to be ordained.
Vetoed by the Mayor on February 6, 1928.
The ordinance to amend an ordinance relating to the salary of the Salary
Sealer of 71eights and Measures which was passed for publication on Janu- Sealer
ary 12, 1928, was passed to be ordained. Approved by the 'Sayor on Feb-
ruary 6, 1928.
The ordinance to amend an ordinance establishing the salary of. the Salary
"Tay o r
ayor, which was passed for publication on January 12; 1928, was passed
to be ordained. Presented to the Mayor for approval on January 28, 1928,
and was in force after ten days , having been returned by him on February
6, 1928, without his approval or his objections.
The ordinance to amend an ordinance relating to the salary of the Salary
City Electrician
- City Electrician, which was passed for publication on January 12, 1928,
was taken up. Councillor McGrath moved that the ordinance be amended to
provide for an increase of ten percent . The motion to amend was not
voted. The ordinance was passed to be ordained by the following viva
vote vote : Voting yes , Councillors Donahue, O'Callaghan, Safford, Theri-
ault, Whipple and Fitzgerald, six in all; Voting no, Councillors Irzyk,
cGrath, Morin, Pickering and Toomey, five in all. Vetoed by the ':ayor
on February 6, 1928.
Councillor O'Callaghan offered the following ordinance which was Salary
Constable
passed for publication: 86
"In the year one thousand. nine hundred and twenty-eight.
An Ordinance to amend an ordinance relating to the compensation of cer-
taro city officers .
Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows :
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Tanuar; ;�G, 1S2f .
Section 1. Section 1 of Chapter XIV of the City Ordinances is hereby
amended by striking out the words "four and one-half" in the paragraph
establishing the salary of the constable at the Peabody Rluseum, and in-
serting in place thereof the word "five" , so that said paragraph will
read as fellows: "To the constable at the Peabody ?::useum, five dollars
per day. "
Section 2 . This ordinance shall take effect as provided by city charter. '
l. .ry Councillor O'Callaghan offered the following ordinance .
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"In the year one thousand nine hundred and twenty-eight.
An Ordinance to amend an ordinance relating to the compensation of cer-
tain city officers .
�Ie it ordained by the City Council. of the City of Salem, as follows:
Section 1 . Section 1 of Chapter XIV of theCity Ordinances is hereby -
amended by striking out the words "nineteen hundred" in the paragraph
establishing the salary of the superintendent of public buildings and
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inserting in place thereof the words "twenty-four hundred" so that said
paragraph as amended will read as follows : "To the superintendent of
public buildings, twenty-four hundred dollars . "
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by city charter"
Councillor McGrath moved to ascend the ordinance by striking out the
words "twenty-four hundred" and inserting in place thereof the words
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"two thousand and ninety" , which would equal a ten percent increase in
salary. The motion to amend was voted by the following viva vote vote :
Voting yes: Councillors Donahue , Irzyk, -141cGrath, Morin, O' Callaghan,
Pickering, Safford, Theriault, Toomey and Whipple , ten in all; Voting no :
Councillor Fitzgerald, one in all. The ordinance , as amended, was passed
for publication.
Salaries Councillor Donahue offered the following ordinance which was passed.
88
i'or publication:
"In the year one thousanu nine hundred and twenty-eight.
An Ordinance to amend an ordinance relating to the compensation of cer-
tain city officers .
Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Sale!, as follows :
Section 1. Section 1 of Chapter XIV of ' the City Ordinances is hereby
amended by striking out the words °ti,,o thousand" in the second line of
the paragraph establishing the salary of employees at the '.7enhaTM. Iake
Pumping Station and inserting in place thereof the words "twenty-two hun-
dred" ; and by striking out the word "forty" in the third line of said
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paragraph and inserting in place thereon" the words "forty-two" , so that
said paragraph when amended will read as follows: "To the chief engineer
of wenham Lake pumping Station, twenty-two hundred dollars; assistant
engineer at the pumping station, forty-two dollars per week; firemen at
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said station, thirty-three dollars per week. "
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by the city
charter. "
Councillor Theriault offered an ordinance to amend Sections 22, 26 Fuilaing
and 73 of Chapter v, the Building Ordinance , which was referred to the 89
Committee on Ordinances .
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Councillor _heriault offered an ordinance to amend Section 3, Claus Zoning I
B, Item 2 of the Zoning Ordinance, which was referred to the Committee 90
on Ordinances.
Councillor Theriault offered the following order which was adopted: Evictions
"Ordered: That the Building Inspector be requested to withhold legal
91
action in the eviction of families living in the third floor of two and
one-half story houses, or any other families who are violating the buil-
ding ordinance or the zoning ordinance of the City, until the City Coun-
cil shall take suitable action to relieve the existing conditions. "
Presented to the Mayor for approval January 28, 1928, and returned
not approved on January 30, 1928.
On motion of-- Councillor O'Callaghan it was voted to proceed to the Heasurc
92
election of a measurer of wood and bark. Councillor O' Callaghan nomina-
ted Gilman Velcher. There were no further nominations and Gilman Eelche
was elected by a unanimous viva vote vote.
Councillor Morin offered the following order which was adopted: Playground
93
"Ordered: That the Mayor be requested to provide in the Budget an
amount sufficient to put the High Street playground in respectable con-
dition. "
Presented to the Mayor for approval January 28, 1928, and returned
not approved on January 30, 1928.
Councillor Theriault offered ti-e following order: "%erby Square
94
"Ordered: that the Committee on Public Clorks, with the Committee on
Public Property and His Honor the Mayor look into the advisability of ex-
tending Derby Square from Essex Street to Front Street, and then from
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Front Street to New Derby Street . "
Councillor iCGrath moved to indefinitely postpone action. The mo-
tion was not voted. The order was then adopted. !`resented to the Yayor
for approval on January 28, 1928, and returned not approved January 30 ,
1928 .
On motion of Councillor Theriault , the Council refused an inunediate
reconsideration of all business transacted.
On motion of Councillor '3cGrath, the Council adjourned at 9 . 10
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- ebruary 9, 1928
A regular meeting of the City Council was held on Thursday, Febru-
ary 9, 1928, at eight o'clock P. M. All the members were present and the
President presided. On motion of Councillor Irzyk, it was voted to dis-
pense with the reading of the records .
A hearing was held on the application of Herbert Nelson .to maintain Garage
a garage at 43 Bridge Street. Mr. Nelson appeared in favor, there was no
opposition and the license was granted, subject to the approval of the
In of Buildings and in conformity with the ordinances relating to
the same and with the rules and regulations of the Massachusetts District
Police .
The following communication was read: Budget
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-'--ayor 's Office , City Hall, February 6, 1928
To the City Council, City of Salem,
Gentlemen:
I submit herewith the annual budget under the provision of the or-
dinance requiring its submission to the City Council within sixty days
after the organization of the City government; containing by various
departments, in itemized fora, a statement of the money required by the
city for the fiscal year ending December 31, 1928.
I recommend the adoption of the accompanying budget calling for
specific appropriations for the various departments noted on Appropria-
tion Sheets, together with required amounts needed for loans and interest
as noted on page 2, the total amount of the budget being $2,045,185.57.
George J. Bates Mayor"
The budget was referred to the Committee on Finance to be considered
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by the Council as the Committee of the Whole.
The !layer's appointment of Oliver G. Pratt as Local Superintendent Moth
for the suppression of Suppression
pp gypsy and brown-tail moths for the term of one 97
year beginning in January, 1928, as provided by Chapter 132, Section 13,
of the General Laws , was read.
The Mayor' s nomination of Oliver G. Pratt as Forest Warden was con- Forest "'arden
firmed under suspension of the rules. 98
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The following communication was read and laid over as required by Veto
99
the city charter:
Mayor's Office, City Hall, February 6,1928
To the City Council, City of Salem,
Gentlemen:
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ebruary 9, 128
Two ordinances changing compensation in the Fire department are be-
fore me for consideration. Both ordinances were passed for publication
on January 3rd and passed to be ordained on January 26th, 1928. Both
ordinances, likewise , amend the same section and paragraph of Chapter XIV
One of these ordinances fixes the salary of Captains at $2025 and th
other fixes it at $2300. In like manner the two ordinances disclose the
following discrepancies:
Mechanics , 61975 and $2200.
Supervisors of Motor Vehicles, w1975 and ?'2200.
Lieutenants, w1900 and w2200.
Privates , after the first year, $5.00 a day and w5.50 a day.
This presents a situation whereby two ordinances, simultaneously passed,
fix different amounts for the above named officers and there is thus cre-
ated a conflict making them void as to these officers. For this reason
both ordinances are returned without my approval.
George J. Bates Mayor"
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Veto The following communication was read and laid over as required by
100
the city charter:
Mayor's Office , City Hall, February 6, 1928.
To the City Council, City of Salem,
Gentlemen:
An ordinance amending Section 1, Paragraph 36 , Chapter XIV and pro-
viding an increase in the police department of fifty cents a day for
patrolmen, cell-men, chauffeurs and janitors , is before me for considera-
tion.
In previous messages the Mayor distinguished between general in-
creases for all employees of departments and special increases for indi-
vidual city officers, opposing general increases and reserving the right
to pass favorably or otherwise on the merits of individual increases as
$ they came before hiss.
General increases in the police and fire departments, if allowed,
would lead to increases in other departments and, if granted in one case,
could not well be demied as to the others. This would impose a burden
which the city is not prepared financially to bear.
Believing the compensation of $5 per day of the above named employ-
ees is all we ' can bear for the present within our financial limitations ,
this ordinance is returned without my approval.
George J. Bates Mayor"
Veto 101 The following communication was read and laid over as required by
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the city charter:
Zebrus;ry 9 , 191rc£s,
'Mayor' s Office , City Hail, February 6, 1928 Veto
To the City Council, City of Salem, 101 ,
Gentlemen:
An ordinance to increase the salary of the City Electrician in the
amount of $500, making the annual salary $2700, is returned without my
approval. An ordinance providing the: sane increase was vetoed in April,
1927 and in that message the Pdayor. expressed the opinion that the in-
crease was excessive . The Mayor is still of that opinion, the electri-
cian being given three assistants and a clerk and 'having substantially
supervisory duties.
Recognizing, however, that the work of this officer has a certain
bearing on the public safety, the Mayor will approve an ordinance for a
smaller increase .
George J. Bates Mayor"
A notice from the .Inspector of Buildings of the application of Paul Building
N. Tardiff to erect a metal building on Fort Avenue , under the provisions 102
of Section 104 of the Building Ordinance , was referred to the Committee
on Public Works .
A communication from J. E. Dwyer, Inspector of Outdoor Advertising, Bill Board
State Department of Public `forks, regarding the removal of a bill board 103
at the corner of Canal and Gardner Streets, was read and placed on file.
A communication from Senator George B. Farrington regarding the re- Bill Board
moval of the bill board at the corner of Canal and Gardner Streets, was 104
read and placed on file.
The invitation of Capt. J. C . R. Peabody Camp, U.S.W.V. , to attend Invitation
the 3.1aine ."emorial Service was accepted. I05
The petition of nudger Dion for a street light at corner of Raymond Light
Road and. Raymond Avenue was referred to the Committee on Electrical Af-
106
fairs.
The app Lication of Edward T. Sullivan to erect a stationary sign at Sign
246 Essex Street was granted subject to the approval of the superinten-
107
dent of streets.
The bonds of Samuel A. Campbell ana Dennis 2avrogenis as constables Bonds
108-109
were approved.
The claim of Everett J. Jones was referred to the Committee on Claim Claim
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Garage A hearing was ordered for Thursday, February 23, 1928, at eight
lIl
,III' o 'clock P. M. , on the application of Charles S. Johnston to maintain a
garage at 92 Ocean Avenue.
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Tlicensesvrere referred to the ..om-
f r applications o
Licenses .he fallowing appl cat s
112-117
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mittee on Licenses and Per±nits:
Sunday Licenses
Cosemo Nigre, 63 Boston St .
Pool Tables
. Alfred Lamarre , 38 Tlargin St. , transfer from Alfred Ouellette (2)
Billiard Table
r Alfred Lamarre , 38 I.7argin St . , transfer fro::i Alfred Ouellette (1 )
Common Victuallers
II Yvonne L. Dupuis, *3 Brown St. Cosemo Nigre, 63- Boston St .
tl Alfred Larnarre , 38 Yargin St . , transfer from Alfred Ouellette
Bowling Alleys
John J. Geary, 15 Norman St. (5)
Renevials Al:plications for renewals of passenger automobile and wagon and
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auto truck licenses were referred to the Committee on Licenses and
Permits.
Licenses Councillor Toomey offered the following report which was accepted
119
and recommen; ation adopted:
"The Committee on Licenses and Permits to whom was referred appli-
cations for licenses , has considered said matter and would. recommend:
That the following be granted:
Passenger Automobiles
Salem Taxi Service ,' 62 Hathorne St . Philip Derene ; 62 Hathorne St. (2 )
Philip Derene ,+ Salem Depot
jPool Tables
v7ladislaw Dobrosielski, ' 98 Lafayette St. , transfer from 175 Essex St .
Lodging House
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"Nary L. Bouffard, 2 Liberty St. Albert Claveau, 24-26-28 Church St.
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Common Victuallers
Lawrence L. Farnsworth, 4 Boston St.
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Blase Roy, 153 Derby St. , transfer from Blanche Pasko
Sunday License
Blase Rey, 153 Derby St. , transfer from 'Blanche Pasko
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The Committee would further recommend that the fallo•,ving be given
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leave to withdraw:
Passenger Automobile
Salem Taxi Service , Salem Depot, transfer from 62 Hathorne St .
For the Committee,
John J. Toomey Chairman"
The petition of ',Villiam H. Quinn and others to have the Common put Common
under the control of the Park Department was read and placed on file . 120
The petition of Cornelius J. Flynn and others to have Belleview Belleview Ave
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Avenue repaired and water pipes installed was read and placed on file .
The petition of Joseph P. Fay and others for a ball park in :yard Ball Park
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Three was read. On motion of Councillor Safford, it was voted I
to hear
the petitioners who were present . The petition was then referred to the
Committee on Public !.7orks .
Councillor Irzyk offered the following report which was accepted : Common
"The Committee on Public Property, to whom was referred the order 123
that the care of the Sale-..'.,I Common be taken from the Public Property De-
artment and placed in the hands of the Park Department, has considered
said matter and would reco:unend: that the care be transferred to the
Park_ Department.
Councillor O ' Callaghan dissenting.
For the Committee ,
Felix Irzyk Chairman"
Councillor O' Callaghan offered the following report : Common
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"To the City Council:
I , the undersigned, a minority of the Committee on Public Property,
hereby report that I dissent from the majority report of said committee
on the matter of transferring the Salem Common from the Public Property
:Department to the Park Department and would recommend: That the care of
Salem Common remain under the jurisdiction of the Public Property Com-
mittee . Respectfully submitted,
Denis T. O 'Callaghan
?Minority of Committee on Public Property"
President Fitzgerald called Councillor "McGrath to the chair. Pres-
ident Fitzgerald then spoke in opposition to the majority report of the
Committee on Public Property. On the question of substituting the re- -
co:rmendation of the tinority report for that of the majority, the Coun-
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cil did not vote to substitute . The recommendation of the Committee on
Public Property .was then adopted oy the following viva vote vote : Voting
yes : Councillors Donahue , Irzyk, "Re Grath, THorin, Pickering, Safford,
Toomey and 71hipple , eight in all; Voting no: Councillors O'Callaghan,
Theriault and Fitzgerald, three .ir. all. The President resumed the chair.
Common The order to transfer the Common to the care of the Park Department ,
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which was introduced January 12, 1928, was adopted. Approved by the
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Building Councillor Theriault offered the following report %,hich was accepted
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"The Committee on Public works , to whom eras referred the petition of
Josiah H.Gifford and others that the house at 148 Federal Street corner
of Flint Street be removed to relieve dangerous conditions existing for
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the children of the neighboring schools, has considered said matter and
iroulu recommend: That the Llayor be requested to recommend a sufficient
sum of money to make the widening at an estimated cost of y5, 000.
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For the Committee,
Omer P. Theriault Chairman"
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Lights Councillor Safford, reporting for the Committee on Electrical Affaiis
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stated that the City Electrician had recormnended certain changes in the
lights on Lafayette Street Lorin- Avenue Canal Street Broadwa and
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Jefferson Avenue . The report was accepted, and, on motion of Councillor
Pickering, it was voted to call the matter to the attention of the ?.iayor.
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Councillor Pickering, for the Committee of the "thole , reported
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progress in the matter of a survey of the water needs of the Salem dis-
trict.
Salary 54 The- -ordinance to amend the ordinance relating to the salary of the
City Physician, which was passed for publication on January 26, 1928, was
taken up. Councillor McGrath _moved to amend the ordinance to provide for
an increase of ten percent which would make the salary one thousand and
forty-five dollars. The motion to amend was not voted by the following
viva vote vote: `Doting yes, Councillors Irzyk, hTcGrath, Morin and Toomey,
four in all; "Voting no , Councillors Donahue , O'Callaghan, Pickering,
Safford, Theriault, '3hipple and Fitzgerald, seven in all. The ordinance
was then passed to be ordained. Approved by the 'Iayor on February 23,
1928.
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The ordinance to amend the ordinance relating to the salary of the Salary
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constable at Peabody 11useum, which was passed for publication on January
26, 1928, eras passed to be ordained. Presented to the Idayor for appro-
val and returned without his approval on February 23, 1928.
The ordinance to amend the ordinance .relating to the salary of the Salary
87
superintendent of public buildings, which was passed for publication on
January 26, 1928, was passed to be ordained. Approved by the .T:Iayor on
February 23, 1928.
The ordinance to amend the ordinance relating to the salaries of Salaries
88
the chief engineer and assistant engineer at the 1.enham Lake Pumping
Station, which was passed for publication on January 26, 1928, was taken
up. It was voted to amend the ordinance by striking out the words
"thirty-three" and inserting in place thereof the words "thirty-six" to
conform with the ordinance relatin,_ to the salaries of firemen at the
station, which was passed to be ordained on January 26 , 1928 and ap-
proved on February 6, 1928. The ordinance was then passed to be ordainGd
Presented to the Iv?ayor for approval on February 13 , 1928 and returned
without his approval on February 23, 1928.
On motion of Councillor '. cGrath, it was voted to proceed to the City Clerk
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election of a City Clerk. Councillor P,?cGrath nominated John J. Connelly
There were no further nominations and f.?r. Connelly was elected City
Clerk for the term of three years from February 16, 1928, by a unanimous
viva voce vote .
Councillor Toomey offered the following order which was adopted: Eelleview Ave .
129
"Ordered: That the City Engineer be and is hereby requested to fur-
nish an estimated cost of laying water pipes suitable for the residents
of ?elleview Ave . also for the grading and resurfacing. "
Presented for approval on February 13, 1928, and returned without
approval on February 23, 1928.
Councillor Irzyk offered the following order which was adopted: oe,ex St .
130
"Ordered: That the Mayor be requested to appropriate the sura of
fifty-seven thousand dollars ($570000. ) to cover the estimated cost of
paving Essex Street from Herbert Street to Forrester Street . "
Presented for approval on February 13, 1928, and returned without
_approval on February 23 , 1928.
Councillor McGrath offered the following order which was adopted: Tickct Offices
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Ticket "Ordered : That the City Solicitor be and hereby is requested to ap-
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131 pear before the Boston & P;Iaine Railroad officials and present the follow-
ing resolutions:
Resolved: That it is the sense of the City Council that they are
not satisfied with the Boston & Maine Railroad plan of economy in refer-
ence to consolidation of the ticket offices at the Salem station,
Whereas : The City Council insists on the return to former location,
III of the ticket offices for the protection of humanity. "
Approved by the Hayor on February 23, 1928.
Jurors The followinC were drawn to serve as Jurors at the Harch session of
Civil Court in Laurence :
Michael D. O 'Malley 47 Washington Square Shoe Dealer
Joseph Pinneau 4 Porter Street Overseer
On motion of Councillor Safford, the Council refused an immediate
reconsideration of all business transacted.
On motion of Councillor '_1cGrath, .the Council adjourned at 9 . 15
o ' clock P. M.
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A regular meeting of the City Council was held on Thursday, "ebru-
ary 23,. 1928, at eight o ' clock P. M. All the members iere present and
the President presided. On motion of Councillor 'onahue , it was voted
to dispense with the reading of the records .
A hearing was held on the application of Charles S. Johnston. to Garage
maintain a garage at 92 Ocean Avenue . 'Ar. Johnston appeared in favor,
there was no opposition ana the license was granted subject to the ap-
proval of the Inspector of Buildings and in conformity with the ordinan-
ces relating to the same , and with the rules and regulations of the
Massachusetts District Police .
The Mayor' s appointment of 'Nilliarn S. Nichols and George S. Laporte Trustees
132
as trustees of the Plummer Farm School for the term of five years from
Tebruary 1, 1928 , was unanimously confirmed under suspension of the
rules.
The U yor ' s appointment of John P. Doyle as a constable was con- Constable
133
firmed under suspension of time rules.
The following communication vias read anu placed on .file: Common
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:,Za.yor 's Office , City Hall, February '-3, 1928 .
To the City Council, City of Salem,
Gentlemen:
An order to transfer the care -of the Common to the Board of Park
Coi:2missioners from the Public Property Department is returned with ray
approval in the understanding that in transferring the care, merely,
from one department to another no legal jurisdiction over the land is
intended to be released. The Common was granted by the proprietors of
common lands to time Town of Salem in 1713 to continue as a- training
field forever. It is dedicated to this use but may be put to incident-, 1
uses not inconsistent therewith. These uses ouE.ht to be determined by
the Council for the rpuidance of the new caretakers -since the Cormnission-
ers cannot =hake regulations and provide a penalty for o. breach of the
same in respect to the Common which is helu by the city as trustee and
cannot be in the care and custody of the commissioners under the statu-
tory provisions goT ae-rning public parks and park commissioners.
Section 8, Chap. 45 of the General Laws forbids military organiza-
tions to enter, or perform military evolutions or exercise in, parks
under the control of the Comnmicsionerf� Yithout their consent, and, if
under tti.i. o e_' tr_ r:s_`'er the Commissioners acquired., or could ac-
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quire , such a control as the statutes provide , the main purpose of the
l' grant from the proprietors might be defeated if for any reason such con-
sent was withheld.
The KaYor understands the order of transfer creates a simple agency
for the care of the Cornrnon but does not transfer any rights or relinquish
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any duties of the city- incident to the original grant.
The real purpose of the order it is assumed, is to put and keep the
Cormsnon in better condition and is passed in the belief that this end will
be better served with the care in the commissioners. But this will not
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insure a bettered condition until the incidental uses to which the place
may be put are fixed by regulations of the Council and made more restric-
ted than at present.
A play ground has been placed in one corner of the Common apparently
with the consent of the Council. The Phillips School has no yard room
and the children use the Common for recess and at other times . Games of
base ball, and other games, are played there day and night and the place
has been turned over for carnivals and similar affairs. Annually, also ,
the Play Grounds Association drives holes for tents and bleachers and
each succeedinL year finds the Common losing its old appearance . These
uses may not defeat the main purpose of the grant but they absolutely
Jdefeat any attempt to keep the place in an orderly, attractive and safe
condition for the common use and enjoyment of all the inhabitants .
In fixing the uses of the Common questions v.ill arise as to whether
a preference is to be given to one use over another. Children arc hard
to discipline and cannot be confined to fixed limits in an open eight
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acre lot and their play is obviously destructive to well kept grounds .
Shall v;e exclude the children' s games in the interest of beauty, shall
the place ever be used as a circus or carnival field by private organiza-
tions for their financial gain or shall it be made a, place for quiet and
j safe retirement? These are all questions for careful consideration. . The
tdayor is jointing out facts and conditions and not making suggestions
herein to the council, leaving that body to discharge its duty, with the
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new caretaker as agee,t , by such regulations as it may provide.
The condition of the Common has been a source of much complaint for
' _any years . Many suEC-estions have been made as to how its appearance may
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be improved and the inhabitants protected in its use . We cannot allow it
to deteriorate much furthur and it is the business of the Council to in-
terpret public opinion and give it force in a set of regulations. The
care of the Co±:unon will then be an easy matter, a duty as satisfactorily
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discharged by one board or agency as another.
George J. Bates Mayor"
A communication was received from the Yrayor with the following copy Flag Pole
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of a letter sent by him:
"January 27 , 1928.
To 7ss . Katherine Sanders Shreve ,
Captain Thomas Sanders ,
and
'.Tr. Richard Downing Sanders ,
Salem, Massachusetts.
Fellow Citizens :
Your presentation to the City of Salem of an American flag and pole
is a very appropriate memorial to your brothers, Arthur Lord Sanders and
William Huntington Sanders . They were promising young citizens of this
city more than a quarter of a century ago and enlisted in the war with
Spain, the former as a member of the Eighth Mass. Regiment, Colonel Peter
commanding, and the latter as a member of the regiment of Rough Riders
under command of Colonel Roosevelt.
In recalling their service we remember, also, that of your father in
the Civil War and the participation of one of the donors, Captain Thomas
Sanders , in the late 't'orld War. To bear such a part in the military his-
tory of our country is proof of the ready patriotism of your family, and
to remember your brothers ' sacrifice in this way must be for you a specia
pride and privilege .
The flag, always , symbolizes many things that give it grandeur and
inspire our reverence and the citizens of our city in this special in-
stance will gratefully recall your brothers ' contribution to its grandeur
and reverence their service and sacrifice .
Under an order of instruction passed by the City Council on January
26, 1928, I accept , in behalf of the City of Salem, the flag and pole
donated by you as a memorial to Arthur Lord Sanders and William Hunting-
ton Sanders , soldiers of the United States in the filar with Spain, the
same to be committed to the care and keeping of the Capt. Jacob C. R.
Peabody Camp 22, U.S.W.V. and their successors.
With every assurance of esteem and respect , I am
Very truly yours,
George J. Bates
May o r"
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ji Flag Pole The following order was adopted:
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"Ordered: that the flag and pole donated to the City of "alem by
Mrs. Katherine Sanders Shreve , Capt . Thomas Sanders and Richard Downing
Sanders, ,in memory of their brothers , Arthur Lord Sanders and William
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Huntington Sanders, and accepted by the Mayor under instructions from the
City Council, be now committed to the icare and keeping of Capt. Jacob C.
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R. Peabody Camp 22, U. S. W. V. in accordance with the provisions of the
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Approved by the ITRyor on Harch 1, 1928.
Supplemental The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was referred to the
Budget
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li "Ordered: That the sum of one hundred and ninety dollars ($19C ) ' be
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� I and the sa:-ie is hereby appropriated in addition, and supplementary, to
the amount already submitted for passage in the annual budget , to care
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for the increase in salary of the Superintendent of Public Buildings ,
according to an ordinance passed by the Council to be ordained on Febru-
ary 9 , 1928 and approved by the T�ayor, February 23, 1928; said surd to be
added to the item "Superintendent", General Administration, Department
of Public Property. "
Supplemental The following order, recommended by the F,;ayor, was referred to the
Budget
138 Committee on Finance:
"Ordered: that the sum of five hundred and fifty dollars (�550 )' be
and the sar..e is hereby appropriated in addition, and supplementary, to
the amount already submitted for apssage in the annual budget , to care
for the increase in salary of the City Physician, according to the ordi-
nance passed by the Council to be ordained on February 9 , 1928 and ap-
proved by the Ilayor, February 23, 1928; said sum to be added to the item
"General Administration" , Department of Public %'delfare . "
land The petition of Frederick_ L7. McCarthy to lease a. strip of land on
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Iff, I ' the easterly side of Essex Bridge was referred to the Committee on Public
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Property.
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Claims The claims of Elie April of the Police Department, and of Joseph
140-41
j Broderick were referred to the Committee on Claims .
Report The report of the City 7_1arshal for the month of January was receive
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dnd' placed on file .
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PI Sign The application of Alexis Frankie to erect a stationary illuminated
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sign at 61 Charter Street corner of Central Street was grantee subject t
the approval of the :superintendent of Streets any: the City Electrician.
The application of Murray' s Shoe Store to erect a stationary sign Sign
at 168 Essex Street was granted subject to the approval of the Superin-
144
tendent of Streets .
The bond of John J. Connelly, City Clerk, was. approved and ordered Bond
filed with the City Treasurer. 145
The applications of ? axeilien D. Gould; Arthur C. L?orrill, Edward Builders
Page' and William Shapiro for builders ' licenses were granted. 146-49
The application of Frederick J. Tlorris 'for an Auctioneer' s license Auctioneer
150
was. granted.
The following applications for licenses were referred to the Commit Licenses
tee on Licenses and Permits : 151-55
Passenger Automobile
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George 71. Hudson,' 40 '_dorth Street
Common Victuallers
Arthur 0. Blaney, 123 Essex Street, transfer from John F. Brown
Sunday License
Arthur 0. 'Taney, 123 Essex Street, transfer from John F. Brown
To conduct dancing in connection with Common Victualler
Manuel T. Solovicos , 252 L'ssex Street
Junk Collector
Abraham Raymond, 14 Saunders St . , transfer from 11 Planters St.
A list of applications for renewals of Sunday License, Auto Dealer Renewals
156
license , Lodging House License and Wagon and Auto Truck Licenses was
referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits.
A petition was received from Arthur J. Murphy to have the Zoning Zoning
.amendment
Ordinance amended so as to permit the maintenance of a Lasoline filling 157
station on Highland Avenue at the corner of Danvers Road, a, distance of
one hundred and fifty feet along the westerly side of Danvers Road and
a distance of one .hundred and fifty feet on Highland avenue west of Dan-
vers Road. On motion of Councillor Theriault, a hearing 'ryas ordered for
Thursday, Yarch 8, 1928, at eight o 'clock P. . .
Councillor Toomey offered the following retort which was accel:,ted Licenses
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and recommendation adopted:
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Licenses "The Committee on Licenses and Permits, to whom were referred appli
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I'! cations for licenses , has considered said matter and would recormnend:
'I That the following be granted:
Sunday License
Cosemo Nigre ,- 63 Boston Street
Bowling Alleys
John J. Geary, •15 Storman St. (5)
Common Victuallers
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Yvonne L. Dupuis � _,row�i St .
1' � 6 Boston S ,
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Pool Tables
Alfred Lamarre, 38 Margin St. , transfer from Alfred Ouellette (2)
Billiard Tables
Alfred Lamarre , 38 _Margin St . , transfer from Alfred Ouellette (1 )
Passenger Automobiles
Joseph Chareeb, ' 87 Congress St, William L. Mahoney,' 35 North St.
< Cooper Bros. ; 15 May St. 7illiaii L. lahoney. Salem Depot
Benjamin H. Chatel. Salem Depot Thomas A. Cooper,` Salem Depot
Fred J. Fossa, Salem Depot `'+alter Mahoney, 'Sale:a Depot
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Edward �T
. P:IcCoz�idct, Salem repot
Wagons and Auto Trucks
John J. Barry,' 9 English St. John J. Fitzgerald,* Salem Depot (2 )
John J. Fitzgerald; 146 Bridge St. (3 )
Alfred. B. Provencher, Salem repot Frank Trudeau, ' 40 Dow St .
Albert G. Vie!, Salem Depot
For the Committee ,
John J. Toomey Chairman"
Bill Board A communication from Representative Richard D. Sea::la,ls regarciin� the
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removal of a bill board at the corner of Gardner and Canal Streets was
read and placed cn file .
Banner 150 The petition of Post 23, American Legion, to erect a banner across
ysse,c Street front the Merchants Bark Building to the Perley Block etas
ranted, the banner to be removed after ,.arch 17th.
Light Councillor Safford offerer: the following report which was accepted
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and reco>mnendation a6_opted:
PP "The Committee on lectrical Affairs , to whom was- referred a peti-
tion for a street light at the corner of Raymond Road and Raymond Avenue ,
has considered saki matter and would recommend: That a. 60 c . p . light be
installed at the corner of Raymond Road and Raymond Avenue , the expense '
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of same to be charged to the re.ular O'D roy.riation for street lighting.
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For the Conmiittee ,
7illiar^ 0. SafforC, Chairman"
The following order was adopted: bight
"Ordered: That the City Electrician be directed to install one 60 lG2
c. p. light at the corner of Raymond Road and Raymond avenue , the expend
of same to be charged to the regular appropriation for street lighting. "
Approved by the ':iayor on March 1, 1928.
Councillor Theriault offered the following report which was accepte Building
and recommendation adopted: 163
The Cordrittee on Public Storks, to whom was referred ,a: notice from
the Inspector of Buildings of the application of Paul IT. Tardiff *for a
permit to erect a -setal building on Fort Avenue , notice given under pro-
visions of Section 104 of the Buildings Ordinances, has considered said
matter and would recommend: no further improvement is conteaplated.
For the Committee,
Order P. Theriault Chairman"
The ;Mayor' s veto of an ordinance to increase the salaries of Patrol- Salaries
men and others in the Police Department, which was received February 9,
1928, was taken up. The ordinance was adopted, notwithstanding the veto
of the Hayor, by the following viva voce vote: Voting yes: Councillors
Donahue , Irzyk, McGrath, O'Callaghan, Pickering, Safford, Theriault ,
Toomey, 'Jhipple and Fitzgerald, ten in all; Voting no: Councillor Morin,
one in all.
The iiayor' s veto of an ordinance to increase the salaries of cer- Salaries
tain officers in the !,'ire Department, which was received February 9 , fire Dept .
1928, was taken up. The ordinance was not adopted by the following viva
voce vote : Voting yes : Councillors Donahue, O'Callaghan, Safford, Theri-
ault, 13hipple and Fitzgerald, six in all; Voting no: Councillors Irzyk,
T'cGrath, Lorin, Pickering and Toomey, five in all.
The 'Mayor' s veto of an ordinance to increase the salaries of pri- Salaries
Fire Dept.
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vates in the Fire Department was taken up. The ordinance was adopted,
notwithstanding the veto of the Mayor, by the following viva voce vote:
Voting yes: Councillors Donahue , Irzyk, HcGrathq O'Callaghan, Pickering,
Safford, Theriault, Toomey, Slhipple , and Fitzgerald, ten in all; Voting
no, Councillor T,Torin, one in all.
The Mayor 's veto of an ordinance to increase the salary of the City Salary
City Electrician
Electrician was taken up. The ordinance was not adopted by the following
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viva voce vote: Voting yes, Councillors Donahue , O 'Callaghan, Safford,
Theriault, Whipple and Fitzgerald, six in all; Voting no , Councillors
Irzyk, McGrath, Morin, Pickering and Toomey, five in all.
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I , Bill #520 Councillor McGrath offered the following order which was adopted:
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"Ordered: That the City Council goon record in favor of House Bill
#520 which is a resolve providing for an investigation by the Departments
of Public Health and Public Works relative to the construction of half-
tide dams in Palmers Cove, Cat Cove ,' Juniper Cove , Collins Cove and the
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Danvers River. "
Abatement Councillor Theriault offered the following order which was adopted:
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"Ordered; That the sewer tax assessed April 18, 1910 to Ernest April
on Ocean Avenue, designated on the City Engineer' s plan as lots 155-156
Ocean Avenue with a frontage of One Hundred feet (100 ft. ) , amount .nifty
dollars ($50.00) be abated. The reason advanced is that the payment of
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this assessment and interest would materially affect the minor children
and the mother, who is an invalid. "
Approved by the Mayor on ?,arch 1, 1928.
St. P<.:ter St Councillor Donahue offered the following order which was adopted:
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"Ordered: That the Committee of Public Works consider the advisabil-
ity of widening; St . Peter St . between Essex and Brown Sts . "
Approved by the T?ayor on March 1, 1928.
On motion of Councillor Theriault, the Council refused an immediate
reconsideration of all business transacted.
On motion of Councillor '£_cGrath, the Council adjourned at nine
o 'clock P. Y.
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Clerk
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A special meeting of the City Council was held on 'Thursday, '.`arch 1,
1928, at 5.15 o 'clock P. Il called by the President for the purpose of
adopting the budget, receiving the report of the Committee on Public
Works on the St. Peter. Street widening, and all other business. All the
members were present except Councillor Pickering and the President pre-
sided. On motion of Councillor Safford, it was voted to dispense with
the reading of the records.
The following order, recommended by the 71ayor, was read and laid on '„'idening
the table :
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"Ordered. that .the sum of 03295.00 be and the same is hereby appro-
priated for the purchase of the land and -building numbered 148 on Federal
Street , and for all other incidental expenses attending the widening of
Flint and Federal Streets; said sum to be charged to the tax levy of the
current .year. "
The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was read and laid on Transfer
the table : 168
"Ordered. that the sum of two thousand two hundred and thirty-five
(2235) dollars be and the same is hereby transferred from the item "Com-
mon & Rowells Field" in the Public Property Department to the item "Small
Parks" in the Park Department; said sum to be used for the care and main-
tenance of the Common in accordance with the order transferring the care
of the Common to the Board of Park Commissioners. "
The Mayor's nomination of Martin L. Herrick as a constable was con- Constable
firmed under suspension of the rules. 169
The claims of Patrick Gilligan and Alfred 0. Marshall were referred Claims
to the Committee on Claims . 170-71
The application of Arthur 0. Blaney to erect a stationary illumina- Sign
172
Led sign at 123 Essex Street was granted subject to the approval of the
superintendent of streets and the city electrician.
A hearing was ordered for Thursday, lurch 22, 1928, at eight o 'clock Garage
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P. V. , on the application of W. P. Todd to maintain a garage at Lot 100
Forest Avenue .
Councillor Theriault offered the following report 'rihich was accepted Budget
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and recommendation adopted:
"The Committee of the `,mole, has considered the annual appropriation
bill as submitted by the Mayor to the City Council on February 9, 1928,
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March 1, 192E.
for the amount of 42,045, 185. 57, and could recommend: its adoption.
For the Committee ,
Omer P. Theriault Chairman"
Budget The following order was adopted by a vote of nine yeas , no nays ,
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and two absent (Councillors Picl�ering and Safford) ;
"Ordered: that the amounts specified in the following schedule in
the "appropriation sheet" for the year 1928 in the column "Allowed by the
Mayor" 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, 1928, and be it further
Ordered: that the sum hereby: appropriated for street department
shall be held. to include all sums which may be received during the cur-
rent year for street railway taxes under the provisions of Chapter 161
of the General laws and amendments thereto, and that the amount hereby
appropriated for school department be held to include all sums received
from the County of Essex or, account of dog taxes and such sums when re-
ceived shall be credited to the receipts of the respective departments
named. The total amount to be included in the tax levy for the current
year is two million forty-five thousand one hundred and eighty-five
dollars and fifty-seven cents ($2, 045, 185. 57) . "
Approved by the ,%yor on )March 2, 1928.
Budget 96 The appropriation bill for the year 1928, which was filed by the
1a:yor with the City Clerk on February 6 , 1928, and presented to the City
Council on February 9, 1928, was unanimously adopted, as follows:-
Appropriations for 1928
Loans
.,'unicipal Loan a 2,000.00 Street Paving Loan t84, 000. 00
Water Loan 18,000.00 Act of 1914 Loan 17 ,500.00
Sewerage Syster. Loan 13, 000 .00 Act of 1916 Loan 10 ,000. 00
Other Sewer Loans 3, 000.00 T. B. Hospital Loan 5,000.00
Bridge Loan 2,500.00 New H. S. Addition Loan 21 948.75
Schoolhouse choolhouse Loan 29 000 00
, Total n,205 ,948.75
Interest
lTunicipa.L Loan 340.00 Street Paving Loan 013, 510.00
Water Loan 12, 455.00 Act of 1914 Loan 19 740 .00
Sewera`e System Loan 6, 252 . 50 Act of 1916 Loan 31600.00
Si Other Sewer Loans 1, 192.50 T. B. Hospital Loan 500.00
Bridge Loan 1,800.00 New H. S. Addition Loan 17,980.00
j Schoolhouse Loan 13,370.00 Temporary Loans 30 00000
ji ft20 :740 .00
I Mayor Is Dept . ;. 6, 500.00 City Planning Board $ 500.00
City Council 0,900.00 Post 34 , G. A. R. - 750.00
City Auditor 3,942.00 Memorial Day 1 3C0.00
Law Dept. 8,000.00 Trust Funds , 2
50 .00
Messenger's De Dept .p 3,6 50.00 Care Soldiers' Graves 500.00
Sealer '''eichts & lieas. 2, 795.00 Board of Control 75.00
Elections & Reg. 10, 530.00 American Legion Rent 1, 000.00
City Scales 1, 500.00 Board of Appeal 150.00
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Pensions 020,000.00 Firemen's Relief Graves I50.00
Harbor ',raster 350 .00 Dog Constable 895.00
S.&- B. Water Sup. Bd. 20,000.00 92� 737.G0
School Department
Salaries 1,078,894.00 Repairs & Equipment ''152 .
Janitors
38, 595.00 Training Schooll p 50
824.82
Fuel. and Light 20,932.00 Other Expenses 11 027.00
Printing and Supplies 16,000:00 Correctional Inst . 1,300.00
TextbooI:s 9,000.00 Total 497,300.ee
Librarv •Denartment
Salaries 21,880.00 Books & Periodicals N 52300.00
Fuel and Light 2, 200.00 Other general ex -enses 2,600. 00
Repairs & furniture 925.00 Total �p32,,905.00
^later Department
General Admin. $15,119.00 Pumping Station
Stable 6,790.00 Salaries and Wages r18,940 .00
Other Gen. ' aint . 37 ,841.00 Fuel and Light 11 050.00
New Meters 10,200.00 Other Expenses 2,000.00
Total �101,949.00
Street Department
General Admin. N10,130.00 Highway11aintenance u 45,320.00
Sidewalks & Curbing 17 ,300.00 Cleaning Sts. & Basins 20 460.00
Bridges &- Fences 5, 560.00 Sewer Yainteriance 5,819.00
Stable 28,650.00 Ashes & Refuse Disposal 26,500.00
St . Spr. and Oiling 13, 546.00 Haint. County Bridges 15 460. 00
Snow and Ice 10, 000. 00 Total 198,745.00
.. Sewage Pumping Station
"loges r 9, 646.00 Cleaning Trunk Sevier ;.15,000.00
Power 20,000.00
Other Expenses 1,010.00 Total 345, 656.00
Soldiers ' Benefits
Soldiers Aid Expense $ 820.00 Soldiers Relief ?15, 000.00
I°ilitary .yid 2,000.00 Soldiers Burials 180.00
State Aid 3,600.00 Total —
,„;21, 600.00
Public Welfare Department
General Admin. k 6,818.00 Relief by Other Cities $14,900.00
City Home- Sal. & Wages 9,749 .00 Mothers ' Aid 27 ,000.00
City Home- Other Exp. 13,284.00 Hospital 4 200.00
Outside Relief 80,000.00 Total N155,951,Op
Health Department
Administration $9,205.00 General Expenses u 550.00
quarantine & Con. Dis. 32,352.33 Collection of Garbage 28 024 .00
Other Cities & Towns 1, 000.00 Total YJ71, 132.00
Fire Department
Salaries and Wages �i22 ,875.00 Supplies v? 20775. 00
Equip. and Repairs 4,200.00 Other General Exp. 885.00
Fuel and Light 4,200.00 Total , 134,E 935. 00
Police Department
Salaries and Wages $124,344.00 Other General Exp. TP 1. 950. 00
Equip. and Repairs 1, 925.00 Total r129,669.00
Fuel and Light 1, 650.00
Electrical Department
Salaries and gages $ 8,989. 00 Street Lighting 56 343.00
Supplies , 84C .00 Total W6W ,661.00
Other General Exp. 1,469. 00
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Shade Tree and Noth Suppression Dept.
Shade Tree Dept. '. oth Suppression. Dept.
Salaries and Wages w 9, 181.00 Salaries and 'pages 3, 130.00
Other Expenses 2 475.00 Other Expenses 1. 041.00
Total �, 11,�656.00 Total 4,,171.00
Park Department
General Adm. 4,631.00 Small Parks 3,915.00
Salem Willows 11, 115.00 Playgrounds 11,61F.00
Ledge Hill 8,000.00 Recreation 2,00� .00
Forest River 7, 615.00 Special
Highland Park 1,485.00 High St . Development 6 000.00
Gallows Hill 2,070.00 Total A58,�449.00
Public Property Dept.
General Admin. yr 5,305.00 Comfort Station u 1,348.00
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_ Co:vr!cn & Rowells Field 2,600.00
Repairs Poor Dep.Bld. 1, 625.00
Fire " * . 1,750.00 Cemeteries and Stable 19, 530.00
" Water " 1, 175.00 Other General Exp. 475.00
" Other " " u ,450.00 Total ;�39,,774.00
Rep. 3c Maint . City Hall 3,426.00
City Clerk City Treasurer
Salaries and ".Iages r" 5064II.00 Salaries and ;'lager $r 4,406. 00
Other Expenses 810.00 Other Expenses 887. 00
Vital Statistics 650.00 Total 5,293.00
Total 70108.00
Collectinr, Dept. Board of Assessors_
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Salaries and Wages fi 5,612.00 Salaries and WagesF13,284.00
Other =:xpenses 2 ,616 .00 Other Expenses 3" 585.00
Total 8,228.00 Total N16,869. 00
Purchasing Dept. Engineering %ept .
Salaries and Wages 4 ,103.00 Salaries and Wages u 9, 500.00
Other Expenses 555.00 Other Expenses 350 .00
Total s 4, 658.00 Total 9,8s85-0.00
Total Appropriation for 1928 - $2, 045, 185. 57
Approved by the Iiayo'r on Lurch 2, 1928.
Public Councillor Theriault offered the folloving rel;oft which was accepted
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"The Committee on Finance , to whom was referred the order, that the
sum of 190.' be and the same is hereby appropriated in addition and sup-
elementary to the amount already submitted in the annual budget , to care
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for the increase in salary of the Supt. of ,Public Builuings , according
to an ordir•ance passed 'by the Council to be oruained on February 9 , 1928
and approvee by the Mayor, February 23 , 1928, said sum to be added to the
item "Superintendent" , General Adm. , Dept . of Public Property, has con-
sidered said matter and would recommend: The adoption of same .
For the Committee,
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Omer P. Theriaul-t Chairman"
� The order, which was introduced February 23, 1928, was adopted, and
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approved by the Itayor on ',arch 2, 1928.
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Councillor Theriault offered the following report which was accepte ' City
and rccorLrendation adopted: Physician
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"The Committee on Finance , to whom was referred the order relative
to the appropriation of five hundred fifty dollars in addition and sup-
plementary to the amount already submitted for passage in the annual
budget to care for the increase in salary of the City Physician, has con-
sidered said matter and would recommend: no action necessary as the same
has already been taken care of in the budget.
For the Committee,
Omer P. Theriault Chairman"
Councillor Theriault offered the following report which was accepted St . Peter St .
and recomrenda.tion adopted: 178
"The Committee on Public :'forks, to t,hom was referred the order rela-
tive to the advisability of i::-idening St. Peter Street between Essex anc
Brorn Streets , hs considered said matter and would recossnend: the matter
be referred back to the City Council without reco=:unendation.
For the Committee,
Omer P. The -iault Chairman"
The City Clerk presented the following order, offered by President St . Peter St .
Widening
;itzgerald, which was adopted: 179
"Ordered: That owing to the fact that a permit has been granted and
operations already started to build on the easterly side of St . Peter
Street and consequent to the damages that might ensue to the City, the
Council hereby goes on record that no changes are contemplated in the
street line . "
Presented to the Mayor for approval on I;farch 2, 1928.
Councillor Theriault offered the following report which was accepted Garage
and reco_mmenuation adopted: 180
"The "ommittee on Public '.Forks, to whora was referred the application
of Capuccio Bros. to ^naintain a garage for ten cars at 27-29 Endicott
Street , has considered said matter -and ;could recommend: the permit be
granted providing the floor is lo,^rered to the sidewalk level to the sat-
isfaction of the Building Inspector.
For the Committee,
Omer P. Theriault Chairman"
Councillor Theriault offered the following report which was accepter Ordinances
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and reconvaendation adopted:
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Ordinances "The Committee on Ordinances to whom was referred an ordinance to
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amend section 22, 26 and 73 of the Building Ordinance , and an ordinance
to amend Section 3, Clause B, Item 2 of the Zoning Ordinance , has con-
sidered said matter and would recora;;iend: The adoption of the accompany-
ing ordinances .
For the Committee ,
Corer P. Theriault Chairman"
Zoning The following- ordinance was passed for publication by the following
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viva voce vote : Voting yes , Councillors Donahue , Irzyk, LfcGrath, 7.1orin,
O'Callaghan, Theriault, Toomey, "7hipple and Fitzgerald, nine in all;
Absent, Councillors Pickering and Safford.
"In the year one thousand nine hundred and twenty-eight .
An Ordinance to amend an ordinance relatinj to zoning.
Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows :
Section 1. Nothing in the Zoning Ordinance of the Cityof Salem shall
prevent in the general residence districts the erection of a two and one-
half story house for the occupation of three families provided said house
is completed on or before 7anuary 1, 1929, and that a permit for such
construction shall have been issued by the Inspector of Buildings on or
before August 1, 1928, and provided further, that said house before it
can be occupied by three families shall have posts not exceeding twenty-
three feet in length measuring from the top of the sill to the top of the
plate , and provided further, that where the cubical contents of the third
floor, exclusive of blind attics, is not equal to at least seventy-five
per cent of the cubical contents of either of the lower floors , dormer
windows shall be required to briny- such contents to :.t least this amount ;
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but k,_ie total width of such dormer windows s..all not exceed seventy-five
per cent of the length of the roof line . Dwelling houses of the pitch
roof type to be occupied by three families shall have posts twenty-three
feet in length measuring from the top of the sill to the top of the plate
not less than three feet nor more than four feet of which shall be above
the finished floor of the third story.
Two and one-half story houses existing at the time this ordinance
is passed may be changed and adapted, prior to January 1, 1929, for the
use of three families provided that r p at a permit for such alteration has been
issued on or before August 1, 1928, and provided further that said buil-
dings have posts that are at least twenty-one feet in length measuring
from the top of the sill to the top of the plate , and provided further,
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that where the cubical contents of the thir floor, exclusive of blind
attics , is not equal to at least seventy-five per cent of the cubical
contents of either of the lower floors, dormer windows shall be required
to bring such contents to at' least this amount; but such dormer windows
shall not exceed seventy-five per cent of the length of the roof line .
Section 2. ' Nothing in the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Salem shall
prevent in the apartment house districts, semi-residence districts , busi-
ness districts, industrial districts and unrestricted districts, the. erec
tion and occupation of a two and one-half story house by three families
provided that all new buildings to be occupied by three families shall
have posts not exceeding twenty-three feet in length measuring from the
top of the sill to the top of the plate , and provided further, that where
the cubical contents of the third floor, exclusive of blind attics, is
not equal to at least seventy-five per cent of the cubical contents of
either of the lower floors , dormer windows shall be required to bring
such contents to at least this amount; but the total width of such dormer
windows shall not exceed seventy-five per cent of the length of the roof
line . DNelling houses of the pitch roof type to be occupied by three
f_milies shall have posts twenty-three feet in length measuring from the
top of the sill to the top of the plate , not less than three feet nor
more than .`our feet of which shall be above the finished floor of the
third story.
Two and one-half story houses existing at the time this ordinance
is passed may be changed and adapted for the use of three families pro-
vided said buildings have posts that are at least twenty-one feet in
length measuring from the top of the sill to the . top of the plate , and
provided further, that where the cubical contents of the third floor , ex
elusive of blind attics, not exceeding three feet in height at the high-
est point when finished, is not equal to at least seventy-five ,;,er cent
of the cubic,-,.I contents of either of the lower floors, dormer windows
shall be required to bring such contents to at least this amount ; but
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such dormer 1;iindows shall not exceed seventy-five per cent of the length
of the roof line .
Section 3. . All ordinances and parts of ordinances inconsistent herewith
- are hereby repealed.
Section 4 . This ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City
Charter. "
A hearing was ordered for Thursday, T;larch 22, 1928, at eight Rearing
o ' clock P. Tit. , on the proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance .
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Buildings The following ordinance was passed for publication:
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"In the year one thousand nine Hundred and twenty-eight.
An Ordinance to amend an ordinance relating to buildings.
Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows:
Section 1. Chapter 5, Section 22, Paragraph 3 of the Ordinances of the
City of Salem is hereby amended by striking out the words "A 'half-story '
or attic is any story included in the roof, the cubic contents of which,
exclusive of blind attic not exceeding; three feet in height at the high-
est point, is not more than sixty per cent of the cubic contents of the
first story" , and substituting in place thereof the follo•,°ring: "A 'half
story' or attic is any story included in the roof in which all rooms shal
be at least eight feet in height from the finished floor to the finished
ceiling in at least one-half of its area excluding from said measurements
any blind attic not exceeding three feet in height at the highest point ,
and provided further, that all two and one-half story houses completed on
or after January 1, 1929 and occupied by three families, shall have posts
that shall be at least twenty-three feet in length measuring from the top
of the sill to the top of the plate , not less than three feet nor more
than four feet of which shall be above the finished 'floor of the third
story, and where the cubical contents of the third story when finished,
exclusive of blind attics , is not equal to at least seventy-five per cent
of the cubical contents of either of the lower floors , dormer windows
shall be required to bring such contents to at least this amount ; but the ,
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combined width of such dormer dormer windows shall not exceed seventy-
five per cent of the length of the roof line.
TTothing contained in this ordinance shall require houses constructed
before the passage of this ordinance to have posts over twenty-one feet
I in length measuring from the top of the sill to the top of the plate if
said houses are altered to adapt them for the occupation 'oy three fami-
lies, provided that the cubical contents of the third story when finished'
exclusive' of blind attics not exceeding three feet in height at the high-
est point, are equal to at least seventy-five per cent of the cubical
contents of either of the lower floors .
`section 2. Chapter 5, Section 26 is hereby amended by striking, out in
the second line thereof the words "one and tvio" and slibstitutinE therefor
the words "one, two or three" so that as amended the section shall read:
"A fourth-class building shall mean a residence arranged to accomodate
one , two or three families , and may be constructed rrith an ordinary
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Section 3. Chapter 5, Section 72 is hereby amended by striking out the
words "there need be but one means of egress from the top floor, and in
buildings of said class" , so that as amended tho, section shall read:
"All buildings shall have at least two means of egress leading' - from each
floor except as hereinafter provided and except further that in fourth-
class buildings occupied and -intended for use by only one family there
need be but one means of egress from any floor. "
Section 4. It shall be the duty of the Inspector of Buildings of Salem
to inspect from time to time existing buildings within the city to de-
ter.mine whether the constructions and occupancies thereof are in accor-
dance with the ordinances and he shall report his findings to the 'Mayor.
Section 5. The Inspector of Plumbing, 'before issuing a license for the
in::tallation of plumbing in -a dwelling house , shall confer with the
Inspector of Buildings and if in the opinion of the Inspector of Build-
ings the construction or use of the building in which the plumbing is
contemplated will be in violation of the City Ordinances , the Inspector
of Plumbing shall refuse to issue a plumbing -permit.
Section 6. All building ordinances or parts of building ordinances con-
twined in Chapter 5 of the City Ordinances inconsistent herewith are
hereby* repealed.
Section 7. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City
Charter. "
On motion of Councillor Theriault, it was voted to take from the iaening
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table the order to appropriate N3925.00 for removing a building and
widenin; the corner of Federal and Flint Streets, and the order was
adopted under suspension of the rules . Approved by the Hayor on T..'_arch
2, 1928.
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On motion of Councillor Theriault , it was voted to take from the Transfer
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table the order to transfer .2,235.00 -from the Public Property -Depart-
lent, item "Common & Roviells Field" , to the Park Department , item "Small
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Parks" , and the order was adopted. approved by the Vayor on March 2,
1928 .
On motion of Councillor Theriault , the Council refused an innediate
reconsideration of all business transacted.
On motion of Councillor 7cCrath, t. ^. ncil j d 6 .35
o 'clock P.
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Special A special meeting of the City Council was held on Monday, '.larch 5,
Meeting
184 1928, at six o ' clock P. M. , called at the request of Councillors Donahue ,
Toomey, O'Callaghan, Irzyk, florin and Whipple , six in all, for
the purpose of taking action as to the wideninE; of St . Peter Street on
the easterly side. All the members were present and the President pre-
sided. On motion of Councillor Donahue , it was voted to dispense with
the -reading of the -records .
Councillor Donahue moved that the rules be suspended. There was no
opposition and the rules were suspended.
St. Peter St Councillor Donahue ±noved that the vote taken at the meeting of
77idening
March 1, 1928, adopting an order expressing the opinion of the Council
that no changes are contemplated in St . Peter Street , be reconsidered.
The President stated that the order could be rescinded but not recon-
sidered. The City Clerk read Cushing on "rescinding" , Chapter XI, Sec.
95, Gaines Edition. Councillor Donahue withdrew his motion.
Rescinding Councillor Donahue moved that the order regarding St . Peter Street ,
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adopted oil '.larch 1, 1928, be rescinded. The motion was voted by a unani-
mous ea and n�,. vote .
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Hearing Councillor Donahue offered the following order which was adopted:
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"71hereas, in the opinion of the City Council the public necessity
and convenience require that a public street or way called St . Peter
Street should be idened on the easterly side thereof on land of 'Uilliam
Shapiro as shown on a plan on file in the office of the city clerk of
this city dated -larch, 1928, it is therefore hereby
Ordered, that due notice be given to ''Tilliam Shapiro , 15ary Tassi-
nari et ali . , Joseph Polansky, Charles '.- ineapirle and all others interes-
ted, that the City Council intend to lay out the highway before mentioned
and to take thcr� for a, T�ortion of their 1-and and to lay out the same as a
:highway of said city; - and that Tuesday the 20th day of -arch, 1928 , at
8 o'clock P. M. , at city hall, Salem, is appointed as the time and place
for a public hearing in the natter. "
A.,proved b ,, the T.:ayor on ::larch 6, 1928.
Jurors The following were dra,,in to serve as Jurors at the April session of
Civil Court in Salem:"
Arthur P. Clarkin 12 Rice Street Shoe `.iorker
Joseph P. Taller 1-2 'it . Vernon Street Painter
John C. Bobson 135 federal Street Merchant
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A petition in favor of widening° St . Peter Street on the easterly ;:idening
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side between Essex and Brown Streets, signed by 71aters & Brown rLnd cther
was read and placed on file .
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Councillor Donahue offered the following order which was adopted: "_eeting
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"Ord(_red: That a special meeting of the City Council be held on
Tuesday, ''arch 20, 1928, at eight o'clock P. :. , for the purpose of 1--iv-
ing a hearing in the matter of widenin_a St. Peter Street, and for the
purpose of adoptin`c orders for the taking of such land as necessary for
the widening of said street , and that the abuttors be notified. "
Approved by the I'ayor on March 6, 1926 .
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On motion of Councillor Donahue , the Council refused an iiLmedi.-te
reconsideration of all business transacted.
On notion of Councillor Theriault , the Council adjourned at 6 .35
o 'clock F. 'I.
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Clerk -
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A regular meeting of the City Council was held on Thursday, 'arch 8 ,
1928, at eight o ' clock P. Y. All the members e;ere present and the Presi-
dent presided. On motion of Councillor Whipple , it was voted to dispense
with the reading of the records .
Zoning A hearing was held on the petition. of Arthur J. Murphy to have the
Zoning Ordinance amended, as affecting the corner of Highland ":venue and
Danvers Road. `ir. Murphy, 'Ir. Thomas S. Robinson and .' r. D. J. Long
appeared in favor. ?Sr. Harry E. Webber, representing the Planning `'oard,
appeared in oppositiotl. On motion of Councillor 17orin, the matter Vvas
referred to the Committee on Ordinances.
Constable The 11ayor' s nomination of Edward J. O'Toole as a constable was unani
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c^_o_isly confirmed under suspension of the rules.
?Tnpaid Bills The following order, recommended by the Pllayor, was referred to the
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Ccramittee on Finance :
"Ordered: That the sum of $8413. 63 .be and the same is hereby appro-
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printed for the yaurpose of paying the unpaid bills of 1927 , said sum to
be charge6; to the P,xcess & Deficiency account , said sums to be credited
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to the following departments :
Street Dept .. Bridges & fences $372. 74
Library Dept. Books & Periodicals 42 .85
Other expenses 4.25 47. 10
Public Property City Home 2.50
Fire Dept . Bldgs. 4 .12
Other expenses 9 . 56 16.18
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Parr Dept. Gallows Hill 13. 50
Soldiers Benefits 329 .70
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School Dept. Fuel & Light 1305.32
Print . & Supl_lies 267. 83
Textbooks .30
Repairs & equipment 787 . 67
Correctional Inst. 282. 84
Other expense 636 . 98 328C .94
Public 711elfare Den
. Aaminis . g,27
City Home 36.97
Outside Relief 2867 .21
Ifothers aid 501.34
Other Cities 919 . 68 4353 .47"
Pension Iotice was received from the 'layor that , under the provisions of the
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General Laws , , Chapter 32, Section 77 , Clau: e B, he had retired Charles E.
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Skinner, employed by the city in the fire and street de-,;artments for
thirty-nine years, on a pensiot% of $500.00 per year, to date from January
i 1, 1928.
_,urial Agent The T�'.ayor 's appointment of Henry P. Copeland as a Burial : gent under
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2941
TJarch .8, 1926.
the provisions of. the General Laws , Chapter 115, Section 19, was unani-
mously confirmed under suspension of the rules .
The claims of Allan B. Munroe and 7,7illiam Pawley were referred to Claims
the Committee on Claims . 193-4
The report of the City ,°arshal for the month of February was re- Report
ceived: and placed on file . 195
A co,no.uni cation from the City Engineer with estimates as to the Bellevie�s C?;
cost of surfacing Belleview Street and laying water pipes was read and 196
placed on file .
The application of Francois X. Veyer,' 17V Ocean Avenue , for a re- Auctioneer
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newal of his auctioneer ' s license , was granted.
The application of Owen A. Sullivan for a builder' s license was Builder
granted.
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Hearings were ordered for Thursday, ^".arch 22, 1928, at eight o ' cloc' Garages
•P. -1. , on the following applications to maintain garages : 199-202
Anthony 'Woronovicz , 12 Burnside St. Florence B. Cruttenden, 18 Raymond
Ave .
Lizzie A. Plummer, 24 'Falter St. Edward 7V. Ryan, 26 Grove St.
The applicatior_ of Peter Sokosalis , 98 Margin Street ; for a pedle-r1k Pedler
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license was referred to the Board of Control.
A 'List of applications for renewals of Sunday License , Common Victu Renewals
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alter License , Pool Tables Licerise , Auto Truck License , anu Passenger
Automobile Licenses here referred to the Committee on Licenses and Per-
mits .
Counciiior Toomey offered the following report which was accepted Licenses
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and .recommzendation adopted:
"The Committee on Licenses and Permits , to wham were referred appli
cations for licenses , has considerec. said matter and would recommend:
That the following be granted:
Passenger Automobiles
H dson,' 40 North St.
Thomas L. T.ennedy,' Salem Depot (formerly license of John Demers )
Sunday License
Ira J.i. Chute , 254 Essex St .
Junk Collector
Abraham Raymond, 14 Saunders St. , transfer from 11 Planters It .
Larch._8, 1928
Auto Dealer
Tcwrn_end %tor Car Cc :,, 282 Derby St. , first class
Lodging House
Li pie B. T+oodman,' 5 Brown. St .
'.7agons and Auto Trucks
Francis Auger: 85 Congress It. Napoleon Boisvert , • 264 Jefferson. Av .
The Committee ;could further recommend that the following be given
leave to withdraw:
Common Victualler and Sunday License
Arthur 0. Blaney, 123 Essex St. , transfer fron John F. Brown
The a plication of Manuel T. Solcvicos to conduct dancing in con-
nection with his business as a licensed common victualler at 252 Essex
Street .
For the Committee ,
John J. Toomey Chairman"
Bill Board Souncillor T'neriault offered the folloi,:ring order which was adopted:
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"Ordered: That , in the opinion of the City Council, it is advisable
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tc reduce the length of the bill board at the corner of Cana and Gardner
Streets and change the location of the same , as shown on plan suggested
by Donnelly Co. , and the City Council hereby goes on record as favoring
this change . "'
A,proved by the `^`.ayor on March 15 , 1928.
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Salary Councillor Safford offered the following ordinance :
Electrician
207 "In the year one thousand nine hundred and t,,renty-eight .
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An Ordinance to amend an ordinance relating to the compensation of cer-
tain city officers .
Ie it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows:
Sectior_ 1. Section 1 of Chapter XIV of the City Ordinances is hereby
amended by striking out the words "twenty-two hundreu dollars" in the
line establishing the salary of the City -Ilectrician, .and inserting in
place thereof the words "twenty-five hunured uollars" so that said line
.:i.:1 read us fellows : OTC the City Electrician, twwenty-five hundred
dollars . "•
f Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City
Charter. "
Councillor 11.cGrath moved that the ordinance be amended to provide
for ar• increase of ten per cent, making the amount of the salary
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The Presicent ruled that, according the rules , the vote should be taken
;:arch O, 1928.
first on the ordinance , as presented, which provided for the largest
amount . The ordinance , as presented, was passed -for publication by the
following viva vote vote : Voting yes : Councillors Donahue , lrzyk, ".?orin,
O' Callaghan, Pickering_, Safford, Theriault , 'qlipple and Fitzgerald, nine
in all; Voting no , Councillors HcGrath and Toomey, two in all.
Councillor Toomey offered the following• order which was adopted: Belleview St .
"Ordered: That the Mayor be *and is hereby requested. to recommend an. 208
appropriation of twelve thousand dollars ($12,000.00) to cover the coat
of the installation of a suitable water service in Bellevievr Street . "
Presentee. to the Mayor for approval on March 9, 1928 a.nd returned
not signed on March 15, 1928.
Councillor Morin offered the following order which was adopted: LiLht
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"Ordered: that the committee on electrical affairs look into the
advisability of installing an electric light on the corner of `;Darren
Street and Flint Street . "
approved by the Mayor on "larch 15, 1928.
On motion of Councillor Safford, the Council refused an immediate
reconsideration of all business transacted.
Gn motio ; of ou-cillor Theriault, the Council adjourned at 8.43
o 'clock P. .
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March 20, 1928.
A special meeting of the City Council was 'meld on Tuesday, ''larch 20
1925 at eicht o 'clock P. 1 . , for the purpose of a hearing on, and con-
siueraticn of, widening St . Peter Street. All the members were present
and the President presided. It was voted to dispense with the reading
of the records .
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Rio A communication from Polish-American Citizens ' Club in favor of the
widening of St . Peter Street was read and placed on file .
Hearing A hearing was held on the matter of widening St . Peter Street on
the land of 'William Shapiro. Mr. John H. Sheedy appeared in favor on
behalf . of the signers of a petition which was read at the meeting of
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;:'arch 5, 1928. Mr. J. Asbury Pitman, representing. the Planning Board,
appeared in favor. Mr. Daniel J. Long, yr. Charles Smith, Mr. James J.
'Belch, Mr. John H. Cashman and Mr. John J. Hurley spoke in favor of the
widening. Mr. James J. Ronan, representing the owners of the Tassinari
block at the corner of Essex and St . Peter Streets , said that his client=
would like to assist in a general widening of St . Peter Street between
' ssex and drown Streets but were not financially in a condition to do so ,
ana that their building could not be roved back. Mr. Michael J. Reardon,
representing William Shapiro, said that he was not opposed to widening
St, . Peter Street between Essex and Brown Streets , but was opposed if the
li ridening was only to be made on '_lr.Shapiro' s land. If this is done ,
7r. Shapiro will not erect the building which he is now contemplating,
T1r. •pineapple , owner of the property at the corner of St . Peter and
Brown Streets, said that he was in favor of the general widening, but
that if 7r. Shapiro does not build, he will let his old building stand
as it is . The hearing was closed, and on motion of Councillor Donahue
the Touncil took a five minute recess. The Council then reconvened.
Appropriation Councillor Donahue introduced the following order:
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"Ordered: That the Mayor be requested to recommend an appropriation
of $2188.00 for the purpose of paying for land to be taken for street
widening purposes on 8-10-12 St . Peter St . , said land naa being owned by
04. Shapiro. "
Councillor Theriault stated that he had secured estimates from the
City Engineer on the cost of widening St . Peter Street fifteen feet on
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the easterly side between Essex and Brown Streets . Councillor McGrath
asked if Mr. Theriault had an amount to recommend to the: Mayor . Coun-
cillor Theriault said he had an order which he would introduce if Coun-
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Lurch 20, 1926.
cillor Donahue would withdraw his order. Councillor Donahue refused to
withdraw. Councillor McGrath moved that Councillor 'Donahue 's order be
laid over until the next meetings March 22, 1928. The motion was voted
by the following viva voce vote : Voting yes, Councillors Irzyk, McGrath,
O 'Callaghan, Pickering, Safford, Theriault, Toomey and Fitzgerald, eicht
in all ; TToting no, Councillors Timothy A. Donahue, Lorin, and ffhipple ,
three in all.
On 'motio-i of Councillor Theriault , the Council adjourned at 10.07
o 'clock P. IA.
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March .22, 1928.
A regular meeting of the City Council was held on Thursday, March
22, 1928, at eight o 'clock P. Y. all the members were present and the
President ,,resided. On motion of Councillor Donahue , it was voted to
dispense with the reading of the records .
Garages Hearings were held on the following applications to maintain garages .
The applicants appeared in favor, there was no opposition and the follow-
ing were .ranted licenses, subject to the approval of the Inspector of
3uildings and in conformity with the ordinances relating to the same and
with the rules and regulations of the Massachusetts District Police :
'd. P. Todd, lot 100 Forest Ave . Anthony `�9oronovicz , �12 Burnside St.
Florence 13. Cruttenden,' 18 Raymond Ave .
Lizzie A. Plummer, 24 71alter St. Edward W. Ryan,' 26 Grove St.
Zoning A hearing was held on the amendment to the Zoning Ordinance which
ryas introduced and passed for publication on PSarch 1, 1928. r. D. J.
I:ong appeared in opposition. The hearing was closed. On motion of Coun-
cillor Theriault, it was voted to lay the matter over until later in the
evenin .
Greenlawn The following order, recormnended by the `_;?ayer, was adopted under
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suspension of the rules :
"Ordered: that the sum of twenty five hundred dollars (y2500 }' be and
the same is hereby appropriated for extension work at Greenlawn Cemetery
to provide additional graves and lots; said sam to be charged to the
account "Receipts from Sale of Lots" .
Approved by the L'ayor on 'larch 26, 1928.
Sewer The following' order, recommended-by the "iayor, was adopted under
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suspension of the rules:
"Ordered: that the sum of forty three hundred dollars (4300) 'be and
the L'Asc is hereby appropriated for the purpose of replacing the old
plank sanitary sewer in lower Forrester Street; said sure to ue charged to
the tax levy of the current year. "
Approved by the ITayor on 11arch 26, 1928 .
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Canal St. 21it The followinC order, recoainended by the Mayor, was read. Councillor
^ Donahue moved suspension of the rules. Councillor Theriault objected.
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The order was referred to the Co.,^.mittee on Finance .
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"Ordered: that the sum of seventy three thousa?d, three hundred dol-
lars� (VO�73,300 ) in addition to the amount already appropriated for high-
Way Iuryoses is tl_e Street Department, be and the sa;nc is hereby appro-
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pria.ted for the purpose of constructing Canal St. I'xtension fro-, Ocean
Avenue to Loring Avenue , the construction to include an 3" bituminous
macadam road .,,,,ith sewers, curbing, -cater pipe connection, anti siL,nal '
lights at the railroad crossing; Said amount to be c}cared to the .tax
levy of the current year."
The following report was accepted, and recommendation uLoptcd: Pedler
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"The Board of Control, to whom ;as referred an apy.li.cation:, for ped-
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s license , has considered said matter. and would recommend: That the
following be granted: Peter Sozesalis, 93 Margin St .
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For the Board
Geo L. Day Secretary"
The claims of Dennis <Sav-rogenis, Joseph T. O'Brien, family of Alary Claims
A. Purtell and Lois Roode were -referred to the 216-219
Ze mom=nittee on �lairns .
The petition of Mrs . B. Galper anc others to have the corner of Repairs
Grove and Beaver Streets repaired was referredto the City Engineer and 220
the Superintendent of Streets .
The application of Angelo Bianchi for a drainlayer' s licen:;e :.wv Drainlyer
granted. _
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The applications of Almond D. Pouters for Sunday License and Common Licenses
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,/,ictualler ' s License at 123 Essex Street were received and the applicant
was given leave ' to withdraw.
The following applications for licenses were referred to the Commit- Ticenses
tee on Licenses and Permits : 224-9
Pool Tables
:llad-yslaiv Dobrosielski, 3 Ward St - , (2) transfer
fro 93 Lafayette St .
Automobile Dealer
Joh_rl ..^. Burke , 214 Derby St . , first class
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Common Victuallers
Tha.ddi e Cor_-,ier, 25 Brown St.
JoIvi J. Graves , Congress St. between Havtiorne Garage ana Atlantic Fil-
ling Station, transfer from Sylvio J. Nadeau
Pa:vnbroker
Philip Derene , 162 Washington St .
.. LodL4in House
harry Halpert , 57 -TashinL�tcn St. (renewal)
Passenger Automobile
Janes A. TTu:- 22 Columbus Ave . (renewal)
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March_..22, _1928
Gascline A hearing was ordered for Thursday, April 12, 1928, at eight o 'clocl
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o?-i the application of Josep's. Raino to keep, store and sell gaso-
l i_`,�; c.t 6 Jefferson Avenue .
arages Yl% arings were ordered for Thursday, April 12, 1928, at eight o ' cloc
231- 8
Y. ''. , on the following applications to maintain garages-
Pierre Bcusguet ; 236 Jefferson Ave . Mrs . Ezra Emery, 7 North Ct .
Alfred Grenier, 28 Perkins St. Cornelius J. Keefe ,R5 Larchmont Rd.
Augustine L. Pero , 6 Arthur St. jLntYiony S. Sylvester, Skerry Pl.
(east side )
Achille Theriault , R72 Leavitt St .
Trnest A. Waters and Edwin D. Towle , rear 30-32 Broad St.
Bu _ng The application of Frank I. Goodwin 2nd to move a building' from
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288 Jefferson Avenue to 7 Champlain Street was L_ranted by the following
crd.cr .Mich was adopted:
"Ordered: That permission be granted to crank "l. Goodwin 2nd to move
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a buildin& from 288 Jefferson Avenue to 7 Champlain Street; said build-
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ing to be moved under the supervision of the Sup,-rintencent of Streets
and in compliance :+rith the ordinances relatin- to the; sane . "
Approved by the 1`ayor on '.arch 26, 1928.
Building The application of Frank W. Goodwin 2nd to move a building from
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279 Jefferson Avenue to 5 Champlain Street was granted by the following
order which was adopted:
"Ordered: That permission be granted to Frank 7.1. Goodwin 2nd to move
a building £roc:: 279 Jefferson Avenue to 5 Champlain Street; laic; build-
in to be moved under the supervision of the Superintendent of Streets
-nd in compliance T.<ith the ordinances relating to the same . "
Approves: by the ?._ayor on Karch 26, 1928.
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Bond 243 The bond of John T. Q1:inn, City Collector, was approved.
Licenses 244 Councillor Toomey offered the followinr, report which was accepted
and reco=.endation adopted:
he Committee on Licenses and Permits , to whom were referred appli-
cations for licenses , has considered said matter and would recommend:
That the fell-o,.sing be granted:
it Sunday License
Walenty Sob ocinski ,' 112 Derby St .
Common Victualler
Theophrase Dube , 24 New Derby Street
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Basch 22, 1928.
Pool Tables
G Wolan,• 4 _ 46 'lard St . (3)
Sylvester F. �_ �
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Auto Truck
7ugene G. Deschene ; Salem Depot
Passenger Automobiles
Thomas S. Hurley, .3 Chase St. (1) Thomas S. Hurley, Salem Depot (2 )
For, the Committee,
John J. Toomey Chairman"
Councillor Theriault offered the following report which was accep- Unpaid Bills
ted and recommendation adopted: 245
'"The Committee on Finance , to whom -was referred the order that the
:um of 10413 .634o and the sane is hereby appropriated for the ;purpose
of payinS the unpaid bills of 1927, said sum to be charged to the Excess
and Deficiency account, has considered said matter and would recommend:
same be adopted.
For the Committee ,
Omer P. Theriault Chairman"
The order, which was introduced March 8, 1928, was adopted, and
approved by the Tayor on Yarch 23 , 1928.
Councillor Theriault offered the following report which was acceptec Zoning
and recommendation adopted:
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"The Committee on Ordinances , to .Thom was referred the petition of
Arthur J. Murphy to change Zoning Ordinance at corner of Danvers Road,
has consid.erea said matter and would recommend passage of the ordinance
herewith submitted.
For the Committee,
Omer P. Theriault Chairman"
The following ordinance was passed for publication: Zoning
"In the year one thousand nine hundred and twenty eight . 247
An Ordinance to amend an ordinance relatinۥ to zoning.
"e it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows :
section 1. That the zoning reap be changed so that the area on the wes-
terly side of Danvers- Road at the corner of Highland avenue , one hundred
and fifty feet along Danvers Road and running westerly one hundred and
fifty feet on Highland Avenue , now zoned for general residence , be mapped
for business district , classification being taken from Class 2 and be
placed in Class 5.
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City
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Charter. "
On motion. of Councillor Theriault , the Council refused an immediate
reconsideration.
Salary '"he ordinance to increase the salary of the ^,ity rlect-rician, which
tas introduced on I,tarch 8, 1928, was passed to be ordained. Approved by
the Mayor on 71arch 26 , 1928.
Zoning The ordinance to amend the zoning ordinance, which was introduced
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on March 1, 1928, was passed to be ordained by the following viva vote
vote : Voting yes , Councillors Donahue , Irzyk, McGrath, Iforin, O'Callagha'
Pickering,Safford, Theriault and Fitzgerald, nine in all; Voting no ,
Councillors Toomey and 7hipple , tjvo in all. Approved by the Hayor on
March 30, 1928.
Builaing The ordinance to amend the building ordinance , which was introduced
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on 7larch 1, 1928, was taken up.
Councillor Theriault noved that the ordinance be aYnended by adding
at the end of the second paragraph in Section 1 the following words :
"and provided further that all rooms shall be at least seven and one-
half feet in height from the finished floor to the finished ceiling in
at , least one-half of its area, excluding from its area any blind attic
not exceeding three feet in height at the highest point" , so that said
paragraph will read as follows : "Fothing contained in this ordinance
shall require houses constructed before the passage of this ordinance to
have posts over twenty-one feet in length measuring from the top of the
sill to the top of the plate if said houses are s.ltcred to adapt them for
the occupation by three families, provided that the cubical contents of
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j the third story when finished, exclusive of blind attics not exceeding
three feet in height at the highest point, are equal to at least seventy-
five per cent of the cubical contents of either of the lower floors , and
provided further that all rooms shall be at least seven and one-half feet
in height from the finished floor to the finished ceiling in at least
one-half of its area, excludin.ri from its area any blind attic not exceed-
] irG three feet in hei,-ht at the highest point. " The motion was voted.
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"'h,e ordinance , as amended, was passed to be ordained. Approved by
I `. e ':`ayor on ''arch 30, 1928.
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j ' ` t . Peter .t : The order to = equest n Lryso.)riatiou of "'2188.00 for -::idening St .
li Peter Street, ,-ih4, cL introduced sn "arch 20 , 1928, and laid over until
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the next meeting, 'ryas taken up. The order was adopted by the following
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viva voce vote : Voting- yes , Councillors Donahue , Irzyk, .'florin, Safford,
six in all
Toomey and 'Nhipple/ Voting no, Councillors ilcGrath, O'Callaghan, Picker-
ing, Theriault and Fitzgerald, five in all. Councillor Theriault gave
notice of reconsideration at the next regular -meeting.
Councillor Theriault offered the following order which was adopted St . Peter
by the fcllowin 248
� viva voce vote : Voting yes , Councillors 1'?cGrath, O'Cal-
laS.han , Pickering, Safford, Theriault and Fitzgerald, six in all; Voting
no, Councillors Donahue , Irzyk, I.Iorin, Toomey and Thipple , five in all.
0n motion of Councillor Theriault , the Council refused an immediate re-
consideration.
"Ordered: That the I"_ayor be requested to recommmend e,n appropriation
of sufficient amount to cover the expense of widening of Essex Street
corner of St . Peter, and St. Peter Street to Brown Street , at an ap-
proximate price of (W645,000 ) forty-five thousand dollars, accordin6 to
plan of the City Engineer, herewith submitted, with estimates of assesse
value of land and buildings . "
Presented to the '."ayor for approval on March 24, 1928, and returned
without his signature on i,T.areh 30, 1928.
Councillor Irzyk offered the following order: Fsse.=
ITIhereas , His Honor, the Hayor has been requested in accordance wit 9
the provisions of law by this City Council to recoim-:end to this City
Council an appropriation of the sum of $57,000. to pay the cost of pavin
Essex Street , with granite blocks laid on a concrete base, from Herbert
to Forrester Streets , and '
7Jhereas, no action '_as been taken by Is Honor, the 1.1ayor, to rec-
ommend such an appropriation for paving Essex Street , as aforesaid, and
Maereas , a period of more than seven (7 ) days has expired since the
adoption by this City Council, at a meeting held February 9, 1928, of the
resolution requesting Ilis Honor the Mayor to recommend an appropriation
of the sum of w57,000. for the cost of paving Essex Street , as aforesaid,
and
Whereas , in the opinion of this City Council, as expressed by the
resolution relative to this matter, adopted February 9, 1928 the appro-
priation of the surq of ,'57 , 000. for the cost of paving Essex Street , as
aforesaid, is deemed necessary, therefore
''e it ordered:
That in accordance with the provisions .of la ;, the sur_i of Fifty-
Seven Thousand Dollars (w57, 000 ) be and the same hereby is appropriated
larch S2, 1928_.
and shall be expended for paving Essex Street , as aforesaid.
Be it further ordered:
That the expense of the money hereinbefore appropriated for the
paving of .Essex Street , from Herbert to Forrester Streets , shall be
charge to the Tax I:evy for the current year, and the Mayor and City
Auditor are hereby authorized and directed to charge the expense of the
money appropriated for this purpose accordinEly. "
Councillor Irzyk moved suspension of the rules . Councillor Donahue
objected. The order was referred to the Committee on Finance .
St. Petc:r St. On motion of Councillor McGrath, it was voted that the Mayor, the
City Solicitor, the Council as the Committee of the Whole , and any
others deemed advisable, -meet :,nd consiaer the ::tatter of widenin - St .
Peter Street before the next ;meeting and report at that meting its
decision so as to find a solution if possible of best method to pursue .
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"Ordered: That his Honor the Mayor be and hereby is requested to
recommend an appropriation sufficient for the purpose of purchasing 333
square feet of land, noe: o, ned Ly Annie 7. Norton, at the corner of
Bradford, Balccmb and School Streets , as shown on plan on file , to widen
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the street at this corner. "
Presented to the ;Jayoz for apy,rcval on March 24 , 1928 , and retgrned
without his signature on March 30, 1928,
Parking 251 Councillor Pickering offered the following order which was referred
to the Committee on Traffic Rules:
"Ordered: That the parking of automobiles bs y_-ohibit0i on both
nines of i:erman Street , between Summer and Washington Streets . "
: ictant The following communication was read and placed on file :
Assessors
252 Assessors' Office , City Hall, .:larch 22, 1928.
To the Honorable '-embers of the City Council, Salem, Pass .
cntlemen:
We submit .for your information the follosing named assistant asses-
sprs for the year 1928.
-lard 1 Felix Soboczin ki, 10 rnelish St .
Asphodel N. Phipps 97 Columbus Ave .
William H. quinn 1K Hawthorne Blvd.
Ward 2 Warren E. Davis 14 Church St .
John R. Hogan 7 Bria *e St.
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William J. lundregan 13 Boardman St .
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'Na rd 3 Arthur A. Gauthier 260 Jefferson ..-Lve .
osepn J. 1'e ;ii;o 9 Gednev Ct ,
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Jo._., i rlf 13 Vale St .
ara 4 John F. Barney 69 Boston St .
?Iich_:el J. Dineen 167 Bo-tou St .
T. Lewis O'Grady 78 Beaver St .
lard 5 John J. Geary 341 Lafayette )t .
Vary J. E:iurray 2 'lillow :,ve .
L'mile J. Thibault 3 Ropes St.
Joseph F. 'ticlaaud 397 Jefferson. .,ve .
Leandre `:.:orin 2 Gardncr St .
",'jo.rd 6 Thomas F. Leahy 35 Irving St.
Flora W. Perkins '0 St.
D,aVid J. Hennessey 93 7asen St .
Respectfully yours,
P. A. ."cSweeney Assessors
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Charles J. Collins Sr. 'lass .
On motion of Councillor '.`cG-rath, the Council adjourned at 9 .1—U
Of clock P. 17.
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April 3, 1928.
A special meeting of the City Council was held on Tuesday, April 3,
1928, called by the President for the purpose of drawing jurors. All the
members were present except Councillors Irzyk and Safford, and the Presi-
dent presided. On motion of Councillor Donahue, it was voted to dispens
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with the reading of the records of the previous meeting.
Jurors The following were drawn to serve as jurors at the April session of
Civil Court in Salem:
Ralph A. lunchard 15 Lynde Street 13ank Clerk
George H. Hobbs 27 ILarch Street Pressman
On motion of Councillor 'Whipple, the Council adjourned at 5. 14
o ' clock P. M.
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tiApril 12, 1928
A regular meeting of- the City Council was held on Thursday, April
12, 1928, at eight o'clock P. M. All the members were present except
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Councillor Pickering. and the President presided. On motion of Councillor!
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Donahue, . it was voted to dispense with the reading of the records.
Hearings were held on the following applications to maintain garages Garages
The applicants appeared in favor, there was no opposition and the follow-
ing were granted, subject to the approval of the Inspector of Buildings
and in conformity with the ordinances relating to the same , and with the
rules and regulations of, the Massachusetts District iolice:
Pierre Bousquet, 236 Jefferson Ave. ivirs. Ezra Emery,' 7 North Ct.
Alfred Grenier,' 28 Perkins St. Augustine L. Pero, 6 Arthur St.
Cornelius. J. O'Keefe,' rear 5 Larchmont Road
Anthony J. Sylvester; east side Skerry Pl.
Achille Theriault, rear 72 Leavitt St.
A.hearing was held on the application of Ernest A. Waters' and Edwin Garage
D. Towle to maintain a garage at rear 30-32 Broad Street. Mr. Waters
appeared in favor and there was no opposition. On motion of Councillor
Morin, the application was referred to the Committee on Public Works.
A hearing was held on the application of Joseph Raino to keep, store Gasoline
and sell gasoline at 56 Jefferson Avenue. No one appeared in favor and
no one appeared in opposition. On motion of Councillor ?Morin, the appli-
cation was referred to the Committee on Public Works.
The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under City Electrician
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suspension of the rules:
"Ordered: that the sum of three hundred dollars ($300 ) -be and the
same is hereby appropriated in addition and supplementary to the amount
already submitted for passage in the annual budget to care for the in-
crease in salary of the City Eledtrician according to an ordinance
passed .by the Council to be ordained on March 22, 1928 and approved by
the 1.1ayor '.March 26, 1928; said sum to be added to the item "Salaries and
Wages" in the Electrical Department, and charged to the tax levy of the
current year. "
Approved by the Irayor on April 14, 1928.
The Mayor's appointment of Charles W. Regan as a constable was con- Constable
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firmed under suspension of the rules.
A communication from the Mayor, requesting authority to sign a deed Deed
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April . 12,. .1928
to Matthew Kingston for certain land on Oakland Street, for the purpose
Iof removing an alleged cloud in the title, was read and the following
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order was adopted:
"Ordered: That his Honor the Mayor be and hereby is authorized and
instructed to sign a deed from the City of Salem to Matthew Kingston,
the land comprising lots 60 and 65 as shown on a plan of the E. S. Poor
estate, said plan being recorded in the Essex St. Dist. Registry of
a'. Deeds, Book 1482, Page 600; said lots being located on Oakland Street. "
Approved by the Mayor on April 14, 1928.
Building Notice was received from the Inspector of Buildings of the applica-
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tion of Townsend Motor Car Co. to erect a garage at 283-285 Derby Street
and it was voted that no improvements or changes are contemplated at
this location.
Bond The bond of Charles G. F. Coker, City Treasurer, was approved.
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Report The report of the City Marshal for the month of March was received
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and placed on file.
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Park A communication from the Superintendent of Parks, regarding a park
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at "igh Street Court and Pratt Street Court, and the discontinuance of
these streets, was read.
High St. Court The following order was adopted:
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"Whereas, in the opinion of the City Council the public necessity
and convenience require that a portion of a public street or way called
High Street Court should be discontinued as a highway of the city from
Pratt Street Court, so-called, running northerly about two hundred feet,
as shown on a plan on file in the office of the city clerk of this city
dated April, 1928; it is therefore hereby
Ordered, that due notice be given to Roman Catholic Archbishop of
Boston, Rev. Peter Piemonte , Trustee; Italian Society Christopher Colum-
bus of Salem, inc. , Antonio C. Casale et ux. , John de Francesco, and all
others interested, that the City Council intends to discontinue a por-
tion of the highway before mentioned, and that Thursday, April 26, 1928,
at eight o'clock P. M. , at city hall, Salem, is appointed as the time
and place for a public hearing in the matter. "
Approved by the 11-ayor on April 14, 1928.
Speaking The application of Lawrence F. quigley for permission to speak on
on Streets
262 the streets before the Presidential Primaries was granted subject to the
supervision of the City 'Karshal. It was voted that permission to speak
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be granted to all candidates, subject to the supervision of the city ,
marshal.
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A communication from the Department of Public Welfare, submitting City Home
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new rules for the City Home, was received. On motion of Councillor Saf-
ford, it was voted to approve the rules.
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The petition of Polish Choral Society for a reduction in the rental Rent
263
of their quarters in the old hose house at the corner of Derby and Ben-
tley Streets was referred to the Committee on Public 1roperty.
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A communication from Rev. Peter M. Piemonte, John DeFrancesco and High St. Court
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Christian Lantz, Chairman of the Board -of Park Commissioners„ requesting
that a portion of High Street Court be discontinued, was read and placed
on file.
The petition of Salem Branch, Massachusetts Society for Prevention Tunnel
264
of Cruelty to Children, for the use of the tunnel for advertising pur-
poses during the week of June 3rd was granted.
A notice of a petition to vacate judgment in the case of Baldwina Petition
265
Sadowski was referred to the City Solicitor.
The petition of Salem Boys ' Brigade to hold a tag day on April 21st Tag Day
266
was granted.
A communication from Peary R. Channell regarding traffic conditions Traffic
267
on Ash Street was referred to the Committee on Traffic Rules and the
Traffic Sergeant.
The petition of James J. Welch, Tr. , and others for the acceptance Larchmont Rd.
268
of the extension of Larchmont Road was referred to the Committee on Pub-
lic works .
The petition of William J. Leslie and others for the acceptance of :iaymond Road
Raymond Ave .
Raymond Road and Raymond Avenue was referred to the Mayor. 269
The claim of James C. Simpson was referred to the Committee on Claim
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Claims .
The application of Glendon E. Goodale for a builder' s license was 271 Builder
granted.
The following applications for pedlers' licenses were referred to Pedlers
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the Board of Control:
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' heodore Foustoukos, 12 Ropes St. Mayer Smith, 33 Roslyn St.
Renewals
Elmer M. Hills, Ipswich Orrin M. Hills, Ipswich
Joe Sipel, 69 Endicott St. Nick Vasilopoulos, 731 Summer St.
Garage The application of Witch City Duco Company for a transfer of the
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license for a garage (automobile repair shop ) at 2 Barton Street from
Barton Repair Shop was granted.
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Signs The following applications for permits for stationary signs were
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granted subject to the approval of the superintendent of streets:
M. E. Robb, 2141 Essex St. (Showcase with sign)
Marie ' s, 299 Essex St.
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Salem Asso. for Prevention of Tuberculosis, Salem Tunnel (temporary)
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The following applications for permits for stationary electrical
signs were granted subject to the approval of the superintendent of
streets and the city electrician:
North Shore Upholstery Co. , 150 Essex St.
Sager's, 3 Central St.
Garages Hearings were ordered for Thursday, April 26, 1928 at eight o ' clock
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P. If. , on the following applications to maintain garages:
Robert Axelrod, 3 Cabot St. Michael J. Barrett, 51 Highland St.
Frank Gabrielski, R15 ;Mason St. Morgan T. Hunt, 26 Balcomb St.
( Arthur Nadeau, 12 Brown St. Elyse S. Rushford, R184 Lafayette St.
athalie G. Seamans, 9 Warren St. Harry N. Stover, 63 Dearborn St.
Anna Theriault, 29 Harbor St. Catherine E. White, 5 Harris St.
Townsend Motor Car Company, 285 Derby St.
Peter Tzortzes, 12-14 Lathrop St. Wineapple Bros. , 7 Holly St .
Wineapple Bros. , 9 Holly St. Wineapple Bros. , 11 Holly St .
Licenses The following applications for licenses were referred to the Commit-
' tee 296-309
' tee on Licenses and Permits:
Common Victuallers
�IMessina Leavitt, Paradise Rd. (west side )
Albert F. ?doses, 90 DerbySt. Harry E. Day, 335 Lafayette St.
Joseph 0. Lajoie, 69 Bridge St.
Sunday Licenses
MacNeil & Waldron, 35 Bridge St . John E. McCarthy, 54 North St.
Stephen L. Maga, 147 Derby St. Abraham Groman, 174 Derby St.
Fred King, 1 Hard St. trans
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Eva Dziadyk, 40 Ward St.
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Pool Tables
Hormidas Marrier, 77 Lafayette St. (1 )
Stephen L. Maga, 147 Derby St. (2)
Auto Trucks
Mary LeBlanc, 16-20 Hazel St. (1) Thomas Charette, 81 Congress St.
A list of applications for renewals of Sunday Licenses, Common Vic- Renewals
tualler Licenses, Pool Table Licenses, Intelligence Office License, Pass-
310
enger Automobile Licenses, Auto Dealer License, Wagons and Auto Truck
Licenses , Junk Collector Licenses, Third Class Druggist Licenses and
Lodging House Licenses, were referred to the Committee on Licenses and
Permits.
Councillor Toomey offered the following report which was accepted Licenses
and recommendation adopted: 311
"The Committee on Licenses and Permits, to whom were referred appli-
cations for licenses, has considerea said matter and would recommend:
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That the following be granted:
Pawn Broker
Philip Derene,' 162 Washington St.
Common Victualler
John J. Graves,, Congress St. between Hawthorne Garage and Atlantic Fil-
ling Station
Pool Tables
Wladyslaw Dobrosielski; 3 Ward St. (2 ) transfer from 98 Lafayette St.
Lodging House
Harry Halpert,- 57 Washington St.
Passenger Automobiles
James A. Murray,' 22 Columbus Ave.
The Committee would further recommend that the following be given
leave to withdraw:
Automobile Dealer
John F. Burke, '214 Derby St. (first class )
Common Victualler
Thaddie Cormier, 25 Brown St.
For the Committee,
John J. Toomey Chairman"
Councillor Theriault offered the following report which was accepted: Essex St. Paving
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"The Committee on Finance, to whom was referred the recommendation
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that the sum of $57, 000., to pay the cost of paving Essex Street from
Herbert to Forrester Sts . with granite blocks laid on a concrete base,
has considered said matter and would make no recommendation as the City
Solicitor has set forth his opinion, and the committee are of the opinion
that this matter should be left with the City Council.
For the Committee,
Omer P. Theriault Chairman"
Canal St. Councillor Theriault offered the following report which was accep-
313
ted and recommendation adopted:
"The Committee on Finance, to whom was referred the order that the
sum of $73,300. in addition to the amount already appropriated for high-
way purposes in the Street Dept. , be and the same is hereby appropriated
for the purpose of constructing Canal St. Extension from Ocean Ave . to
Loring Ave. , has considered said matter and would recommend: That this
appropriation be reduced to the sum of $16, 500. and ,zould also recommend
jto the Mayor that this sum be expended for surface sewers, catch basins,
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sanitary sewer and connection, water pipes and services, as per estimate
furnished by the City Engineer.
For the Committee ,
Omer P. Theriault Chairman"
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The order to appropriate $73y300 for Canal Street Extension, which
was introduced on itarch 22, 1928, was not adopted by the following viva
vote vote: Voting yes, Councillors Donahue and Morin, two in all; Voting
no, Councillors Irzyk, McGrath, O'Callaghan, Safford, Theriault, Toomey,
Whipple and Fitzgerald, eight in all; Absent, Councillor Pickering, one
in all.
Canal St. The following substitute order was adopted, by the following viva
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vote vote: Voting yes, Councillors Donahue, McGrath, Safford, Theriault,
Toomey, and Fitzgerald, six in all; Voting no, Councillors Irzyk, Morin,
O' Callaghan and Whipple, four in all; Absent, Councillor Pickering.
"Ordered: that the sum of sixteen thousand five hundred dollars
($16, 500) in addition to the amount already appropriated for highway pur-i
poses in the Street Department, be and the same is hereby appropriated
for the purpose of constructing Canal St. Extension from Ocean Avenue to
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Loring Avenue, the construction to include an 8" bituminous macadam road
with sewers, curbing, water pipe connection, and signal lights at the
railroad crossing. Said sum to be charged to the tax levy of the current)
year. "
Approved by the Mayor on April 20, 1928.
April 12, 1928
On motion of Councillor Theriault, the Council refused an immediate
reconsideration.
Councillor Safford offered the following report which was accepted Parking
and recommendation referred to the Committee on Ordinances: 315
"The Committee on Traffic Rules, to whom was referred the order to
look into the advisability of prohibiting the parking of vehicles on
Washington St. (westerly) from Essex St, to end of Tunnel fence, has con-
sidered said matter and would recommend: that the Ordinances be amended
to read "no parking on Washington Street (westerly) one hundred feet from
the corner of Essex St.
For the Committee,
,iilliam 0. Safford Chairman"
Councillor Safford offered the following report which was accepted Parking
and recommendation referred to the Committee on Ordinances : 316
"The Committee on Traffic Rules would recommend the following amend-
ments to the Ordinances to take care of the following:
No parking on the westerly side of Canal Street between Mill Street
and Ocean Ave.
No parking on the easterly side of Lafayette Street for a distance
of one hundred and twenty feet ( 120 feet ) from the corner of Front Street
No parking on the westerly side of 'lashington Street from Bridge
Street to Federal Street.
For the Committee,
William 0. Safford Chairman"
Councillor Safford offered the following report which was accepted Parking
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and recommendation adopted:
"The Committee on Traffic Rules, to whom was referred the order that
the parking of automobiles be prohibited on both sides of Norman Street,
between Summer and Washington Streets, has considered said matter and
would recommend: That this order be referred to the Committee on Ordi-
nances.
For the Committee,
William 0. Safford Chairman"
The ordinance to amend the zoning ordinance , as affecting Highland Zoning
Avenue near Danvers Road, which was passed for publication on March 22,
1928, was passed to be orGained by the following viva vote vote: Voting
_ yes, Councillors Donahue, Irzyk, IcGrath, Morin, O'Callaghan, Safford,
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Theriault , Toomey, Whipple and Fitzgerald, ten in all; Absent, CouncillOff
Pickering, one in all. Presented to the Mayor for approval on- April 13.
1928, and returned without his signature on April 24, 1928, then taking
effect as provided by the City Charter.
Essex St. I The order to appropriate $57,000.00 for paving Essex Street between
Paving
Herbert and Forrester Streets, which was introduced on March 22, 19289
was not adopted by the following viva voce vote, a two-thirds vote being
required for passage: Voting yes, Councillors Irzyk, McGrath, O' Callagha ,
Theriault, Toomey, Whipple and Fitzgerald, seven in all; Voting no,
Councillors Donahue, Morin and Safford, three in all; Absent, Councillor
Pickering, one in all.
St. Peter St. The order requesting the Mayor to recommend an appropriation of
42188.00 for widening St. Peter Street, which was introduced March 20,
1928, and adopted March 22, 1928, a notice of reconsideration being then
given by Councillor Theriault, was taken up. The Council voted to re-
consider. Councillor Donahue moved that the matter be laid over until
the next meeting. The motion was not voted. The order was adopted by
the following viva voce vote: Voting yes, Councillors Donahue, Irzyk,
McGrath, Morin, Safford, Toomey, and Whipple, seven in all; Voting no,
Councillors O'Callaghan, Theriault and Fitzgerald, three in all; Absent,
Councillor Pickering, one in all. Presented to the Mayor for approval
April 13, 1928, and returned without his signature on April 24, 1928.
Garage President Fitzgerald announced that he had received notice that
Messrs. Waters and Towle had requested leave to withdraw their applica-
tion to maintain a garage at rear 30-32 Broad Street. Councillor Morin
objected, and the application stood referred to the Committee on Public
Works .
Removal of Councillor Irzyk offered the following order which was adopted:
Building
318 "Ordered: That the Supt. of Public Property be authorized to notify
James D. Burns to remove building owned by him and located on land owned
by the city on Fort Ave. opposite Block House Square , and that he be
given thirty days notice. "
Approved by the Mayor on April 14, 1928.
last. Mass. Councillor McGrath offered the following order which was adopted by
St. Ry. Co.
3191 a unanimous viva voce vote:
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"Ordered: That it be the sense of the City Council to go on record
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as being in favor. of restoring the Eastern Mass. Railway to private
ownership and that .a copy of this order be sent to the Senator and Rep-
resentatives of this district . "
Councillor IAcGrath offered the following ordinance which was passed , Finance
for publication:
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"In the year one thousand .nine hundred and twenty-eight.
An Ordinance to amend an Ordinance relating to Finance.
Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows:
Section 1. Section -17 of Chapter a'VII of the Ordinances is hereby amen-
ded by striking out the word ".thirty" in the third line thereof and in-
serting in its place the words "fifty-five" , so that said section will
read as follows: "Section 17. The city treasurer shall give a bond for
the faithful performance of the duties of his office in the sum of fif-
ty-five thousand dollars, to be approved by the city council, and from
a fidelity company satisfactory to said council. "
Section 2. Section 27 of Chapter XVII of the Ordinances is hereby amen-
ded by striking out the word "thirty" in the thiru line thereof and in-
serting in its place. the wrods "fifty-five" , so that said section will
read as follows: "Section 2.7. The city collector shall give a bond for
the faithful performance of the duties of his office in the sum of fif-
ty-five thousand dollars to be approved by the city council and from a
fidelity company satisfactory to said council. "
Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City
Charter. "
Councillor Donahue offered the following order which was adopted: Primaries
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"Ordered: that in accordance with the provisions of law relating to
Presidential Primaries, the same will be held on Tuesday, April 24, 1928
at the polling places hereinafter designated by this Council, for the
purpose of electing Delegates and Alternate Delegates to the National
Conventions of the Republican and Democratic Parties; and for the pur-
pose of expressing a. preference for the Republican and Democratic Can-
didates for President of the United States.
The polling places are as follows :
Ward 1, Precincts 1, 2 & 3 - Bentley Street Hose House
Ward 2, Precinct 1 - Calvary Baptist Church, Bridge & Lemon Sts.
Ward 2, Precincts 2 & 3 - Phillips School, Washington Square
Ward 3, Precincts 1, 2 & 3 - Old High School, Broad St.
Ward 4, Precinct 1 - Beckford St. Polling Place
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Ward 4, Precincts 2 & 3 - A. 0. H. Hall, Boston St.
Ward 5, Precincts 1, 2 & 3 - Saltonstall School, Lafayette St.
Ward 5, Precincts 4 & 5 - Training School, Loring Ave.
Ward 6, Precinct 1 - Engine House, North St.
Ward 6, Precincts 2 & 3 - Cogswell School, School St.
and be it further
ORDERED: that the polls be opened at 12 o 'clock Noon and closed at eight
o'clock P. M. , and that the City Clerk be instructed to publish this
jnotice as required by law. "
Apprmved by the Mayor on April 200 1928.
On motion of Councillor Donahue, the Council refused an immediate
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reconsideration of all business transacted.
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On motion of Councillor McGrath, the Council adjourned at 10.05
o' clock P. M.
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April 18, 1928.
A special meeting of the City Council was held on Wednesday., April
18, 1928, at 5.30 o'clock P. M. , called by the President for the purpose
of drawing jurors . All the members were present except Councillors
McGrath, Pickering, O'Callaghan and Donahue . On motion of Councillor
Theriault, it was voted to dispense with the reading of the records.
The following were drawn to serve as jurors at the May session of Jurors
Civil Court in Salem:
Joseph Bouley 13 Palmer Street Millwright
Timothy W. Fitzgerald 22 Clifton Avenue Mason
! Arnold S. Thrasher 35 Boardman Street Janitor
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On motion of Councillor Safford, the Council adjourned at 5.35
o ' clock P. M.
Attest: -
ity Clerk
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April 26, 1928 .
A regular meeting of the City Council was held on Thursday., April
26, 1928, at eight o' clock .P. _. All the members were present and the
President presided._ On motion of Councillor Safford, it was voted to
dispense with the reading of the records.
Garages Hearings were held on the following applications to maintain garage .
The applicants appeared in favor, there was no opposition and the appli-
cations were granted, supject to the approval of the Inspector of Buil-
dings and in conformity with the ordinances relating to the same and
with the -rules and regulations of the Massachusetts District Police:
Robert Axelrod,' 3 CaL)ot St. Michael J. Barrett,' 51 Highland St.
Frank Gabrielski,' J?15 Mason St. '?organ T. Hunt,' 26 Balcomb St .
Elyse S. Rushford, R184 Lafayette St.
Yathalie G. Seamans; 9 'darren St. Harry W. Stover,463 Dearborn St.
Townsend Motor Car Co:, 285 Derby St.
Catherine E. White, 5 Harris St. Peter Tzortzes, 112-14 Lathrop St.
Wineapple Bros. ,- 7 Holly St. Wineapple Bros. ,. 9 Holly St.
Wineapple Bros. ,.11 Holly St.
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Garage A hearing was held on the application of Arthur Nadeau 'to maintain
a garage at 12 Brown Street. The applicant appeared in favor and 1dr.
D. J. long appeared in opposition. On motion of Councillor Theriault,
the application was referred to the Committee on Public Works.
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A hearing was held on the application of Anna Theriault to maintain
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a garage at 29 Harbor Street. The applicant appeared in favor and ::r.
F. E. Rafter appeared in opposition. On motion of Councillor Theriault,
the application was referred to the Committee on Public :forks.
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High 5t. Ct. A hearing was held on discontinuing a portion of high Street Court.
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Mr. 0. G. Pratt, Superintendent of Parks, explained the plans of the
Board of Park Commissioners. '_sr. Fred J. Cloutman appeared in behalf of
Rev. Peter M. Piemonte. Mr. Charles Green appeared in behalf of Messrs.
DiTorio and Rizzotti. A petition for the discontinuance signed by
Joseph D' Iorio and others was read. A communication from the Superin-
tendent of Parks relative to the discontinuance of Pratt Street Court
was read. On motion of Councillor Morin, the matter was referred to the
Committee on Public :forks.
Constables The Mayor' s nomination of Blanche E. Allen and as constables
Joseph Raymond/was
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unanimously confirmed under suspension of the rules.
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A communication from the Salem-Beverly `dater Supply Board regarding Water Supply
the need of additional water supply was read and placed on file. 326
The following resolution was referred to the Committee on Finance Resolution
and. the Committee on Public 1'Vorks: 327
"Whereas, the Salem and Beverly Water Supply Board has reported
that in the judgment of said Board, additional facilities for water sup-
ply storage for the cities of Salem and Beverly are advisable, and that
for such purpose a reservoir should be constructed at Putnamville,
Be it Resolved that the Honorable Mayor and City Council of Salem i
approve and authorize the construction of such a reservoir forthwith. "
The following communication from the ".;ayor was read: St. Peter Street
Widening
layor's Office, City Hall, April 28, 1928. 328
To the City Council, City of Salem,
Gentlemen:
I recommend the passage of the accompanying order providing for the
appropriation of $2188, as requested by the City Council, for the pur-
pose of widening St. Peter St. along the frontage of the William Shapiro
property, the amount of land to be taken for said widening comprising
1560 sq. feet as shown on a plan herewith submitted.
This recommendation is made to advance a policy, previously applied
in several cases on our main thoroughfare , of taking a strip of the
frontage in cases where fire or other cause has led to the erection of a
new building.
Many of our streets are narrow because we are an old city and there
has been no attempt at planning for our future needs until recent years.
This policy may well be extended now to some streets, in addition to Es-
sex,in the heart of the business section so that in time, by repeated
takings, some of the congestion of our commercial area will be relieved.
It is desirable to widen St. Peter St. from Essex to Brown in the
same way that it is desirable to widen Essex St. for a considerable por-
tion of its length. The same may be said of many localities in and out
of our city centre but always the tremendous cost involved, where the
taking is extensive, has led to the policy of taking a little at a time
and at favorable moments with a distribution of the tax burden over a
long period. Accordingly, I disapprove of the takin of land and the
destruction or removal of builuings from Essex St. to Brown St. at a
single taking.
The destruction of the Shapiro building on the land on St. Peter St.
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enables us to make a taking with only land and other inconsequential
damages to pay and the frontage is well over a third of the length of
St. Peter St. from Brovin to Essex. For the above reasons I favor the
taking described in the order and shown on the plan made a part of the
recommendation.
George J. Bates
Mayor
St. Peter St. The following order, requiring a two-thirds vote under the pro-
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visions of Chapter 40, Section 14 of the General Laws, was not adopted
by the following viva vote vote: Voting yes, Councillors Donahue, Irzyk,
McGrath, florin, Safford, Toomey and Whipple, seven in all; Voting no,
Councillors O'Callaghan, Pickering, Theriault and Fitzgerald, four in
all:
"Ordered: that the sum of twenty one hundred and eighty eight dol-
lars ($2188) be and the same is hereby appropriated for the purpose of
widening St. Peter Street along the frontage of the William Shapiro
property, the amount of land to be taken for said widening comprising
1560 sq. feet according to a plan by the City engineer; said sum to be
charged to the tax levy of the current year. "
Building Notice was received from the Inspector of Buildings of the applica-
329
tion of lMrs. Jennie I. Linskey for a permit to erect an addition to the
building at 55 Charter Street. It was voted that no changes are con-
templated in this location.
Pedlers The following report was accepted and recommendation adopted:
330
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of Control, to whom was referred applications for pedler
jlicenses, has considered said matter and would recommend: That the fol-
lowing be granted:
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Theodore Foustouskos,' 12 Ropes St. *.layer Smith, 33 Roslyn St .
Elmer Hills,' Ipswich Orrin Hills , Ipswich
Joe Si el,' 69 Endicott S t. Ni ck Va it —
s o oulos ' 73 Summer S .
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Geo. L. Day Secretary
4ires 331-2 The petition of Salem Electric Lighting Company to attach wires to
j one pole on Loring Avenue was granted by the following order which was
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adopted subject to the approval of the city electrician:
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"Ordered: that upon petition of Salem Electric Lighting Company and
j Eastern Massachusetts Street Railway Company dated March 7, 1928, per-
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mission and authority -is hereby given said Salem Electric Lighting Com-
pany, its successors and assigns, to attach its wires and fixtures to
the existing poles of said Eastern Mass. Street Railway Company located
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upon the public ways in said Salem as follows:-
Loring Avenue, Pole #13560Y"
Approved by the Mayor on April 30, 1928.
The petition of Salem Electric Lighting Company and Eastern Massa- Conduits
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chusetts Electric Company for joint locations of conduits was granted by
the following order, which was adopted subject to the approval of the
city electrician:
"Ordered upon petition of Salem Electric Lighting Company and East-
ern Massachusetts Electric Company, dated April 25, 1928, the facts ap-
pearing therein being such that no notice or hearing is necessary,
That joint or identical locations for the maintenance of the exist-
ing conduits in said petition referred to (including the appurtenances
thereof ) are hereby granted to the petitioners , Salem Electric Lighting
Company and Eastern Massachusetts Electric Company, the same to be used
in common by them.
The locations hereby granted to the petitioners jointly are coin-
cident with the locations already possessea by said Salem Electric Light-
ing Company in the portions of streets specified in the petition, and are
shown on a plan (2 sheets ) dated December 6, 1927 , filed therewith, whic
plan is hereby referred to and made a part of this Order.
The locations hereby granted are subject, so far as Eastern Massa-
chusetts Electric Company is concerned, to the following terms, viz :
(1 ) Eastern Lassachusetts Electric Company shall use said conduits,
and all wires or cables placed or to be placed therein, for the sole pur-
pose of supplying electricity in bulk as defined in Chapter 164 of the
General Laws to customers or consumers outside the City of Salem, and on-
ly to the Salem Electric Lighting Company within said City, except with
the written consent of that Company electricity may be supplied to cue-
tomers or consumers within said City; and no electricity transmitted
through any of said conduits , or by such wires or cables, by or for said
Eastern Ylassachusetts Electric Company, shall be supplied to any cus-
tomer or consumer within said City 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 for the transmission
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of electricity over or under any streets, lanes and highways of said
City of Salem, other than as permitted by the terms of this Order, with-
out having first obtained the consent in writing of . the Department of
Public Utilities, in addition to such permission from said City Council,
as may be required by law.
Provided, however, that the Department of Public Utilities may from
time to time, upon the written request of either of said companies, 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.
This Order is made upon the express condition that the permission
hereby given and the locations hereby granted shall not take effect unti
the terms and restrictions hereby imposed with respect thereto shall have
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been approved by the Department of Public Utilities. "
Approved by the Mayor on April 30, 1928.
Zoning The petition of Isador Stein and Morris Zigman to have the Zoning
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Ordinance changed, as affecting the corner of Bridge and Lemon Streets,
from apartment house district to business district, was referred to the
Committee on Public Property and a hearing ordered for Thursday, May 10,
1928 at eight o' clock P. M.
Light The application of 11agloire Cote for a street light at 76 Margin
336
Street was referred to the Committee on Electrical Affairs .
Sign The application of miss E. Feehan for a permit for a stationary
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n at 116 North Street was granted subject to the approval of the
superintendent of streets .
Claims 338-43 The claims of Peter G. Ingoldsby, June Smith, David W. Vaughn,
David W. Vaughn, Jr. , Dorothy Vaughn and Celia Lamonde were referred to
the Committee on Claims.
Pedlers 344-45 The following applications for pedlers ' licenses were referred to
the Board of Control:
Moise Theriault, ' 12 Hazel St.
Renewals
' Napoleon Beaulieu,• 30 Forest Ave. Jeremiah Sullivan, 10 Irving St.
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Licenses The following applications for licenses were referred to the Commit
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April_26, 1928_
Druggist License - Third Class Licenses
William J. Malone (Ropes Drug Co. ) , 193 Washington St. 46-53
Sunday Licenses
Stella Gabryelska, 16 Becket St. Fred Berkowitz , 32 Essex St.
Sam Galper, 54 Linden St. , transfer from Louis Shapiro
Alfred Panneton, 38 Charter St.
Intelligence Office
Salem Industrial Bureau, 138 Essex St . , transfer from Etta G. Carleton
Lodging House
Annie Trabucco, 43 Boston St .
Junk Collector
Jacob Heller, 14 Hubon St.
A list of applications for renewals of the following licenses was Renewals
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referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits: Sunday, Common Vic-
tualler, Junk Collector, Pool Tables, Lodging House, Druggist, Bowling
Alleys, Billiard Tables, Wagons . and Auto Trucks, Auto Dealer and Pawn
Broker.
The application of John J. Kennedy, • 176 Essex Street, for a renewal Auctioneer
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of his Auctioneer 's license was granted.
The application of David Litman for a transfer of the license to Gasoline
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keep, store and sell gasoline at 56 Bridge Street, from Sam Sperberg,
was granted.
A hearing was ordered for Thursday, May 10, 1928 at eight o 'clock Gasoline
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P. M., on the application of 'Ualter J. West to keep, store and sell gaso-
line at .320 Bridge Street.
Hearings were ordered for Thursday, May 10, 1928 at eight o' clock Garages
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P. M. , on the following applications to maintain garages:
Francis E. Bourgault, 6 Porter St. Ct. James N. Clark, 8 Fairfield St.
Mary V. Gallagher, 115 North St . Sam Galper, 54 Linden St.
Alfred A. J. Labrie, 188 Ocean Ave.Miss H. A. Lathrop, R18 Chestnut St.
Charles E. Millner, lot23 Cressey Ave. Joseph Rooks, R15 Willow Ave .
Donn D. Sargent, 6 Fairfield St. James T. Sullivan, R12 Barton St.
Peter G. Taloumis, 221 Lafayette St. Harry D. Wilkinson, 9 Savoy Rd.
Councillor Theriault offered the following report which was acceptec Garage
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and recommendation adopted:
"The Committee on Public '.Works , to whom was referred the applicatio
of Ernest Waters and Edwin D. Towle tomaintain a garage for three cars
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at rear 30-32 Broad St. , has considered said matter and .would recommend:
same be granted.
For the Committee,
Omer P. Theriault Chairman"
Traffic Councillor Theriault offered the following report which was accepted
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and recommendation adopted:
i "The Committee on Ordinances, to whom was referred the matter of
restricting parking of automobiles on certain streets in the City, has
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considered said matter and would recommend: That the accompanying ordi-
nance be adopted:
For the Committee,
Omer P. Theriault Chairman"
Traffic The following ordinance was passed for publication:
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"In the year one thousand nine hundred and twenty-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:
Section 1. Chapter XLIII of the City Ordinances is hereby amended by
striking out Section 27 and inserting in place thereof the following:
"Section 27 . Vehicles shall park only on the following portions of the
streets hereafter named: St. Peter Street between Brown and Essex Street ,
easterly side; Lynde Street, southerly side; Brown Street, northerly
side; Church Street, northerly side; Central Street, both sides; Federal
Street between North and St. Peter Streets., southerly side; Washington
Street, between Church and Federal Streets, both sides; New Derby Street
between Washington and Lafayette Streets, both sides; Derby Street be-
tween Lafayette Street and Hawthorne Boulevard, both sides; Washington
Street between Essex and Norman Streets, westerly side to within seventy
five feet of Norman Street and to within one hundred feet 'of Essex Stree ;
Liberty Street, westerly side ; North Street between Essex and Lynde
Streets, easterly side; Rust Street, westerly side; Ash Street, westerly
side; Crombie Street, easterly side; Canal Street between Mill Street
and Ocean Avenue, easterly side; Lafayette Street between Front and New
Derby Streets, to within one hundred and twenty feet of Front Street on
easterly side; Washington Street, west side between Bridge and Federal
Streets, no parking allowed; Sewall Street, no parking allowed; Norman
Streets between Margin zand Summer Streets, no parking allowed; parking
on the above mentioned streets to be for a consecutive period not longer
than thirty minutes between the hours 9.30 A. M. and 6 P. Y. ; but nothing
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herein contained shall be so construed as to be inconsistent with the
provisions of the preceding section.
All ordinances and parts of ordinances inconsistent herewith are
hexeby repealed.
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City
Charter. "
Councillor Irzyk offered the following report which was accepted Rent
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and recommendation adopted:
"The Committee on Public Property, to whom was referred the applica-
tion of Polish Choral Society for a reduction in the rental of their
headquarters at the old hose house, corner of Bently and Derby Sts. , has
considered said matter and would recommend: The rent. be reduced to the
sum of $10.00 per month, they to assume all necessary interior repairs.
For the Committee,
Felix Irzyk Chairman"
Councillor Toomey offered the following report which was accepted Licenses
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and recommendation adopted:
"The Committee on Licenses and Permits, to whom were referred appli-
cations for licenses , has considered said matter and would recommend
that the following be granted:
Common Victuallers
Messina Leavitt; Paradise Rd. (west side-.)
Albert F. Moses,' 90 Derby St . Elizabeth H. Hannan; Salem Willows
Harry E. Day, + 335 Lafayette St. Joseph Letourneau; 65 Congress St.
Joseph 0. Lajoie; 69 Bridge St. Albert Caron,' 90 Congress St.
Edmond Boulay; 1312 Washington St. Octave Ouellette,' 17 Harbor St.
Bessie. E. 'Mott; 35 Bridge St. Charles E. Pelletier;87a Lafayette
Chung. Sai Low,' 129 Washington St. Michael E. Ryan,• 108 Boston St.
Adam Dobrosielski; 166 Derby St. John L. Sheehan •& Son, Fort Ave.
Mabel J. Downs,' 236 Ese;ex St. Omer P. Theriault; Derby Sq.
Lawrence L. Farnsworth,' 4 Boston St. haul Tremblay; c. Canal & Mill Sts.
Aurel L. Fraser; 243 Jefferson Ave. Waldorf Inc. ,' 214 Essex St .
Sunday Licenses
McNeil & Waldron, 35 Bridge St. George E. Konos; 9 Derby Sq.
John E. McCarthy; 532 North St. Wasil Kopka; 20 Essex St.
Stephen L. Maga,- 147 Derby St . Stanley Kowalski; 48 yard St.
Fred RinO ; 1 Hardy St . , transfer from John 11. Wright
Abraham Groman; 174 Derby St. Lagos Bros: , 169 Washington St.
Eva Dziadyk; 40 'Uard St. Peter P.& Christ Lagos; 122 Lafayet ,
Harry E. Buba, 1302 North St. Louis J. Lambert, 29 Cabot St.
Albert Caron; 90 Congress St. Laura Laplante ; 69 Essex St.
Harry Crowley,' 10 Abbott St. Adeline Lapointe; 22 Leavitt St.
Peter A. & Thomas A. Eliopulos; 145 Washington St.
Napoleon,Fontaine, 327 Jefferson Ave.Peter 1dcElrcy,' 18 Boston St.
Aurel L. Fraser; 243 Jefferson Ave. Eustache F. Morin 280 Jefferson Ave.
Berthie Gordon; 14 Becket St. Albert Moses; 90 herby St.
_ranci,s D. Harding; 3 Nichols St. Peter Mysliwy; 149 Derby St.
William Harris; 105 Lafayette St. Octave Ouellette; 17 Harbor St.
Felix Iwanicki; 26' Cross St. Charles E. Pelletier, 87aLafayette
C. B. Junkins ; 243 Essex St. Arthur Poussard; 68 Palmer St.
Alexander Kohn; 136:, Derby St. Gaetano Presti; 14z Norman St.
Michael E. Ryan; 108 Boston St. Louis Shapiro; 54 Linden St.
John L.Sheehan & Son; Fort Ave. Aniela Stankiewicz; 5 Becket St.
Thomas J. Tremblay; 24 Park St. Bessie Weinberg; 16 English St.
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Pool Tables
John P. Rybicki , *169 Derby St. (4) Michael Ryan,`108 Boston St . (1)
Albert Caron, , 20 Congress St. (2) Paul Michaud, ' 252 Jefferson Ave. (2)
Aurel L. Fraser,,-243 Jefferson Ave. 22
Panaghos D. Lentres; . 651 Boston St. k2 ; Stephen Maga; 147 Derby St. ( 1)
Albert Moses, ' 90 Derby St. (1) Hormidas Marrier,. 77 Lafayette St. (1
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Auto Trucks
Mary Leblanc, ' 16-20 Hazel St. (1) Charles E. Radford,1163 Washington S
Thomas Charette,' 81 Congress St. (1)
Omer Deschene,• 23 Cross St. Joseph St. Pierre,' 8 Arthur St.
Abraham Raymond, , 23 Conant St.
Intelligence Office
Etta G. Carleton,' 138 Essex St.
Passenger Automobiles
Frank Cosgrove,- Hawthorne Garage Frank Cosgrove, 21 Harbor St.
Frank Cosgrove, ' rear 1 Harbor St.
Auto Dealer
Senaris Gauthier, ' 68 Leavitt St. (2nd class )
Junk Collectors
Simon Pruchansky,' 9 So. Mason St. Abe Raymond, ' 14 Saunders St.
Druggists 3rd Class
Arthur H. Sinclair, " 107 Bridge St.
Lodging Houses
Euphemia Henderson,' 21 Federal St, i;iary Upham, 24 Lynde St.
Napoleon Lajoie, •19 Brown St.
For the Committee,
John J. Toomey Chairman"
Explosives A hearing was ordered for Thursday, Iay 10, 192E at eight o' clock
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P. M. , on the application of Salem Trap Rock Company to keep and store
explosives between McKinley and Polk Avenues on land of Loring Realty
Company near Boston & Maine Railroad tracks.
Finance The ordinance to amend the ordinance relating to Finance which was
passed for publication on April 12, 1928, was passed to be ordained.
Approved by the Mayor on April 30, 1928.
Map 376 Councillor McGrath offered the following order which was adopted:
"Ordered: That the City Engineer be requested to estimate the cost
of having placed or erected in Council Chamber a map of Salem showing
location of streets and all thoroughfares, so as to guide members when
granting such permits and acceptance of streets etc. , and same to be
reported back to the Council in a month's time . "
Approved by the Mayor on April 30, 1928.
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Councillor Theriault offered the following order which was adopted: Light
"Ordered: That the Committee on electrical Affairs look into the 377
advisability of installing a light at corner of Loring Ave. and Station
Rd. "
Presented to the Mayor for approval on April 28, 1928, and returned
without his signature on April 30, 1928.
Councillor Donahue offered the following order: Tracks
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"Ordered: That the Eastern Mass. St. Ry. Co. be requested to remove
their street car tracks on Webb St. between Essex & Bridge Sts. , and
that the City Solicitor be requested to appear before the Trustees in
favor of this request. "
On motion of Councillor McGrath, the order eras laid over until later
in the evening.
A petition signed by Samuel A. Campbell and others , to have Webb Yebb Street
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Street between Essex and Bridge Streets resurfaced, was read and placed
on file.
On motion of Councillor McGrath, Councillor Donahue ' s order relating Tracks
to tracks on Webb Street was ta _en up and referred to the Mayor.
Councillor Donahue offered the following order: Canal Street
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"Ordered: That the sum of Fifty-seven Thousand Dollars ($57,000) be
and the same is hereby appropriated for the purpose of surfacing Canal
St. Extension so called from Ocean Ave. to Loring Ave . as well as pro-
viding for the necessary excavating, grading, light:., curbing, etc . all
mentioned in the City Engineer' s estimate of the cost of said street.
This amount to be in addition to the $16,500 already appropriated. Said
amount of $57,000 to be charged to the tax levy of the current year. "
President Fitzgerald ruled the order out of order for the reason
that the Council has no power to make an appropriation in this way.
The following were drawn to serve as jurors at the May sitting, Jurors
first session, in Ivewburyport :
Fred B. Evans 33 Walter Street Officer, B. & M.
Chauncey Pepin Rear 71 Harbor Street Musician
Patrick W. luurphy 50 Beaver' Street Undertaker
The following were drawn to serve as jurors at the May sitting,
second session in Lawrence:
Edward B. Harding 65 Essex Street Chauffeur
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Thomas W. Linskey 18_.Prescott Street Shoeworker
Charles S. Trasher 118 North Street Mechanic
On motion of Councillor Theriault, the Council refused an immediate
reconsideration of all business transacted.
On motion.. .of Councillor Theriault, the Council adjourned at 10.03
o' clock P. 11.
Attest:-
Clerk
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May _10., 1928. _
A regular meeting of the City Council was held on Thursday, May 10,
1928, at eight o' clock P. Ad. All the members were present and the Presi -
dent presided. On motion of Councillor Safford, it was voted to dispense
with the reading of the records.
Hearings were held on the following applications to maintain gar- Garages
ages. The applicants appeared in favor, there was no opposition and the
following were granted licenses, subject to_ the approval of the Inspec-
tor of Buildings and in conformity with the ordinances relating to the
same and with the rules and regulations of the Massachusetts District
Police : /
Francis E. Bourgault; 6 Porter St. Ct. - James N. Clark,' 8 Fairfield St.
Mary V. Gallagher, 115 North St. Albert A. J. Labrie; 188 Ocean Av
Miss H. A. Lathrop; R18 Chestnut St. Charles E. Millner, 23 Cressey Av
Joseph `Looks, R15 willow Ave. Donn D. Sargent, 6 Fairfield St.
James T. Sullivan, R12 Barton St. Peter G. Taloumis,221 `Lafayette
St.
Harry D. Wilkinson, 9 Savoy Rd.
A hearing was held on the application of Sam Galper to maintain a Garage
garage at 54 Linden Street . Mr. Israel, representing the applicant, ap-
peared in favor. Mr. Farnham, representing the abuttors, appeared in
opposition. On motion of Councillor. Theriault, the application was re-
ferred to the Committee on Public ': orks .
A hearing was held on the application of Salem Trap Rock Co. to Explosives
keep and store explosives between McKinley and Folk Avenues on land of
Loring Realty Co. near Boston & Maine Railroad tracks. Mr. William H.
McSweeney appeared in favor on behalf of the applicant. Mr. Cashman
spoke in favor. I,Sr. F. E. Rafter appeared in opposition on behalf of
the residents of the locality. Mr. M. J. Reardon appeared in opposition
on behalf of Sisters of St . Chretienne Academy. Mr. D. J. Long spoke in
opposition. The hearing was closed. On motion of Councillor Theriault,
the application was referred to the Committee on Public Works, with the
understanding that all the members of the Council would be invited to
view the property with the Committee.
A hearing was held on the application of '.'falter J. West to keep, Gasoline
store and sell gasoline at 320 Bridge Street . Mr. West appeared in fa-
vor and there was no opposition. On motion of Councillor Theriault, the
application was referred to the Committee on Public Vlorks.
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May 1D, 1928.
Zoning A hearing was held on a petition to have the corner of Bridge and
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Lemon Streets re-zoned for business. Mr. William H. McSweeney appeared
in favor on behalf of the petitioners. Three petitions in opposition
were read. The following appeared in opposition: Mr. Frank H. Frisbee ,
Dr. John H. Seale, Mr. Thomas L. Cronan, Mrs. Evelyn A. Ellis, Mr. D. J.
Long. Mr. Albert A. Clark, representing the Calvary Baptist Church,
appeared in favor. On motion of Councillor Donahue, the petitioners were
given leave to withdraw.
Constable The Mayor's nomination of David Phillips as a constable was unani-
384
mously confirmed under suspension of the rules.
Park The Mayor' s nomination of Max Shribman as a member of the Board of
Commissioner
385 Park Commissioners for the term of five years from the first Monday in
May was unanimously confirmed under suspension of the rules.
Air The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under
Compressor
386 suspension of the rules:
"Ordered: that the sum of twenty three hundred dollars ($2300) be
and :the same is hereby appropriated for the purpose of purchasing a
portable air compressor with required tools, paving breakers and neces-
sary equipment; said sum to be charged to the tax levy of the current
year. "
Approved by the Mayor on May 12, 1928.
Palmer Cove The following communication was read:
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Mayor' s Office, City Hall, May 10, 1928.
To the City Council, City of Salem,
Gentlemen:
Authority is asked for the Mayor to petition the General Court in
behalf of the City of Salem to purchase or take by eminent domain up-
land and flats in Palmer Cove for the purpose of abating a nuisance ,
said upland and flats to be used for a playground, a park, the extension
of Congress and other streets and for such other purposes as the city
government shall determine. A plan of the City Engineer is submitted
showing the property referred to.
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George J. Bates
Mayor
Palmer Cove The following order was adopted:
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"Ordered: That his Honor the Mayor be and hereby is authorized to
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petition the General Court, on behalf of the city of Salem, for the
right to purchase or take by eminent domain upland and flats in Palmer
Cove for the purpose of abating a nuisance , said upland to be "used for
a playground, a park, the extension of Congress and other streets and
for such other purposes as the city government shall determine. "
Approved by the Idayor on May 11, 1928.
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A communication was received from the Mayor endorsing an accompany Bus Service
communication from the Planning Board, recommending the trial of bus 389
service on Lafayette Street, and the communications were read and placed
on file.
The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was read: Traffic Signals
"Ordered: that the sum of $3800 (thirty eight hundred dollars ) be 390
and the same is hereby appropriated for the purpose of purchasing equip-
ment for, and the installation of, electric traffic signals at the fol-
lowing locations:
Junction of Lafayette St . & Loring Ave .
Lafayette , Leach & Holly Streets.
Lafayette & Palmer Streets,
Lafayette, Dow & Washington Streets,
Hawthorne Boulevard, corner of Essex St. & Washington Sq.
Bridge, Saunders and Pleasant Streets,
Bridge , Lathrop & Skerry Streets.
Said sum to be charged to the tax levy of the current year."
Councillor Safford offered the following report which was accepted: Traffic Signals
"The Committee on Traffic Rules, to whom was referred the matter of 391
traffic signal lights, has considered said matter and would recommend:
The passage of the appropriation order and the adoption of the t raffic
light signals as outlined by his Honor the Mayor.
For the Committee ,
I, illiam 0. Safford Chairman"
On the question of adopting the appropriation order under suspen-
sion of the rules , Councillor McGrath objected to suspension, and the
order, with the recommendation of the Committee, was referred to the
Committee on Finance .
A communication from the City Engineer regarding a map of the City Map
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for the use of the City Council was read and placed on file.
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Report The report of the City Marshal for the month of April was received
393
and placed on file.
Buildings Notices from the Inspector of Buildings of the application of Mary
394-395 '
M. Tassinari for a permit to alter the building at 164-164' Essex Street
and the application of-Max phribman for a permit to alter the building
at 50-52 Lafayette Street, were referred to the Committee on Public
Works.
Building A notice was received from the Inspector of Buildings of the appli-
396
cation of Albert Demeule for a permit to erect a dwelling on the north
east end of Lafayette Place , at the location of the proposed extension `
of Salem Street. It was voted that no changes are contemplated at this
location, on motion of Councillor Theriault.
Pedlers The following report was accepted and recommendation adopted:
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"The Board of Control, to whom was referred applications for ped-
lers ' licenses, has considered said matter and would recommend: That the
following be granted:
Moise Theriault, '12 Hazel St. Napoleon Beaulieu, 30 Forest Ave .
Jeremiah Sullivan, 10 Irving St.
For the Board,
Geo. L. Day Secretary"
Pole A hearing was ordered for Thursday, May 24, 1928, at eight o 'clock
398
P. It. , on the petition of Salem Electric Lighting Co. and New England
Telephone & Telegraph Co. for a joint location of one pole on Messervy
Street corner of Green Street.
Wires
399-40 A petition of New England Telephone & Telegraph Co. to attach wires
to two poles on -Champlain Street was granted by the following order,
which was adopted subject to the approval of the city electrician:
"Ordered: That The New England Telephone and Telegraph Company of
Massachusetts, having locations in certain streets of said municipality,
be and it is hereby granted permission to attach and maintain not ex-
ceeding wires or cables necessary for the conduct of its business and
fixtures, at a height of not less than 18 feet from the ground, upon ex-
isting poles of Salem Electric Lighting Company heretofore located in the
Public way or ways hereinafter referred to, as requested in petition of
said The New England Telephone and Telegraph Company of Massachusetts,
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May 10, 1928.
dated the 25th day of April 1928. The existing poles above referred to,
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are located in the following named public ways, as shown upon plan
marked - The N. E. T. & T. Co, of Mass . , No. 142 Dated 2-24-28 - filed
with this order:- Champlain St . - 2 poles #2518-3030. "
Approved by the Mayor on May 12, 1928.
The petition of Salem Electric Lighting Co. and New England Tele- Pole
phone & Telegraph Co. to relocate one joint pole on Messervy Street was 401-402
granted by the following order which was adopted subject to the approval
of the city electrician:
"Ordered: .that upon the petition of Salem Electric Lighting Company
and New England Telephone and Telegraph -Company, dated May 1, 1928, per-
mission is hereby given said Companies and their respective successors
and assigns to alter the locations of certain of their jointly used
poles upon and along the following named public ways in said City:-
1 pole on Messervy Street, #2I83-J, to be moved about 6 ' Went.
in accordance with the plan filed herewith showing both the present and
altered locations of said poles and marked "New England Telephone and
Telegraph Company of Mass. and Salem Electric Lighting Company, Proposed
Joint Location, Plan No. 221 Dated April 26, 1928" , which is hereby re-
ferred to and made a part of this order. "
Approved by the Mayor. on May 12, 1928.
A hearing was ordered for Thursday, May 24, 1928, at eight o 'clock Zoning
P. M. , on the application of Lillian A. Little to have a portion of 403
Vinnin Street, now zoned for general residence, re-zoned to allow the
maintenance of an Inn at 15 Vinnin Street.
An invitation from Phil H. Sheridan Post 34, G. A. R. , to partici- Invitation
404
pate in Memorial Day Exercises was accepted.
The claim of Eva Cecelska was referred to the Committee on Claims . Claim
405
The application of Adrian Comins for a permit for a stationary elec Sign
trical sign at 179 Essex Street, was granted subject to the approval of 406
the superintendent of streets and the city electrician.
The bonds of Blanche E. Allen and George L. Allen as civil con- Bonds
stables were approved. 07-8
The application of Joseph S. McKinnon for a builder' s license was Builder
409
granted.
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Licenses The following applications for licenses were referred to the Commit
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tee on Licenses and Permits:
Sunday Licenses
Burns Bros. , 155 Fort Ave. George Goulos, 197 Fort Ave.
Frank Harris, 13 Aborn St. Adelard Proulx, 231 North St.
Common Victuallers
Nicholas Bezis, 13 Norman St. , transfer from Kanela Kargiore
Burns Bros. , 155 Fort Ave. Mildred E. Buxton, 130 North St.
Joseph J. Fogarty,.and C. S. Trayers, 382 Boston St. , transfer from
William E. Symonds
Gagnon & Tremblay, cor. Mill and Canal Sts. , transfer from Paul H.
Tremblay
Owen Sullivan, Fort Ave. (Salem Willows )
Renewals A list of applications for renewals of the following kinds of
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licenses was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits: Common
Victuallers, Sunday, Coffee House , Bowling Alleys, Public Guides, Junk
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Dealer, Junk Collectors, Druggists - Third Class, Lodging House and Pool
Tables .
Garages Hearings were ordered for Thursday, May 24, 1928, at eight o 'clock
421-430
P. M. , on the following applications to maintain garages:
Margaret A. Allen, 59 Ocean Ave . George S. Huston, 30 Balcomb St.
Napoleon A. Jodoin and Xavier LeBrun, 30-32 Leavitt St.
Eugene F. McCarthy, 4 Barr St. John McKay, 55 Butler St.
Michael J. Kilfoyle , 13 Messervy St.
John C. Ramon, lot 59 Cheval Ave. rear 13 Juniper Ave.
Everett R. Sanborn, 173 North St. Coles F. Tompkins, 412 Lafayette St.
Wladyslaw Sztramski and Josephine Klosowski, 35 Barstow St.
Gasoline Hearings were ordered for Thursday, May 24, 1928, at eight o 'clock
431-432
P. M. , on the following applications to keep and store gasoline :
Maurice Pekin R277 Lafayette St. Harry D. Wilkinson, 9 Savoy Rd.
Pedlere 433 The following applications for renewals of pedler licenses were
referred to the Board of Control:
Robert Richmond, 12 Boardman St. David Saper, 26 Becket St.
James Thomopoulos, 11 Creek St. 71alter W. Thorner, "4 Nursery St.
Abe Weinstein, 41 Bridge St.
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Councillor Toomey offered the following report which was accepted Licenses
and recommendation adopted:
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"The Committee on Licenses and Permits, to whom were referred appli-
cations for licenses, has considered said matter and would recommend that
the following be granted:
Sunday Licenses
Stella Gabryelska; 16 Becket St. Louis Hollander; 193 Fort Ave.
Fred Berkowitz; 32 Essex St. Johanna Lyna; 15 Lemon St.
Sam Galper,- 54 Linden St. Ellen H. Lynch; 1221 Boston St.
Alfred Panneton; 38 Charter St. Model Delicatessen•&Bakery of Sale
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'Sarah Aronson; 2 Essex St. Inc. , 161 Washington St.
Frank Bertini ; 26 Margin St. Model Delicatessen'& Bakery of Sale
Philip Bouchard; 2 Harrison Ave . Inc. , 134 North St .
Edward J. Burns; 6 Bay View Ave . Francis Montminey; 22 Palmer St.
Dennis J. Clifford; 76 Boston St. Patrick O'Donnell; 10 Varney St.
Annie M. Crowley; 9 Ord St. Joseph Pernitchi; 80 North St .
Frank Dube; 44 Harbor St. Pz:ge & Shaw; 2662 Essex St.
Jacob Epstein,` 35 Winthrop St. Catherine Washburn; 358 Bridge St.
Louis G. Gagnon; 44 Congress St. Annie Weinstein; 41 Bridge St.
Harry Gans,187 Bridge St. John West,• 2 Loring Ave.
Louis Goldberg; 107 School St. Martin Witkos; 126 Derby St.
Charles F. Gordon; 167 Federal St. George S. Wright; 102 Webb St.
Stasia Zbikowski; 46 English St. Kazimierz , Zmijewski ; 167. Derby St .
Common Victuallers
Edward J. Burns,' 6 Bay View Ave . Charles E. Ebsen; Salem Willows
Joseph J. Dionne; 66 Loring Ave. Annie W. Killam,- 47 Federal St.
Model Delicatessen'& Bakery Co. , 161 Washington St.
Page & Shaw, 2662' Essex St. Salem Lowe Co. ; 228 Essex St.
Stephen Spaneas,' 104 Boston St. Ralph H. Troop; 48 North St.
Junk Collectors
Jacob Heller,l 14 Hubon St. Israel Yaffa; 6 North St.
Barney Berkovitch; 2 Center St. Sam Liss,• 91 Tremont St.
Charles Litman, ' 44 Irving St. Samuel J. Thorne,. 78 Leavitt St.
Druggists - Third Class
William J. Malone,' 193 Washington St. (Ropes Drug Co. )
Frank E. Eaton,- 170 ssex St. John E. Heffernan, -66 Washington Sq.
James E. Joyce„109 Essex St. Walter P. Upton, • 145 North St.
Intelligence Office
Salem Industrial Bureau, 138 Essex St. , transfer from Etta G. Carleton
Pool Tables
Frank Dube,' 44 harbor St. (2) Simon Shribman, 2632 Essex St. (8)
Joseph J. Dionne;. 66 Loring Ave. (2)
Lodging Houses
Joseph LeDoux, ' 286 Cashington St. James A. Tolios; 5 Rust St.
Bowling Alleys
Simon Shribman, 203 Lssex St. (7) Simon Shribman," 53 Washington St. (7 )
Billiard Tables
Simon Shribman, *2632 Essex St. (5)
Wagons and Auto Trucks
Munroe & Arnold-Merritt Express Co. , 5 Norman St. - 10 wagons
Munroe & Arnold Merritt Express Co: , 5 Norman St . - 7 auto trucks
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Auto Dealer
Union Motors Inc., 47 Lafayette St. - 1st class
Pawn Broker
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Samuel Solomon, 33 Front St.
The Committee would further recommend that the following be given
leave to withdraw:
Lodging House
Annie Trabucco, `'43 Boston Street
For the Committee ,
John J. Toomey Chairman"
Garage
435 Councillor Theriault offered the following report which was accep-
ted and recommendationadopted:
"The Committee on Public works, to whom was referred the applica-
tion of Anna Theriault to maintain a garage for four cars at 29 Harbor
St. , has considered said matter and would recommend that a permit for 2
cars be granted.
For the Committee,
Omer P. Theriault Chairman"
Claim Councillor McGrath offered the following report which was accepted
436
and recommendation adopted:
"The Committee on Claims, to whom was referred the claim of Amos
Tilton, damages to automobile caused by defective condition of roadway
on Bridge St. , has considered said matter and would recommend: leave to
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withdraw.
For the Committee ,
Michael F. McGrath Chairman"
Claim
437 Councillor McGrath offered the following report which was accepted
and recommendation adopted:
"The Committee on Claims, to whom was referred the claim of Gladys
Blenkhorn, injuries caused by defect in sidewalk on Church St. , has con-
sidered said matter and would recommend: leave to withdraw.
For the Committee,
Michael F. McGrath Chairman"
Claim 438 Councillor McGrath offered the following report which was accepted
and recommendation adopted:
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"The Committee on Claims, to whom was referred the claim of Andriana Claim
Gauthier, damages to property #68 Leavitt St. due to sewerage , has con-
438
sidered said matter and would recommend: Leave to withdraw.
For the Committee,
Michael F. McGrath Chairman"
Councillor McGrath offered the following report, which was accepted Claim
and recommendation adopted: 439
"The Committee on Claims, to whom was referred the claim of Lois
Roode , injuries caused by fall on the ice on sidewalk at 321 Lafayette
St. , has considered said matter and would recommend: Leave to withdraw.
For the Committee,
Michael F. McGrath Chairman"
Councillor McGrath offered the following report which was accepted Claim
and recommendation adopted: 440
"The Committee on Claims, to whom was referred the claim of Elie
Parisien, collapse of boiler caused by shutting off water on Jefferson
Ave. , has considered said matter and would recommend: leave to withdraw.
For the Committee,
Michael F. McGrath Chairman"
Councillor Theriault offered the following report which was accepted Garage
and recommendation adopted: 441
"The Committee on Public Works, to whom was referred the application
of Arthur Nadeau to maintain a garage for six cars at 12 Brown St. , has
considered said matter and would recommend: same be granted.
For the Committee ,
Omer P. Theriault Chairman"
Councillor Theriault offered the following report which was accepted Gasoline
442
and recommendation adopted:
"The Committee on Public Works, to whom was referred the application
of Joseph Raino to keep, store and sell gasoline, 900 gallons, at 56
Jefferson Ave . , has considered said matter and would recommend: same be
granted.
For the Committee ,
Omer P. Theriault Chairman"
The ordinance to amend the ordinance relating to Street Traffic Traffic
which was passed for publication on April 26, 1928, was passed to be or-
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dained. Approved b,-r the Mayor on May 12, 1928.
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High St. Ct. Councillor Theriault offered the following order which was adopted:
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"Whereas, in the opinion of the City Council the public necessity
and convenience require that a portion of a public street or way called
High Street Court should be discontinued as a highway of the city from
land of the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Boston running westerly about
sixty feet, as shown on a plan on file in the office of the city clerk
of this city dated May, 1928 and entitled "Discontinuance of High Street
Court , Salem, Mass." ; it is therefore hereby
ORDERED: that due notice be given to Roman Catholic Archbishop of Boston
Rev. Peter Piemonte, Trustee; Lawrence Rizzotti et ux. , Joseph d'Torio
et ux. , and all others interested, that the City Council intends to dis-
continue a portion of the highway before mentioned, and that Friday the
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eighteenth day of May, 1928, at eight o'clock P. M. , at city hall, Salem
is appointed as the time and place for a public hearing in the matter. "
Approved by the Mayor on May 120 1928.
Memorial Day Councillor Toomey offered the following order which was adopted:
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"Ordered: That all veterans of the Civil .bar, the Spanish American
War, and the World War, now in the service of the City of Salem, be
given the day off without loss of pay on Memorial Day, May 30th, to en-
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able them to take part in the Memorial Day exercises, leave of absence
to be for twenty-four hours. "
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Approved by the Mayor on May 12, 1928.
Paving Councillor McGrath offered the following order which was adopted:
437
"Ordered: That the City Engineer submit to the Council an estimate
of the cost of relaying the stone pavements on Norman, Front and Central
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Ste. at his earliest convenience, paving stones to be turned and laid in
a sand base. "
Approved by the Mayor on May 12, 1928.
Canal Street Councillor Donahue offered the following order which was ruled out
438
of order by the President:
"Ordered: That the sum of Fifty Seven Thousand Dollars (57,000 ) be
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and the same is hereby appropriated for the purpose of surfacing Canal
St. Extension so called, from Ocean Ave. to Loring Ave. , as well as pro-
viding for the necessary excavating, grading, lights, curbing, etc.
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mentioned in the City Engineer' s estimate for the cost of said street.
This amount to be in addition to the $16, 500 already appropriated. Said
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amount of $57, 000 be charged to the tax levy of the current year. "
Councillor Donahue offered the following order, which was not adop- Canal Street
ted by the following viva voce vote: Voting yes: Councillors Donahue;. 439
Morin and Safford, three in all; Voting no, Councillors Irzyk, McGrath,
O 'Callaghan, Pickering, Theriault, Toomey, Whipple and Fitzgerald, eight
in all.
"Ordered: That the Mayor be requested to recommend an appropriation
of Fifty Seven Thousand Dollars $57 ,000 for the purpose of surfacing
Canal St. Extension so called, from Ocean Ave . to Loring Ave. as well
as providing for the necessary excavations, grading, lights, curbing,
etc. all mentioned in the City Engineer's estimate for the cost of said
street . "
Councillor Donahue offered the following order which was adopted: Bridge Street
440
"Ordered: That the Mayor be requested to recommend an appropriation
of Thirteen Thousand Dollars ($13,000) for the purpose of repaving
Bridge St. between Pleasant St. and Winter St. as mentioned in the City
Engineer' s estimate for the cost of said work. "
Presented to the Mayor for approval on May 11, 1928 and returned
without his signature on May 12, 1928.
On motion of Councillor Theriault, the Council refused an immediate
reconsideration of all business transacted.
On motion of Councillor Theriault, the Council adjourned at 11.10
o ' clock P. M.
Attest:-
Clerk
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May, 18, 1928.
A special meeting of the City Council was held on Friday, May. 18,
1928, at eight o 'clock P. M. , called by the President for the purpose of
a hearing on the discontinuance of a portion of High Street Court and all
other business. All the members were present except Councillors McGrath
and Donahue and the President presided. On motion of Councillor Safford,
it was voted to dispense with the reading of the records .
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High St. Ct. A hearing was held on the discontinuance of High Street Court about
sixty feet westerly of the land of the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Bos-
ton. Mr. Fred J. Cloutman, representing the Roman Catholic Archbishop
of Boston, and Mr. Charles A. Greene, representing Lawrence Rizzotti and
Joseph D' Torio, appeared and offered no objections. The hearing was
closed.
Sprayer ! The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under sus
441
pension of the rules:
"Ordered: that the sum of nine hundred dollars ($900 ) be and the
same is hereby appropriated for the purchase of a spraying machine for
the moth suppression department; said sum to be charged to the tax levy
of the current year. "
Approved by the Mayor on May 19 , 1928.
Constable The Mayor' s nomination of Charles H. Haynes as a constable was unani
442
mously confirmed under suspension of the rules.
Pedlers The followinE report was accepted and recommendation adopted:
443
"The Board of Control, to whom was referred applications for pedler
licenses, has considered said matter and would recommend: That the fol-
lowing be granted:
Robert Richmond, '122 Boardman St. David Saper,' 26 Becket St.
James Thomopoulos, 11 Creek St. Walter WI . Thorner,G 4 Nursery St.
Abe ITeinstein, 41 Bridge St.
For the Board,
Geo. L. Day Secretary"
Notice A notice from Councillor Irzyk of intention to do business with the
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City of Salem was read and placed on file.
Northend Ave. A petition to have Northend Avenue repaired and oiled was referred
445
to the Superintendent of Streets .
Lowells Field The petition of Sells Floto Circus to use Rowells Field on June 5th
446
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was granted subject to the approval and supervision of the Committee on
Public Property.
The claims of Francis A. Dennis, E. W. Gatchell, Esther Gordon and Claims
447-50
Frank E. Marrin were referred to the Committee on Claims.
The application of George Corso for a builder's license was granted Builder
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The application of Louis Levenson for a pedler's license was re- Pedler
452
ferred to the Board of Control.
Councillor Theriault offered the following report which was accepte High St. Ct.
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and recommendation adopted:
"The Committee on Public 7.1orks, to whom was referred the matter of
discontinuing a portion of High St. Ct. to make an addition to the High
St . Playground, plan filed at the City Clerk's office, has considered
said matter and would recommend: the adoption of the following orders.
For the Committee,
Omer P. Theriault Chairman"
The following order was adopted by a vote of nine yeas, two absent: High St. Ct.
454
"Resolved: That the common convenience , benefit and necessity of th
inhabitants of the city require that a portion of High Street Court
should be discontinued as shown on a plan hereinafter referred to, the
fee of which belongs to or is supposed to belong to Roman Catholic Arch-
bishop of Boston, John D'Francesco, Italian Society of Christofo Colombo
of Salem, Inc. , and Antonio C. Casale and bounded as follows:
Beginning at a point marked A as shown on a plan entitled "Discon-
tinuance of High St. Ct. & Pratt St. Ct . Salem, Mass . Scale 1 in.-20 ft.
April 1928. Frank P. Morse, City Engineer" , thence running easterly 24.0
feet to a point marked B, thence turning and running southerly 55.48 feet
to a point marked C, thence continuing southerly 56 .74 feet to a point
marked D, thence continuing southerly 93.32 feet to a point marked E,
from point B to point E being by land of Roman Catholic Archbishop of
Boston, thence turning and running westerly 24.00 feet by land of John
D'Francesco to a point marked F, thence turning and running northerly
208,00 feet by land of the City of Salem to a point marked A, the point
of beginning; and
Whereas: This Council on the twelfth day of April, 1928, passed the
following order, viz :
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May 180 1928.
"Whereas, in the opinion of the City Council the public necessity
and convenience require that a portion of a public street or way called
High Street Court should be discontinued as a highway of the city from
Pratt Street Court, so-called, sunning northerly about two hundred feet ,
as shown on a plan on file in the office of the city clerk of this city,
dated April, 1928; it is therefore hereby
Ordered, that due notice be given to Roman Catholic Archbishop of
Boston, Rev. Peter Piemonte, Trustee; Italian Society Christopher Colum-
bus of Salem, Inc. , Antonio C. Casale et ux. , John de Francesco, and all
others interested, that the City Council intends to discontinue a portio
of the highway before mentioned, and that Thursday, April 26, 1928, at
eight o' clock P. If. , 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 this Council
to discontinue so much of said street as is hereinbefore stated, as ap-
pears by the return on the order of notice issued therefor passed as
aforesaid and
Whereas: The Council did meet at the time and place appointed and
notified as aforesaid and heard all parties interested claiming to be
heard in the matter, it is therefore
Ordered and 'Decreed, that so much of High Street Court as is herein'
before described be and the same is hereby discontinued as a public
street or way of said city according to the plan hereinbefore referred
to , deposited in the office of the City Engineer of this city, to which
plan reference may be had.
Said discontinuance as hereinbefore stated is over or by land of
Roman Catholic Archbishop of Boston, John D'Francesco, Italian Society
Christofo Columbo of Salem Inc. , and Antonio C. Casale, and we have con-
sidered and estimated that no damages are sustained in their property
by the discontinuance of said street as hereinbefore described and as
shown on said plan. "
Approved by the Mayor on May 23, 1928.
High St. Ct. The following order was adopted by a vote of nine yeas, two absent,
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"Resolved: That the common convenience, benefit and necessity of
the inhabitants of the city require that a portion of High Street Court
should be discontinued as shown on a plan hereinafter referred to, the
fee of which belongs to or is supposed to belong to Homan Catholic Arch-
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bishop of Boston, Lawrence Rizzotti and Joseph D'Torio, and bounded as
follows :
Beginning at a point marked A on a plan entitled "Discontinuance of
High Street Court, Salem, Mass. Scale 1 in.- . 20 ft. May, 1928. Frank P.
Morse, City Engineer" , thence running northerly about 22.0 feet to a
point marked B, thence turning and running easterly about 31.0 feet to a
point marked C, thence turning and running northerly 2.5 feet to a point
marked D, thence turning and running easterly 26.0 feet to a point mark-
ed E, from point B to point E being by land of Joseph D'Torio and Law-
rence Rizzotti, thence turning and running southerly 25.0 feet to a poin
marked F, thence turning and running westerly 25.5 feet to a point
marked G, thence turning and running northwesterly 8.5 feet to a point
marked H, thence turning and running westerly about 28.0 feet to a point
marked A, the point of beginning, from point E to point A being by land
of Roman Catholic Archbishop of Boston; and
Whereas: This Council on the tenth day of May, 1928, passed the fol
lowing order, viz :
"Whereas, in the opinion of the City Council the public necessity
and convenience require that a portion of a public street or way called
High Street Court should be discontinued as a highway of the city from
land of the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Boston running westerly about
sixty feet, as shown on a plan on file in the office of the city clerk
of this city dated May 1928, and entitled "Discontinuance of High Street
Court, Salem, Mass. " ; it is therefore hereby
Ordered, that due notice be. given to Roman Catholic Archbishop of
Boston, 14v. Peter Piemonte, Trustee; Lawrence Rizzotti et ux. , Joseph
d'Torio et ux. , and all others interested, that the City Council intends
to discontinue a portion of the highway before mentioned, and that Fri-
day the eighteenth day of May, 1928, at eight o ' clock 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 of the intention of this Coun-
cil to discontinue so much of said street as is hereinbefore stated, as
appears by the return on the order of notice issued therefor passed as
aforesaid; and
%Vhereas: The Council did meet at the time and place appointed and
notified as aforesaid and heard all parties interested claiming to be
heard in the matter, it is therefore
Ordered and Decreed, that so much of High Street Court as is here-
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inbefore described be and the same is hereby discontinued as a public
street or way of said city according to, the plan hereinbefore referred
to, deposited in the office of the City Engineer of this city, to which
plan reference may be had.
Said discontinuance as .hereinbefore stated is over or by land of
Roman Catholic Archbishop of Boston, Lawrence Rizzotti et ux. and
Joseph d'Torio et uxe , and we have considered and estimated that no
damages are sustained in their property by the discontinuance of said
street as hereinbefore described and as shown on said plan. "
Approved by the Mayor on May 23, 1928.
Building Councillor Theriault offered the following report which was accep-
456
ted and recommendation adopted:
"The Committee on Public Works, to whom was referred the notice of
Building Inspector relative to alterations of the building at 164-1641
Essex Street owned by Tassinari , has considered said matter and would
beg leave to report as follows: That no improvements are contemplated
at this time and the Building Inspector be so notified.
For the Committee,
Omer P. Theriault Chairman"
Building Councillor Theriault offered the following report which was accep-
457
ted and recommendation adopted:
"The Committee on Public Works, to whom was referred the notice
from Building Inspector relative to alterations of the building owned
by Max Shribman at 50-52 Lafayette Street, has considered said matter
and would beg leave to report as follows : That no improvements are con-
templated at this time and the Building Inspector be so notified.
For the Committee,
Omer P. Theriault Chairman"
Signals Councillor Theriault offered the following report which was accep-
458
ted and recommendation adopted:
"The Committee on Finance , to whom was referred the order for an
appropriation of thirty-eight hundred dollars for traffic signals, has
considered Said matter and would recommend: that the same be granted.
For the Committee,
Omer P. Theriault Chairman"
The order, which was introduced May 10, 1928, was adopted. Ap-
proved by the Mayor on May 19, 1928.
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May 18, 1928.
Councillor Theriault offered the following order which was adopted: Pratt St. Ct.
459
"Whereas , in the opinion of the City Council the public necessity
and convenience require that Pratt Street Court be discontinued as a
private way and taken by right of eminent domain by the City of Salem
for playground purposes, as shown on a plan dated April, 1928 and en-
titled "Discontinuance of High St. Ct. & Pratt St. Ct . Salem, Mass" ;
it is therefore hereby
Ordered, that due notice be given to John D'Francesco, Italian
Society Christofo Columbo of Salem Inc. , Antonio C. Casale, and all oth-
ers interested, that the City Council intends to discontinue the private
way before mentioned and take the same for playground purposes, and
that Thursday, the twenty-fourth day of May, 1928, at eight o 'clock P. M
at city hall, Salem is appointed as the time and place for a public hear-
ing to the matter. "
Approved by the Mayor on May 23, 1928.
Councillor Theriault offered the following order which was adopted: Deed
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"Ordered: That His Honor, the Mayor, be and hereby is authorized
and directed to execute on behalf of the City of Salem a quitclaim deed
or whatever instrument is necessary to convey t6 Peter M. Piemonte , Trus-
tee, Lawrence and Rose Rizzotti and Joseph and Mary D' Iorio, all the
right, title and interest that said city has in and to that portion of
High Street Court in said City, which is described as follows: beginning
at a point at the northwesterly corner of the church now standing on
land of the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Boston, a corporation sole,
thence running northerly across High Street Court to land of D' Iorio;
thence turning and running easterly by land of said D' Iorio and land of
Rizzotti to a point where the present cement wall is now located at land
of said Roman Catholic Archbishop of Boston; thence turning and running
southerly along said cement wall to said other land of the Roman Cath-
olic Archbishop of Boston; thence turning and running westerly by said
land of the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Boston to the point of begin-
ning. "
Approved by the Mayor on May 23, 1928.
Councillor Theriault offered the following order which was adopted: Deed
461
$'Ordered: That his Honor the Mayor be and hereby is authorized and
directed to sign, on behalf of the City of Salem, a quitclaim deed to
the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Boston of a parcel of land L-K-J-I-H-G-
D-C-B-L, as shown on plan entitled "Discontinuance of High St. Ct. &
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May 18, 1928.
Pratt St, Ct. Salem, Mass. " dated April, 1928. "
Approved by the Mayor on May 23, 1928.
Deed Councillor Theriault offered the following order which was adopted:
462
"Ordered: That His Honor the Mayor be and hereby is authorized and
directed to sign on behalf of the City of Salem a quitclaim deed to John
D'Francesco of Salem of a parcel of land E-F-V-G-E as shown on plan en-
titled "Discontinuance of High St. Ct. & Pratt St. Ct. Salem, Mass. April
1928" .
Approved by the Mayor on May 23, 1928.
On motion of Councillor Theriault, the Council refused an immediate
reconsideration of all business transacted.
On motion of Councillor Theriault, the Council adjourned at 8.40
o ' clock P. M.
Attest:-
Cler
May 24, 1928
A regular meeting of the City Council was held on Thursday, May 24,
1226, at eight o 'clock P. M. All the members were present except Coun-
cillor Donahue and the President presided. On :notion of Councillor
Safford, it was voted to dispense with the reading of the records.
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May 24, _1928.
A hearing was held on the petition of Lillian A.. Little to ,change• , , Zoning
the general residence zone on Vinnin Street toa businesslzone. _ Mr. and!
lfr6. Little appeared- in favor and. there was no opposition. The hearing
was closed and action postponed until later in the evening.
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A hearing was held on taking Pratt Street Court by right of eminent Pratt St. Ct.
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domain and discontinuing the same as a private way. Mr. James Farley
appeared for the Italian Society Christopho Columbo of Salem Inc. Mr.
Oliver G. Pratt, Superintendent of Parks, and Mr. D. J. Long spoke in
favor. The hearing was closed.
A hearing was held on thepetition of New England Telephone and Tel Pole
463
egraph Company and Salem .^electric Lighting Company to erect one joint
pole on Messervy Street corner of Green Street. Mr. Kingsley appeared
in favor on behalf .of the petitioners, there was no opposition and the
petition was granted by the following order, which was adopted subject
to the approval of the City Electrician:
"Ordered: that upon-petition of Sales, electric lighting Company and
New England Telephone and Telegraph Company dated May 1, 1928, due no-
tice having been given and a public hearing held thereon as provided by
law, permission is hereby given said companies to construct and use line
for the transmission of electricity for lighting, - heating and power, and
for the transmission of speech respectively, with the poles and other
fixtures necessary to sustain and protect their wires upon and along the
public ways in said Salem as follows :- 1 pole on Messervy Street, corner
of Green Street , #3476-J. And to the said Companies, their respective
successors and assigns, are hereby granted joint or identical locations
for the erection of their poles to be owned and used by them in common;
said lines shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with the
Ordinances of said City of Salem and with the following Specifications:
The poles shall be located substantially as shown on a plan filed here-
with marked "Salem Electric Lighting Company, Proposed Pole Locations in
Salem, Plan Np. 221, dated April 26, 1928, " hereby referred to and made
a part of this Order. "
Approved by the Mayor on '.gray 26, 1928.
Hearings were held on the following applications to keep and store Gasoline
gasoline . The applicants appeared in favor, there was no opposition and
the following were granted licenses, subject to the laws governing the
same and in conformity with the rules and regulations of the Massachu-
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setts District Police :
Maurice Pekin,' rear 277 Lafayette St. Harry D. Wilkinson, 9 Savoy Road
Garage A hearing was held on the application of Margaret A. Allen' to main-
tain a garage at 59 Ocean Avenue .. The applicant appeared in favor and
Miss Frances Cochrane appeared in opposition. On motion of Councillor
Theriault, the application was referred to the Committee on Public Works.
Garage A hearing was held on the application of Napoleon A. Jodoin' and
464
Xavier LeBrun to maintain a garage at 30-32 Leavitt Street. The appli-
cants appeared in favor. A communication in opposition from Mrs . Hen-
Mr. Anctil spoke in opposition.
riette Rivet was read./ On motion of Councillor Theriault, the matter
was laid over until later in the evening.
Garages Hearings were held on the following applications to maintain gar-
ages. The applicants appeared in favor and there was no opposition. TheJ
following were granted licenses, subject to the approval of the Inspec-
of Buildings, and in conformity with the ordinances relating to the same
and with the rules and regulations of the Massachusetts District Police:
George S. Huston, 30 Balcomb St. Eugene F. McCarthy, , 4 Barr St.
John McKay, 55 Butler St. Michael J. Kilfoyle, 13 Messervy St.
John C. Remon, Lot 59 Cheval Ave. rear 13 Juniper Ave .
Everett R. Sanborn, 173 North St. Coles F. Tompkins,-412 Lafayette St.
Wladyslaw Sztramski and Josephine Klosowski, ,35 Barstow St.
Building Notice was received from the Inspector of Buildings of the applica-
465
tion of Philip Derene for a permit to alter the building at 162 Washing-
ton Street. It was voted that no changes are contemplated at this loca-
tion.
Pedler The following report was accepted, and recommendation adopted:
466
"The Board of Control, to whom was referred an application for ped-
ler's license, has considered said matter and would reco=..:end: that the
following be granted: Louis Levenson, 21 Eden St.
For the Board,
Geo. L. Day Secretary"
Canal St.467 A communication from Central Labor Union in favor of completing the
Canal Street extension, to provide work for the unemployed, was read and
placed on file.
Barstow St. A petition of Lillian M. Caron and others to lay out a street from
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the end of Barstow Street to School Street was referred to the Committee
on Public Works.
The following order was adopted:
"Whereas, in the opinion of the City Council the public necessity Barstow Street
469
and convenience require that a- public street or way called Barstow Street
should be extended and laid out as a highway o- the city from the present
terminus of Barstow Street about 920 feet to School Street as shown on a
plan on file in the office of the city clerk of this city dated June,
1928, it is therefore hereby
Ordered, that due notice be given to Ida Hebb, Peter J. Drew, W.
Sztramski et al. , John Kodalski, Wladyslaw Sutkowski, L. M. Caron, Jose-
phine Klosowski , David J. Sheehan, Lucy G. Richardson, J. J. Welch and
all others interested, that the City Council intend to lay out the high-
way 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 Thursday, the four-
teenth day of June 1928 at eight o ' clock P. 1, . , at eight o 'clock P. M. ,
at city hall, Salem, is appointed as the time and place for a public hear-
ing in the matter. "
Approved by the Mayor on June 6, 1928.
An invitation to join in the observance of Firemen's Memorial Sunday Invitation
469a
was accepted.
The claims of Charles F. Johnson and Fred A. Roberts were referred Claims
470-71
to the Committee on Claims.
A notice from Henry A. Leighton and others of the closing of the pri- Private Way
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vate way known as School Street Court was read and placed on file.
The following applications for licenses were referred to the Commit- Licenses
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tee on Licenses and Permits:
Common Victuallers
Lulu H. Blackadar, 192 Fort Ave. Carl H. Griffing, 126 Essex St.
Sophie M. Johnson, 165B Fort Ave . , transfer from 185 Fort Ave.
Harry D. Normandy and Arthur T. Daley, 70 Loring Ave.
Sunday Licenses
George Alifens,' 2 Fort Ave . Charles H. Barteaum, 197 Fort Ave.
Sophie M. Johnson, 165B Fort Ave . , transfer from 185 Fort Ave .
Junk Collector
Israel Yaffa, R165 Boston St. , transfer from 6 North St.
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gay_ 24e 1928. E
Bowling Alleys
Stergios Deam, 187 Fort Ave . (6) , transfer from Adams Gambroulis
Innholder
Frances A. Glass , Juniper Point Inn
Renewals A list of applications for renewals of the following licenses was
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referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits: Sunday, Common Victu-
allers , Lodging House, Druggist - Third Class, Wagon, Junk Collector and
Intelligence Office .
Pedler The application of William R. Thorner, 16 Bowden Street, Marblehead
484
for a renewal of his pedler' s license was referred to the Board of Con-
trol
Builder The application of Emile Bergeron for a builder's license was
485
granted.
Garages Hearings were ordered for Thursday, June 14, 1928, at eight o 'clock
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P. M. , on the following applications to maintain garages:
Lucy S. Brown, 19 Northey St. Harry N. Keith, 107 Columbus Ave.
John L. Minigell, 128 Margin St. corner of Downing St.
Joseph A. Richards,* 18 Hillside Ave . Carrie W. Sinclair, R27 Boardman St
Napoleon Tetreault, 319 Jefferson Ave.
Gasoline Hearings were ordered for Thursday, June 14, 1928, at eight o ' clock
492-93
P. M. , on the following applications to keep, store and sell gasoline :
Morris Loss, 53 Canal St. Townsend Motor Car Co. , 285 Derby St.
Licenses Councillor Toomey offered the following report which was accepted
494
and recoffimendation adopted:
"The Committee on Licenses and Permits, to whom were referred ap-
plications for licenses, has considered said matter and would recommend
that the following be granted:
Sunday Licenses
Burns Bros. ; 155 Fort Ave . John Wojda; 74 Derby St.
George Goulos; 197 Fort Ave. Patrick J. Daniels; 117 Bridge St .
Adelard Proulx; 231 North St. Harvey G. Allen; 276 Bridge St.
Daniel Ablovich; 82 School St. Walter Brzorowski; 8 Essex St.
Joseph A. Boucher,1121i Canal St. Mary Cote; 12 Butler St .
Matteo Celona; 6 High St. Philip Derene ; 162 Washington St.
Ethel B. Dawkins; 4 Orne St. Frank C. Ely,• 6 Harris St.
Stergios Dim,' 185-187-189 Fort Ave . Sam Galper; 15 St. Peter St .
Joseph Fugere; 1 Gardner St. Frank C. Garrano,' cor. Jackson St .
Alfred Garneau; 95 Canal St. & Jefferson Ave .
Alma L. Guerette ; 30 Cabot St. Edward J. Lundergan; 32 Highland Ave
Joseph Kulak; 84 Derby St. J. Frank Murphy, 5 Pleasant St.
Thomas J. Lynch; 97 Mason St. Cora Pelletier; 255 Jefferson Ave .
Nelson Nersasion; 408 Essex St. Rosilda Pelletier; 143 Canal St .
Joseph E. Pelletier; 33 Salem St. Henry Szetela; 87 Derby St.
J. Philias Provencher; 20 Leavitt St. Gregoris Vasilakos; 177 Fort Ave .
Adelard Deschene ; 86 Congress St . -
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Common Victuallers ;
Nicholas Bezis; 13 Norman St. , transfer from Kanela Kargiore
Burns Bros.', 155 Fort Ave . Mildred E. Buxton; 130 North St. �
Joseph J. Fogarty and C . S. Trayers, 381 Boston St. , transfer from
Gilliam E. Symonds f
Gagnon & Tremblay, cor. Mill & Canal Sts . , transfer from Paul H.
Tremblay i
Owen Sullivan; Fort Ave . , Salem Willows
Harvey Allen, 276 Bridge St: Fred B. Barstow, • 26 winter St.
Marion R. Bonney; 2802 Essex St. Alfred Charette,' 82 Lafayette St.
Mary Cote , 12 Butler St. Stergios Dim,' 185-187-189 Fort Ave
Hawthorne Cafe', 271 Essex St. Henry J. Mallon,- 71 Loring Ave.
J. Frank Murphy; 5 Pleasant St . Alfred Ouellette, 1 Dodge St.
Rosilda Pelletier; 143 Canal St. Paul L. Swenbeck; Salem Willows
Henry Szetela; 87 Derby St. Gregoris Vasilakos, 177 Fort Ave.
Coffee House
Nick Droggitis, 24 Margin St.
Bowling Alleys
Durgin & McManus, 'l St. Peter St . (11)
Public Guides
Henry Kobialka, 191 Federal St. Leslie Raymond,' 6 Liberty St.
Junk Dealer
Jules Ostrer, 27 Irving St.
Junk Collector
Morris Feldman, 28 Irving St. Harry Pitcher, 70 North St.
Druggist - Third Class
Harry Boyd, 239 Lafayette St. Frank H. Frisbee,- 310 Essex St.
Clarence H. Upton, .96 Boston St.
Lodging Houses
Fred B. Barstow,' 26 Winter St. Alfred Beaulieu, 20 Pingree St.
Grace M. Walkup, . 10-12 Federal St.
Pool Tables
Hormidas Palardy,' 115 Lafayette St. (1)
Henry Szetela, 87 -Derby St. ( 1)
For the Committee,
John J. Toomey Chairman"
Councillor Safford offered the following report which was accep- Light
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ted and recommendation adopted:
"The Committee on Electrical Affairs , to whom was referred several
petitions for street lighting, has considered said matter and would
recommend: That a 60 c. p. Light be installed at the corner of Loring
Avenue and Station Road, expense to be charged to regular appropriation
for street lighting; and that the petitioner for a light in front of
76 Margin St. be giver_ leave to withdraw.
For the Committee ,
William 0. Safford Chairman"
_May- 24, 1928.
Light The following order was adopted:
496
*Ordered: That a 60 c. p. light be installed at the corner of Ivr-
ing Avenue and Station Road, expense of same to be charged to the regu-
lar appropriation for street lighting. "
Approved by the Mayor on May 26, 1928.
Street Councillor O'Callaghan offered the following order which was adop-
Oiling &
Watering ted:
497
"Ordered: That in accordance with Section 25, Chapter 26, of the
Revised Laws of the Commonwealth, the attached list of streets and por-
tions of streets be watered or oiled by the City for the present muni-
cipal year at the expense, in part, of the abuttors thereon and in part
at the expense of the City; and it is further
Ordered: that it be and hereby is estimated and determined- (1) tha
the expense of oiling and sprinkling said streets and portions of street
for the present municipal year be for the sum of Thirteen thousand five
hundred forty-six dollars . (2) That eighty per cent of such expense, to
wit, the sum of Ten thousand eight hundred thirty-six and 80/100 dollars
be borne by the abuttors on said streets and portions of streets. (3)
That the rate be assessed upon each linear foot of frontage of estates
abutting upon said street or portions of said streets be four cents.
That the expense determined as aforesaid of such oiling and sprink-
ling to be borne by the abuttors shall be assessed in the manner here-
after provided upon the estates abutting upon said streets or portions
of streets, in proportion to the number of linear feet of such estate
upon said streets and portions of streets so oiled or sprinkled; and it
is further
Ordered: that the Commissioner of Streets be and hereby is direc-
ted to determine the amount of assessment upon each estate abutting upon
said street or portion of a street in accordance with the provisions of
this order and of Section Twenty-five of Chapter Twenty-Six of the Re-
vised Laws. That the said Commissioner of Streets within a reasonable
time after the first day of April A. D. 1928, make or cause to be made
a list of streets or portions of streets which the City Council has de-
termined as aforesaid shall be oiled or sprinkled, which list shall
specify each estate abutting upon such streets or portions thereof, the
amount per linear foot of such assessment on each a state and that he
certify and commit said list to the Board of Assessors of Taxes of the
City. "
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Streets Watered or Oiled
Aborn Street from Boston St. to Shillaber St.
Andrew Street
Appleton Street
Arbella Street
Barr Street
Balcomb Street from Cushing to Oakland
Barton Square
Barton Street
Beckford Street from Essex to Federal Street
Boardman street
Boston street
Bradford street
Briggs street
Bridge street from Boston street to Beverly Bridge
Broad street
Brown street
Buffum street - entire length
Cabot street - entire length
Cambridge street
Canal street
Carpenter street
Central street
Church street
Clifton. Ave.
Clifton street
Collins street
Crombie street
Cross street - entire length
Cousins street
Cushing street
Derby street from Washington to Webb street
Derby street from Central to Charter street
Dodge street
Dunlap street
East Collins street
Eden street
Essex street from Warren. to Webb street
Endicott street
English street
Fairfield street
Federal street - entire length
Flint street from Federal to Broad street
Forest Avenue
Forrester street - entire length
Front street
Gardner street
Goodhue street
Grove street
Hamilton street
Hancock street
Harbor street
Harmony street
Hathorne street
Hawthorne Boulevard
Highland Avenue from Essex street to include #90
Lafayette street from Front street to ';?arblehead Line
Laurel street from Lafayette to Hazel street
Leach street from Lafayette to Glover street
Lemon street
Liberty Hill Avenue from North Street to Appleton street
Linden street from Holly to Ocean Avenue
Loring Avenue from Vinnin Square
Lynch Street
Northend Avenue
Mall Street
Margin street from Endicott to include Freight House
Mason street
Messervy street
Mill street from Railroad Track to Washington street
Munroe street
Mt. Vernon street
Nichols street from Boston street to Mullin's store
Norman street
North street from Essex to Peabody line
Northey street
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North Pine street
Nursery street
Oakland street
Ocean avenue - entire length
Orne street
Osgood street
Peabody street
Perkins street
Pickering street.
Pickman street
Pickman Road
Pleasant street
Prescott street from Summer to Winthrop
Proctor street
Randall street
Roslyn street from Lafayette to Hazel street
Saunders street
Savoy Road
Sewall street
St. Peter street
Summer street - entire length
Summit Avenue
So. Pine street
Union street from Essex to Union Bridge
Walnut street
Walter street
Ward street
Warren street
Washington street from Bridge street to Lafayette street
Washington Hill
Washington street west side from Norman street to Essex street
Washington square (east ) from Essex to Pleasant street
Washington sgyare , north, south, west
Willow Avenue
Winter street
Winthrop street
Williams street
Wisteria street
Webb street from Bridge to Essex street
West Avenue
Salem Willows
Beach Avenue
Bay View Avenue
Columbus Avenue
Dustin street
Fort Avenue from Block House Square to Willows
Lowell Street
Sutton Avenue
Approved by the Mayor on May 26, 1928.
Deed Councillor Theriault offered the following order which was adopted:
498
"Ordered: That his Honor the Mayor be and hereby is authorized and
directed to sign, on behalf of the City of Salem, a: deed to Antonio C.
Casale of a parcel of land Q-B-T-U-Q, as shown on a plan entitled "Dis-
continuance of High St. Ct. &. Pratt St. Ct . Salem, Mass. April, 1928" .
Approved by the Mayor on May 26, 1928.
July 4th 494 Councillor Toomey offered the following order which was adopted:
"Ordered: That the Mayor be requested to appropriate the sum of
fifteen hundred dollars for the purpose of celebrating Independence Day,
July 4, 1928, said sum to be charged to the tax levy of the present year
and to be spent under the direction of the Mayor and the Special Commit-
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tee on Independence Day Celebration. "
Approved by the Mayor on May 26, 1928.
The President appointed the Ward Councillors to serve as the Spec-
ial Committee.
Councillor Irzyk offered -the following order which was adopted: Hoae House
500
"Ordered: That his Honor the Mayor, with the Committee on Public
Property be and hereby ig authorized to rent the premises at the old
hose house , corner of Bentley and Derby Streets to Polish Choral Society
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for a rental of not less than ten dollars (010.00) per month, tenant to
assume expense of all necessary interior repairs. "
Approved by the Mayor on May 26, 1928.
Councillor Morin offered . the following order which was adopted: Pratt St . Ct.
501
"Ordered: That His Honor the Mayor be and hereby is requested to
recommend an appropriation sufficient to cover the cost of taking land
in Pratt St . Court as provided under Chapter 79 of the General Laws . "
Approved by the Mayor on "-:lay 26, 1928.
Councillor Whipple offered the following order which was adopted: Abatement
502
"Ordered: That the sewer tax assessed May 27, 1926 to Charles pine-
apple et al designated on the City Engineer' s plan as Lot #10 Raymond
Road, with a frontage of seventy feet (70 ft. ) , amount Thirty-five dol-
lars ($35.00) be abated. The reason advanced is that the payment of
this assessment was paid under a cash payment. "
Approved by the Mayor on May 26, 1928.
Councillor Theriault offered the following ordinance which was 503 Zoning
passed for publication by a vote of ten yeas , one absent:
" In the year one thousand nine hundred and twenty-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. That the zoning map be changed by extending the business
zone at the corner of State Road and Vinnin Street thirty-four feet
from the northeasterly corner thereof and then by a curved line 322
feet running to a point one hundred and eighty-nine feet from the
southeasterly corner thereof, as shown on a plan attached hereto and
made a part of this ordinance; classification being changed from gener-
al residence to business.
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by city char-
ter. "
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Light Councillor Irzyk offered the following order which was adopted:
504
"Ordered: That the committee on Electrical Affairs and the City
Electrician look into the advisability of installing a light at the cor-
ner of Columbus Ave. and Columbus Sq."
Approved by the Mayor on May 26, 1928.
Restraining Councillor Theriault offered the following order:
Order
505 "Ordered: That the Building Inspector be requested to hold proceed-
ings on the cases now before the Superior Court until June 30th2 1928. "
President Fitzgerald called Councillor Safford to the chair. The
President then spoke in favor of the order. The President resumed the
chair. The order was adopted by the following viva voce vote : Voting
yes, Councillors Irzyk, McGrath, Morin, O'Callaghan, Pickering, Safford,
Theriault and Fitzgerald, eight in all; Voting no, Councillors Toomey
and Whipple, two in all; 'Absent, Councillor Donahue, one in all. On
motion of Councillor Theriault, the Council refused an immediate recon-
sideration. Approved by the Mayor on May 26, 1928.
Abatement Councillor Toomey offered the following order which was adopted:
506
"Ordered: That the sewer tax assessed June 23, 1924 to Loring
Realty Co. designated on the City engineer's plan as Parcel ffl Moffat
Road, with a frontage of ninety-nine and thirty-one hundredths feet
(99.31) amount Forty-nine dollars and sixty-five cents ($49.65) be
abated. The reason advanced is that the payment of this assessment was
paid under a cash payment. "
Approved by the Mayor on May 26, 1928.
Parking Councillor Toomey offered the following order which was adopted:
507
"Ordered: That the committee on traffic rules and the Traffic Ser-
geant look into the advisability of prohibiting parking on the right
hand side of Federal St . from Federal Ct. to North St. , running easterly
on the southerly side of the street . "
Approved by the Mayor on I-lay 26, 1928.
Gasoline Councillor Theriault offered the following report which was accep-
508
ted and recommendation adopted:
"The Committee on Public `;+'orks, to whom was referred the applica-
tion of ;falter J. Ylest*to keep, store and sell gasoline at 320 Bridge
Street (2000 gallons) has considered said matter and would recommend:
the same be granted provided the pumps are not on the sidewalk and there
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is no arm to cross the sidewalk.
For the Committee ,
Omer P. Theriault Chairman"
On motion of Councillor Theriault, the application of Napoleon A. Garage
Jodoin �and Xavier LeBrun to maintain a garage at 30-32 Leavitt Street
was taken from the table . On motion of Councillor Morin, it was voted
that the license be granted provided the garage is erected three feet
from the rear line .
Councillor Theriault offered the following order which was adopted: Pratt St. Ct.
509
"Resolved: that the common convenience, benefit and necessity of
the inhabitants .of the city require that a parcel of land comprising a
way known as Pratt Street Court should be taken, as provided by Chapter
79 of the General Laws, for playground purposes and discontinued as a
private way, as shown on a plan hereinafter referred to, the fee of
which belongs to or is supposed to belong to John D'Francesco, Italian
Society Christofo Columbo of Salem, Inc . , and Antonio C. Casale, and
bounded as follows:
Beginning at a point marked F on a plan entitled "Discontinuance of
High St. Ct . & Pratt St. Ct. Salem, Mass. Scale 1 in.-20 ft. April 1928.
Frank P. Morse, City Engineer" , and proceeding northerly 9.39 feet to a
point marked M, thence turning and proceeding westerly 37 .02 feet by
land of the City of Salem to a point marked N, thence continuing wester-
ly 55.25 feet by land of the city of Salem to a point marked 0, thence
turning and proceeding southerly 13.00 feet by Pratt Street to a point
marked P. thence turning and proceeding easterly 15.00 feet by land of
the City of Salem to a point marked q, thence continuing easterly 46.48
feet by land of Antonio C. Casale and Italian Society Christofo Columbo
of Salem Inc. , to a point marked R, thence continuing easterly 29. 52
feet by land of John D'Francesco to a point marked F. the point of be-
ginning; and
Whereas: This Council on the eighteenth day of May, 1928, passed
the following order, viz :
"Whereas, in the opinion of the City Council the public necessity
and convenience require that Pratt Street Court be discontinued as a
private way and taken by right of eminent domain by the City of Salem
for playground purposes, as shown on a plan dated April, 1928, and en-
titled "Discontinuance of High St. Ct. & Pratt St . Ct. Salem, Mass. " ;
it is therefore hereby
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Ordered, that due notice be given to Sohn D'Francesco, Italian Soci-
ety Christofo Columbo of Salem, Inc. , Antonio C. Casale, and all others
interested, that the City Council intends to discontinue the private way
before mentioned and take the same for playground purposes, and that
Thursday, the twenty-fourth day of May, 1928, at eight o 'clock 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 of the intention of this Council
to take the aforesaid parcel of land and discontinue the same as a pri-
vate way of the city, as hereinbefore stated; and
Whereas- the City Council did meet at the time and place appointed
and notified as aforesaid and heard all parties interested claiming to
be heard in the matter, it is therefore
Ordered and Decreed, that the parcel of land hereinbefore described
and known as Pratt Street Court be and hereby is taken for playground
purposes and that the same be and hereby is discontinued as a private
way of the city, according to the plan referred to above, deposited in
the office of the City Engineer of this city, to which plan reference
may be had.
Said discontinuance and taking as hereinbefore stated is over or by
land of John D'Francesco, Italian Society Christofo Columbo of Salem Inc. ,
and Antonio C. Casale, and we have considered and estimated that no dam-
ages are sustained in their property by the taking and discontinuance of
said parcel of land as hereinbefore described and as shown on said plan. "
Approved by the Mayor on May 26, 1928.
On motion of Councillor Theriault, the Council refused an immediate
reconsideration of all business transacted.
On motion of Councillor Theriault, the Council adjourned at 9. 55
o 'clock P. Sd.
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Clerk
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June 4, 1928.
A special meeting of the City Council was held on Monday, June 4,
1928, at six o 'clock P. M. , called by the President for the purpose of
all business to come before it. All the members were present except
Councillor 'vIcGrath and the President presided. On motion of Councillor
Whipple, it was voted to dispense with the reading of the records.
The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under Canal Street
Extension
suspension of the rules : 510
"Ordered: that the sum of fifty seven thousand, five hundred dol-
lars (657,500) be and the same is hereby appropriated for the purpose of
paving Canal Street Extension with bituminous macadam, together with all
necessary subgrading work and contingencies as outlined by the estimate
of the City Engineer; said amount is in addition to the amount of
$16, 500 already appropriated; said amount to be charged to the tax levy
of the current year. "
Approved by the Mayor on June 5, 1928.
The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under Bridge. Street
Paving
suspension of the rules: 511
"Ordered: that the sum of fifteen thousand five hundred dollars
($ 15,500) be and the same is hereby appropriated for the purpose of re-
pairing Bridge Street from Pleasant to Winter Street; said repair and
reconstruction to be grouted block with sand base ; said sum to be
charged to the tax levy of the current year. "
Approved by the Mayor on June 5, 1928.
The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under Trucks
512
suspension of the rules :
"Ordered: that the sum of ten thousand dollars ( $10,000) be and
the same is hereby appropriated for the purchase of two heavy duty
trucks for use in the Street Department; said sum to be charged to the
tax levy of the current year. "
Approved by the Mayor on June 5, 1928.
The following report was accepted and. recommendation adopted: Pedler
513
"The Board of Control, to whom was referred an application for
pedler' s license, has considered said matter and would recommend: That
the following be granted: William R. Thorner, 16 Bowden St . , I,Iarblehead.
For the Board,
Geo. L. Day Secretary"
Councillor McGrath attended.
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Paving A communication from the City Engineer regarding the cost of relay-
514
ing the pavement on Central, wont and Norman Streets was read and place
on file.
Oiling A petition to have Beaver Street oiled was referred to the Superin-
515
tendent of Streets.
Pratt Street A communication from Giuseppe Mento and others protesting any action ,
516
of the City Council to make Pratt Street narrower was read, and the City
Clerk was directed to notify the petitioners that the City Council does
not contemplate any change in the width of Pratt Street at the present
time .
Claims The claims of Peter G. Ingoldsby, Delema Morin, and Stewart Scran-
517-1
ton were referred to the Committee on Claims.
Sign The application of Lewis 11. Flockes for a permit for a stationary
520
electrical sign at 165 'Washington Street was granted subject to the ap-
proval of the Superintendent of Streets and the City Electrician.
Reflectors The petition of John Donnelly & Sons to erect six reflectors over
521
a bill board at 289 Derby Street was granted subject to the approval of
the city electrician.
Wires The petition of New England Telephone and Telegraph Company to at-
522-211
tack wires to three poles on 7ebb Street was granted by the following
order which was adopted subject to the approval of the city electrician:
"Ordered: That The New England Telephone and Telegraph Company of
Massachusetts, having locations in certain streets of said municipality,
be and it is hereby granted permission to attach and maintain not exceed-
ing wires or cables necessary for the conduct of its business and fix-
tures, at a height of not less than 18 feet from the ground, upon exist-
ing poles of Eastern Mass. St . Ry. Company heretofore located in the pub-
lic way or ways hereinafter referred to, as requested in petition of said
The New England Telephone and Telegraph Company of Massachusetts, dated
the 25th day of April 1928. The existing poles above referred to are
located in the following named public ways, as shown upon plan marked The N. E. T. & T. Co. of Mass. , No. 143 Dated 4-25-28 - filed with this
order:- Webb Street - 3 poles ¢#889-887-885"
Approved by the Mayor on June 5, 1928.
Poles _524 A hearing was ordered for Thursday, June 14, 1928, at eight o ' clock
359
June_ 4, 1.928
P. M. , on the petition of Salem Electric Lighting Company to locate five
poles on Roosevelt Road.
A hearing was ordered for Thursday, June 14, 1928, at eight o'clock Gasoline
525
P. IT. , on the application of Bursaw Oil Corp. to keep, store and sell
gasoline at 24 New Derby Street.
The following applications for licenses were referred to the Com- Licenses
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mittee on Licenses and Permits:
Common Victuallers
William Ilemos, Fort Ave.
Sunday Licenses
John F. McGurk, 255 Jefferson Ave . , transfer from Cora Pelletier
Napoleon L. Martineau, 72 Leach St. , transfer from Albert Berube
Commercial Coop. Co. Inc. , 1092 Bridge St .
Auto Truck
Gilman B. Melcher and Edmond R. Burke, 10 Howard St.
A list of applications for renewals of Sunday Licenses and Common Renewals
531
Victualler Licenses was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Per-
mits .
The ordinance to amend the zoning ordinance , as affecting the cor- Zoning
ner of State Road and Vinnin Street, which was passed for publication
on May 24, 1928, was passed to be ordained. Approved by the Mayor on
June 7 , 1928 .
Councillor Morin offered the following order which was adopted by a Deed
532
unanimous vote :
"Whereas: it appears that a portion of Pratt Street Court taken by
the City of Salem on May 24, 1928, for playground purposes, is no longer
needed for such purpose , therefore , as provided by general Laws, Chapter
40, Section 15, be it
Ordered: that his Honor the Mayor be and hereby is authorized and
directed to sign on behalf of the City of Salem, a quitclaim deed to
John D'Francesco of a parcel of land R-F-V-R as shown on a plan entitled
"Discontinuance of High St . Ct . & Pratt St. Ct . , Salem, Mass. April,
1928" .
Approved by the Mayor on June 5, 1928.
Councillor Morin offered the following order which was adopted: Pratt St. Ct
533
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Pratt St. Ct Councillor Morin offered the following order which was adopted:
533
"Ordered: That the City Council of the City of Salem, an abuttor on
a private way called Pratt Street Court, hereby agrees to the discontin-
uance of said Pratt Street Court."
Councillor Theriault moved an immediate reconsideration in the hope
that it would not prevail. The Council refused to reconsider.
Approved by the Mayor on June 5, 1928.
Street On motion of Councillor Theriault, it was voted to resolve into Com
Program
mittee of the Thole for the consideration of the street paving program.
The President appointed Councillor Whipple to act as Chairman of the Com-
mittee of the Whole.
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The City Council rose from Committee of the Whole and reassembled.
Street Councillor Whipple offered the following report, which was accepted
Program
534 and recommendation adopted:
"The Committee of the .Thole has considered the street construction
program for 1928, and would recommend that his Honor the Mayor be re-
quested to recommend the appropriation of the following amounts for
street construction:
Bridge St. - Pleasant St. to ;linter St .
Grouted block, sand base $15, 500
Essex St. - Herbert St. to Forrester St.
Grouted granite block on sand base 37,200
Front St. - grouted block on sand base 93800
Central St. - bituminous paving 10,000
Norman St. - grouted block on sand base 12,000
Lafayette St. - Front St . to New Derby St.
Grouted block on sand base 8,400
Dodge St. - grouted block on sand base 5,700
Margin St. - Norman St. to High St.
Grouted block on sand base 92500
The Committee would further recommend that the balance of the
amount of $150,000, as mentioned by the Mayor, be expended under the di-
rection of the Mayor, the Superintendent of Streets and the Committee on
Public Corks, for work on other streets of the City, they to use their
judgment as to. the streets to be repaired.
For the Committee ,
Stephen A. Whipple Chairman"
Councillor McGrath requested to be recorded in opposition to the
recommendation on Front, Central and Norman Streets and in favor of
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an appropriation of t6,600 for Front Street, $60700 for Central Street
and $8,500 for Norman Streets, pavement to be present paving turned and
recut.
On motion of Councillor Morin, the Council refused an immediate
reconsideration of all business transacted.
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On motion of Councillor Whipple, the Council adjourned at 7.12
o 'clock F. IT.
Attest: -
Clerk
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June 14, 1928.
A regular meeting of the City Council was held on Thursday, June 14
1928 at eight o'clock P. 11. All the members were present except Coun-
cillor McGrath and the President presided. On motion of Councillor
Donahue , it was voted to dispense with the reading of the records .
Garages Hearings were held on the following applications to maintain gar-
ages. The applicants appeared in favor, there was no opposition and the
following were granted licenses, subject to the approval of the Inspec-
tor of Buildings and in conformity with the ordinances relating to the
same and with the rules and regulations of the Massachusetts District
Police :
Lucy S. Brown, •19 Northey St. Harry N. Keith,' 107 Columbus Ave .
John L. Minigell,• 128 Margin St. corner Downing St .
Joseph A. Richards, 18 Hillside Ave. Carrie W. Sinclair, R27 Boardman
St.
Napoleon Tetrault,* 319 Jefferson Ave.
Gasoline Hearings were held on the following applications to keep, store and
sell gasoline. The applicants appeared in favor, there was no opposi-
tion and the following were granted licenses, subject to the laws govern-
ing the same and in conformity with the rules and regulations of the Mas -
achusetts District Police:
Morris Loss,T53 Canal St.
Townsend Mot or�Car Co. , 285 Derby St.
Gasoline A hearing was held on the application of Bursaw Oil Corporation to
keep, store and sell gasoline at 24 New Derby Street. Mr. Bursaw ap-
peared in favor, and there was no opposition . On motion of Councillor S
Theriault, the application was referred to the Committee on Public ±7orks
Pole A hearing was held on the petition of Salem Electric Lighting Com-
535
pany to locate five poles on Roosevelt Road. Mr. Kingsley appeared in
favor on behalf of the petitioner, there was no opposition, and the peti
tion was granted by the following order which was adopted subject to the
approval of the city electrician:
"Ordered: that upon petition of Salem Electric Lighting Company,
dated May 28, 1928, due notice having been given and a public hearing
held as provided by law, permission is hereby given said Company to con-
struct . and use a line for the transmission of electricity for lighting,
heating and power, with the poles and other fixtures necessary to sus-
tain and protect its wires, upon and along the public ways in =. aid
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Salem as follows:- 5 poles on Roosevelt Road. And to said Company, its
successors and assigns, is hereby granted a location for such line, the
same to be constructed and maintained in accordance with the Ordinances
of said City of Salem and with the following Specifications: The poles
shall be located substantially as shown on a plan filed herewith marked
"Salem Electric Lighting Company, Proposed Pole Locations in Salem, Plan
No. 222 dated May 23, 1928, " hereby referred to and made a part of this
order. "
Approved by the Mayor on June 16, 1928.
A hearing was held on laying out an extension of Barstow Street. Barstow Street
Mr. U. G. Haskell, on behalf of Mr. Sztramski and 'ir. Klosowski, and
Mr. Drew, on behalf of Mr. Sinkowsky, appeared in favor. There was no
opposition and the hearing was closed.
The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under Independence Day
536
suspension of the rules :
"Ordered: that the sum of thirteen hundred dollars ($1300 ) be and
the same is hereby appropriated for the purpose of celebrating Indepen-
dence Day; said sum to be charged to the tax levy of the current year. "
Approved by the Mayor on June 16, 1928.
The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under Street Paving
537
suspension of the rules:
"Ordered: that the sum of Fifty-five thousand, four hundred dollars,
($55,400) be and the same is hereby appropriated for the purpose of re-
pairing Essex Street from Herbert to Forrester Street, Lafayette Street
from Front to New Derby, and. Front Street; said repair and reconstruction
to be grouted block on a and base, said sum to be charged to the tax levy
of the current year. The estimate cost as determined by the engineer is
Essex Street $37,200
Front Street 9, 800
Lafayette Street 8,400
Total $55,400.
Approved by the Mayor on June 16, 1928.
A communication from the Wayor regarding the taking of upland and Palmer Cove
538
flats in or adjacent to Palmer Cove was read and placed on file.
Councillor Theriault offered tIE following order which was adopted by Palmer Cove
Act
a vote of ten yeas and one absent; 539
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"Ordered: That the City of Salem accept the Acts of the Legislature
of 1928, Chapter 364, relating to taking upland, flats , etc. in Palmer' s
Cove. "
Approved by the T.fayor on June 16, 1928.
Palmer Cove Councillor Theriault offered the following order which was adopted:
Rearing
5380) "Whereas, the City of Salem was authorized by Chapter 364 of the
Acts of the Legislature of 1928 to acquire certain flats and lands in or
adjacent to Palmer Cove in said city, and the City of Salem has accepted
the said act by vote of the City Council on June 14, 1928; and
;r'hereas, in the opinion of the City Council, the public necessity
and convenience require that certain uplands, flats and tide lands lying
southerly of Leavitt street, northerly of Leach street, easterly of the
line of Salem street extended southerly to said Leach street and wester-
ly of low water mark, as shown on a plan on file in the office of the
city clerk of this city dated December, 1927, be acquired by the City of
Salem for the purpose of abating or preventing any nuisance in Palmer
Cove and for constructing one or more public parks or playgrounds, for
the extension of Congress and other streets, and for such other munici-
pal purposes as the city government shall determine; it is therefore
hereby
Ordered, that due notice be given to Alphonse Y. Joly, George Pot-
vin, Jr. , Barbara W. Baker, Charles Wineapple et al. , City Orphan Asylum
Inc. , Joseph Ruest , James W. Perkins, Alfred Dumas, Naumkeag Steam Cot-
ton Co. , and all others interested, that the City Council intends to
take said uplands , flats and tide land, and to take therefor a portion
of their land;- and that Thursday, the twenty-eighth day of June , 1928,
at eight o'clock P. M. , at city hall, Salem, is appointed as the time
and place for a public hearing in the matter. "
Approved by the Mayor on June 16, 1928.
Playgrounds The petition of the Board of Park Commissioners to use a section of
539 u,.
Rowells Field and Greenlawn Cemetery was granted subject to the approval
of the superintendent of public property.
Wires 540 A notice from the Department of Public Utilities. of approval of a
grant to Salem Electric Lighting Company and Eastern Massachusetts Elec-
tric Company for underground wires was received and placed on file.
Potrait 541 A communication was received from Mr. John. Danforth, on behalf of
his family, offering to give the City of Salem a picture of the late
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City Auditor, Charles H. Danforth, to be hung in the Auditor' s office at
City Hall. It was voted to accept the gift , and the City Clerk was in-
structed to express to Mr. Danforth the thanks of the City Council.
The report of the City Marshal for the month of :day was received Report
542
and placed on file .
The claims of Richard F. Butler and Albert Castonguay were referred Claims
543-44
to the Committee on Claims .
A petition for a playground at the rear of May Street was referred Playground
545
to the Committee on Public Works.
A petition for a street light at the corner of Hathorne Street was Light
546
referred to the Committee on Electrical Affairs.
The petition of Joseph 0. Bouchard for a permit for a stationary Sign
547
electrical sign at 69 Bridge Street was granted subject to the approval
of the superintendent of streets and the city electrician.
The petition of Louis A. Patterson for a permit for a temporary sign Sign
548
at 34 Lafayette Street , to be removed after July 4th, was granted subject
to the approval of the superintendent of streets.
Bearings were ordered for Thursday, June 28, 1928, at eight o 'clock Garages
549-56
P. M. , on the following applications to maintain garages:
Eva L. Barrett , cor. Liberty Hill Ave. and North St.
James A. Doyle , rear 64 Ocean Ave. John E. Dupray, rear 189 North St.
Ethel R. Gauss, 8 Beckford St. Nathaniel F. Perkins, 450 Lafayette
St.
Frank Quartarone, rear 5 Creek St. Foster Rogers, 12 Cambridge St.
Nelson St. Pierre, 43 Roslyn. St.
A hearing was ordered for Thursday, June 28, 1928, at eight o 'clock Gasoline
557
P. M. , on the application of Warren F'. Davis to keep, store and sell gas-
oline at 38 Central Street.
The application of Arminias Wiseman for a transfer of the license to Garage
558
maintain a garage at 27-29 Endicott Street from Cappuccio Bros. , was re-
ferred .to the Committee on Public Works .
The application of S. Solomon for a special auctioneer's license at Auctioneer
559
33 Front Street was granted .
The following applications for licenses were referred to the Commit- Licenses
569-68
June 14, 1928.
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Licenses tee oftzLicenses and Permits:
560-568
Common Victuallers
Stephen Clay,- 141 Highland Ave. Parmeli Turcotte, 21 River St.
De Luxe Diner; 280 Bridge St. corner North St.
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Sunday Licenses
Board of Park Commissioners, Forest River Park
F. P. Cook, 3 Verona St. Louis Shapiro, 1721- West Ave .
Rose A. Gagnon, 121-�' Canal St. , transfer from Joseph A. Boucher
Henry Shepherd, 134 North St. , transfer from =11odel Delicatessen & Bakery
of Salem Inc.
Parmeli Turcotte , 21 River St.
Renewals A list of applications for renewals of the following licenses were
569
referred to the Committee on Licenses and-•Permits: Lodging House, Sunday
Public Guide and Common Victualler.
Pedler The application of Edmund Ring, 8 Hanson Street, for a renewal of
570
his pedler' s license was referred to the Board of Control.
Licenses Councillor Toomey offered the following report which was accepted
571
and recommendation adopted:
"The Committee on Licenses -and Permits,/to whom were referred appli-
cations for licenses, has considered said matter and would recommend tha
the following be granted:
Common Victuallers
Lulu H. Blackadar,' 192 Fort Ave. Arthur Chipouras 181 Fort Ave .
Carl H. Griffing, -126 Essex St. Eaton & Hobbs, -Salem '/illows
Sophie M. Johnson,' 165B Fort Ave ., transfer from 185 Fort Ave.
Harry D. Normandy,- and Arnold T. Daley, 70 Loring Ave.
The Mayflower Inc:, 202 Essex St. Geor e M. Nickerson,• 115 Highland Ave
Villiam Demos, Fort' Ave. (front of Whip
Laurence A. Curtis, 153 Fort Ave . Elco Lunch, ' 112 Washington St.
Leona J. Viger,' 101 Loring Ave.
Sunday Licenses
Sophie M. Johnson; 165B Fort Ave . , transfer from 185 Fort Ave.
A. Banos,' 235 Essex St . William A. Carroll,' 34 Derby St.
Emile S. Dionne, 31 Ocean Ave. Eaton & Hobbs,` Salem Willows
Stephen H. Garvey,' 17- West Ave . Albert B. Labbee; 75 Congress St.
Sarah Lander; 28 Central St. Joseph Marquis; 153 Bridge St .
Beatrice O'Neil; 62 Essex St. Frynk Przworznik; 27 Hawthorne Bl.
John A. Shepard; 42 Balcomb St . Mary Singer; 134 Boston St.
John F. McGurk,• 255 Jefferson Ave. , transfer from Cora Pelletier
Napoleon Martineau; 72 Leach St. , transfer from Albert Berube
Commercial Co-op.% Co. Inc. , 109; Bridge St.
Joseph Belanger; 67 Mason St. Adelard Ayotte , 247 Jefferson Ave .
Laurence A. Curtis; 153 Fort Ave . David Cyr,' Canal cor. Gardner Sts.
Louis Clais; 23 Roslyn St.
Bowling Alleys
Stergios Din,' 187 Fort Ave. (6) transfer from Adams Gambroulis
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Innholder
Francis A. Glass , Juniper Point Inn
Lodging House
Joseph Goldberg,' 173 Washington St. Jean R. Low,` 22 Brown St.
Druggist - Third Class
Thomas J. Dondvan,' 122 Boston St.
Wagon License
Isaac Talkowsky, , 18 Phillips St.
Junk Collector
Isaac Talkowsky, '18 Phillips St.
. ' Intelligence Office
Helen K. Millard,' 302 Essex St.
Auto Truck
} '.Gilman-: B. Melcher & Edmond •R. Burke ; 10 Howard St.
For the Committee ,
John J. Toomey Chairman"
Councillor Theriault offered the following report which was accepted Garage
572
and recommendation adopted:
"The Committee on Public Works, to whom was referred the application
of ITargaret A. Allen to maintain a garage for two cars at 59 Ocean Avenue
has considered said matter and would recommend: that the same be granted.
For the Committee,
Omer• P. Theriault Chairman"
Councillor Theriault offered the following report which was accepted Barstow Street
573
and recommendation adopted:
"The Committee on Public Works, to whom was referred the petition to
have Barstow Street extended to School Street , has considered said matter
and would recommend: that said street be extended and the accompanying
order adopted.
For the Committee ,
Omer P. Theriault Chairman"
The following order was adopted by a vote of ten yeas and one absent Barstow Street
574
"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. Barstow street should be laid out from present terminus of
Barstow Street to School 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 sup-
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posed to belong to Ida Hebb, Peter J. Drew, W. Sztramski et al. , John
Kodalski, Wladyslaw Sutkowski, L. M. Caron, Josephine Klosowski, David J.
Sheehan, Lucy G. Richardson, J. J. Welch, bounded as follows, viz : Be-
ginning at a point marked A on a plan hereinafter referred to, and pro-
ceeding southwesterly 40.00 feet to a point marked B, thence turning and
proceeding north westerly 927.71 feet to a point marked C , thence turn-
ing and proceeding easterly 44.46 feet: to a point marked D; thence turn-
ing and proceeding southeasterly 908.31 feet to a point marked A, the
point of beginning; and Whereas, the City Council on the 24th day of May
A. D. 1928, 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 called Barstow Street
should be extended and laid out as a highway of the city from the present
terminus of Barstow Street about 920 feet to School Street as shown on a
plan on file in the office of the city clerk of this city, dated June ,
1928, it is therefore hereby
Ordered, that due notice be given to Ida Hebb, Peter J. Drew, W.
Sztramski et al. , John Kodalski, Vuladyslaw Sutkowski , L. M. Caron, Jose-
phine Klosowski, David J. Sheehan, Lucy G. Richardson, J. J. Welch and
all others interested, that the City Council intend to lay out the high-
way before mentioned t and to take therefor a portion of their land .and t
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lay out the same as a highway of said city; and that Thursday the four-
teenth day of June 1928, at eight o 'clock. P. IT. , 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 of the intention of the City
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Council to take said parcel of land for the purpose aforesaid, as appear
by the return on the order of notice issued therefor passed as aforesaid
and
Whereas, the City Council aid 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 an
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 Thomas A. Appleton, C. E.
dated June 1928, entitled "Acceptance Plan Part..of Barstow Street Salem,
Mass. Scale 1 in.- 40 ft. " 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 Ida
Hebb, Peter J. Drew, '.7. Sztramski et al. , John Kodalski , 171adyslaw cut-
kowski, L. M. Caron, Josephine Klosowski , David J. Sheehan, Lucy G. Rich-
ardson and J. J. welch 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 Barstow street, as shown on said plan. Said owners may re-
move and take away any and all buildings, trees, fences and other proper-
ty, 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. " Presented to the Mayor for approval On June 16, 1928, and re-
': .turned without his signature on June 26, 1928, then taking effect as pro-
vided by City Charter.
Councillor Theriault offered the following report which was accepted Larchmont Road
575
and recommendation adopted:
"The Committee on Public works, to whom was referred a petition to
extend Larchmont Road, has considered said matter and would recommend:
That a public hearing be held for both public and abuttors at the next
regular meeting of June 28, 1928 at 8 P. Y.
For the Committee ,
Omer P. Theriault Chairman"
The following order was adopted:
"Whereas, in the opinion of the City Council the public necessity Larchmont Road
576
and convenience require that a public street or way to be called Larch-
wont Road should be laid out as a highway of the city from the present
terminus of Larchmont Road to Orne Street as shown on a plan on file in
the office of the city clerk of this city dated January, 1928, it is
therefore hereby
Ordered, that due notice be given to Kernwood Trust, James J. Welch
Trustee; Mary J. Phippen, Robert F. Sim, Wilfred B. Clain, John Grady an
all others interested, that the City Council intend to lay out the high-
way before mentioned, and to take therefor a portion of their land and to
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lay out the same as a highway of said city; - and that Thursday the twen-
ty-eighth day of June 1928, at 8 o 'clock P. M. , at city hall, Salem, is
appointed as the time and place for a public hearing in the matter."
Approved by the T4ayor on June 16, 1928
Councillor Theriault offered the following report which was accepted : Explosives
577
"The Committee on Public '.';orks, to whom was referred .the application
of Salera Trap Rock Co. to keep and store explosives on land of Loring
Realty Co. , between McKinley and Folk Avenues, near Boston & Maine Rail-
June 14, 1928
road tracks, has considered said matter and make no recommendation, but
would suggest that the Council sit as a Committee of the %hole to hear
the petitioners and the opponents, the date of the meeting to be deter-
mined by the City Council.
For the Committee,
Omer P. Theriault Chairman"
Explosives A communication was received from residents in the vicinity of the
578
proposed location for explosives advising that they do not oppose the
granting of a permit .
The Council did not vote to comply with the suggestion of the Com-
mittee by the following viva vote vote : Voting yes, Councillors Morin,
O'Callaghan, Safford, Theriault and Fitzgerald, five in all; Voting no,
Councillors Donahue, Irzyk, Pickering, Toomey and Whipple , five in all;
Absent, Councillor McGrath, one in all.
Councillor Theriault gave notice of reconsideration at the next
meeting.
Garage Councillor Theriault offered the following report which was accep-
579
ted:
"The Committee on Public Works, to whom was referred the applicatio
of Sam Galper to maintain a garage for five cars at 54 Linden Street, ha
considered said matter and would recommend: , That a license be granted fo
a garage for three cars, to adjoin existing garage on Northeast corner
of said lot.
For the Committee ,
Omer P. Theriault Chairman"
On motion of Councillor Irzyk, it was voted to amend the recommen-
dation by substituting the word"four" for the word "three" , by the fol-
lowing viva vote vote : Voting yes, Councillors Donahue, Irzyk, O'Cal-
laghan, Pickering, Safford, Toomey and Whipple , seven in all; Voting no,
Councillors Morin, Theriault and Fitzgerald, three in all; Absent , Coun-
cillor McGrath, one in all. The recommendation was adopted as amended
by a vote of seven yeas, three nays and one absent . Councillor Theri-
ault gave notice of reconsideration at the next meeting.
Salary 580 Councillor O'Callaghan offered the following ordinance which was
passed for publication:
"In the year one thousand nine hundred and twenty-eight.
An Ordinance to amend an ordinance relating to the Compensation of Cer-
tain City Officers.
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Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows:
Section 1. Section l of Chapter XIV of the City Ordinances is hereby
amended by striking out the word "two" in the line establishin the sala-
ry of the inspector of animals, and inserting in place thereof the word
"four" , so that said line will read as follows: "To the inspector of
animals , four hundred dollars" .
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect from January 1, 1928. "
Councillor Safford offered the following order which was adopted: Narcotics
581
"Ordered: That Dr. John G. Adams who was nominated as City Physician
by the Board of Public `�` elfare and confirmed by the City Council on Feb-
ruary 10, 1927, for the term of two years from February 1, 1927 is hereby
authorized as City Physician to handle and dispense narcotics in carry-
ing out his official duties."
Approved by the Mayor on June 16, 1928.
Councillor Donahue offered the following order which was adopted: Beaches
582
"Ordered: That the Supt. of Streets be requested to clean up the
bathing beach at Collins Cove and at the foot of .march St. , and all other
shore or beach property of the City suitable for bathing purposes. "
Approved by the Mayor on June 16, 1928.
Councillor Theriault offered the following order which was adopted: Vacations
583
"Ordered: that as provided in section Ill of chapter 41 of the Gener-
al Laws of the Commonwealth, the heads of the- executive departments are
hereby authorized to grant a vacation of two weeks without loss of pay,
to each person regularly employed by the city for at least thirty-two
weeks in the aggregate during the preceding calendar year. Said vaca-
tions shall be granted at such times as in the opinion of the heads of
the departments will cause the least interference with the performance of
the regular work of the city. "
Approved by the ?Mayor on June 16, 1928.
Councillor Theriault offered the following order which was adopted: High Street
Playground
"Ordered: That the area of land surrounding the present High Street 584
Playground and as shown on plan entitled "Discontinuance of High Street
Court and Pratt Street Court April 1928, Frank P. Morse City Engineer"
between the area outlined in red, which is the present High Street Play-
ground area, and the area outlined in yellow be and hereby is turned over
as a public park to the Board of Park Commissioners in accordance with
the provisions of Chapter 45, Section 3 of the General Laws of Massachu-
setts. " Approved by the Mayor on June 16, 1928.
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On motion of Councillor Theriault , the Council refused an immediate
reconsideration of all business transacted, except the matters on which
notice of reconsideration had already been given.
On motion of Councillor Donahue, the Council adjourned at 9.12
o ' clock A. M.
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Clerk
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June 28, 1928.
A regular meeting of the City Council was held on Thursday, June
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28, 1928 at eight o'clock P. U. All the members were present except
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Councillor Pickering and- the President presided. On motion. of Council-
lor Safford, it was voted to dispense with the reading of the records.
Hearings were held on the following applications to maintain gar- Garages
ages. The applicants appeared in favor, there was no opposition and the
following were granted licenses, subject to the approval of the Insped-
for of Buildings and in conformity with the ordinances relating to the
same and with the rules and regulations of the Massachusetts District
Police :
Eva L. Barrett ,' cor. liberty Hill Ave . and North St.
James A. Doyle , R64 Ocean Ave . John E. Dupray; R189 North St.
Ethel R. Gauss, 8 Beck-ford St. Frank C�uartarone , R5 Creek St .
Nathaniel F. Perkins, 450 Lafayette St.
Foster Rogers, 12 Cambridge St. Nelson St. Pierre, 43 Roslyn St.
A hearing was held on the application of Marren E. Davis to keep, Gasoline
store and sell gasoline .at 38 Central Street. 'Jr. Davis appeared in
favor, there was no opposition, and the license was granted subject to
the laws relating to the same and in conformity with the rules and regu-
lations of the TrIassachusetts District Police .
A,. hearing was held on the matter of extending Larchmont Road. Mr. Larchmont Road
Connors, Mr. J. J. Welch and Mr. Willard B. Porter appeared in favor,
there was no opposition and the hearing was closed.
A hearing was held on the matter of acquiring certain uplands, Palmer Cove
flats and tide lands in Palmer Cove for the purpose of abating or pre-
venting any nuisance in. Palmer Cove and for constructing one or more
public parks or playgrounds , for the extension of Congress and other
streets, and for such other municipal purposes as the city government
shall determine. ISr. Willard B. Porter, representing the Board of Park.
Commissioners, appeared in favor. There was no opposition and the hear-
ing was closed.
The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under Crombie Street
585
suspension of the rules:
"Ordered: that the sum of $5900 (fifty nine hundred dollars ) be and
the same is hereby appropriated for the purpose of reconstructing Crom-
bie Street with bituminous macadam; said sum to be charged to the excess
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and deficiency account."
Approved by the Mayor on July 2, 1928.
I! � ! g y y was adopted under
Central St. The following order recommended b the Mayor, p
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suspension of the rules:
"Ordered: that the sum of eighty seven hundred dollars ($8700. ) be
and the same is hereby appropriated for the purpose of reconstructing
Central Street from Essex Street to the south line of Front Street.
From Essex to the north line of front Street is to be of bituminous mac-
adam and from north line of Front Str�..et to the south line of Front
street to be of old block on a sand base; said sum to be charged to the
Excess and Deficiency Account. "
Approved by the Mayor on July 2, 1928.
Barstow St. The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under
587
suspension of the rules:
"Ordered: that the sum of fifty four hundred dollars be and the
same is hereby appropriated for the installation of sewer and water pipes
in Barstow Street; of this amount the sum of twenty three hundred dot=
lars is for sewer installation and the sum of thirty one hundred dollars
for the installation of water pipes; said sum of fifty four hundred dol-
lars to be charged to the excess and deficiency account. "
Approved by the Mayor on July 2, 1928.
Pedler The following report was accepted and recommendation adopted:
588
"The Board of Control, to whom was referred an application for ped-
ler's license, has considered said matter and would recommend: That the
following be granted: Edmund Ring, 8 Hanson Street.
For the Board,
Geo. L. Day Secretary"
Building Notice was received from the Inspector of Buildings of the applica-
589
tion of Napoleon Ouellette for a permit to erect a building on Dodge St.
Court, and it was voted that no changes are contemplated at this location
Hearing Notice was received from the County Commissioners of a hearing to be
590
held at the Court House on July 24, 1928, at 11 o'clock A. M. , in the
matter of improving Lafayette Street between Loring Avenue and the Marble -
head Towh Line.
Building 591 Notice was received from the Inspector of Buildings of the applica-
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tion of Elphege L'Heureux for a permit to alter the Lincoln Hotel at the
corner of Lafayette and Harbor Streets.
A petition for a better lighting system on Front Street was referrec Lights
592
to the Committee on Electrical Affairs.
A petition for a street light on Champlain Road was referred to the Light
593
Committee on Electrical Affairs.
The claim of Andrianna Gauthier was referred to the Committee on Claim
594
Claims .
The application of Curtis & Gordon for a permit for a stationary Sign
- 595
illuminated sign at 9 North Street was granted subject to the approval
of the Superintendent of Streets and the City Electrician.
A petition for additional street lights on St. Peter Street between Lights
596
Essex and Brown Streets was referred to the Committee on Electrical Af-
fairs.
The petition of Joseph A. Richards and others for the installation "later Pipe
597
of a water pipe in Hillside Avenue was referred to the Committee on Pub-
lic Works.
An invitation from A. 0. H. Div. 18 to attend their Fourth of July Invitation
598
Celebration was accepted.
The bond of Leo R. Bourassa as a Civil Constable was received and Bond
599
approved.
Hearings were ordered for Thursday, July 12, 1928, at eight o ' clock Garages
600-603
P. M. , on the following applications to maintain garages:
Julia A. Donovan, 4 Liberty Hill Ave . Herbert Nelson, 5-7 Planters St.
Harry B. Wilcox, lot 5 Orchard St. Harry B. Wilcox, lot 15 Manning S
A hearing was ordered for Thursday, July 12, 1928, at eight o'clock Gasoline
604
P. M. , on the application of Reisig Hair Felt Co. to keep and store gas-
oline at 407 Bridge Street.
The application of Walter T. Nelson for a transfer from Coffin & Garage
605
Gelineau of the garage license at 67 Leach Street was granted.
The following applications for licenses were referred to the Com- Licenses
606-
mittee on Licenses and Permits:
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Licenses Lodging House
606-13
English Village Inc. , lot 100 Highland Ave. corner Clark St.
Common Victualler
Adolphus Horton, 64 Boston St.
Sunday License
Frank Dube, 98 Lafayette St. , transfer from 44 Harbor St.
Hariclea Calomire, 32 Front St. Adolphus Horton, 64 Boston St .
Passenger Automobile
Bruce C. S. Swasey, 8 Southwick St.
Pool Tables
Frank Dube, 98 Lafayette St. , four tables
Frank Dube, 98 Lafayette St ., (2) transfer from 44 Harbor St.
Passenger The application of Thomas A. Condon for a license for two passenger
Automobile
614 automobiles at 3-5 'Washington Square was read. Councillor Toomey moved
that the application be granted. President Fitzgerald ruled that the
application must be referred to the Committee on Licenses and. Permits and
it was so referred.
Renewals A list of applications for renewals of Sunday, Common Victualler and
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Lodging House Licenses was referred to the Committee on Licenses and
Permits.
Licenses Councillor Toomey offered the following report which was accepted:
616
"The Committee on Licenses and Permits , to whom were referred appli-
cations for licenses, has considered said matter and would recommend that
the following be granted:
Common Victuallers
Deluxe Diner,' 280 Bridge St. Parmeli Turcotte , ' 21 River St.
Board of Park Commissioners, Salem Willows Pier
Bickford's Inc.', 99 Washington St. Bickford' s Inc . ; 33 New Derby St.
Sunday Licenses
Board of Park Commissioners,' Forest River Park
Rose A. Gagnon, 121-.11 Canal St. , transfer from Joseph A. Boucher
Louis Shapiro, 31 West Ave. Parmeli Turcotte,' 21 River St.
Harry Shepherd, 134 North St. , transfer from Model Delicatessen & Bakery
Inc.
Board of Park Commissioners,' Salem Willows Pier
Harold 1. Carlman,o18 Bridge St. Olive C. Ely,' 30 Upham St.
Margaret E. Henry. 12 Tremont St. Stephen C. Yarkarian; 112 North St .
Andrew Potas,� 27 Federal St. Harriet C. Stromberg,' 2 Bridge St. j
Friary J. Whearty, 3 Northend Ave. j
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3'
Lodging House
Selina Puliston, 20 Federal St.
Public Guide
Stanley Arcisz,` 4 Essex St.
The Committee would further recommend that the following be granted
Pool "ables
Pietro Baglioni,' 146 Washington St. (6)
Billiara Tables
Pietro Baglioni ,' 146 Washington St. ( 1)
Sunday License
Frank Harris, ' 13 Aborn Street
Councillor O' Callaghan dissenting.
For the Committee,
John J. Toomey Chairman"
It was voted that the recommendation be divided to exclude the rec-
ommendation on the licenses of Pietro Baglioni and Frank Harris. The
recommendation of the Committee was adopted. The recommendation of the
Committee on the licenses of Pietro Baglioni was not adopted by the fol-
lowing viva vote vote: Voting yes: Councillors Donahue, Irzyk, Morin,
Toomey and Whipple , five in all; Voting no, Councillors McGrath, O'Cal-
laghan, Safford, Theriault and Fitzgerald, five in all; Absent, Coun-
cillor Pickering, one in all.
The recommendation of the Committee on the Sunday License of Frank
Harris was not adopted by the following viva vote vote : Voting yes,
Councillors Donahue , Irzyk, McGrath, Toomey and Whipple, five in all;
Voting no, Councillors Morin, O'Callaghan, Safford, Theriault and Fitz-
gerald, five in all; Absent, Councillor Pickering, one in all.
Councillor Donahue gave notice of reconsideration of the vote on
the recommendations not adopted at the next meeting.
Councillor Theriaul� offered the following report which was accep- 'Jest Avenue
617
ted and recommendation adopted:
"The Committee on Public Works , to whom was referred the petition
of Mary E. Farley and others to have lNest Avenue extended and accepted
about three hundred feet , has considered said matter and would recommend
that a public hearing be held at the next regular council meeting for
the petitioners and the abuttors, and public.
For the Committee,
Omer P. Theriault Chairman"
. June 28, 1928.
Vest Avenue The following order was adopted:
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"Whereas, in the opinion of the City Council the public necessity,
F
and convenience require that a public street or way to be called West
Avenue should be laid out as a highway of the city from the present ter-
minus of West Avenue about three hundred feet to Forest River Park as
shown on a plan on file in the office of the city clerk of this city
dated December, 1927, it is therefore hereby
Ordered, that due notice be given to John B. Brochu, Albert A. West,
Heirs of Jonathan West, John "lest, 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 Thursday the twelfth day of July 1928, at 8 o 'clock
P. M. , at city hall, Salem, is appointed as the time and place for a
public hearing in the matter. "
Approved by the Mayor on July 21 1928.
Garage Councillor Theriault offered the following report which was accepte
619
and recommendation adopted, Councillor Whipple requesting to be recorded
in opposition:
"The Committee on Public Works, to whom was referred the applicatio
of Arminias Wiseman for a transfer of the garage license of Capuccio
Bros. at 27-29 Endicott Street, has considered said matter and would
recommend: the same be granted.
For the Committee,
Omer P. Theriault Chairman."
Lights Councillor Safford offered the following report which was accepted
620
and recommendation adopted:
"The Committee on Electrical Affairs, to whom was referred several
petitions for street lighting, has considered said matters and would
recommend: That a 60 c. p. light be installed on Columbus Circle and
That a 250 c. p, light be installed at the corner of Hathorne St. and
Jefferson Avenue, and the expense of above to be charged to the regular
appropriation for street lighting.
For the Committee ,
W. 0. Safford Chairman"
Lights The following order was adopted:
621
"Ordered: That the City Electrician be and hereby is authorized to
- install the following street lights;
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One 60 c . p. light on Columbus Circle
One 250 c . p. light at corner of Hathorne Street and Jefferson Ave.
The expense of same to be charged to the regular appropriation for
street lights. "
Approved by the Mayor on July 2, 1928.
Councillor Theriault offered the following report which was accep- Gasoline
622
ted:
"The Committee on Public Works, to whom was referred the applicatio
of Bursaw Oil Corp. to keep, store and sell gasoline (5000 gallons) at
24 New Derby Street, has considered said matter and would recommend:
same be granted. -
For the Committee ,
Omer P. Theriault Chairman"
Councillor McGrath moved that the recommendation be laid over until
the next meeting. The motion was not voted by the following viva vote
vote: Voting yes, Councillors .McGrath and Toomey, two in all; 'toting no:
Councillors Donahue , Irzyk, Yorin, O'Callaghan, Safford, Theriault,
Whipple and Fitzgerald, eight in all; Absent: Councillor Pickering, one
in all. The recommendation of the Committee was then adopted. On
motion of Councillor Theriault, the Council refused an immediate recon-.
sideration.
Councillor Safford offered the following report which was accepted Traffic
623
and recommendation adopted:
"The Committee on Traffic Rules, to whom was referred the advisabil-
ity of prohibiting parking on the right hand side of Federal St. from
Federal Court to North St. running easterly, has considered said matter
and would recornmend:That the above parking be prohibited and an ordinance
be drawn up to that effect . This recommendation has been approved by the
Traffic Sergeant.
For the Committee ,
Pulliam 0. Safford Chairman"
The following ordinance was passed for publication: Traffic
624
"In the year one thousand nine hundred and twenty-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:
Section 1. Section 27 of Chapter XLIII of the City Ordinances is hereby
amended by adding after the words "Central Street, both sides" the words
Tune 24 , 1928 _.
"Federal Street between Federal Court and North Street, northerly side" ,
so that said section shall read as follows: "Section 27 . Vehicles shall
park only on the following portions of the streets hereafter named: St .
Peter Street between Brown and Essex Streets, easterly side; Lynde Stree
t .
southerly side; Brown Street, northerly side ; Church Street, northerly
side; Central Street, both sides; Federal Street between. Federal Court
and North Street, northerly side; Federal Street between North and St.
Peter Streets, southerly side; Washington Street between Church and
Federal Streets, both sides; New Derby Street between 7ashington and
Lafayette Streets, both sides; Derby Street between Lafayette Street and
Hawthorne Boulevard, both sides; Washington Street between Essex and
Norman Streets, westerly side to within seventy-five feet of Norman
Street and to within one hundred feet of Essex Street; Liberty Street,
westerly side; North Street between Essex and Lynde Streets, easterly
side; Rust Street, westerly side; Ash Street, westerly side ; Crombie 4
Street, easterly side; Canal Street between .:'.ill Street and Ocean Avenue l
easterly side; Lafayette Street between Front and New Derby Streets, to
within one hundred and twenty feet of Front Street on easterly side;
Washington Street, west side between Bridge and Federal Streets, no
parking allowed; Sewall. Street, no parking allowed; Norman Street betwee
Margin and Summer Streets, no parking allowed; parking on the above men-
tioned streets to be for a consecutive period not longer than thirty
minutes between the hours 9.30 A. M. and 6 P. M. ; but nothing herein con-
tained shall be so construed as to be inconsistent with the provisions
of the preceding section.
All ordinances and parts of ordinances inconsistent herewith are
hereby repealed.
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City
Charter."
Larchmont Councillor Theriault offered the following report which was accep-
Road
625 ted and recommendation adopted:
"The Committee on Public Works, to whom was referred the petition
of Janes J. Welch and others for the acceptance of Larchmont Road, has
considered said matter and would recommend: the acceptance of taking of
Larchmont Road (plan filed) and the acceptance of the accompanying order
For the Committee ,
Omer P. Theriault Chairman"
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June 28, 1928.
The following order was adopted by a vote of ten yeas , one absent: Larchmont Road
"Resolved, that the common convenience , benefit and necessity. of. th 626
inhabitants of the city require that a public street or way of said city
to be called larchmont Road should be laid out from the present terminus
of Larchmont Road to Orne Street , as shown on a plan hereinafter referre
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 sup-
posed to belong to Kernwood Trust, James J. Welch Trustee , Mary J. Phip-
pen, Robert F. Sim, Estate of John J. Tierney, Wilfred B. Clain and
John Grady, bounded as follows, viz. : Beginning at a point marked A on a
plan hereinafter referred; tb, and proceeding northeasterly 40.19 feet to
a point marked B, thence turning and proceeding southeasterly 386.97 fee
to a point marked C, thence proceeding a little more southerly 62.70 fee
to a point marked D, thence turning and proceeding southwesterly 40.00
feet to a point marked E, thence turning and proceeding northwesterly
57 .51 feet to a point marked F. thence proceeding a little more westerly
386.03 to a point marked A, the point of beginning; and Whereas the City
Council on the 14th day of June A. D. 1928, 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 Larch-
wont Road should be laid out as a highway of the city from the present
terminus of Larchmont Riad to Orne Street as shown on a plan on file in
the office of the city clerk of this city, dated January 1928 it is
therefore hereby
Ordered, that due notice be given to Kernwood Trust, James J. Welch,
Trustee, Mary J. Phippen, Robert F. Sim, Wilfred B. Clain, John Grady,
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 Thursday the
28th day of June 1928, at 8 o 'clock P. M. , at City Hall, Salem, is ap-
pointed 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 appear
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
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j and the same hereby are taken and laid out as a public street or way of
June 28, 1928
said city, according to a plan of the same made by Thomas A. Appleton,
C. E. dated January 1928, entitled "Plah of Portion of Larchmont Road,
Salem, Mass. Scale I in-40 ft ." deposited in the office of the city en-
gineer, to which plan reference may be had.
Said laying out, as hereinbefore stated, is over or by land of Kern-
wood Trust, James J. Welch, Trustee, Mary J. Phippen, Robert F. Wim,
Estate of John J. Tierney, Wilfred B. Clain and John Grady 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 the extension of said Larch
-
mont Road as shown on said plan. Said owners may remove and take away
any and all buildings, trees, fences and other property, iahich 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."
Approved by the Mayor on July 2, 1928.
Claim Councillor McGrath offered the following report which was accepted
627
and recommendation adopted:
"The Committee on Claims, to whom was referred the claim of Charles
F. Johnson of Braintree for damage to automobile caused by city truck
backing out of private way and striking his machine, has considered said
matter and would recommend: Leave to withdraw.
For the Committee,
Michael F. McGrath Chairman"
Claim Councillor McGrath offered the following report which was accepted
628
and recommendation adopted:
"The Committee on Claims, to whomiss referred the claim of Mr. &
Mrs. John W. Sepuha, 6 Derby Street, for damage to property owing to
condition of flats in front of house where sewage has been deposited,
has considered said matter and would recommend: leave to withdraw.
For the Committee,
Michael F. McGrath Chairman",
Claim Councillor McGrath offered the following report which was accepted
629
and recommendation adopted:
"The Committee on Claims, to whom was referred the claim of Francis
A. Dennis, 3 School St. , Salem for personal injuries received when auto-
mobile turning into School St. picked up large stone and drove it with
great force hitting him on leg, has considered said matter and would
38
June: 28, 1928 .
recommend: leave to withdraw.
For the Committee,
Pdichael F. McGrath Chairman"
Councillor McGrath offered the following report which was accepted Claim
and recommendation adopted: 630
"The Committee on Claims, to whom w as referred the claim of Stewart
Scranton, 26 Lynnmere Ave. , Lynn, for damages to automobile while pass-
ing from Highland Ave. into Marlboro St. across the railway tracks, has
considered said matter and would recommend: leave to withdraw.
For the Committee,
Michael F. McGrath Chairman"
The ordinance to amend the ordinance relating to the salary of cer- Salary
tain city officers by increasing the salary of the inspector of animals,
which was passed for publication on June 14, 1928, was passed to be or-
dained. Approved by the 15ayor on July 2, 1928.
The recommendation of the Committee on Public Works, as amended, to Garage
grant Sam Galper a license to maintain a garage for four cars at 54 Lin-
den Street, which was adopted June 14, 1928, came up for reconsideration
on notice given by Councillor Theriault. The Council refused to recon-
sider by the following viva voce vote : Voting yes: Councillors Morin,
Theriault and Fitzgerald, three in all; Voting no: Councillors Donahue,
Irzyk, -McGrath, O'Callaghan, Safford, Toomey and Whipple, seven in all;
Absent: Councillor Pickering, one in all.
The suggestion of the Committee on Public Works that the Council as Explosives
a Committee of the Whole give a hearing in the matter of the application
of Salem Trap Rock Co. to keep and store explosives on land of Loring
Realty Co. , which was not adopted at the meeting of June 14, 1928, came
up for reconsideration on notice given by Councillor Theriault . The
Council refused to reconsider by the following viva voce vote : Voting
yes: Councillors McGrath, O'Callaghan, Safford, Theriault and Fitzgerald,
five in all; Voting no, Councillors Donahue, Irzyk, Morin, Toomey and
Whipple , five in all; Absent, Councillor Pickering, one in all.
Councillor Theriault offered the following order which was adopted Palmer Cove
631
by a vote of ten yeas, one absent:
"Ordered: That his Honor the Mayor be and hereby is requested to
recommend an appropriation sufficient to acquire uplands, flats and tide
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f June 28, 1928. -
lands in Palmer Cove for the purpose of abating or preventing any nui-
san
ce inPalmer
P Cove and for constructing one or more public parks or
playgrounds, for the extension of Congress on re ss and other streets, and
for
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such other municipal purposes as the city government shall determine;
such appropriation to be expended at the discretion of the Mayor;�_.as
empowered by the Acts of the Legislature of 1928, Chapter 364. "
Approved by the Mayor on July 2, 1928.
Beaches Councillor Donahue offered the following order which was adopted:
632
"Ordered: That the Supt . of Streets be requested to clean the
bathing beach at Collins Cove also that the Board of Health bg requested
to issue ordeis to prevent dumping there ."
Approved by the 11ayor on July 2, 1928
-oning Councillor Theriault offered an amendment to the zoning ordinance,
633
relating to the occupancy of fifth-class buildings, which was not passed
for publication by the following viva voce vote: Voting yes: Councillors
Donahue, lrzyk, McGrath, Morin, O'Callaghan, Safford, Theriault and
Fitzgerald, eight in all; Voting no, Councillors Toomey and Whipple ,
two in all; Absent, Councillor Pickering, one in all; a three-fourths
vote being required. Councillor Theriault gave notice of reconsidera-
tion at the next meeting.
Building Councillor Theriault offered an amendment to the building ordinance.
634
to amend Section 22, Paragraph 3, Section 25 and Section 272 which was
passed for publication.
On motion of Councillor Theriault, the Council refused an immediate
reconsideration of all business transacted, excepting matters -on which
notice of reconsideration had already been given.
Map Councillor McGrath offered the following order which was adopted:
635
"Ordered: That the Mayor be and hereby is requested to recommend an
appropriation of $100 for the purchase of a map of the city, showing the
location of streets and lots for the use of the councillors during their
sessions. "
Approved by the Mayor on July 2, 1928.
Fares 636 Councillor McGrath offered the following order which was adopted:
"Ordered: That the City Solicitor appear before the Trustees of the
Eastern Massachusetts Street Railway Company and request the Board to
3S5
June 28, 1928.
grant school children transportation from Town House Square to Salem
Willows for a five cent fare during summer vacation. "
Approved by the Mayor on July 2, 19281
Councillor Ir2yk offered the following order which was adopted: Salary
"Ordered: That Lieut . Patsipk J. Lehan be allowed pay of Police 637
Captain for the time he has served in that position, a period of about
three months. "
Presented to the Mayor for approval on July 2, 1928, and re-
turned without his signature on July 2, 1926.
On motion of Councillor McGrath, the Council adjourned at 10. 10
o 'clock P. IT.
Attest :-
Clerk
P8
July 12, 1928
A regular meeting of the City Council was held on Thursday, July 12
1928, at eight o ' clock P. M. All the members were present and the Pres-
ident presided. On lotion of Councillor Safford, it was voted to dis-
pense ;with the reading of the records.
Garages Hearings were held on the following applications to maintain gar-
ages. The applicants appeared in favor, there was no opposition and the
following were granted, subject to the approval of the Inspector of
Buildings and in conformity with the ordinances relating to the same,
and with the rules and regulations of the 119,ssachusetts District Police :
Julia A. Lonovan,' 4 Liberty Hill Ave. Harry B. JVilcox,- lot 5 Orchard St
Harry B. lgilcox,' lot 15 IJanning St.
A hearing was held on Ahe application of Herbert Nelson to maintain
a garage at 5-7 Planters Street. Mr. Nelson appeared in favor and Mr.
D. J. Long appeared in opposition. On motion of Councillor Donahue, the
application was granted, subject to the above conditions.
Gasoline A hearing was held- on the application of Reisig Hair Felt Co. to
keep and store gasoline at 407 Bridge Street . The applicant appeared in
favor, there was no opposition and the license was granted subject to the
laws governing the same and in conformity with the rules and regulations
of the 11assachusetts District Police.
West Ave . A hearing was held on the matter of extending '.Jest Avenue . "..ir.
Dube and 11r. Long appeared in favor and there was no opposition. The
nearing was closed.
m the 2fa was adopted under
'ewer and he following order, recommended by �Ye yor, s F
Water Pipes s
Ills I
638 suspension of the rules:
"Ordered: that the sum of thirty nine hundred dollars ( w3900) be
and the same is hereby appropriated for the purpose of installing sewer
and water pipes in Larchmont Road; said amount to be charged to the ex-
cess and uieficiency account.
Ordered furthur that said Larch:aont Road be closed to public travel
during the work of installation. "
Approved by the Yayor on July 13, 1928.
i
j Constable The Mayor's appointment of Leonard B. Swormstead as a constable was
639
confirmed under suspension of the rules .
Playground The following order, recommended by the Yayor, was adopted under
640
suspension of the rules :
I ,
I '
387
_July 12, 1928
"Ordered: that the sum of Thirty nine hundred eiZhty nine dollars Playground
640
and 90,/100 (w3989 .90) be and the same is hereby appropriated for the pur-
pose of purchasing land in the rear of Yay St. for playground purposes.
Said land being described in plan of Frank P. Morse , City Engineer, and
dated July 1928. which is herewith submitted. The area involved and
owners , together with purchase price are herewith stated.
Owners Area Purchase Price
Frederick A. Gannon 31,200 u 1,266.72
Frederick A. Gannon et al 18,900 945.00
!Tary TI. Creedon 262600 665.00
2, 520 63.00
480
26.88
Albert F. Kenney 16,800 940.80
3 .300 82.50
Total 99, 800 6 3,989.90
Said sum to be charged to the Excess and Deficiency Account."
Approved by the T.Tayor on July 13, 1928.
Councillor Theriault offered the following report which was accepted Playground
641
and recommendation adopted:
"The Committee on Public Works, to whom was referred a petition for
a playground at rear of .Taay Street, has considered said matter and would
recommend: That the Iayor be requested to recommend an ap1propriation for
the Purchase of the same .
For the Committee ,
Omer P. Theriault Chairman"
The report of the City Marshal for the month of June was received Report
642
and placed on file .
The petition of the City Marshal to use the Council Chamber for a Council
Chamber
Civil Service Examination was granted. 643
The petition of Polish American 'Women' s Citizens Club to use Rowells Rowells Field
64_4
Field for a picnic on July 15th, was granted subject to the approval of
the Superintendent and Committee on Public Property.
A hearing was ordered for Thursday, July 26, 1928 , at eight o' clock Pole
645
P. IT. , on the petition of Eastern 'Massachusetts Street Railway Company to
relocate one pole on Loring Avenue near Lincoln Road.
A petition of T.'atteo Celona for the use of land opposite St. TMary' s Use of Land
646
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July 12, 1928
Church on august 5th, and to erect electrical arches over Margin Street,
was granted subject to the approval of the Superintendent of Public Prop
erty and the City Electrician.
Claims The claims of A. S. Crovo and Annie Gans were referred to the Com-
647-48 ,
mittee on Claims .
"Tires The petition of New England Telephone and Telegraph Company to at-
649-50
tack wires to two poles on Moffat Road was granted by the following orde
which was adopted subject to the approval of the City ' lectrician:
"ORDERED: That The Yew England Telephone and Telegraph Company of
Uassachusetts, having locations in certain streets of said municipality,
be and it is hereby granted permission to attach and maintain not exceed-
ing wires or cables necessary for the conduct of its business and fix-
tures, at a height of not less than 18 feet from the ground, upon exist-
ing poles of Salem Electric Lighting Company heretofore located in the
public way or ways hereinafter referred to, as requested in petition of
said The New England Telephone and Telegraph Company of Massachusetts ,
dated the 6th day of July 1928. The existing poles above referred to are
located in the following named public ways, as shown upon plan marked The N. E. T. & T. CO. of Mass. , No. 260 Dated 7-3-28 - filed with this �
order:- Moffatt Rd. - 2 poles #3399-3400"
Approved by the T.ayor on July 13, 1928.
Invitation An invitation to attend the Field Day of the parish of the Church o
651
St . Thomas the Apostle was accepted.
Invitation An invitation to visit the 26th Division, Massachusetts National
652
Guard at Camp Devens was accepted.
,linter St . The petition o£ Harry P. Gifford and others to exclude heavy traffic
653
from Winter Street was referred to the Comaittee on Traffic Rules.
Builder The application of John'lahtera'for a builder' s license was granted.
654
Iyusic on The application of Pierino Paone to play an accordion on the street
Streets
655 July l3th and 14th was granted.
Sign The application of Harry `l/. Smith for permission to erect a station
656
ary sign at 141 Derby Street was granted subject to the approval of the
Superintendent of Streets.
Sign 657- The application of Tarr-Edgerly Motors Inc. for permission to erect
July 12, 1928.
a stationary electrical sign at 282 -erby Street was granted subject to
the approval of the superintendent of streets and the city electrician.
The application of James Femino, 21 Gedney Court, for a pedler' s Pedler
658
license was referred to the Board of Control.
The following applications for licenses were referred to the Commit- I:icenses
659-61
tee on Licenses and Permits:
Passenger Automobile
Thomas L. Kennedy, 81 Tremont St.
Automobile Dealer
Tarr Edgerly Motors Inc . , 282 Derby Street, first class
Corm-non Victualler
Peter K. Stasinopoulos, 28 Derby Square
A list of applications for renewals of Sunday, Public Guide, and Renewals
66:
Junk Collector licenses was referred to the Committee on Licenses and
Permits.
The application of Dennis :-avrogenis for an Auctioneer' s License Auctioneer
663
was granted.
The following applications for licenses to maintain garages were re Garages
664-70
ceived and hearings ordered for Thursday, July 26, 1928 at eight o ' clock
P. M.
I'artha Anderson, 30 Columbus Ave . Charles Carbone, 10 Stearns Pl.
Antonio DiDio, 125 Intervals St . Charles J. Goolsby, 15 Hersey St.
Thomas IT. Locke , 2 Ober St. James E. Sullivan, 24 Yichols St.
Harriet L. Sundbloom, 492 Loring Ave .
A hearing was ordered for Thursday, July 26 , 1928, at eight o ' clock Gasoline
671
P. 11. on the application of Arthur J. I'lurphy to keep, store and sell
gasoline at Highland Avenue corner of Danvers Road.
Councillor Toomey offered the following report which was accepted: Licenses
672
"The C.o-w.ittee on Licenses and Permits, to i,ahom were referred appli
cations for licenses, has considered said matter and would recommend
that the following be granted:
Common Victuallers
Adolphus Horton, 64 Boston St. Louis Flockes , 165 'Washington St.
House of Seven Gables Tea Room, 74 Turner St.
George -Nelson,. cor. 7roadway & Loring Ave. S'William Richard, 43 Lafayett
St.
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Sunday Licenses
F. P. Cook,� 3 Verona St. Hariclea Calomire ,• 32 Front St.
Frank Dube , 98 Lafayette St . , transfer from 44 Harbor St .
Adolphus Horton, 64 Boston St . Margaret Gilligan,� 73 Ocean Ave .
George Yelson, Broadway & Loring Ave. William Richard,-' 43 Lafayette St.
Passenger Automobile
Thomas A. Condon, 3-5 Washington Sq. ('2) �
Pool Tables
Frank Dube; 98 Lafayette St. (2) transfer from 44 Harbor St.
Frank- Dube ,` 98 Lafayette St. (4 additional)
Lodging House
Tony ?: George Damanis; 31 Charter St.
The Committee would further recommend that the following be given
leave to withdraw:
Junk Collector
Israel Yaffa, rear 165 Boston Str, transfer from 6 North St.
For the Committee ,
John J. Toomey Chairman"
On motion of Councillor O'Callaghan it was voted to take a, five
minute recess for the Committee to consider the application of Thomas L.
Kennedy for a license for a passenger automobile at 81 Tremoht Street .
The Council reconvened. Councillor Toomey asked perrlission to add to the
recommendation of the Committee the recommendation that the application
of Thomas L. Kennedy be granted and was so allowed. The recommendation
of the Committee was then adopted.
Lights Councillor Safford offered the following report which was accepted
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and recommendation adopted:
"The Committee on Electrical Affairs, to whom was referred several
petitions for street lighting, has considered said matters and would
recommend:
That two 1000 c. p. lights be installed on Front St .
That two 600 c. p. lights be installed on St . Peter St . between
Essex and Brown Sts.
That one 60 e. p. li`ht be installed on Champlain Road.
The expense of above to be charged to the regular appropriation for
street lighting.
For the Committee ,
William 0. Safford Chairman"
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The following order was adopted:
"Ordered: That the City electrician be and hereby is instructed to
instal the following street lights :
Two 1000 c . p. lights on Front Street
Two 600 c . p. lights on St . Peter St. between Essex and Brown Sts.
One 60 c. p. light on Champlain Road
The expense of same to be charged to the regular appropriation for
street lighting. "
Approved by the Yayor on July 24, 1928.
It was voted to reconsider the vote on passing for publication the Zoning
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amendment to the Zoning ordinance on which Councillor Theriault gave
notice of reconsideration at the meeting of June 28, 1228. The followin .
ordinance was passed for publicatior. by the following viva vote vote :
Voting yes, Councillors Donahue, Irzyk, McGrath, Yorin, O'Callaghan,
Pickering, Safford, Theriault and Fitzgerald, nine in all; Voting no,
Councillors Toomey and Whipple , two in all:
"In the year one thousand nine hundred and twenty-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 ordinances of the City of Salem shall
prevent (1) in any district (except single residence district) the occu-
patdon by r:a re than one family of dwellings of the third and fourth
classes; W the occupation by more than one family of fifth-class build-
ings in any district except the single residence and general residence
districts; (3) occupation by more than one family- of fifth-class build-
ings in the general residence district , if said buildings were in use
for habitation and mercantile purposes prior to January 1, 1926, provide
however, that such dwellings or buildings may or could under the present
building ordinances be constructed with an ordinary frame, and provided
further that such dwellings or buildings are not more than two and one-
half stories in height, and provided, also that the third floor of any
such existing dwelling or building shall not be occupied by any family
or families unless said dwellings or buildings have posts that are at
least twenty-one feet in length measurin. from the top of the sill to th
top of the plate , and provided further, that where the cubical contents
of the third floor, exclusive of blind attics, is not equal to at least
sixty per cent of the cubical contents of either of the lower floors,
dormer windows shall be required to bring such contents tout least this
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amount; but such dormer windows shall not exceed seventy-five per cent
of the length of the roof line , and provided further that the said third
floor shall not be so occupied in dwellings and buildings hereafter
erected unless the said dwellings or buildings shall have posts not ex-
ceeding twenty-three feet in length.
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. "
Sunday License It was voted to reconsider the vote on accepting the recommendation
of the Committee on Licenses and Permits on the application of Prank
Harris for a Sunday License at 13 Aborn Street, on which Councillor
Donahue gave notice of reconsideration at the meeting of June 28, 1928.
The license was granted by the following viva vote vote: Voting yes:
Councillors Donahue , Irzyk, McGrath, Pickering, Toomey and 71hipple, six
in all; Voting no: Councillors Morin, O'Callaghan, Safford, Theriault,
anti Fitzgerald, five in all. (Not approved by the '. ayor) .
Pool Room It was voted to reconsider the vote on accepting the recommendation
of the Committee on Licenses and Permits on the application of Pietro
Baglioni for a license for six pool tables and one billiard table at
146 Washington Street, on which Councillor Donahue gave notice of recon-
sideration at the meeting of June 28, 1928. The license was granted by
the following viva vote vote: Voting yes: Councillors Donahue , Irzyk,
Morin, Pickering, Safford, T:-.eriault, Toomey and Whipple , eight in all;
Voting no: Councillors "cGrath, O'Callaghan and Fitzgerald.
Building The ordinance to amend the building ordinance which was passed for
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publication on June 28, 1928, was amended, on motion of Councillor Theri
ault , and passed to be ordained as follows:
"In the year one t ;ousand nine hundred and twenty eight.
An Ordinance to amend an ordinance relating to Buildings .
Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows:
Section 1. Chapter 5, Section 22, Paragraph 3 of the Ordinances of the
City of Salem, as amended by an ordinance ap roved h1arch 30 , 1928, is
further amended by striking out the first section of the said ordinance
as ariended and substituting therefor the following: "A 'half story' or
attic is any story included in the roof, in which all rooms shall be at
least seven and one-half feet in .height from the finished floor to the
to the finished ceiling in at least one-half of its area, excluding from
said area any blind attic not exceeding three feet in height at the high. '
est point, and provided further, that all two and one-half story houses
completed on or after January 1, 1929 and occupied by not more than six
families, shall have posts that shall be at least twenty-three feet in
length measuring from the top of the sill to the top of the plate , not
less than three feet and more than four feet of which shall be above the
finished floor of the third story, and where the cubical contents of the
third story when finished, exclusive of blind attics, is not equal to at
least seventy-five per cent of the cubical contents of any of the lower
floors, dormer windows shall be required to bring such contents to at
least this amount ; but the combined width of such dormer windows shall
not exceed seventy-five per cent of the length of the roof line .
Nothing contained in this ordinance shall require houses constructed
before the passage of this ordinance to have posts over twenty-one feet
in length measuring from the top of the sill to the top of the plate , if
said houses are altered to adapt them for the occupation by not more than
six families, provided that the cubical contents of the third story when
finished, exclusive of blind attics not exceeding three feet in height at
the highest point, are equal to at least sixty per cent of the cubical
contents of any of the lower floors; and provided further that all rooms
shall be at least seven and one-half feet in height from the finished
floor to the finished ceiling in at least one-half of its area, excluding
from its area any blind attic not exceeding three feet in height at the
highest point.
Section 2. Chapter 5, Section 25 of the Ordinances of+,the City of Salem
is hereby amended by striking out the said section and substituting there-
for the following: "Section 25. A third-class building shall mean a
dwelling arranged to accommodate more than two families. If not over t-cyo
and one-half stories high and accommodating not .more than six families,
it may be built in the manner prescribed for fourth-class buildings, but
must have wood stud partitions between each suite covered on both sides
with metal lath and hard plaster or other equally incombustible material.
If more than two and one-half stories- in height and accommodating more
than six families, it shall be constructed in the same manner as pro-
vided for second-class buildings, and shall have wood stud partitions
between silites and about the stairways, metal-lathed and hard-plastered
on one side , and between every other suite the partitions shall be an un-
pierced fire wall extending from cellar bottom to three feet above the
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roof and from front to rear of same thickness. If the said building is
more than three stories in height, all partitions between suites shall
be metal-lathed and plastered on both sides and all partitions about
stairways shall be metal-lathed and hard-plastered on one side , and all
spaces in said partitions between suites and about stairways shall be
filled solid with incombustible material. "
Section 3. Chapter 5, Section 27 of the Ordinances of the City of Salem
is hereby amended by striking out the said section and substituting
therefor the following: "Section 27. A fifth-class buildinl- shall mean
a. building used for habitation and mercantile purposes. If it is ar-
ranged to accommodate not more than three families and is not more than
two and one-half stories in height nor more than one thousand five hun-
dred feet in area, ' it may be constructed in the manner prescribed for
fourth-class buildings subject to the provisions of Section 79. If it
is arranged to accommodate more than three families, or is more than two
and ore-half stories in height or more than one thousand five hundred
feet in area, it shall be of either first or second-class construction
an-, not more than four stories or fifty-four feet in height.
Section 4. All building ordinances or parts thereof inconsistent here-
with are hereby repealed.
Section 5. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City
Charter. "
Presented to the Mayor for approval on July 18, 1928.
Councillor Whipple requested to be recorded in opposition.
Traffic An ordinance to amend the ordinance relating to traffic which was
passed for publication on June 28, 1928, was passed to be ordained.
Approvea by the `-"ayor on July 13, 1928.
Explosives On motion .of Councillor Donahue, it was voted to grant the petition
of Salem Trap Rock Co. to keep and store explosives between YcY.inley and
Folk Avenues on land of Loring Realty Co. near Boston & Maine Railroad
tracks, by the following viva vote vote: Voting 'yes: Councillors Donahue
Irzyk, '."orin, Pickering, Safford, Theriault, Toomey and 7T]aipple , eight
in all; Voting no, Councillors McGrath, O'Callaghan and Fitzgerald, thre
in all.
West Ave . Councillor Theriault offered the following order which was adopted:
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"Resolved, that the common convenience, benefit and necessity of
the inhabitants of the city require that a public street or way of :aid
city to be called ';:est Avenue should be laid out from the present ter-
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minus of best Avenue to Forest. River Park, as shown on a plan hereinaf-
ter 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 John B. Brochu, Albert A. `west, Heirs of
Jonathan hest , and John west, bounded as follows, viz: Beginnir}g at a
point marked A on a plan hereinafter referred to, and thence running
northeasterly 284.23 feet to a point marked B, thence running in a gen-
eral northerly direction by a curved line of 15. feet radius 24.93 feet
to a point marked C, thence turning and running southeasterly 74.86 feet
to a point marked D, thence turning and running in a general westerly
direction by a curved line of 20. feet radius 29.59 feet to a point
marked E, thence running southwesterly 288. 19 feet to a point marked F.
thence sunning a little more westerly 2.62 feet to a point marked G.
thence turning and running northerly 39 .95 feet to a point marked A, the
point of beginning; and whereas, the City Council on the 28th day of
June A. D. 1928, 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 west
Avenue should be laid out as a highway of the city from the present ter-
minus of West .Avenue about three hundred feet to Forest River Park as
shown on a plan on file in the office of the city clerk of this city,
dated December, 1927., it is therefore hereby
Ordered, that due notice be given to John B. Brochu, Albert A.
West, Heirs of Jonathan "Jest, John west, 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 but the same as a high-
way of said city; and that Thursday the twelfth day of July 1928, at 8
o ' clock 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 beer, given of the intention of the City
Council to take said parcel of 15:nd for the purpose aforesaid, as ap-
pears by the return on the o der 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
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said city, according to a plan of the same made by frank P. Morse, City
Engineer dated June, 1928, entitled "Proposed Extension of west Ave .
Salem, ?Sass." deposited in the office of the city engineer, to which plan
reference may be had. Saia laying out, as hereinbefore stated, is over
or by land of John B. Brochu, Albert A. ;'lest, Heirs of Jonathan west,
John Nest , and vie have considered and estimated that no damages are sus-
twined 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
'Nest Avenue as shown on said plan. Said owners may remove and take away
any and all buildings, trees, fences and other., property, which will ob-
struct the building of such street or public way within 60 days from and
after the acceptance of this laying out by the City Council. "
Approved by the Mayor on July 24, 1928.
Paving Councillor Donahue offered the following order which was adopted:
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"Ordered: That the Mayor be requested to recommend an appropriation
for 01600 for the purpose of paving the Board of Health yard at Btidge
Street. "
Presented to the 1.'_ayor for approval on July 16, 1928, and returned
without his signature on July 24, 1928.
On motion of. Councillor Donahue, the Council refused an immediate
reconsideration of all business transacted.
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The Council adjourned at 9.13 o'clock P. I.4. , on motion of Councillor
Attest:-
Clerk
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A regular meeting of the City Council was held on Thursday, July 26
1928, at eight o 'clock P. LI. All the members were present except Presi-
dent Fitzgerald and Councillor Safford. The City Clerk presided and
Councillor McGrath was chosen President pro tempore . It was voted to
dispense with the reading of the records.
Hearings were held on the following applications to maintain r- Garages
ages . The applicants appeared in favor, there was no oppositi and the
following were granted licenses, subject to the approval of the Inspec-
tor of Buildings and in conformity with the ordinances relating to the
same and with the rules and regulations of the Massachusetts District
Police : -
Martha Anderson,• 30 Colu::.bus Ave. Charles Carbone ,. 10 Stearns Pl.
Antonio DiDio, '125 Intervale St. Charles J. Goolsby, 15 Hersey St.
Thomas W. Locke ,� 2 Ober St. James E. Sullivan,' 24 Nichols St.
A hearing was held on the ap ,lication of Harriet L. Sundbloom to
naintain a garage at 492 Loring Avenue . The applicant appeared in favor
and there was no opposition. On motion of Councillor Morin, the appli-
cation was referred to the Committee on Public Works.
A hearing was held on the application of Arthur J. Murphy' to keep, Gasoline
store and sell gasoline at corner Highland Avenue and Danvers Road. The
applicant appeared in favor and there was no opposition. On motion of
Councillor ;,Morin the application was referred to the Committee on Public
orks .
A hearing was held on the application of Eastern Massachusetts Pole
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Street Railway Co. , New England Telephone and Telegraph Co. and Salem
Electric Lighting Co. to relocate one joint pole on Loring Avenue. Mr.
Dawes appeared in favor, representing the applicants , there was no oppo-
sition and the application was granted by the following order which was
adopted subject to the approval of the city electrician:
"Ordered: Notice having been given and a public hearing held as pro-
vided by law, that The Eastern :Massachusetts Street Railway Company, New
Sngland Telephone and Telegraph Company of Massachusetts and The Salem
Electric Lighting Company be and are hereby granted a joint or identical
location for and permission to erect and maintain one joint pole with
such wires and fixtures thereon as may be necessary from time to time in
the transaction of their business, as follows, and as requested in their
Petition dated June 140 1928, Pole on Loring Ave. (State Highway) near
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Lincoln Rd. , Salem. This pole to be relocated in order that anchor guy
privilege may be obtained. The said pole to be located substantially as
shown on plan numbered #451 on file with this Board. "
Approved by the mayor on July 289 1928 .
Toning A hearing was held on the proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance
which was passed for publication on July 12, 1928. Yr. Richard H. Wis-
wall, representing the Planning Board, appeared in opposition. On motion
of Councillor Theriault, the ordinance was recommitted to the Committee
on Ordinances .
Constable The I:Iayor's nomination of John Curran as a constable was confirmed
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under suspension of the rules.
Public welfar The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under
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suspension of the rules:
"Ordered: that the sum of three hundred and fifty-eight dollars and
twenty cents (v358.20) 'be and the same is hereby appropriated for the
purpose of paying bills of previous years in the Public Welfare Depart-
nent , said sum to be charged to the Excess and Deficiency Account ."
Approved by the Mayor on July 28, 1928.
Ilargin St . The following order, recommended by the I.Iayor, was read:
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"Ordered: that the sum of seventy eight hundred dollars ($7800) be
and the same is hereby appropriated for the purpose of repaving Margin
Street from Yornan Street to High Street , providing an 8" road with all
necessary underwork; said sum to be charged to the excess and deficiency
account.
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Ordered furthur that said Margin Street be closed for public travel
between ITorman and High Streets during the period of reconstruction."
On the adoption of the order, the following viva vote vote was
taken: Voting yes: Councillors Donahue , McGrath, I:?orin, Theriault, ToomeZI
II and 77hipple , six in all; Voting no, Councillors Irzyk, O'Callaghan and
Pickering, three in all; Absent, Councillors Safford and Fitzgerald, two
in all. Acting President TrcGrath ruled that the order required a two-
thirds vote and had not been adopted. On motion of Councillor
the order was referred to the Co?mnittee on Finance.
I.afayette6St. The following order, recommended by the D!ayor, wa.s adopted under
suspension of the rules by a unanimous yea and nay vote :
_ "Ordered: that the sum of twenty five thousand eight hundred and
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ninety dollars and one cent ( $25, 891. 01)' be and the same is hereby* appro-
priated for the purchase for public purposes of the real estate owned by
the Salvation Army of ;Massachusetts Inc . numbered 41 on Lafayette Street
and situated on the corner of Lafayette and Central Streets , the property
embracing the Phoenix Building and the land under the same; said sum to
be charged to the excess and deficiency account. "
Approved by the Mayor on July 28, 1928 .
The following order was adopted by a unanimous yea and nay vote : Purchase of
"Ordered: ,that the i.ayor be and hereby is authorized for and in be- 682 Building
half of the City of Salem to enter into an agreement for the purchase of
the Phoenix House property at 41 Lafayett-e Street, Salem, from the Salva-
tion Army of Maassachusetts , Inc. for the sum of $25891.01."
Approved by the PPayor on July 28, 1928.
The following order, recommended by the Yayor, was adopted: Lafayette Place
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"Ordered: that the sum of one hundred and eighty five dollars and
four cents (�185.04 )" be and the same is hereby appropriated for the pur-
pose of purchasing a triangular piece of land belonging to Blanche De-
meule and containing 771 sq. feet according to the plan of the city en-
gineer, said purchase being- for the purpose of straightening the line of
a new street, the same being an :extension of Lafayette Place ; said sum to
be charged to the excess and deficiency account . "
Approved by the Mayor on July 28, 1928.
The following report was accepted and recommendation adopted: Pedlers
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"The Board of Control, to whom was referred an application for ped-
ler' s license , has considered said matter and would recommend: That the
following be granted: James 'emir-; 21 Gedney Court .
For the Board,
Geo. L. Day Secretary"
The petition of the Board of Park Commissioners to use the top of the Tunnel
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tunnel for Tag Day headquarters on August 17th was granted.
The following communication was read and placed on file : Notice
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"To His Honor the i:_ayor,
Ilembers of the City Council, and
Members of the School Committee ,
Salem, ':lass.
Gentlemen:
As required by the City Charter, I hereby give notice that I
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intend to do business with City of Salem.
Yours truly,
Timothy W. Fitzgerald"
Waterworks Rd A communication from the ".ayor of Beverly regarding the acceptance
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of Salem eater Works Road was referred to the Committee on Public 7lorks.
Lease of Land The petition of Bursar Oil Corporation to lease land on New Derby
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Street, known as "City Fish Market land" was referred to Committee on
Public Property.
role The petition of Salem Electric Lighting Company to locate one pole
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at the corner of Jackson and Hathorne Streets was read and a hearing
ordered for Thursday, August 9, 1928, at eight o ' clock P. TT.
Rowells Field The petition of the Mothers Club of '(lard One to use Rowells 'Meld
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for a picnic on the afternoon of August 12, 1928, was granted.
Sign The application of Frank Tube for a permit for a stationary sign a
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98 Lafayette Street was granted subject to the approval of the superin-
tendent of streets.
Garage The application of Salem Auto Repair Shop for a transfer of the
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license to maintain a garage issued to Witch City Duco Co . at 2 Barton
Street was granted.
Claims The claims of Charles J. H. urkinshaw, John A. Burns, Ellen Kel-
693-98
lett, Hubert R. Lanley, Mrs. Omer `aenard-and Carrie E, Walton were re-
ferred to the Committee on Claims.
Auctioneer The application of Joseph P. Wrin for a renewal of his auctioneer'
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license was granted.
Drainlayers The applications of John E. Caron and Charles H. Lewis for drain
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layers' licenses were granted.
Licenses The following applications for licenses were referred to the Com-
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mittee on Licenses and Permits:
Common Victualler
Jacob Goulas, 197 Fort Ave . Chester F. Keenan, 43 Boston St.
Arthur J. L`-urphy, Highland Ave. cor. Danvers Rd.
Sunday License
Joseph and Anne Margolis, 158 North St .
Joseph I. `'Moulton, 189 Washington St.
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'_ntelligence Office
--arie Diozzi, 50 Margin Street
A List of applications for renewals of Sundav Licenses was referred Renewals
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to the Committee on Licenses and Permits .
The following applications for pedlers ' licenses were referred to Pedlers
the Board of Control: 709-10
Leo Forman, 21 Emerton St. Sam Polnetsky, 10 Saunders St .
Hearings were ordered for Thursday, August 9 , 1928, at eight o ' clocl Garages
711-15
P. M. on the following applications to maintain garages:
IWarjorie d. Brown, 16 Buffam Street Nelson Nersasian, 2 Boston St.
Alice H. Pew, 17 Flint St. Ernest Porter, 3 Moffatt Rd.
Pasqualina Scialdoni, R171 Ocean Ave .
A hearing was ordered for Thursday, August 9 , 1928, at eight o 'clock Gasoline
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P. IT. , on the application of Louis Gagnon to keep, store and sell gaso-
line at 56 INinthrop Street .
Councillor Theriault offered the following report which was accepted Water Pipe
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and recommendation adopted:
"The Committee on Public Vforks, to whom was referred the petition of
Joseph A. Richards and others for the installation of a crater pipe in
Hillside avenue , has considered said matter and would recommend: the
Mayor be requested to ask for an appropriation of twenty-two hundred dol-
lars which is the estimated cost of installing water pipe in Hillside Ave .
For the Committee ,
.; Omer P. Theriault Chairman"
Councillor Toomey offered the following report which was accepted Iicenses
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and recommmendation adopted:
"The Committee on License= and Permits, to whom were referred appli-
cations for licenses, has considered said matter and would recommend that
the following be granted:
Automobile Dealer
Tarr-Edgerly Yotors Inc .; 282 Derby St . , first class
Coon Victualler
Peter K. Stasinopoulos; 28 Derby Sq.
Sunday Licenses
Clarina Dallaire; 20 Cedar St. Sam Patterson,' 198 Bridge St.
Stephen Spaneas ; 104 Boston St. Louis Tetreault ,' 351 Jefferson ave
John A. :Williams; 13 Tort Ave .
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Public Guides
Charles R. Colin; 12 Williams St. Paul Colin,' 12 Williams St.
Junk Collector
Uax Shapiro,4 30 Aborn St.
For the Committee,
John J. Toomey Chairman"
Building Councillor Theriault offered the following order which was adopted:
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"Ordered: That the ordinance to amend the ordinance relating to
Buildings, which was passed to be ordained on July 12, 1928, be and here-
by is recalled from the Mayor. "
Building A communication from the tiayor was read returning the amendment to
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the Building Ordinance .
Building ouncillor Theriault offered the following order which was adopted:
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"Ordered: That the ordinance to amend the ordinance relating to
Buildings, which was passed to be ordained on July 12, 1928, be and here-
by is rescinded. "
Lafayette St. Councillor Theriault offered the following order which was adopted:
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"Whereas, in the opinion of the City Council the public necessity
and convenience require that a public street or way called Lafayette
Street should be widened on the easterly side thereof near the junction
of Lafayette and Central Streets as shown on a plan on file in the of-
fice of the city clerk of this city dated July, 1928, it is therefore
hereby
Ordered , that due notice be given to Estate of Stephen Blaney,
Harry E. Trask, Trustee, and all others interested, that the City Coun-
cil intend to widen and 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 Thursday the ninth,day of'August 1928, at 8
o `clock P. M. , at city hall, Salem, is appointed as the time and place
for a public hearing in the matter. "
Approved by the; Mayor on July 28, 1928.
Lafayette P1. Councillor Theriault offered the following order which was adopted:
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"Whereas, in the opinion of the City Council, the public necessity
and convenience require that Lafayette Place, a public street or way of
said city, should be widened upon the northerly side thereof and discon-
tinued upon the southerly side thereof, as shown on a plan on file in th
office of the city clerk of this city, it is therefore hereby
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Ordered, that due notice be given to Adelard Bousquet, Blanche
Demeule and all others interested that this board intends to widen and
layout said Lafayette Place upon the northerly side thereof, and to dis-
continue said Lafayette Place upon the southerly side thereof; and that
Thursday, the ninth day of August , 1928, at eight o 'clock P. Y. , at city
hall, Salem, is appointed as the time and place for a public hearing in
the matter. "
Approved by the Mayor on July 28, 1928.
The following applications for licenses as public guides were gran- Guides
te.d: ' 7214_29
Simon Colin,' 142 Williams St. Everett A. Doer, ' 19 Federal St .
Henry Gierasimowicz , 15 Williams St. Theodore Kobierski ; 5 Mall St.
James Lapham, 5 Becket St. Kenneth C.. Williams, 14 Williams St.
On motion of Councillor Irzyk, it was voted to send a letter to the
officers and men of the 26th Division of the "lassachusetts Yational
Guard thanking them for their entertainment; of - the members of the City
Council at Camp Devens during their 1:eriod of field training.
Or, motion of Councillor Theriault , the Council refused an immediate
reconsideration of all business transacted.
On motion of Councillor Theriault, the Council adjourned at 9 .20
o 'clock. P. ?L.
Attest : -
Citrk
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August 91 -_1928,_..
A regular meeting of the City Council was held on Thursday, August
9, 1928, at eight o 'clock P. V. All the members were present except
Councillor; Safford, Pickering and Theriault, and the President presided.
On motion of Councillor Donahue, it was voted to dispense with the
reading of the records .
Garages Hearings were hela on the following applications to maintain gar-
ages. The applicants appeared in favor, there was no opposition and the
following were granted licenses subject to the approval of the Inspector
of Buildings and in conformity with the ordinances relating to the same
and with the rules and regulations of the Plassachusetts District Police :
Marjorie W. Brown,016 Buffum St . Nelson Nersasian,' 2 Boston St .
Alice H. Pew, 17 Flint St. Pasqualina Scialdoni, R171 Ocean
Ave .
Garage The application of Ernest Porter to maintain a garage at 3 Moffatt
Road was laid over until the next meeting.
Gasoline The application of Louis Gagnon to keep, store and sell gasoline at
56 Vinthrop Street was laid over until the next meeting.
Pole A hearing was held on the petition of Salem Electric Lighting Co.
730
to locate one pole at the corner of Jackson and Hathorne Streets. Mr.
Kingsley appeared in favor for the petitioner, there was no opposition
and the petition was granted by the following order which was adopted
subject to the approval of the city electrician:
"Ordered: that upon petition of Salem Electric Lighting Company
dated July 13, 1928, due notice having been given and a public hearing
held as provided by law, permission is hereby given said Company to con-
struct and use a line for the transmission of electricity for lighting,
heating and power, with the poles and other fixtures necessary to sus-
tain and protect its wires, upon and along the public ways in said Salem
as follows:- 1 pole, corner Jackson and Hathorne Streets. And to said
Company, its successors and assigns, is hereby granted a location for
such line, the same to be constructed and maintained in accordance with
the Ordinances of said City of Salem and with the following Specifica-
tions: The poles shall be located substantially as shown on a plan filed
herec.ith marked "Salem 'Electric Lighting Company, Proposed Pole Location
in Salem, Plan No. 223, dated July 11, 1928, " hereby referred to and
made a part of this order. "
Approved by the Mayor on August 11, 1928.
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August__2,, UZ8,
A hearing was held on the matter of widening Lafayette Street on the, Lafayette Street
easterly side near Front Street. Mr. Farnham, representing the Blaney
Estate, appeared and said that he was not opposed but thought the dam-
ages to be awarded were insufficient. Mr. D. J. Long appeared in favor.
The hearing was closed.
A hearing was held on the matter of widening and discontinuing a Lafayette Place
portion of Lafayette Place. No one appeared in favor or in opposition
and the hearing was closed.
The Mayor' s nomination of Herbert A. Richardson as a constable was Constable
731
unanimously confirmed under suspension of the rules.
The following order, recommended by the i,tayor, was adopted under sus High School
732
pension of the rules:
"Ordered: that the sum of N45,000. be and the same is hereby appro-
priated, in addition to the amount already appropriated, for the purpose
of purchasing further equipment, grading the grounds and providing for
other expenses in the remodelling of the High School. Said sum is to be
charged to the tax levy of the current year. "
Approved by the 11ayor on August 10, 1928.
The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under sus Palmer Cove
733
pension of the rules:
"Ordered: that the sum of $15,876. be and the same is hereby appro-
priated for the purpose of paying damages for the taking of uplands and
flats in the Palmer Cove Section, so called, as shown on the accompanying
plan. The amounts to be paid are as follows:
James 71. Perkins $10,000.00
Alphonse R-1. Joly 2,301.00
Joseph Ruest 1,200. 50
City Orphan Asylu Inc . 945.00
Charles 'drineapple 599.50
Barbara �7. Baker 245.00
Alphonse PI. Joly 585.00
Said sum is to be charged to the Excess and Deficiency account. "
Approved by the Mayor on August 10, 1928 .
The following order, recommended by the Idayor, was adopted under sus Blaney Lstate
734
pension of the rules:
"Ordered: that the sum of twenty five hundred dollars be and the
same is hereby appropriated for the purpose of paying damages for the
taking of land and buildings belonging to the heirs of Stephen Blaney',
said land being situated on Lafayette Street and containing 392 Square
406
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August 99 _1928_
.r
feet and shown on a plan of the City Engineer dated July, 1928, entitled
"Proposed Widening, Lafayette St." Said 392 square feet of land being
contained within the boundaries marked A, B, C and D on said plan. Said
sum to be charged to the tax levy of the current year. "
Approved by the Mayor on August 10, 1928.
Pedlers The following report was accepted and recommendation adopted:
735
"The Board of Control, to whom was referred applications for pedler
licenses, has considered said matter and would recommend: that the fol-
lowing be granted:
Leo Forman,' 21 Emerton St. Sam Polnetsky, '10 Saunders St .
For the Board,
Geo. L. Day Secretary"
Report The report of the City T:_arshal for the month of July was received
736
and placed on file.
Wires The petition of New England Telephone and Telegraph Company to at-
737-38
tach wires to one pole on Claremont Road was granted by the following
order which was adopted subject to the approval of the city electrician:
"Ordered: That The New England Telephone and Telegraph Company of
Efassachusetts, having locations in certain streets of said municipality,
be and it is hereby granted permission to attach and maintain not exceed-
ing wires or cables necessary for the conduct of its business and fix-
tures, at a height of not less than 20 feet from the ground, upon exist-
ing poles of Salem Electric Lighting Company heretofore located in the
public way or ways hereinafter referred to, as requested in petition of
said The New England Telephone and Telegraph Company of Massachusetts$
dated the 24th day of July 1928. The existing poles above referred to
are located in the following named public ways, as shown upon plan
Narked - The N. E. T. & T. Co. of Mass . , No. 276 Prated 7-24-28 - filed
with this order:- Claremont Road - 1 pole #2928. "
Approved by the 1<:ayor on August il, 1928.
Poles A hearing was ordered for Thursday, August 23, 1928, at eight o'
739
clock P. 1A. , on the petition of New England Telephone and Telegraph Co.
to locate one pole on Foster Street and one pole on Skerry Street .
Abbott St. A petition to have Abbott Street repaired was referred to the
740
Mayor.
qq
Auguat. 9.9 1928..
The application of Edward T. Larkim. for the removal of a tree at Tree
741
rear 72 Beaver Street on Silver Street was referred to the Committee on
Shade Trees and a hearing ordered for August 23, 1928 at eight o'clock
P. II.
The claim of Costas Calomire was referred to the Committee on Claims Claim
742
A communication from Patrick J. Welch and others regarding a nuisance Nuisance
743
existing at 53 North Street was referred to the City Marshal and the Com-
mittee on Licenses and iermits.
The application of Gorin' s Inc. for permission to erect a stationary Sign
744
electric sign at 155 Essex Street was granted subject to the approval of
the superintendent of streets and the city electrician.
The petition of D. Alphonse Sioux and others for the acceptance of [best Terrace
745
West Terrace was referred to the Committee on Public `7orks.
The petition of Anthony Bianculli and others for the acceptance of Bertucci Ave.
746
Bertucci Avenue was referred to the Committee on Public ' orks.
The application of Edward Martel; 20 New Derby Street, for an auc- Auctioneers
747-48
tioneer' s license was granted. The application of Alexander D. Sutherlan '
for a renewal of his auctioneer' s license was granted.
The following applications for pedler licenses were referred to the Pedlers
749-52
Board of Control:
Samuel Aronson, ' 20 Prescott St. Francis L. Caddell; 59 Essex St.
Sam Jordan, '99 Derby St. Spiro Pappas,' 28 Norman St.
The following applications for licenses were referred to the Commit- Licenses
753-62
tee on Licenses and Permits:
Common Victuallers
Norbert Dufault, 61 tVard St. Frank C. Garrano, 48 Jefferson AVE
Paul Thibodeau, 69 Bridge St.
Sunday Licenses
Marie Diozzi, 50 IMargin St. James Tecci, 85 North St.
Public Guides
Arthu Fox, 8 Ash St. John Thornell, 54 ::ashington Sq.
Junk Collector
Israel Yoffa, rear 165 Boston St. , transfer from 6 North St.
Automobile Dealer
Harold 11. Bates, 26 New Derby Street, first class
408
August 9, 1828
Sunday Licenses — Renewals
Steve Smidele, 1472 North St . Barnet 'Winer, 69 North St.
Gasoline A hearing was ordered for Thursday, August 23, 1928, at eight o' clock
763
P. if. , on the application of Harold M. Bater to keep, store and sell
gasoline at 26 New Derby Street.
Garage A hearing was ordered for Thursday, August 23, 1928, at eight
764
o' clock P. 1,+1. , on the application of Eugene J. Soucy to maintain a gar-
age at rear 12 Raymond Road.
Licenses Councillor Toomey offered the following report which was accepted
765
and recommendation adopted:
"The Committee on Licenses and Permits, to whom were referred appli-
cations for licenses , has considered said matter and would recommend
that the following be granted:
Common Victuallers
Jacob Goulas, -197 Fort Ave.
Arthur J. Murphy, Highland Ave. cor. Danvers Rd.
Sunday Licenses
Joseph and Anne '?argolis,' 158 North St .
Collins &: LSichael,- 109 Essex St. Luigi Filaccio,-4 High St.
Jacob Loss, 127 North St. Stanley F. Sobocinski,' 516 Loring A
Intelligence Office
Marie Diozzi,� 50 11argin St.
The committee would further recommend that the following be given
leave to withdraw:
Sunday License
Joseph I. Moulton,' 189 Washington St.
For the Committee ,
John J. Toomey Chairman"
Gasoline Councillor Morin offered the following report which was accepted
766
and recommendation adopted:
"The Committee on Public Works, to whom was referred the applicatio
of Arthur J'. ;`urphy to keep, store and sell gasoline (2000 gallons addi-
tional) at Highland Ave. , corner Danvers Road, has considered said matte
and would recommend: same be granted.
For the Committee,
Omer P. Theriault Chairman"
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August 9, 1928
Councillor Florin offered the following report which was accepted Garage
767
and recommendation adopted:
"The . Committee on Public Yorks, to whom was referred the application
of Harriet L. Sundbloom 'to maintain a garage for four cars at 492 Loring
Ave . , has considered said matter and would recommend: same be granted.
For the Committee,
Omer P. Theriault Chairman"
Councillor McGrath offered the following order which was accepted Margin St.
768
and recommendation adopted:
"The Committee on Finance , to whom was referred the order that the
sum of seventy-eight hundred dollars be and the same is hereby appro-
priated for the purpose of repaving Margin St, from Norman St, to High
St . providing an 8" road with all necessary underwork and that said
Margin St. be closed for public travel during the period of reconstruc-
tion, from Norman St. to High St. , has considered said matter and would
recommend: same be granted.
For the Committee,
Omer P. Theriault Chairman"
The order, which was introduced July 26, 1928, was adopted, Coun-
cillor O' Callaghan withdrawing his previous objections. Approved by
the Mayor on August 10, 1928.
Councillor Toomey offered the following order which was adopted: Sewer
769
"Ordered: That the City Engineer be and is hereby requested to fur-
nish an estimate of the cost for a sewer on Grafton St. "
Councillor Irzyk offered the following order which was adopted: Lafayette St.
770
"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 Lafayette Street should be widened and laid out on the easterly
side thereof, 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 a certain parcel of land with building thereon belonging to or
supposed to belong to Heirs of Stephen Blaney, bounded as follows, viz :
Beginning at a point m--rked "A" on a plan hereinafter referred to, and
proceeding 20.41 feet to a point marked "B" , thence turning and pro-
ceeding 18.96 feet to a point marked "C", thence turning and proceeding
20.00 feet to a point marked "D" , thence turning and proceeding 19.36
feet to a point marked "A" the point of beginning, said parcel of land
containing 392 square feet; and Whereas, the City Council on the 26th
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day of July A. D. 1928, 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 called Lafayette
Street should be widened on the easterly side thereof near the junction
of Lafayette and Central Streets as shown on a plan on file in the of-
fice of the city clerk of this city, dated July, 1928 it is therefore
hereby
Ordered, that due notice be given to Estate of Stephen Blaney,
Harry E. Trask, Trustee and all others interested, that the City Council
intend to widen and lay out the highway before mentioned, and to take
therefor a portion of their land and to lay out the same as a hihway of
said city; and that Thursday the ninth day of August 1928, at 8 o' clock
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 of the intention of the City Cou -
oil 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 parcel of land before described be and
the sa.^e hereby is 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 En-
gineer dated July, 1928, entitled "Proposed lidening Lafayette St . Salem
Mass. " deposited in the office of the city engineer, to which plan ref-
erence may be had. Said laying out, as hereinbefore stated, is over or
by land of Heirs of Stephen Blaney and vie have considered and estimated
the damages sustained in their property by the several owners aforesaid,
and all other persons by the taking of said parcel of land and the layin
out of said Lafayette Street, as shown on said plan, and we determine an
award the same as follows, viz:
To the said Heirs of Stephen Blaney the sum of t�2500.00' as compensa-
tion in full for any and all damages sustained by them as aforesaid, and
to be paid by the city. "
Approved by the T:,ayor on August 10, 1926.
Airport 771 Councillor 'McGrath offered the following order which was adopted:
"Ordered: that the Committee on Public 'Yorks look into the advisa-
bility of recommending a site or establishing an airport that would aid
in the growth and importance of the city, "
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Councillor McGrath offered the following order which was adopted: Sewer and
Water Pipes
"0rdered: That the City Engineer estimate the cost of laying sewer 772
and water pipes to connect from our mains near or about Colby St. to 141
Highland Avenue. "
Councillor Morin offered the following ordinance which was passed Building
Ordinance
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"In the year one thousand nine hundred and twenty eight.
An Ordinance to amend an Ordinance relating to buildings .
Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem as follows:
Section 1. Two and one-half story houses existing at the time this Or-
dinance is passed may be changed and adapted subject to the provisions
of the Zoning Ordinance as amended for the use of three fa:i-Lilies, pro-
vided that skid buildings have posts that are at least twenty-one feet
in length measuring from the top of the sill to the top of the plate;
and provided further that where the cubical contents of that part of the
thira floor to be occupied for living purposes exclusive of blind attics
is not equal to at least sixty-five per cent of the cubical contents of
either of the lower floors, dormer windows shall be required to bring
such contents to at least this amount. The cubical contents of the lower
floors shall be deter:ained by multiplying the square-foot area within
the exterior walls of said floor by eight feet. In figuring the cubical
area of the third story the line of the exterior walls must be figured
on the basis of no less than a vertical height of two and one-half feet
from the finished floor line to the intersection of the slope of the
finished ceiling. All rooms to be occupied for living purposes above
the second floor shall be at least seven and one-half feet in height
from the finished floor to the finished ceiling in at least one-half the
area of said rooms excluding from said measurement any blind attic.
Permits for such alterations of existing houses shall be obtained before
December 1, 1928 and such alterations shall be completed to the satis-
faction of the Building Inspector on or before .Tray 1, 1929 .
Section 2. Two and one-half story houses existing at the time this
Ordinance is passed and occupied by two families upon the ground floor
and two families upon the second floor may be changed and adapted sub-
ject to the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance as amended for the use of
six families, provided that said buildings have posts that are at least
twenty-one feet in length measuring from the top of the sill to the top
of the plate ; and provided further that where the cubical contents of
that part of the third floor to be occupied for living purposes exclusive
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of blind attics is not equal to at least sixty-five per cent of the cubi
cal contents of either of the lower floors dormer windows shall be re
quired to bring such contents to at least this amount. The cubical con-
tnets of the lower floors shall be determined by multiplying the square-
foot area within the exterior walls of said floor by eight feet. In
figuring the cubical area of the third story the line of the exterior
walls must be figured on the basis of no less than a vertical height of
two and one-half feet from the finished floor line to the intersection
of the slope of the finished ceiling. All rooms to be occupied for
living purposes above the second floor shall be at least seven and one-
half feet in height from the finished floor to the finished ceiling in
at least one-half the area of said rooms excluding from said measurement
any blind attic. Permits for such alterations of existing houses shall
be obtained before December 1, 1928 and such alterations shall be com-
pleted to the satisfaction of the Building Inspector on or before May 11
1929 .
Section 3. Subject to the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance as amended
two and one-half story houses may be erected for the occupation of three
families provided that said buildings have posts that are not less and
not more than twenty-three feet in length measuring from the top of the
sill to the top of the plate, the plate to be not more than four feet
above third floor level, and provided further that where the cubical con
tents of that part of third floor to be occupied for living purposes ex-
clusive of blind attics is not equal to at least seventy-five per cent
of the cubical contents of either of the lower floors dormer windows
shall be required to bring such contents to at least this amount. The
cubical contents of the lower floors shall be determined by multiplying
the square-foot area within the exterior walls of said floor by eight
feet. In figuring the cubical area of the third story the line of the
exterior walls must be figured on the basis of no less than a vertifal
height of two and one-half feet from the finished floor line to the in-
tersection of the slope of the finished ceiling. All rooms to be occu-
pied for living purposes above the second floor shall be at least seven
and one-half feet in height from the finished floor to the finished
ceiling in at least one-half the area of said rooms excluding from said
measurement any blind attic. Permits for such alterations of existing
houses shall be obtained before January 1, 1929 and such alterations
shall be completed to the satisfaction of the Building Inspector on or
before June 19 1929.
August 9, 1928.
Section 4. All alterations and construction of two and one-half story
houses for the occupation of more than two families shall comply with the
provisions of the Building Ordinances of the City of Salem as amended,
not inconsistent herewith and in all buildings of which any floor above
the second floor is occupied for residential purposes there shall be pro-
vided at least two means of egress for each family living above said
second floor from any such occupied floor to the ground floor, which mean
of egress shall be not less than ten feet apart at every point.
Section 5. It shall be the duty of the Inspector of Buildings of Salem
to inspect from time to time existing buildings within the city to de-
termine whether the constructions and occupancies thereof are in accor-
dance with the Ordinances and he shall report his findings to the Mayor.
Section 6. The Inspector of Plumbing, before issuing a license for the
installation of plumbing in a dwelling house , shall confer with the In-
spector of Buildings and if in the opinion of the Inspector of Buildings
the construction or use of the building in which the plumbing is con-
templated will be in violation of the City Ordinances the Inspector of
Plumbing shall refuse to issue a plumbing permit.
Section _7. All Building Ordinances or parts of Building Ordinances con-
tained in Chapter 5 of the City Ordinances inconsistent herewith are
hereby repealed.
Section 8. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City
Charter. "
Councillor McGrath offered the following order which was adopted by Palmer Cove
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a vote of eight yeas and three absent:
"Resolved, thaf the common convenience, benefit and necessity of the
inhabitants of .the city require that certain uplands, flats and tide
lands lying southerly of Leavitt Street, northerly of Leach Street, east-
erly of the line of Salem Street extended southerly to said Leach Street
and westerly of low :water mark be acquired by the City of Salem for the
purpose of abating or preventing any nuisance in Palmer Cove and for con-
structing one or more public parks or playgrounds, for the extension of
Congress and other streets, and for such other municipal purposes as the
city government shall determine, as shown on a plan hereinafter referred
to, and for that purpose it is necessar;- to take certain parcels of land
belonging to or supposed to belong to James W. Perkins, Alphonse M. Joly,
Joseph Ruest, City Orphan Asylum Inc. , John B. Theriault, Charles wine-
apple et al. and Barbara W. Baker, bounded as follows, viz:
Description of Land of James W. Perkins in Palmers Cove
Beginning at a point marked "A" on plan entitled "Flats in Palmer' s
Cove, Salem, Mass . , Scale 1"-40' , December 1927, Frank P. Horse , City
Engineer", said point being on the easterly line of Prince Street exten-
ded, thence running northeasterly by the southerly line of Leavitt
Street 23.3 feet to point "B" , thence turning and running southeasterly
by land of City of Salem about 995 feet to point "C" and mean low water,
thence turning and running southwesterly by mean low water 99.5 feet to
point "D", thence turning and running northwesterly by land of Joly
about 904 feet to point "E" , said point being on the easterly line of
Prince Street-Extended, thence turning and running northwesterly by land
of Perkins 206.34 feet to point "A" and beginning. Said parcel of land
containing 81,912 square feet of upland and 63, 588 square feet of flats.
Alphonse H. Joly to City of Salem
Beginning at a point marked "Eli on plan entitled "Flats in Palmer' s
Cove, Salem, ;:lass. , Scale 1"-401 , December 1927, Frank P. Morse, City
Engineer" , said point being on the easterly line of Prince Street Exten-
ded thence running southeasterly by land of James W. Perkins about 904
feet to point "D" and mean low water, thence turning and running south-
westerly by mean low water 57.3 feet to point "I" , thence turning and
running northwesterly by land of Ciity of Salem about 682 feet to point
"H" , thence turning and running northwesterly by land of Joseph Ruest
about 105 feet to point "G" thence turning and running northwesterly by
land of Joseph Ruest 153.83 feet to point "Flit thence turning and run-
ning northwesterly by the easterly line of Prince Street Extended 21.16
feet to point "Eli and beginning. Said parcel containing 14,700 square
feet of upland and 53,700 square feet of flats.
Joseph Ruest to City of.-Salem
Beginning at a point marked "F" on a plan entitled "Flats in Palm. ,
er' s Cove , Salem, Mass. , Scale 111-401 , Dece-2ber 1927, Prank P. Morse,
City Engineer" , thence , running southeasterly by land of Alphonse M.
Joly 153.83 feet to point "G" thence turning and running southeasterly
by land of Joly about 105 feet to point "H" , thence turning and running
northwesterly by land of City of Salem about 158 feet to point "J";
thence turning and running northwesterly by the easterly line of Prince
Street Extended and land of Joseph Ruest 122.35 feet to point "F" and
beginning. Said parcel containing 9425 square feet of upland and 6950
square feet of flats.
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August__9.,__1928,.
City Orphan Asylum Inca to City of Salem
Beginning at a point marked 'W" on plan entitled "Flats in Palmer' s
Cove, Salem, Mass . , Scale 1"-401 , December 1927, Frank P. Morse City
Engineer, thence running easterly by land of City of Salem about 826 feet
to point "L" and mean low water, thence turning and running southerly by
mean low water 68.3 feet to point "M" , thence turning and running south-
westerly by land of Charles dineapple et al, about 748 fee-t to point "N",
thence turning and running northwesterly by the sea wall and land of
Charles Wi.neapple et al. 7 .46 feet to point "O" ,, thence turning and run-
ning southwesterly by the sea wall and land of Charles Wingapple et al.
�! about 67 feet to mean high water and point "P" , thence turning and run-
ning by mean high water on various courses about 190 feet to point "JJ"
and beginning; said parcel containing 94, 500 square feet of flats.
Charles 3'ineapple et al. to City of Salem
Beginning at a point marked "N" on plan entitled "Flats in Palmer' s
Cove, Salem, Mass . , Scale 1"-401 , December 1927, Frank P. Gorse, City
Engineer" , thence running easterly by land of City Orphan Asylum Inc .
about 748 feet to point "M" and mean low water, thence turning and run-
ning southerly by mean low water 46 feet to point "U" , thence turning and
running southwesterly about 730 feet by land of Barbara 19. Baker to point
"T", thence turninir and running northwesterly by the sea wall and land of
Demeule 117.86 feet to point "N" and beginning; said' parcel containing
405 square feet of upland and 59 ,950 square feet of flats.
Barbara ++'. Baker to City of Salem
Beginning at a point marked "T" on plan entitled "Flats in Palmer' s
Cove, Salem, 'lass . , Scale 1"-401 , December 1927, Frank P. Morse, City
Engineer, " thence running northeasterly by land of .::"r'ineapple about 730
feet to point "U" and mean low water, thence turning and running souther-
ly by mean low water 49.1 feet to point "V", thence turning and running
southwesterly by land of Joly and Gagnon about 610 feet to point "W" ,
thence turning and running less southwesterly by land of Adelard Bosquet
118.76 feet to point "X" thence turning and running northwesterly by
Lafayette Place 41.45 feet to point "T" and beginning; said parcel con-
taining 1800 square feet of upland and 22700 square feet of flats .
Alphonse "S. Joly to City of Salem
Beginning at a point marked "Y" on plan entitled "Flats in Palmer's
Cove , Salem, '::ass. , Scale 1"-401 , December 1927, Frank P. Morse, City
Engineer" , said point being on the westerly line of Green Street Exten-
sion extended, thence running easterly by land of Barbara W. Baker 35
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feet to point "BB" thence turning and running southeasterly by the east-
erly line of Green Street Extension extended 5.5 feet to- point "AA" ,
thence turning and running southwesterly by the northerly line of Green
Street Extension 34.72 feet to point "Z" , thence turning and running
northwesterly by the westerly line of Green Street Extension extended
11.64 feet to point "Y" and beginning; said parcel containing 298 square
feet of upland.
Alphonse M. Joly to City of 'Salem
Beginning at a point marked "KK" on plan entitled "Flats in Palmer '
Cove, Salem, Mass. , Scale 1"-401 , December 1927, Frank P. Morse , City
Engineer" , thence running easterly by land of Barbara ed. Baker about 455
feet to point "V" and mean loci- water, thence turning and running on vari-
ous courses by mean low water,205.9 feet to point "GG" , thence turning
and running southwesterly about 250 feet to the sea_wallland point ,FF"
thence turning and running on various courses by the sea wall about 265
feet to point "M" , thence turning and running northweste-ly by land of
George Potvin Jr. , 19.94 feet to point "DD", thence turning and running
westerly by land of George Potvin Jr. 37 feet to point "CC" , thence
turning and running northwesterly on various courses by laud of Joly and
mean high water about 60 feet to point "KK", and beginning; said parcel
containing 58,500 square feet of flats.
and Prhereas the City Council on the 14th day of June A. D. 1928, passed
the following order, viz:
"Whereas, the City of Salem was authorized by Chapter 364 of the
Acts of the Legislature of 1928 to acquire certain flats and lands in or
adjacent to Palmer Cove in said city, and the City of Salem has accepted
the said act by vote of the City Council on June 14, 1928; and
Whereas, in the opinion of the City Council, the public necessity
and convenience require that certain uplands, flats and tide lands lying
southerly of Leavitt street, northerly of Leach street, easterly of the
line of Salem street extended southerly to sai4 Leach street and westerly
of low water mark, as shown on a plan on 'file in the office of the city
clerk of this city dated December, 1927, be acquired by the City of Saleir
for the purpose of abating or preventing any nuisance in Palmer Cove and
for constructing one or more public parks or playgrounds, for the exten-
sion of Congress and other streets, and for such other municipal pur-
poses as the city government shall determine; it is therefore hereby
Ordered, that due notice be given to Alphonse 11. Joly, George Potvi
Jr. , Barbara W. Baker, Charles 1ineapple et al. , City Orphan Asylum Inc. ,
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August 9 , 1928.
Joseph Ruest, James 11. Perkins, Alfred Dumas, Naumkeag Steam Cotton Co. ,
and all others interested, that the City Council intends to take said
uplands, flats and tide land, and to take therefor a portion of their
land; - and that Thursday, the twenty-eighth day of June, 1928, at eight
o 'clock P. 1J. , 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 of the intention of the City
Council to take said parcels of land for the purpose aforesaid, as
appears by the return on the order of notice issued therefor passed as
aforesaid; and
"lhereas, 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 for the purposes aforesaid, according to a
plan of the same made by Frank P. Morse , City Engineer, dated December
1927 , entitled "Flats in Palmers Cove, Salem, Mass." deposited in the
office of ' the city engineer, to which plan reference may be had.
Said taking, as hereinbefore stated, is over or by land of James W.
Perkins , Alphonse M. Joly, Joseph Ruest, City Orphan Asylum Inc. , John
B. Theriault, Charles �:ineapple at al. , and Barbara 11. Baker, and we
have considered and estimated the damages sustained in their property by
the several owners aforesaid, and all other persons by the taking of sail,
land in Palmer Cove , as shown on said plan, and we determine and award
the same as follows, via:
James W. Perkins $10,000.00
Alphonse 1% Joly 29301.00
Joseph Ruest 1,200.50
City Orphan Asylum Inc. 945.00
Barbara W. Baker 245.00
Charles 10ineapple 599 . 50
Alphonse M. Joly 585.00"
Approved by the 11ayor on August 10, 1928.
On motion of Councillor Donahue, the Council refused an immediate
reconsideration of all business transacted.
On motion of Councillor McGrath, it was voted that the picture of Picture
the late City Auditor, Charles H. Danforth, be placed in the City Audf-
tor' s office , and that the City Clerk be instructed to express to the
family the thanks of the City Council.
The following were drawn to serve as jurors at the September sea- Jurors
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sion of Civil Court in Salem:
Ambrose Lynch 61 Essex Street Shipper
William W. Babbidge 390 lafayette . Street Salesman
Luke S. Dion 106 Leach Street Leather Worker
On motion. of Councillor Whipple, the Council adjourned at 9.30
o ' clock P. I.I.
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August .23, 1928..
A regular meeting of the City Council was held on Thursday, August
232 1928, at eight o 'clock P. M. All the members were present except
Councillor Safford and the President presided.. On motion of Councillor
Donahue, it was voted to dispense with the reading of the records .
A hearing was held on the petition of Edward T. Larkin for the re- Tree
moval of a tree at rear 72 Beaver Street on Silver Street. Mr. Larkin
appeared in favor, there was no opposition and the hearing was closed.
Hearings were held on the following applications to keep, store and Gasoline
sell gasoline. The applicants appeared in favor, and the following were
granted licenses, subject to the laws governing the same and in conformi-
ty with the rules and regulations of the Massachusetts District Police:
Harold ?i. Bater; 26 New Derby St . Louis Gagnon,' 56 Winthrop St.
A hearing was held on the application of Ernest Porter' to maintain a Garages
and of Eugene J. Soucy. -rear 12 Raymond Road
garage at 3 Moffatt Road./ The applicants appeared in favor, there was no
t opposition and the licenseswere granted, subject to the approval of the
Inspector of Buildings and in conformity with the ordinances relating to
the same and with the rules and regulations of the Massachusetts District
Police .
A hearing was held on the petition of New England Telephone and Tele Pole
775
graph Co. to locate poles on Foster and Skerry Streets. Mr. Dawes ap-
peared in favor for the petitioner, there was no opposition and the peti-
tion was granted by the following order which was adopted subject to the
approval of the City Electrician:
"Ordered: that The New England Telephone and Telegraph Company of
Massachusetts be and it is hereby granted a location for and permission t
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 petitio
of said Company dated the 3rd day of August 1928. 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 sub-
stantially at the points indicated upon the plan marked - The N. E. T. &
T. Co. of Mass . , No. 466 Dated 7-24-28 - filed with this order. There
may. be attached to said poles not to exceed wires or 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 follow-
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ing are the public ways or parts of ways along which the poles above re-
ferred to may be erected, and the number of poles which may be erected
thereon under this order:-
Foster Street near ##24 - 1 pole
Skerry St. near corner Bridge St. - 1 pole"
Approved by the 'Iayor on August 27 , 1928.
Lafayette St. The following order, recommended by the 'Iayor, was adopted under
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suspension of the rules:
"Ordered: that the sum of twenty five thousand dollars ($25,OOO) be
and the same is hereby appropriated for the purpose of rebuilding Lafay-
ette Street from Loring Avenue to the Marblehead line with macadam sur-
facing; said sum to be charged to the excess and deficiency account . "
On motion. of Councillor Theriault , the Council refused an immediate
reconsideration. Approved by the Mayor on August 27 , 1928.
Precinct The following list of precinct officers was received from the '_tayor
Officers Ward 1, Precinct 2
777 lard 1, Precinct 1
Warden - John C. Remon, D %'larden - Clarence H. Vincent, R.
Clerk - George L. Walker, R. Clerk - Thomas IN. Cashman, D.
Insp. - George Merrick, R. Insp. - Antoni Yapolski, R.
Joseph A. Murray, D. John Rybicki, R.
:William H. Foye , R. James E. Harkins, D.
Edward J. Burns , D. Thomas F. Hayes, D.
Ward 1, Precinct 3 Ward 2, Precinct 1
74'arden - Henry J. Carr, D. Warden - George W. Shay, D.
Clerk - Charles G. Jeffrey, R. Clerk - `:;alter T. Nelson, R.
Insp. - Edward A. Coffey, R. Insp. - Peter J. Kiernan, R.
William H. ( ,uinn, D. Albert F. Brown, R.
Edward F. Moran, D. Thomas R. Connell, D.
Stanley Tarnowski, R. Francis P. Cronan, D.
Ward 2, Precinct 2 Ward 2, Precinct 3
Warden - Michael J. Curtin, D. Warden - John Danforth, R.
Clerk - Charles C. Briggs, R. Clerk - John A. Conway, D.
Insp. - Michael H. Collins, R. Insp. - Frank S. Pearl, R.
William H. Buckley, R. John J. Collins, R.
George F. O'Connell, D. Thomas J. Dooley, D.
John J. Griffin, D. Thomas F. Rabbitt, D.
ward 3, Precinct 1 Ward 3, Precinct 2
Warden,- Michael J. McNiff , R. Warden - John T. Nolan, R.
Clerk - J. Arthur Pare, D. Clerk - William. F. Turbett , D.
Insp. - Robert V. Griffin, R. Insp. - Ernest R. Bullock, R.
Fred L. Newell, R. Terrence J. O'Donnell, R
Charles W. Eason, D. Cornelius F. McGee , 1).
John P. Cassell, D. Jeremiah Kenney, D.
'Hard 3, Precinct 3 Ward 4, Precinct 1
Warden - Rene Marcaurelle, D. Warden - Herbert L. Strickland,R
Clerk - Arthur J. Demers, R. Clerk - John W. Rafter, D.
Insp. - Paul Michaud, R. Insp. - Arthur K. Shepard, R.
Edward P. Caron, D. Charles F. Gordon, R.
Edward J. Ayotte, R. James H. Hennessey, D.
Vincent J. Dowdell, D. James J. Leahy, D.
August 23, 1928.
Ward 4, Precinct 2 "lard 4, Precinct 3
Warden — Thomas A. Fitzmaurice , D. Warden - Thomas F. Maguire, R.
Clerk- Louis T. O'Grady, R. Clerk - Clarence J. Sullivan, D.
Insp. ,- James J. Kenney, R. Insp. - Michael E. Henahan, R.
Thomas F. Dunn, R. Edward ^. . Harney, R.
Dennis J. Clifford, D. Michael J. Dineen, D.
Daniel F. Cronin, D. Joseph McNally, D.
Ward 5, Precinct 1 Ward 5, Precinct 2
Warden - Ernest A. Gagnon, R. Warden - William H. Skerry, R.
Clerk - Alfred H. Pariseau, D. Clerk - 11. Frank Donovan, D.
Insp. - Arthur H. Freedburg, R. Insp. - Joseph :l�. Turcotte , R.
Joseph H. Chouinard, R. James F. Burns , D.
Eugene J. Perron, D. Charles Caswell, D.
John F. Reardon, D. Alphonse Ouellette , R.
Ward 5, Precinct 3 Ward 5, Precinct 4
'arden - Arthur L. Saunders, R. Viarden - John J. Geary, D.
Clerk - Arthur R. Lebel, D. Clerk - Harry A. . Simon, ,R. .
Insp. - Arthur L. Horse, R. Insp. - Joseph Michaud, R.
Thomas H. Bresnahan, D. Charles F. Maurais, R.
James J. Murphy, D. James A. Wallace , D.
Louis Rosenthal, R. Mark Hines, D.
Vard 5, Precinct 5 +`lard 6, Precinct 1
Warden - Arthur S. Ford, R. 73arden - Charles F. Ropes, D.
Clerk - Alphonse Wilkinson, D. Clerk - Albert C. Mackintire , R.
Insp. - Albert IN. Towne, R. Insp. - George S. Willis, R.
John J. Fallon, R. Thomas 77. Quinlan, R.
John W. Connors, D. Thomas H. Gallagher, D.
P. Francis `5[hearty, D. Eugene F. McCarthy, D.
Ward 6, Precinct 2 Ward 6, Precinct 3
7arden - Gilman Melcher, R. Warden - Edward W. Kelleher
Clerk - Ralph J. Hennessey, D. Clerk - Thomas P. Wyman, R.
Insp. - Ellsworth E. Melanson, R. Insp. - Stuart J. Coughlin, R.
Dennis J. Gibbons, R. Charles J. Reynolds, D.
James TKurphy, D. Everett 1c7hipple, D.
Thomas W. Reynolds, D. Cornelius J. Cashman, R.
The following report was accepted and recommendation adopted: Pedlers
' "The Board of Control, to whom was referred applications for pedler 778
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licenses, has considered said matter and would recommend: that the fol-
loi,:ing be granted:
Samuel Aronson,' 20 Prescott St. Francis L. Caddell,' 59 Essex St.
Sam Jordan, 99 .Derby St. Spiro Pappas; 28 Norman St.
For the Board,
Geo. L. Day Secretary"
A communication from Daniel J. Long regarding the drinking fountain Fountain
779
on Washington Street was referred to the City Engineer.
Notice from the State Fire Marshal of his disapproval of the gaso- Gasoline
780
line license of Bursaw Oil Corp. at 24 New Derby Street was received and
placed on file.
An invitation to inspect the new offices of the Salem Gas Light Co. Invitatinn
781
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and the Salem Electric Lighting Co. was accepted.
Pole A hearing was ordered for Thursday, September 13, 1928, at eight
782
o'clock P. M. , on the petition of New England Telephone and Telegraph
Co. to locate one pale on Liberty Hill Avenue .
Gasoline The application of Tarr-Edgerly '.rotors Inc. , for a transfer of the
783
license to keep, store and sell gasoline at 282 Derby Street from Town-
send Motor Car Co. was granted.
Builder The application of Peter Bonczar,• 21 Fairfiew Ave. , Ipswich, for a
784
builder's license was granted.
Sign 785 The application of Thomas F. Leahy for permission to erect a sta-
U onary illuminated sign at 8 St. Peter Street was granted subject to the
approval of the Superintendent of Streets and the City Electrician.
Banner The application of John J. McCarthy to hang a political banner
786
across Essex Street from Merchants Bank Building to the Perley Building
was granted.
Flag Poles The application of Salem Electric Lighting Co. to erect two flag
787
poles on the front of the building at 205 Washington Street was granted
subject to the approval of the Superintendent of Streets.
Moody Sq. The application of North Salem Associates to use Moody Square and
788
the bandstand for a rally on September 14, 1928, was granted.
Light The application of Sam Galper for a street light at 54 Linden Stree
789
was referred to the Committee on Electrical Affairs.
Licenses The following applications for licenses were referred to the Com-
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mittee on Licenses and Eermits:
Lodging House
Varie Murray, 41 St. Peter Street
Common Victualler
Eva A. Holt, Washington St. , Currier Parking Place
Automobile realer
Townsend Motor Car Co. , 285 Derby St. , first class, transfer from
282 Derby Street
Renewals 793 A list of applications for renewalsof Sunday, Lodging House and
Public Guide Licenses was referred to the Corrnrittee on Licenses and
Permits.
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Hearings were ordered for Thursday, September 13, 1928, at eight Garages
o 'clock P. M. , on the following applications to;maintain garages: 794-802
Joseph Blouin, Jr. , 81 Loring Ave. Lillian M. Caron, 41 Barstow St.
Marian Hineman, 14 Allen St. Cora 0. Holden, lot 16 Marlbor-
ough St.
Cora 0. Holden, 18 Orleans Ave. Ellen B. Koen, 8 Franklin St.
Louie Linsky, 55 Charter St. L. E. Smith, 102 Foster St.
W. Sztramski & J. Klosowski , 39 Barstow St.
A hearing was ordered for Thursday, September 13, 1928, at eight Gasoline
o 'clock P. rvi. , on the application of Louis Linsky to keep, store and sell
803
gasoline at 55 Charter Street.
Councillor Theriault offered the following report which was accepted West Terrace
and recommendation adopted: 804
"The Committee on Public `:'forks, to whom was referred the petition to
accept and lay out Blest Terrace about three hundred feet off West Ave. ,
signed by Alphonse Rioux and eleven others, has considered said matter
and would recommend: that a public hearing be held for the abutters and
the public at the next regular meeting.
For the Committee ,
Omer P. Theriault Chairman"
The following order was adopted:
"whereas, in the opinion of the City Council the public necessity West Terrace
805
and convenience require that a public street or way to be called West
Terrace should be laid out as a highway of the city from West Avenue
about 280 feet northeasterly as shown on a plan on file in the office of
the city clerk of this city dated August 2, 1928, it is therefore hereby
Ordered, that due notice be given to D. Alphonse Rioux and all other
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 sane as a highway of said city;- and that Thursday the thirteenth day
of September 1928, at 8 o 'clock P. M. , at city hall, Salem, is appointed
as the time and place for a public hearing in the matter. "
Approved by the Mayor on August 29, 1928.
Councillor Theriault offered the following report which was accepted Zoning
806
and recommendation adopted:
"The Committee on Ordinances, to whom was referred an amendment to
the Zoning Ordinance , has considered said matter and would recommend: Thal
the ordinance be amended as proposed and that a hearing be granted at the
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next regular meeting.
For the Committee,
Omer P. Theriault Chairman"
Zoning The following ordinance was passed for publication by the following
807 Donahue Irz k McGrath T;Iorin
viva vooe vote: Voting yes, Councillors , Y , >
O'Callaghan, Pickering, Theriault, lflhippie and Fitzgerald, nine in all;
'voting no, Councillor Toomey, one in all; Absent, Councillor Safford,
one in all. A hearing was ordered for Thursday, September 13, 1928, at
eight o' clock P. M.
"In the year one thousand nine hundred and twenty-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 Ordinance of the City of Salem shall i
any district except the single residential district prevent the altera-
tion and adaptation of existing two and one-half story houses for the
use of three families provided that a permit for such alterations has
been issued on or before December 1, 1928 and that such alterations are
completed to the satisfaction of the Building Inspector on or before
May 1, 1929; and provided further that any such buildings as altered
shall comply with the requirements for such buildings contained in the
Building Ordinance of the City of Salem as amended.
Section 2. Nothing in the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Salem shall.
prevent in the apartment house districts, semi-resident districts , busi-
ness districts, industrial districts , and unrestricted districts the
erection of a two and one-half story house adapted for occupation by
three families provided that a permit for such construction shall have
been issued by the Inspector of Buildings on or before January 1, 1929
icompleted I -
h u hconstructions to the satisfaction f he In
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spector that such sat s action o f
III Spector of Buildings on or before June 1, 1929; and provided further
that the construction of such new buildings shall comply with the re-
quirements for such buildings of the Building Ordinance of the City of
Salem as amended.
Section 3. Nothing in th Zoning Ordinance of the City of Salem shall
prevent in any district except the single residence district the altera-
tion and adaptation of existing two and one-half story houses for the
occupation of six families, two upon each floor, provided that a permit
for such alterations has been issued on or before - ecember 1, 1928 and
that such alterations are completed to the satisfaction of the Building
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Inspector on or before May 1, 1929 ; and provided further that any such
buildings as altered shall comply with the requirements for such build-
ings contained in the Building Ordinance of the City of Salem as amended.
Section 4. All ordinances and parts of ordinances inconsistent herewith
are hereby repealed.
Section 5. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by the city
charter. "
Councillor McGrath offered the following report which was accepted Claim
808
and recommendation adopted:
"The Committee on Claims in meeting held May 4, 1928, to whom was
referred the claim of Elie April, has considered said matter and not
having received the approval ,of the Yayor and City Solicitor within ten
days as provided_ by ordinance , would recommend therefore that in the
judgment of the Committee the interests of the City demand a settlement
of this claim in the sum of three hundred fifty-six dollars and fifty
cents ( 356.50) .
For the Committee,
Michael F. McGrath Chairman"
Councillor Toomey offered the following report which was accepted Licenses
809
and recommendation adopted:
"The Committee on Licenses and Permits, to whom was referred applica-
tions for licenses , has considered said matter and would recommend: that
the following be granted:
Common Victuallers
Norbert Dufault, 61 ',hard St . Frank C. Garrano,- 48 Jefferson Ave .
Paul Thibodeau, 69 Bridge St.
Sunday Licenses
Marie Diozzi ,- 50 Margin St . James Tecci,' 85 North St.
Steve Smi.dele,' 147' North St. Barnet "finer, 69 North St.
Public Guides
Arthur Fox,' 8 Ash St. John Thornell,` 54 Washington Sq.
Junk Collector
Israel Yoffa, R 165 Boston St . , transfer from 6 North St.
Automobile Dealer
Harold 11. Bater,* 26 New Derby St. , first class
For the Committee ,
John J. Toomey Chairman"
.August 23 . 1928.-
Tracks !1 hearing was ordered for Thursday, September 13, 1928, at eight
810
o'clock P. b4. , on the petition of Eastern Massachusetts Street Railway
Company to relocate tracks and poles on Essex Street.
Building The building ordinance which was passed for publication on August
9, 1928, was taken up. President Fitzgerald called Councillor Donahue
to the chair. President Fitzgerald moved that the ordinance be amended
by adding at the end of Section 4 the following: "provided, however,
that in existing stairways nearer than ten feet, they must be enclosed
with metal lath and plaster partition." The amendment was voted, and
the ordinance, as amended, was passed to be ordained. Approved by the
Mayor on August 27 , 1928.
President Fitzgerald resumed the chair.
Salary Councillor Theriault offered the following ordinance which was
811
passed for publication:
"In the year one thousand nine hundred and twenty eight.
An ordinance to amend an ordinance relating to the salaries of certain
city officers.
Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows:
Section 1. Paragraph nineteen of Chapter 14, Section 1, of the Ordinan-
ces approved July 20, 1922 is hereby amended by striking out the words
"twenty-six hundred" and inserting in place thereof the words "three
thousand" so as to read when amended: "To the Superintendent of Streets,
three thousand dollars. "
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter. "
Jurors The following were drawn to serve as jurors at the September ses-
sion of Criminal Court at Lawrence:
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Fir
st Session
Matthias J. O'Keefe 16 Dearborn Street Leather Worker
Rudo;ph M. Liebsch 19 Pickman Street Crossing Tender
James F. Sullivan 13 Barton Street laborer
Second Session
Ernest C. Killam 8 Downing Street Machinist
Herbert L. Strickland 10 Andover Street woodworker
John..I. Porter 35 Summit avenue Grocer
Traffic 812 Councillor O'Callaghan offered the following order which was adopte :
"Ordered: Thathe t 'Mayor be requested to confer with the Boston and
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August 23, 1928.
Maine officials relative to the operation of the signal tower at the
northerly end of the tunnel, whereby traffic is repeatedly tied up owing
to the unsatisfactory manner of operation of the gates . "
Approved by the 'Mayor on August 27 , 1928.
Councillor Donahue offered the following resolution which was adop- Insurance
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ted:
" ,whereas, The Insurance Commissioner has stated that he will put
into effect an increase of over 27% in the insurance rates to be paid by
light car owners and over 22% for other car owners and
Whereas, 'We believe that this increase is too great and discrim-
inating to the car owners of this section of the state, therefore be it
Resolved, That the City Council of Salem hereby goes on record as
being opposed to such an increase taking effect without a more thorough
investigation, and be it further
Resolved, That the Governor be requested to immediately start an
investigation as to the reason for such increases and to take such steps
as he deems necessary to alleviate such a burden being placed upon the
car owners of this state."
.Approved by the Mayor on August 27, 1928
Councillor Irzyk offered the following order: Primaries
814
"Ordered: that in accordance with the provisions of law relating to
joint primaries, the same will be held on Tuesday, September 16, 1928, at
the polling places hereinafter designated by this board, for the purpose
of nominating candidates to be voted for on Tuesday, November 6, 1928, as
follows: - Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary, Treasurer and Re-
ceiver General, Auditor, Attorney General, all of the Commonwealth of
'taseachusetts; Senator in Congress ; Representative in Congress from the
Sixth District; Councillor from the Fifth District; Senator from the
Second Essex District; Representatives in General Court from 12th, 13th
and 14th Essex Districts; two County Commissioners , Clerk of Courts,
Register of Deeds and County Treasurer (to fill vacnacy) , all for the
County of Essex; and for the election of the following officers ; Dis-
trict Members of State Committees, 11embers of Fard Committees and Dele-
gates to the State Conventions; and be it further
Ordered: that the Primaries be held in the following places :
Ward One - Precincts One, Two & Three - Bentley Street Hose House
'ffard .Two - Precinct One - Calvary Baptist Church, Bridge & Lemon Ste.
Precincts Two & Three - Phillips School, Washington Sq.
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Ward Three - Precincts One, Two & Three - Old High School, Broad St.
Ward Four - Precinct One - Beckford St. Polling Place
Precincts Two & Three - A. 0. H. Hall, Boston St.
;lard Five - Precinct One - Saltonstall School, Lafayette St.
Precinct Two - Saltonstall School, Lafayette St .
Precinct Three - Saltonstall School, Lafayette St.
Precincts our and Five - Training School, Loring Ave .
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Ward Six - Precinct One yn�ine use.. o , North St.
Precincts Two and Three - Cogswell School, School St.
and be it further
Ordered: that the polls be opened at 6 o' clock A. M. and closed at
4 o 'clock P. :,I. , and that the city clerk give notice of the same as re-
quired by law. "
Councillor McGrath moved that the order be amended by striking out
the hours for the opening of the polls and substituting in place thereof
"That the polls be opened at 12 o' clock M. and closed at 8 o ' clock P, Id. '
The amendment was voted and the order was adopted as amended.
On motion of Councillor Theriault, the Council refused an immediate
reconsideration of all business.
Hydrant Councillor Toomey offered the following order which was adopted:
815
"Ordered: .That the City Engineer and the Committee on Public Works
be and are hereby requested to remove the water hydrant at a point
numbered 171 Federal St. "
Approved by the 2dayor on September 12, 1928.
On motion of Councillor Theriault, the Council adjourned at 9 .22
o' clock P. 'd.
Attest:-
Cle
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August 27, _-1928,
A special meeting of the City Council was held on Monday, August 27,
1928, at seven o' clock P. M. for the purpose of correcting an error in
the election order and for all other business. All the memk,ers were
present except Councillors Safford, Pickering and .TTcGrath and the Presi-
dent presided.
Hearings were ordered for Thursday, September 13, 1928, at eight Poles
o ' clock P. 1:. , on the petition of Salem Electric Lighting Co. to locate 816-17
two poles on Front Street and two poles on St . Peter Street .
Hearings were ordered for Thursday, September 13, 1928, at eight Garages
o ' clock P. I.T. , on the following applications to maintain garages: 818-20
Rufus D. Adams, R 17 Ocean Ter. Charles S. Johnston, 92' Federal St.
George A. Sullivan, 37 'Uarren St.
The petition of Joseph L. Simon to hang a banner across Essex Street Banner
from Naumkeag Trust Co. Building to Salem Five Cents Savings Bank Build-
821
ing was granted.
On motion of Councillor Theriault, it was voted to confirm the list Precinct Officer
of Precinct Officers submitted by the layor at the meeting of August 23,
1928.
On motion of Councillor it was voted to rescind the orde Primaries
for the Primary Election which was adopted at the meeting of August 23,
1928.
Councillor Toomey offered the following order which was adopted: Primaries
"Ordered: that in accordance with the provisions of law relating to 822
joint primaries, the same will be held on Tuesday, September 18, 1928,
at the polling places hereinafter designated by this board, for the pur-
pose of nominating candidates to be voted for on Tuesday, November 6,
1928 , as follows:- Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary, Treasurer
and Receiver General, Auditor, Attorney General, all of the Commonwealth
of Massachusetts; Senator in Congress; Representative in Congress from
the Sixth District ; Councillor from the Fifth District; Senator from the
Second Essex District; Representatives in General Court from 12th, 13th
and 14th Essex Districts; two County Commissioners, Clerk of Courts and
Register of Deeds , all for the County of Essex; and for the election of
the following officers : District Members of State Committees, Members of
Ward Committees and Delegates to the State Conventions ; and be it further
Ordered: that the Primaries be held iTi the following places:
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Ward One - Precincts One, Two & Three - Bentley Street Hose House
Ward Two - Precinct One - Calvary Baptist Church, Bridge & Lemon Ste.
Precincts Two and Three - Phillips School, ":ashington Sq.
ly +ard Three - Precincts One & Two - Old High School, Broad St.
IPrecinct Three - St . Anne' s School, Jefferson Ave.
Ward Four - Precinct One - Beckford St. Polling Place
Precincts Two and Three - A. 0. H. Hall, Boston St.
Viard Five - Precinct One - Saltonstall School, Lafayette St .
Precinct Two - Saltonstall School, Lafayette St.
Precinct Three - Saltonstall School, Lafayette ' St.
Precincts Four and Five 7 Training School, Loring Ave.
Ward Six - Precinct One - Engine House, North St.
Precincts Two and Three - Cogswell School, School St.
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and be it further
Ordered: that the polls be opened at 12 o' clock 11. and closed at 9
III o'clock P. M. , and that the city clerk give notice of the sane as re-
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quired by law. "
� ! Approved by the Mayor on September 5, 1928.
^peaking Councillor Theriault offered the following order which was adopted:
823
"Ordered: That all candidates for nomination at the Primaries ,
wi Sept. 18th, and for election at the State Election, Nov. 6th, or their
representatives , be granted permission to speak on the streets, subject
to the approval of the City Marshal. "
Approved by the Mayor on September 5, 1928. '
On motion of Councillor Theriault, the Council refused an immediate
reconsideration of all business transacted.
On motion of Councillor 'Whipple , the Council adjourned at 7.20
o'clock P. M.
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September 13, 1928
A regular meeting of the City Council was held on Thursday, Septem-
ber 13, 1928, at eight o' clock P. M. All the members were present and
the President presided. On motion of Councillor Safford, it was voted
to dispense with the reading of the records.
Hearings were held on the following applications to maintain gar- Garages
ages. The applicants appeared in favor, there was no opposition and the
following were granted licenses, Subject to the approval of the Inspec-
tor of Buildings and in conformity .with the ordinances relating to the
same and with the rules and regulations of the Massachusetts District
Police :
Rufus D. Adams ,' R17 Ocean Terrace Charles S. Johnston; 921 Federal
St.
George A. Sullivan, - 37 Warren St . Joseph Blouin, 81 Loring Ave .
Lillian S. Caron, 41 Barstow St . Marian Hincman; 14 Allen St.
Cora 0. Holden; Lot 16 'uarlborough St.
Cora 0. Holden,' 18 Orleans Ave . Ellen B. Koen,' 8 Franklin St.
Louie Linsky; 55 Charter St . L. E. Smith, ' 10' Foster St.
IV. Sztramski & J. Klosowski; 39 Barstow St.
A hearing was held on the application of Louie Linsky•to keep, store Gasoline
and sell gasoline at 55 Charter Street. The applicant appeared in
favox, there was no opposition and the license was granted subject to
the laws governing the same and in conformity with the rules and regula-
tions of the Iassachusetts District Police.
A hearing was held on the petition of New England Telephone and Pole
824
Telegraph Co. to locate one pole on Liberty Hill Avenue. Mr. Dawes,
representing the petitioner, appeared in favor, there was no opposition
and the petition was granted by the following order which was adopted
subject to the approval of the city electrician:
"Ordered: that the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company of
Massachusetts be and it is hereby 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 re-
quested in petition of said Company dated the 8th day of August 1928.
All construction under this order shall be in accordance with the fol-
lowing conditions.- Poles shall be of sound timber, and reasonably
straight, and shall be set. substantially at the points indicated upon
the plan marked - The N. E. T. & T. Co. of Mass. , No. 469 Dated 8-2-28 -
filed with this order. There may be attached to said poles not to ex-
ceed
777,
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wires or 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:-
Liberty Hill Ave. near #5 - 1 Pole"
Approved by the Mayor on September 19 , 1928.
Pole
825-6 A hearing was held on the petitioneof Salem Electric Lighting Co.
to locate poles on St. Peter Street and on Front Street. Councillor
Donahue appeared in favor, there was no opposition and the petitions
were granted by the following orders which were adopted subject to the
approval of the City Electrician:
"Ordered: that upon petition of Salem Electric Lighting Company,
dated August 140 1928, due notice having been given and a public hearing
held as provided by law, permission is hereby given said Company to con-
struct and use a line for the transmission of electricity for lighting,
heating and power, with the poles and other fixtures necessary to sus-
tain and protect its wires, upon and along the public ways in said Salem
as follows:- 2 poles on St. Peter Street, westerly side , between Essex
and Church Streets. And to said Company, its successors and assigns, is
hereby granted a location for such line, the same to be constructed and
maintained in accordance with the Ordinances of said City of Salem and
With the following Specifications: The poles shall be located substan-
tially as shown on a plan filed herewith marked "Salem Electric Lighting
Company, Proposed Pole Locations in Salem, Plan No. 225, dated August 11
1928, " hereby referred to and made a part of this order. "
Approved by the Mayor on September 19, 1928.
"Ordered: that upon petition of Salem Electric Lighting Company,
dated August 14, 1928, due notice having been given and a public hearing
held as provided by law, permission is hereby given said Company to con-
struct and use a line for the transmission of electricity for lighting.,
heating and power, with the poles and other fixtures necessary to sus-
tain and protect its wires , upon and along the public ways in said Salem
as follows;-' 2 poles on Front Street, southerly side, between Lafayette
and Washington Streets. And to said Company, its successors and assigns
is hereby granted a location for such line, the same to be constructed
and maintained in accordance with the Ordinances of said City of Salem
and with the following Specifications: The poles shall be located sub-
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stantially as shown on a plan filed herewith marked "Salem Electric Light-
ing Company, Proposed Pole Locations in Salem, Plan No. 224, dated August
11, 1928, " hereby referred to and made a part of this order. "
Approved by the Mayor on September 19 , 1928.
A hearing was held on the petition of Eastern Massachusetts Street Tracks
827
Railway Company to relocate its poles and tracks on Essex Street . Mr.
McCormac appeared in favor and there was no opposition. The petition was
granted by the following order which was adopted:
"Ordered: That the Eastern Massachusetts Street Railway Company be
and hereby is granted permission to alter its locations and relocate its
tracks and poles on Essex Street , as fol-lows:
On Essex Street at Daniel Street , a distance of approximately nine-
ty feet at turnout end;
On Essex Street between Turner and Carleton Streets , a distance of
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approximately eighty feet;
On Essex Street from near Pleasant Street to a point about fifty
feet west of Curtis Street, a distance of approximately three hundred
feet; and
On Essex Street from Herbert Street to a point about one hundred
twenty feet northeast of Herbert Street,
all as shown on plan numbered B-24-512, together with such switches and
curves as may be necessary or convenient for the operation of the cars
of said company substantially as shown on said plan; and that it be
granted the right to operate said tracks by the single overhead trolley
system of electric motive power, and to make all necessary changes in
locations and additions to poles, wires and other appliances connected
therewith. "
Approved by the Mayor on September 19 , 1928.
A hearing was held on the matter of laying out "lest Terrace. 7:Ir. west Terrace
Rioux and others appeared in favor, there was no opposition and the hear-
ing was closed.
A hearing was held on the amendment to the zoning ordinance which Zoning
was introduced at the meeting of August 23, 1928. Councillor Theriault
spoke in favor of the ordinance and there was no opposition. The hearing
was closed.
On motion of Councillor Theriault the amendment to the zoning ordi-
nance was passed to be ordained by a viva voce vote of ten yeas and one
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nay, Councillor Toomey being opposed. Approved by the Mayor on September
18, 1928. -
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'..ights The following order, recommended by the I,?a.yor, was adopted.under sus
'r 828
4` ! pension of the rules:
"Ordered: that the sum of four hundred and twenty-seven dollars and
eighty seven cents*be and the same is hereby appropriated for the purpose
of installing and removing lamps on Canal Street and Canal Street Exten-
sion as itemized in the request ,of the City Electrician hereto annexed
and made a part hereof; said sum to be charged to the excess and deficien
cy account. "
Approved by the Mayor on September 190 1928.
Weigher The Mayor' s appointment of Michael V. Ring as a weigher of coal was
829
l read and placed on file.
Lafayette St. A notice from the County Commissioners regarding the reconstruction
830
of Lafayette Street between Loring Avenue and the Marblehead Line was re-
ceived and placed on file.
Woodbury Ct. A petition to repair Woodbury Court was referred to the Superinten-
831
dent of Streets,
l Margin St .
832 A petition to repair Margin Street from Summer to Winthrop Streets
11 and Prescott Street was referred to the Committee on Public Works .
III Zoning 833-34 A petition from Chas. H. Tenney & Co. to amend the zoning ordinance
Illi was read and placed on file. The following ordinance was passed for
publication by a unanimous viva vote vote and a hearing ordered for Thurs
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day September 27, 1928, at eight o 'clock P. M. :
! "In the year one thousand nine hundred and twenty-eight.
An Ordinance amending the Ordinance approved November 10, 1925, commonly
called the Zoning Ordinance.
Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows:
Section 1. Section one of the ordinance approved November 10 1925 com-
monly called the Zoning Ordinance , is hereby amended and altered by
changing the industrial and unrestricted districts as defined in said
Section one, and as shown on the map accompanying the same as part thereo
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so that the premises belonging to the Philadelphia & Reading Coal & Iron
Company and to the Salem Terminal Corporation and bounded Northerly and
I,y Northwesterly by land of the City of Salem situate on Port Avenue; 47ester
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ly by Derby Street; South westerly on several courses by lands on India
Street, Derby Street and the extension of Becket Street sometimes called
Becket Avenue ; Southwesterly by lands on Blaney Street and Southerly,
Easterly and Northeasterly by the Salem Harbor; all as shown on the plan
accompanying this ordinance , and hereby made part thereof, and any buil-
dings or structures now or hereafter erected thereon, shall not be in-
cluded in said industrial district, and shall hereafter be included in
the unrestricted district .
Section 2. This ordinance shalltake effect as provided by the City
Charter. "
The claims of Mrs . Charles A. Blunt-, Fury J. Curtis, Mary E. Mannix Claims
835-38
and Henry E. Sargent were referred to the Committee on Claims.
A hearing was ordered for Thursday, September 27, 1928 at eight Poles
639
o' clock P. M. , on the petition of Salem Electric Lighting Co. to locate
thirty poles on Canal Street Extension.
The application of Joseph Smith for two street lights on Station Lights
840
Road near Nos . 17 and 35 was referred to the Committee on Electrical Af-
fairs .
The application of Joseph and Anne Margolis for a transfer of the Gasoline
841
license to keep, store and sell gasoline at 158 North Street from Israel
Linsky was granted.
A petition to install water and sewer pipes in West Avenue and West Water and
Sewer Pipes
Terrace was referred to the City Engineer for a report on the estimated 842
expense at the next meeting.
The application of De Luxe Diner for permission to erect a stationary Sign
843
electrical sign at corner North and Bridge Streets was referred to the
Committee on Public Works.
The application of Enterprise Stores Inc„ for permission to erect Sign
844
a stationary electrical sign at 151 Essex Street was granted subject to
the approval of the superintendent of streets and the city electrician.
The following applications for stationary signs were granted subject Signs
845-6
to the approval of the Superintendent of Streets:
Isidor Kaitz , 12-12i- St. Peter St. Morris Weinberg, 129 Essex St.
The application of James C. i'alsh for permission to erect a barber Pole
847
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pole at 21 Brown Street was granted subject to the approval of the super-
intendent of streets.
Guides The applications of John Jablonka•and Walter Jablonka 'for licenses
848
as public guides were granted.
Licenses The following applications for licenses were referred to the Commit-
849-53
tee on Licenses and Permits:
Lodging House
Bertha L. Powers, 10 Barton Sq. I.Taybelle G. 'Miley, 6 North St.
Comaon :victualler
John Dobrosielski, 166 Derby St. , transfer from Adam Dobrosielski
Sunday License
Gaetano Presti, 12 Norman St. , transfer from 14L Norman St.
Louis Tetreault, 386 Jefferson Ave . , transfer from 351 Jefferson Ave .
Renewals A list of applications for renewals of Guide, Innholder and Common
854
Victualler Licenses was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permit .
redler The application of Patrick Regan, 34 Charter Street, for a renewal
854a
of his pedler ' s license was referred to the Board of Control.
Garages Hearings were ordered for Thursday, September 27 , .1928, at eight
855-72
o'clock P. 11. , on the following applications to maintain garages:
Stanley Bokinski, 40 Turner St. Charles J. Brilliant, 32 Willson St
T. F. Cronan Estate, Parker Ct. Pauline Cugno , 10 School St.
Elliott A. Dacey, 4 Claremont Rd. A. Deejardin, 19 Shore Ave.
Thomas Doron, 1 Dustin St. L. G. Emilio, 7 Winter St.
John Falkowski, 12 Becket St. Charles S. Johnston, 43 Broad St.
Hathaway Dube Baking Co. , 85 Leavitt St.
Charles S. Johnston, 16 Woodside St. Dominic Lapointe, 3 Roslyn St . Ct.
Melanson & LeBlanc, 41 Roslyn St. Arthur Poussard, 18 Raymond Rd.
Stanislaus Rogurnik, R60 Derby St. Foster Rogers, lot 42 Juniper Ave .
Walter J. West, 320 Bridge St.
Gasoline 873 A hearing was ordered for Thursday, September 27 , 1928, at eight
o'clock P. 33. , on the application of Samuel Zoll to keep, store and sell
gasoline at 165 Boston Street.
Licenses 874 Councillor Toomey offered the following report which was accepted
and recommendation adopted:
"The Committee on Licenses and Permits, to whom was referred appli-
September 13, 1928
cations for licenses, has considered said matter and would recommend:
That the following be granted:
Lodging House License
Marie Murray, '41 St. Peter St . Anthie Velonis; 53 Charter St.
Common Victualler
Eva A. Holt , Washington. St . at Currier Parking Place `
Automobile Dealer
Townsend 'aotor Car Co. , 285 Derby St. , first class , transfer from 282
Derby Street
Sunday License
Abraham Newman,' 207j North St.
Public Guide
Edmond Pietrowski, 6 Liberty. St.
For the Committee ,
John J. Toomey Chairman"
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Councillor Theriault offered the following report which was accep- Hydrant
875
ted and recommendation adopted:
"The Committee on Public Works, to whom was referred the order rela
tive to the removal of a water hydrant at a point numbered 171 Federal
Street, has considered said matter and would recommend: the same be re-
moved and the expense of same be charged to the Water General Mainten-
ance Appropriation.
For the Committee ,
Omer P. Theriault Chairman"
Presented to the Mayor for approval of recommendation on September
13, 1928 and returned without his approval on September 19 , 1928.
Councillor Theriault offered the following order which was adopted: West Terrace
876
"Resolved, that the common convenience , benefit and necessity of th
inhabitants of the city require that a public street or way of said city
to be called Wept Terrace should be laid out from Nest avenue about
three hundred 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 a parcel of land belonging to or supposed to belong to
D. Alphonse Rioux, bounded as follows, viz: Beginning at a point on the
northerly line of Nest Avenue , which point is marked "A" on a plan en-
titled "Plan and Profile of ',lest Terrace for Acceptance, Shay and Shay
C. E. S. , August 2, 192811 , curved line of radius 9.53 feet a distance of
15.44 feet to a point marked "B" on said plan; thence running by land
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now or late of said Rioux 273.40 feet to a point marked "C" on said plan;
thence turning and running by land now or late of Ives 40.54 feet to a
point marked "D" on said plan.; thence turning and running by land now or
late of D. Alphonse Rioux 280 feet to a point marked "E" on said plan;
thence running by land now or late of said Rioux by a curved line of
radius 10.49 feet a distance of 15.98 feet to a point marked "F" on said
plan; thence turning and running by the northerly line of West Avenue
60.15 feet to point "A" and the beginning; and Whereas, the City Council
on the 23rd day of August A. D. 1928, 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 West
Terrace shoulO be laid out as a highway of the city from West Avenue
about 280 feet northeasterly as shown on a plan on file in the office of
the city clerk of this city, dated August 2, 1928 it is therefore hereby
Ordered, that due notice be given to D. Alphonse Rioux 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 Thursday the thir-
teenth day of September 1928, at 8 o' clock P. id. , 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 of the intention of the City
Council to take said parcel of land for the purpose aforesaid, as appear
by the return on the order of notice issued therefor passed as aforesaid;
and, Whereas, the City Council did meet at the time and plate 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 taken and laid out as a public street or way of said
city, according to a plan of the same made by Shay & Shay, Civil En-
gineers dated August 2, 1928, entitled "Plan and Profile of -West Terrace
for Acceptance" 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 D. Alphonse Rioux and we have considered and estimate
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 West Terrace, as shown on said plan. Said
owners may 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
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the city council. "
Presented ,to the Mayor for approval on September 19, 1928 and re-
turned without his approval on September 21, 1928,
Councillor Irzyk offered the following report which was accepted Tree
877
and recommendation adopted:
"The Committee on Shade Trees, to whom was referred the petition of
Edward T. Larkin for removal of an elm tree on Silver Street at rear of
72 Beaver Street, has considered said matter and would recommend: that
the tree be removed by the Shade Tree Department and the cost of re-
moval be charged to the petitioner.
For the Committee,
Eustache Morin Chairman"
The following order was adopted:
"Ordered: That the Superintendent of Shade Trees be and hereby is Tree
878
instructed to remove an elm tree on Silver Street at rear of 72 Beaver
Street, the expense of sa:vie to be charged to the petitioner, Edward T.
Larkin. "
Approved by the Mayor on September 19 , 1928.
The ordinance to amend the ordinance to increase the salary of the Salary
Superintendent of Streets, which was introduced on August 23, 1928, was
passed to be ordained. Approved by the Mayor on September 19 , 1928.
Councillor Theriault offered the following order which was adopted: Refuse Cans
879
"Ordered: that it is the opinion of the Com. on Public 'Rorke that
His Honor the Mayor be requested to have The Spotless Street Corporation
refuse cans installed in Salem" .
Presented to the Mayor for approval and returned without his
approval on September 19, 1928.
Councillor McGrath offered the following order which was adopted: Pipes
880
"Ordered: That the Clerk of the ''later Department, the City Engineer
and the Committee on Public Works be requested to look into the advisa-
bility of using cement lined pipe, instead of lead lined pipe , with the
object of securing the best service for the city. "
Approved by the Mayor on September 19 , 1928.
The following jurors were drawn to serve at the September session Jurors
of Superior Court in Salem:
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Henry L. Noble 5� Buffum Street Salesman
Edward P. Kenny 38 Grove Street Shoeworker
John B. Landry 20 Burnside Street Shoe Dealer
Jurors The following were drawn to serve as jurors at the October session
of Superior Court in Lawrence :
U. Francis Lyons 14 Burnside Street Machinist
Stephen H. Sinclair 15 Warren Street Clerk
'!alter A. Scott 69 School Street Shoeworker
On motion of Councillor Theriault, the Council refused an immediate
reconsideration of all business transacted.
On motion of Councillor , the Council adjourned at 9. 15
o 'clock P. M.
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September 2.0,_ 1928. 4
A special meeting of the City Council was held on Thursday, Septem-
ber 20, 1928, at 5.30 o'clock P. M. , called by the President for the
purpose of drawing jurors. All the members were present except Council-
lors McGrath, Irzyk, Pickering and Morin, and . the President presided.
On motion of Councillor Donahue, it was voted to dispense with the read-
ing of the records. On motion of Councillor Morin, it was voted to
suspend the rules.
The following were drawn to serve as jurors at the September sessior Jurors
of Criminal Court in Lawrence :
William G. ,Kaloon 7 Forrester Street Insurance
Wallace V. D'Entremont 71 Bridge -Street Salesman
James J. H. Feeney 54 Washington Square idorocco
On motion of Councillor , the Council adjourned at 5.32
o 'clock P. M.
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September 2`7, 1928.
A regular meeting of the City Council was held on Thursday, Septem-
ber 27, 1928, at eight o'clock P. M. A-11 the members were present and
the President presided. On motion of Councillor Donahue , it was voted
to dispense with the reading of the records.
Poles A hearing was held on the petition of Salem Electric Lighting Co.
881
to locate poles on Canal Street :extension. Mr. Kingsley appeared in
favor for the petitioner, there was no opposition and the petition was
granted by the following order which was adopted subject to the approval
of the City Electrician:
"Ordered: that upon petition of Salem Electric Lighting Company,
dated September 12, 1928, due notice having been given and a public
hearing held as provided by law, permission is hereby given said Company
to construct and use a line for the transmission of electricity for
lighting, heating and power, with the poles and other fixtures necessary
to sustain and protect its wires, upon and along the public ways in said
Salem as follows: - Canal Street Extension, between Loring and Ocean
Avenues, 30 poles. And to said Company, its successors and assigns, is
hereby granted a location for such line, the same to be constructed and
maintained in accordance with the Ordinances of said City of Salem and
with the following Specifications: The poles shall be located Substan-
tially as shown on a plan filed herewith marked "Salem Electric Lighting
Company, Proposed Pole Locations in Salem, Plan No. 226, dated "
hereby referred to and made a part of this order."
Approved by the Mayor on October 2, 1928.
Garages Hearings were held on the following applications to maintain gar-
ages. The applicants appeared in favor, there was no opposition and
the following were granted licenses, subject to the approval of the In-
spector of Buildings and in conformity with the ordinances relating to
the same and with the rules and regulations of the Massachusetts Dis-
trict Police:
Stanley Bokinski,• 40 Turner St. Charles J. Brilliant,• 32 Willson St.
Pauline Cugno,' 10 School St. Elliott A. Dacey; 4 Claremont Rd.
Thomas Doron,• 1 Dustin St. L. G. Emilio,' 7 Punter St.
John Ealkowski,- 12 Becket St. Charles S. Johnston, 45 Broad St.
Charles S. Johnston, 16 Woodside St. Arthur Poussard; 18 Raymond Rd.
Stanislaus Rogurnik, R60 Derby St. Poster Rogers; lot 42 Juniper Ave .
Walter J. M1est,' 320 Bridge St.
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A hearing was held on the application of T. F. Cronan Estate' to Garage
882
maintain a garage at Parker Court . Mr. Cronan appeared in favor. A
protest from Margaret C. Daley and others was read. On motion of Coun-
cillor Donahue , the license was granted subject to the approval of the
Inspector of Buildings and in conformity with the ordinances relating
to the same and with the rules and regulations of the Massachusetts Dis-
trict Police.
A hearing was held on the application of A. Desjardins to maintain Garage
a garage at 19 Shore Avenue . Mr. Desjardins appeared in favor. Mr.
Knight appeared in opposition and stated that he had not been notified
as an abuttor. The President ruled that as the abuttors had not .been
notified the hearing could not continue and the matter was laid over.
A hearing was held on the application of Hathaway Dube Baking Co. Garage
to maintain a garage at 85 Leavitt Street. Mr. Hathaway appeared in
favor, there was no opposition. On motion of Councillor Theriault, the
application was referred to the Committee on Public works.
Hearings were held on the following applications to maintain garages. Garages
The applicants appeared in favor and ::ir. Morris appeared in opposition.
On motion of Councillor Theriault, the applications were referred to the
Committee on Public Works.
Dominic Lapointe, 3 Roslyn St. Ct . Melanson & LeBlanc, 41 Roslyn St.
A hearing was held on the- application of Samuel Zoll to keep, store Gasoline
and sell gasoline at 165 Boston Street . Mr. Zoll appeared in favor and
Daniel J. Long appeared in opposition. On motion of Councillor Toomey,
the application was referred to the Committee on Public :'corks .
A hearing was held on the amendment to the Zoning Ordinance which Zoning
was introduced and passed for publication at the meeting of September 13,
1928. Mr. John H. Sheedy appeared in favor and D. T. Long inopposition.
The ordinance was passed to be ordained by a unanimous viva vote vote.
Approved by the Mayor on October 2, 1928.
The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under sus Bridges
pension of the rules:
"Ordered: that the sum of twenty-seven hundred dollars (1�2700 ) be
and the same is hereby appropriated, in addition to the amount already
appropriated, for the street department for the purpose of meeting expen-
44
September 27, 1928
ses not anticipated in the repair of bridges on Grove and Congress
Streets and for repairs on the tunnel covering on Washington street.
Said sum to be added to the item "Bridges and Fences" in said department
Said sum to be charged to Overlay Reserve Fund. "
Approved by the Mayor on October 2, 1928.
Ordinances The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under
884
suspension of the rules:
"Ordereds that the sum of fifteen hundred dollars (6v1500) be and
the same is hereby appropriated for the purpose of reprinting the City
Ordinances . Said sum to be charged to the excess and deficiency account
Approved by the Mayor on October 2, 1928.
Public The following order, - recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under
7,'e lfare
885 suspension of the rules:
"Ordered: that the sum of three hundred and thirteen dollars and
seventy seven cents be and the same is hereby appropriated, in addition
to the amount already appropriated, for the Public Welfare Department
to cover payment of bills of previous years. Said amount to be added
to the item "Relief by other Cities and Towns", in said department
budget. Said amount to be charged to the excess and deficiency account .
Approved by the Mayor on October 2, 1928.
Salary The following order, recommended .by the Mayor, was adopted under
886
suspension of the rules:
"Ordered: that the sum of one hundred and sixteen .dollars and sixty
eight cents be and thb same is hereby appropriated, in addition to the
amount already appropriated, for the street department, said appropria-
tion being submitted as a supplementary budget and to be added to the
item "General Maintenance" in said department for the purpose of pro-
viding for the increase in salary voted by the Council to the Superin-
tendent of Streets, Patrick J. Kelley. "Said amount to be charged to -the
Excess and Deficiency Account. "
Approved by the Mayor on October 2, 1928.
Celebration The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under
887
suspension of the rules:
"Ordered: that the sum of one thousand dollars be and the same is
hereby appropriated for the use of Post 23, The American Legion, in the
celebration of Armistice Day, November 12, 1928. Said sum to be charged
to the excess and deficiency account."
Approved by the Mayor on October 2, 1928.
44 F l
September 27-,.:The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: Transfer
888
"Ordered.—that the sum of three thousand dollars be and the same is
hereby transferred in the Public ', elfare Department from the item "Other
Cities and Towns" to the item "Outside Relief" .
Approved by the Mayor on October 2, 1928.
The following order, recommended by the '.iayor, was adopted: Transfer
`
"Ordered: that the following transfers be and the same are hereby $89
made ; Five thousand dollars from Sewerage Pumping Station, item "Power"
to item "Highway Maintenance" in the Street Department; also two thousand
dollars from the special appropriation item Canal Street to the item
"Highway ;Maintenance" in the Street Department. "
Approved by the Mayor on October 2, 1928.
The following report was accepted and recommendation adopted: Pedler
"The Board of Control, to whom was referred applications for pedler 890
licenses has considered said matter and would recommend: that the follow-
ing be granted: Patrick Regan, ' 34 Charter St.
For the Board,
Geo. L. Day Secretary"
The report of the City Marshal for the month of August was received Report
and placed on file. 891
A communication was received from the City Engineer giving estimates water and
Sewer Pipe
of water and sewer pipe in ?'lest Avenue and west Terrace as follows: 892
Water Pipe - 1Jest Avenue and ;lest Terrace $2350.00
Sewer Pipe - west Avenue and ;'lest Terrace 1400.00
A communication was redeived from the City Engineer giving estimates Water and
Sewer Pipe
of cost of water and sewer pipe in Grafton Street and Highland Avenue as 893
follows:
Grafton Street - Sewer 11700.00
Highland Avenue - Water Pipe extended about
750 feet 5200.00
The request of the Department of 'Public Utilities for the use of Council Chamber
the Council Chamber for a hearing on a petition of the Eastern Massachu-
894
setts Electric Company was granted.
A hearing was ordered for Thursday, October 11, 1928, on the petitiox Tracks
of Eastern ?Massachusetts Street Railway Co. to relocate tracks and poles 895
on Lafayette Street.
46
k ;
—September 27 , _1928
'Drain The petition of Rene A. Blanchette and others for a surface drain
896
in Ocean Avenue was referred to the Committee on Public Works.
Sale of The petition of Angus !IcKay for permission to sell peanuts from a
Peanuts
897 stand in Higginson Square was referred to the Committee on Licenses and
Permits.
Cressey Ave. The petition of J. H. Carr Land Co. and others for the acceptance
898
of Crc-ssey .venue eras referred to the Committee on Public ':forks.
Derby Wharf A communication from the Essex Institute regarding the restoration
899
of Derby Wharf was referred to the yayor, and to the City Council as
a Committee of the Whole , to confer with the Committee from the Essex
Institute .
Claims The claims of Elizabeth Pickering, F. H. Edwards, Patrick J. Reagan
900-4
Claire V. Davis, and E. 0. Sinclair were referred to the Committee on
Claims.
Garages Hearings were ordered for Thursdy, October ll, 1928 , at eight
905-14
o`clock P. II. , on the following applications to maintain garages :
F. I.T. Creedon, 60 Moffatt Rd. John J. Rogers , 3 Goodhue St.
Mary A. Flynn, R5 Howard St. John H. Greeley, 29 Ocean Ave .
Frederick G. Hughes, 22 Raymond Ave.Everett L. lavender, 2 Elm Ave .
Saul Palis, 28 Moffatt Rd. Salter W. Wright, 3 Loring Ave .
William J. Pelley, Lots 628-629 Freedman Rd.
Charles E. Stone, Lots 11-10-9-8-7-6 Cheval Ave.
Speaking on The petition of Church of Jesus Christ Latterday Saints for permis-
Streets
915 lion to speak on the streets was granted subject to the supervision of
the City "',arshal.
Builders The applications of W. J. Partin & Co. and 77ilfrid Gagnon for
916-17
builders ' licenses were granted.
Licenses The following applications for licenses were referred to the Commit
918-19
tee on Licenses and Permits:
Common Victualler
Ina W. Miller, 5 Holly Street
Irene G. Payson, 69 B1,idge St. , transfer from Paul Thibodeau
Renewals A list of applications for renewals of Sunday, Auctioneer and Com-
920
!non Victualler Licenses was referred to the Committee on Licenses and
Permits.
417
September _27.,_ 1928
The applications of Fred B. Ford for transfers of the licenses to Garage and
Gasoline
keep, store and sell gasoline and maintain a garage at 97 Canal Street, 921-22
from Mederic Gaudreault, were_-
granted.
The application of Abraham X. Baker for a permit for a stationary Sign
923
sign at 145 Essex Street was granted subject to the approval of the sup-
erintendent of streets.
k hearing 'was ordered for Thursday, October 11, 1928, at eight Poles
924
o 'clock P. M. , on the .petition of Salem Electric Lighting Co, to locate
ten poles on Barstow Street .
Councillor Toomey offered the following report which was accepted Licenses
925
and recommendation adopted:
"The Committee on Licenses and Permits, to whom was referred applica-
tions for licenses, has considered said matter and would recommend:
That the following be granted:
Lodging House
Bertha L. Powers,' 10 Barton Sq. Mabel G. Wiley,' 6 north St .
Comc_on Victualler
John Dobrosielski, 166 Derby St . , transfer from Adam Dobrosielski
Sunday License
Louis Tetreault, 386 Jefferson Ave . , transfer from 351 Jefferson Ave.
Gaetano Presti , 12 Norman St „ transfer from 142 Norman St.
Renewals
Public Guide
Sarah Etheridge , 53 Washington Sq.
Innholder
The Hawthorne Hotel,' 114 Essex & 18 Wash. Sq. 71.
Common Victualler
The Hawthorne Hotel,� 18 rashington Sq.
For the Committee,
John J. Toomey Chairman"
Councillor Irzyk offered the followin report which was accepted Lease
926
and. recommendation adopted:
"The Committee on Public Property, to whom was referred the applica-
tion of 'lrn. J. Bursaw to lease the tract of land situated between Front
and :=erby Streets, and known as the City Fish Market land, has considered
said matter and would recommend: Leave to withdraw.
Councillor O'Callaghan dissenting.
4448
September 27 , 1928.
For the Committee,
Felix Irzyk Chairman"
Sign Councillor Theriault offered the following report which was accepte
927
and recommendation adopted:
"The Committee on Public 16orks, to whom was referred the applica-
tion of De Luxe Diner (L. C. Thayer, 173 Beacon Hill Ave . , Lynn) to put
up a stationary electric sign at corner of North and Bridge Streets , has
considered said matter and would recommend: that same be granted, under
the supervision of' the City Electrician and the Supt. of Streets.
For the Committee ,
Omer P. Theriault Chairmanil
Lights Councillor Safford offered the following report which was accepted
928
and recommendation adopted:
"The Committee on Electrical Affairs, to whom was referred a peti-
tion for street lighting on Station Road, has considered said matter and
would recommend: That three 60 c. p. lights be installed, one near #17,
one near #35 and a third midway between these two . Expense of same to
be charged to the regular appropriation for street lighting.
For the Committee,
Williann 0. Safford Chairman"
Lights The following order was adopted:
929
"Ordered: That the City Electrician be and hereby is .authorized and
directed to install three 60 c. p. lights on Station Road, one near #17,
.one near #35 and one between these two ; the expense of same to be charge
to the regular appropriation for street lighting. "
Approved by the Mayor on October 9 , 1928.
Sewer and Councillor Theriault offered the following order which �: a.s adopted:
:'ater
930 "Ordered: that the Mayor be and is hereby requested to recon::end
. an a propriation of $3750. to cover cost of installation of sewer and
water pipes in West avenue and West Terrace .
Presented to the 71ayor for apjjroval on October 1, 1928, and re-
turned vrithout his signature on October 26, 1-928.
Refund Councillor "neriault offered the foli.owin� order which was adopted:
931
"Ordered: That the City Treasurer be and hereby is authorized and
directed to refund to the Estate of I_avini Symonds the sum of Thirty-one
dollars ($31.00) , being an overpayment of Street ';7atering .Assessments on
-tr1 'Purmn
449
September 7, ._1928
here tate, 109 Bayview Avenue , for ;the fears 1911-1912-1913-1914-1915-
1916-1917-1918-i919-19 .0-1921-1922-1923-1924-1925-1926. It having been
assessed on a 150 foot frontage instead of 100 feet . "
Approved by the Mayor on October 2, 1928.
Councillor O' Callaghan offer red the following order which was adopted: Sewer
932
"Ordered: that His Honor , the 7ayor, be anc, is hereby requested to
Appropriate the sum of g900. to cover cost of extending the sewer in
Orne Street, from Larchmont Road to Felt Street, based on estimate of
City Engineer Frank P. Morse herewith attached and submitted. "
Presented to the A,iayor for aljroval on October 1, 1928, and re-
turned without his signat•.zre on October 2.6, 1928.
Councillor Theriault offered the fallowing order which was adopted: Valuation Book
933 ,
"Ordered: that the Mayor be and hereby is requested to make an ap-
propriation sufficient to cover cost of printing a valuation book of the
City of Salem, based on the valuation of 1928, as determined by the
Board of Assessors of the City. "
Presented to the Yayor for approval on October 1, 1928, and re-
turned without his signature on October 9 , 1928.
Councillor Donahue offered the following order i-Lich was. adopted: Polling Place=
"Ordered: That. the Superintendent of Public Property, be and is 934
hereby authorized and directed to have the Hose House on Webb Street ,
put in a suitable conuition for a Polling place to accomodate the voters
of lard Two , Precinct One , both at the State Election on .November 6,
19":8 and the City Election on December 4; 1928, inclusive. "
Approved by the Mayor on September 28, 1928.
Councillor Toome;- offered the following order which was adopte(l: Sei:cr
935
"Ordered: that His Honor, the '.'ayor be and is hereby requested to
appropriate the sum of seventeen hundred dollars for the installation of
a seq.+er on Grafton Street . "
Presented to the TL).yor for approval on October 1, 192.8, and re-
turned 1Aithout his signature on November 27 , 1928.
Councillor ITcGrath offered the following order which was adopted: ."ester Pipes
"Ordered: That the ' ayor be requested to recommend an appropriation
of %65, 500. 00 for the purpose of laying water service pipes running 750
feet on Highland Avenue , from or near Colby Street toward Lynn. "
4450
September. 27 - 1928
On motion of Councillor Pickering, the Council adjourned at 9 .40
o 'clock P. 7%
Attest:-
Clerk
I
4�
:. regular rieeting of the City Council was held on Thursday, October
11, 1928 at eight o 'clock P. P.I. All the me-zbers -�vere present except
Councillor Pickering and the President presided. On motion of Councillor
Safford, it was voted to dispense with the reading of the records .
Hearings were held on the- following apy;lications to maintain �-a.r- Garages
aces . The aiipl.icants appeared in favor, there was no opposition and the
following viere --rx,nted licenses , subject to the apyroval of the Inspector
of Buildings, and in conf orrnit,;- with the ordinances -relatinL; to the same
.na rith the rules and regulations of the Massachusetts District Police :
_. Creedon,* 60 Moffatt Rd. John J. Rogers ; 3 Goodhue St.
?Nary h. Flynn; R5 Howard St. John H. Greeley, 29 Ocean "?ve.
Everett L. Lavender, 2 Elm Ave . Saul Palis ,' 28 P'offatt Rd.
:'.'illiara J. i'elley, lots 628-629 Freedman Rd.
Charles E. Stone ,• lots 11-10-9-8-7-6 Cheval Ave .
-7alter '7right , 3 Loring Ave .
A hearing was held on the application of Frederick G. Hughes to GaraLe
l".intain a `ara-rc .:t 22. Raymond "Venue . Mr. Hunt and r"r. Hughes apjjeare '
in favor and Mr. I:ong and Urs. '3rowning appeared in opposition. On me-
lion of Counc4110r Theriault , the application was referred--to the Com-
mittee on Public Worl-s .
A hearing was held on the application of Eastern Massachusetts 'racks
Street Railway Company to locate tracks and poles on Lafayette Street.
Mr. PcCorLrac appeared in favor, there was no oppusitlon and the apLL.lica-
tion was _>Lranted by the fcllewing order v7iich was adopted:
"Ordered: That the Eastern Massachusetts Street Railway Company be
and hereby is granted :eriaission for an alteration of location of its
tracks and alteration of locations and locations fur necessary _poles on
Lafayette Street, Saleia, P:iassachusetts , between Loring Avenue and the
'T_�rblehead Line , as shown on a plan numbered A-14-216, dated September
17 , 1928, together with such switches anu curves as may be necessary or
convenient for the operation of the cars of said company* substantially
as shogun on said plan, ana that it be granted the right to operate said
tracks by the single overhead trolley system of electric motive power,
and to make all necessary changes in locations and additions to poles ,
wires and, other aPrliances connected therewith. "
Approved by the Mayor on October 13, 1928.
October 11,
Poles A hearing was held on the petition of Salem Electric Lighting Com- '
938
pang to locate ten poles on Barstow Street . "i.ir. Kingsley appeared in
favor, there was no opposition and the petition was granted by the fol-
lowing order which was adopted subject to the approval of the city elec-
trician:
"Ordered: that upon petition of Salem '.:lectric Lighting Company,
dated September 279 1928, due notice having been given and a public hear-
ing held as provided by law, permission is hereby given said Company to
construct and use a line for the transmission of electricity for lighting,
heating and power, with the poles and other fixtures necessary to sus-
tain and protect its wires, upon and along the public ways in said Salem
as follows:- 10 poles on Barstow Street, between Pole #2590 and School
Street. And to said Company, its successors and assigns , is hereby
granted a location for such line, the same to be constructed and main-
tained in accordance with the Ordinances of said City of Salem and with
the following Specifications: The poles shall be located 6ubstantially
as shown on a plan filed herewith marked "Salem Electric Lighting Com-
pany, Proposed Pole Locations inSalem, Plan No. 226, dated September 229
1928, " hereby referred to and made a part of this order. "
Approved by the : ayor on October 13, 1928.
Public "• elfare The following order, recommended by the P.'ayor, was adopted under
939
suspension of the rules:
"Ordered: that the sum of twenty thousand dollars ($20000 ) be and
the same is hereby appropriated, in addition to the amount already appro-
priated, in the Public 'Welfare Department, item, Outside Relief, for the
purpose of meeting expenses' not anticipated by that department; said sum
to, be charged to the excess and deficiency account. "
Approved by the Mayor on October 13, 1928.
Soldiers' The following order, recommended by the P,iayor,was adopted under
Relief
940 suspension of therules:
"Ordered: that the sum of three thousand dollars (0 000 ) be and the
same is appropriated, in audition to the amount already appropriated, in
the Veterans Relief Department, item Soldiers Relief, for the purpose of
meeting expenses not anticipated in this department; said amount to be
charged to the excess and deficiency account."
Approved by the Mayor on October 13, 1928.
Jefferson Ave . The following order,- recommended by the Mayor, was adopted:
941
October 11,.__1928
"Ordered: that the sum of eight hundred dollars ($800 ) from special Jefferson Ave .
Sidewalk
item "Larchmont Road, Sewer and Water" ' appropriation, and the sum of 941
seven hundred dollars (0700 ) from special item, "Barstow Street, Sewer
and 'Water" 'appropriation, be and the same are hereby transferred to a
special item, "Jefferson Avenue Sidewalk" hereby created in the sum of
fifteen hundred dollars ($1500 ) for the purpose of meeting the cost of
constructing said sidewalk. "
Approved by the Mayor on October 13, 1928.
The Mayor 's nominationsof Arthur R. LeBel, Wilfrid Legault and Constables
942-44
Edward P. Caron as Constables were confirmed under suspension of the
rules.
A communication from the iiayor, requesting authority to execute Leeds
945-46
deeds to certain land on Lafayette Place, was read and the following
order was adopted:
"Ordered: That his Honor the `ayor be and hereby is authorized to
sign and execute in behalf of the City of Salem a deed from the City to
Ydelard Bosquet of a lot of land on Lafayette Place containing about
733 square feet; also to sign and execute in behalf of the City of
Salem a deed from the City to Blanche Demeule of a lot of land on Ia-
fayette Place containing about 144 square feet; the said lots being
shown on a plan entitled "Proposed Changes in Street Lines, Lafayette
Place , Salem, Mass . Scale 1 in.-29 ft. - July, 1928. Frank P. Morse ,
City Engineer. "
Approved by the _:ayor on October 13, 1928
The report of the City Marshal for the month of September was re- Report
947
ceived and placed on file.
Notice was received from the Inspector of Buildings of the appli= Building
948
cation of Owen F. Farley for a permit to erect a building at 16-24 New
Derby Street . It was voted that no changes are contemplated at this
location.
Notice was received from the Inspector of Buildings of the appli- Building
949
cation of Rdrs . Sarah :.:arcus for a permit to alter a building at 19-21
I:ynde Street and the matter was referred to the Committee on Public
orks.
An invitation to attend the celebration of the fiftieth anniver- Invitation
950
sary of the Salem Firemen ' s Relief Association was accepted.
,:454
October_ 11,._ .1928
Christmas The petition of the Chamber of Commerce for permission to erect a
Tree
951 Christmas Tree on the tunnel in Town House Square was granted.
Bond The bond of David Phillips as a civil constable was referred to the
952
Committee on Bonds.
Bond
The bond of Leonard B. Swormstedt as a civil constable was approved.
953
','tires The petition of New England Telephone and Telegraph Company to at-
9.54-55
tack wires to one pole on Lee Street was granted by the following order
which was adopted subject to the approval of the City Electrician:
"Ordered: That The New England Telephone and Telegraph Company of
Massachusetts, having locations in certain streets of said municipality,
be anu it is hereby granted permission to attach and maintain not exceed-
ing wires or cables necessary for the conduct of its business and fix-
tures, at a height of not less than 20 feet from the ground, upon exist-
ing poles of Salem Electric Lighting Company heretofore located in the
public way or ways hereinafter referred to, as requested in petition of
said The New England Telephone and Telegraph Company of Massachusetts ,
dated the 28th day of Sept. 1928. The existing poles above referred, to
are located in the following named public ways, as shown upon plan
marked - The N. E. T. & T. Co. of Mass. , No. 360 Dated 9-28-28 - filed
with this order: - Lee St. - 1 pole #1120"
Approved by the Mayor on October 13, 1928 .
Claims The claims of City Meat Market, Mrs. Karl Lesch and Mary A. Trayers
956-58
were referred to the Committee on Claims.
Builder The application of ,Iilliam Reynolds*for a builder' s license was
959
granted.
Signs The following applications for stationary electrical signs were
960-61
granted subject to the approval of the superintendent of streets and the ,
city electrician:
Beaulieu Linsky Wall Paper Co. , 3 Front St.
Morris W. Waller, 104 Essex St.
Garages Hearings were ordered for Friday; -, October 26, 1928, at eight
962-66
o' clock P. M. , on the following applications to maintain garages:
A. Desjardins, 19 Shore Ave . Isadore Dubin, 23 Naples Rd.
Thomas I.. Dunn, R65 Broad St. Robert Rogers, 51 Canal St.
__ Sarah R.Sinclair, 112 Bridge St.
45,19
October 11, 1928
The following applications for licenses were referred to the Com- Licenses
967-71
mittee on Licenses and Permits:
Sunday Licenses
Catherine R. Carney, 34 Dunlap St . Rae ' s Food Shop, 39 Front St.
f'argaret Solovicos, 66 Palmer St. ' Peter Rizoli, 120 Essex St.
(Renewal)
Common Victualler
Rae ' s Food Shop, 39 Front St.
Lodging House (Renewals )
Julia Ryan, 304 Essex St. Lizzie B. Woodman, 5 Brown St .
Councillor Toomey offered the following report which was accepted Licenses
972
and recommendation adopted: -
"The Committee on Licenses and Permits, to whom was referred appli-
cations for licenses , has considered said matter and would recommend:
That the following be granted:
Common Victuallers
Irene G. Payson, 69 Bridge St. , transfer from Paul Thibodeau
Catherine "rashburn, 3582' Bridge St.
Sunday License
Anthony Bianculli ,' 75 Summer St.
Auctioneers
Ellis Andrews - David Frye .
The Committee would further recommend that the following be given
leave to withdraw:
Common Victualler
Ina W. Miller,' 5 Holly St.
For the Committee,
John J. Toomey Chairman"
Councillor Safford offered. the following report which was accepted Traffic
973
and recommendation adopted:
"The Committee on Traffic Rules , to whom was referred a petition
from residents . of printer St. in regard to the elimination of heavy
trucking from that street , has considered said matter and would recom-
mend: That the petitioners and the- general Public be given a hearing at
the next regular council meeting.
For the Committee,
William 0. Safford Chairman"
Councillor Theriault offered the following report which was accep- Lraim
974
October 11, 1928
Drain ted and recommendation adopted:
974
"The Committee on Public Works, to whom was referred the petition o
Rene A. Blanchette and ten others for the installation of a surface drai
on Ocean Avenue at or near Lot 155, has considered said matter and would
recommend: that the ATayor be requested to recommend an appropriation of
one thousand dollars, the estimated cost of installing the above surface
drain.
For the Committee,
Omer P. Theriault Chairman"
Gasoline Councillor Theriault offered thefollowing report which was accepted
975
and recommendation adopted:
"The Committee on Public Works, to whom was referred the application
of Samuel Zoll4for a license to keep, store and sell gasoline (500 gal-
lons additional) at 165 Boston Street, has considered said matter and
would recommend: Leave to withdraw.
For the Committee, »
Omer P. Theriault Chairman"
which was accepted
e followi
ng reportp
Councillor Theri
ault offered the g p
Garage
Counca
976
and recommendation adopted:
"The Committee on Public Works, to whom was referred the application
of Hathaway Dube Baking Co. for a license to maintain a garage for thir-
ty-five cars at 85 Leavitt Street, has considered said matter and would
recommend: same be granted:
For the. Committee,
Omer P. Theriault Chairman"
Claim Councillor McGrath offered the following report which was accepted
977
and recommendation adopted:
"The Committee on Claims to whom was referred the claim of Eva
Cecelskk for injuries received by reason of defect in sidewalk corner of
Washington Sq. and Williams St . , has considered said matter and would
recommend: Leave to withdraw.
For the C.ommittee ,
Michael F. McGrath Chairman"
Claim 978 Councillor `-cGrath offered the following report which was accepted
and recommendation adopted:
"The Committee on Claims to whom was referred the claim of Joseph
Broderick for injuries received by fall on sidewalk on Balcomb and
School Sts. , has considered said matter and would recommend: Leave to m
withdraw.
For the Committee,
Michael F. McGrath Chairman"
Councillor McGrath offered the following report which was accepted Claims
979
and recommnendation adopted:
"The Committee on Claims, to whom was referred the claim of Andri-
anna Gauthier for damage to property, caused by water flowing into cel-
lar, has considered said matter and would recommend: Leave to withdraw.
For the Committee ,
Laichael F. McGrath Chairman"
Councillor McGrath offered the following report which was accepted Claim
980
and recommendation adopted:
"The Committee on Claims, to whom was referred the claim of Patrick
Gilligan for injuries received while walking on sidewalk on North St.
February 18, 1928, has considered said matter and would recommend: '
Leave to withdraw.
For the Committee,
":`ichael F. McGrath Chairman"
Councillor "dcGrath offered the following report which was accepted Claim
981
and recommendation adopted:
"The Committee on Claims, to whom was referred the claim of 1.4ary J.
Curtis for injuries received caused by falling through trap-door at
:Iomen' s Rest , at Salem '. illows, has considered said matter and would
recommend: Leave to withdraw.
For the Committee ,
Michael F. McGrath Chairman"
Councillor LcGrath offered the following report which was accepted Claim
982
and recommendation adopted:
"The Committee on Claims , to whom was referred the claim of Irs.
Omer "Tenaru for injuries received by her son Gerard, on the Playgrounds
at Forest River Park July 5, 1926, has considered said matter and would
recommend: Leave to withdraw.
For the Committee ,
__ichael F. McGrath Chairman"
468
October ll,__1928
Clair. Councillor McGrath offered the following report which was accepted
j 983
and recommendation adopted:
"The Committee on Claims, to whom was referred the claim of John A.
Burns for damage to truck, caused by being struck by Fire Dept . Ladder
'H
'" uck, has consiuered said matter .and would recommend: Leave to withdraw.
_ a I' r
For the Committee,
I
Michael F. McGrath Chairman"
Claim Councillor McGrath offered the following report which was accepted
984
and recommendation adopted:
"The Committee on Claims, to whom was referred the claim of Hubert
R. Manley for injuries to person and his automobile , on Highland Ave . ,
June 28, 1928, has considered said matter and would recommend: Leave to
withdraw.
For the Committee,
Michael F. McGrath Chairman"
Garage Councillor Theriault offered the following report which was accepted
985
and recommendation adopted:
"The Committee on Public ',,Works, to whom was referred the applicatio
of Dominic Lapointe 'for a license to maintain a garage for three cars at
!I
3 Roslyn Street Court, has considered said matter and would recommend:
same be granted.
For the Committee,
I
Omer P. Theriault Chairman"
Garage Councillor Theriault offered the following report which was accepte
986
and reconnendation adopted:
"The Committee on Public 'ddorks , to whom was referred the applicatio
of Ifelanson & LeBlanc for a license to maintain a garage for two cars at
41 Roslyn Street, has considered said matter and would recommend: same
be granted.
aor the Committee,
Omer P. Theriault Chairman"
Derby Wharf Councillor Theriault offered the following report which was accepted
987
and recormiendation adopted:
"The Committee of the `5hole , to whom was referred the matter of ac-
cepting Derby vdharf, has considered said matter and would recommend:
inexpedient as to its acceptance.
- The Committee would further recommend thut the City Clerk be in-
October_ 11, 1928
structed to write a letter to the Committee of the Essex Institute ex-
pressing the sincere thanks of the City Council for their kind offer to
the City.
For the Committee ,
Omer P. Theriault Chairman"
Councillor McGrath offered the following order which was adopted: Highland Ave.
"Ordered: That the Mayor be requested to look into the immediate 988
advisability of laying water and sewer pipes along Highland Avenue on
the estimate of the City Engineer submitted to the City Council on Sep-
tember 27th, as it is the intention of the State Highway Commission to
make a widening along the said area. "
Approved by the Mayor on October 13, 1928.
Councillor 'florin offered the following order which was adopted: Jefferson Ave.
"Ordered: That his honor the Mayor look in the advisability of 989
recommending an appropriation sufficient for the laying of the twelve
inch -rater main on Jefferson Ave. from Titus furniture store to Ocean
Avenue for the protection of that locality against fire hazard. "
Approved by the Mayor on October 13, 1928.
Councillor Toomey offered the following order which was adopted: Light
"Ordered: That the Committee on Electrical Affairs be and are here- 990
by requested to install a street light at a point numbered 2 Hillside
Avenue . "
Approved by the '_:ayor on October 13, 1928.
On motion of Councillor Theriault, the Council refused an immediate
reconsideration of all business transacted.
On motion of Councillor Theriault, it was voted that the next regu-
lar meeting be held on Friday, October 26, 1928, at 8.30 o' clock P. 11.
The following were drawn to serve as Jurors at the November session Jurors
of Civil Court in Salem:
Edward J. Riley 112 Federal Street Salesman
Joseph Y. Fallon 72 Webb Street Shoe Cutter
William Boudreau 87 Boston Street Shoe Worker
The following were drawn to serve as Jurors at the November session
of Civil Court in Newburyport:
William A. Barry 85 Proctor Street Plumber
.------,October 11, 1928
Jurors James F. Campbell 5E"ast Collins Street Printer
On motion of Councillor Theriault , the Council adjourned at 8.55
r i
j o' clock P. id•
Attest:-
02
Olerk
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O.ctober. 2b,_ 1928
A regular meeting o.T the City Council was held on Friday, October
26, 1928, at 8.30 o ' clock P. M. All the members were present and the
President presided. On motion of Councillor Safford, it was voted to
dispense with the reading of the records of the previous meeting.
Hearings were held on the following applications to maintain gar- Garages
ages. The applicants appeared in favor, there was no opposition and the
following were granted licenses, subject to the approval of the Inspec-
tor of Buildings and in conformity with the ordinances relating to the
same and with the rules and regulations of the Massachusetts District
Police :
A. Desjardins,. 19 Shore Ave . Isadore Dubin,' 23 Naples Rd.
Thomas H. Dunn , R65 Broad St. Robert Rogers, 51 Canal St.
Sarah R. Sinclair, 112 Bridge St.
A hearing was held on the matter of excluding heavy traffic from Traffic
';linter Street . Mr. H. P. Gifford, Rev. C. 'N. G. Lyon and Mr. Emilio
spoke in favor. Mr. D. J. Long spoke in opposition. On motion of Coun-
cillor Theriault, the matter was referred to the Committee on :Traffic
Rules.
The following order, recommended by the :�layortwas adopted: Orne St . Sewer
"Ordered: that the sum of nine hundred dollars ($900 ) be and the 991
same is hereby transferred from the special appropriation "Canal Street
37,xtension" to the special item "Orne Street Sewer" , hereby created, for
the purpose of extending the sewer in Orne Street from Larchmont Road
to Felt Street. "
Approved by the '"ayor on October 29, 1928.
The following order, recommended by the 1'ayor, was adopted: West Terrace
"Ordered: that the sum of thirty seven hundred and fifty dollars 992
( $3750) be and the same is hereby transferred from the special appropria-
tion, "Canal Street Extension" to the special item, "West Avenue & 'Nest
Terrace Sewer & Water Pipe" , hereby created, for the purpose of instal-
ling sewer and water pipes in ',Jest Avenue and blest Terrace . "
Approved by the Mayor on October 29, 1928.
The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: Hillside Ave.
993
"Ordered: that the sum of seventeen hundred dollars (w1700 ) be and
the same is hereby transferred from the special appropriation "Canal
Street Extension" to the special item "Hillside Avenue ;pater Pipe" here-
4()`2
_October
by created, for the purpose of installing a 6" water pipe in Hillside
Avenue from Proctor Street to Gallows Hill Park. " j
Approved by the laayor on October 29, 1928.
Briggs St. A communication from the Board of Park Commissioners regarding the
994
enclosing of lower Briggs Street with a fence by an abuttor was referred
y to the City Solicitor and the Committee on Public Works.
Invitation An invitation from the American Legion Post 23 to attend
the Armis-
995
tice Day celebration was accepted.
Loss of A recommendation from the City Marshal that Patrolman Charles J. H.
Wages
996-97 Burkinshaw receive compensation for time lost as a result of injuries
sustained in the performance of his duty, was read and the following
order was adopted:
"Ordered: That Charles J. H. Burkinshaw, a patrolman in the Salem
Police Department, be paid the sum of k85.00, being wages lost. by him
on account of injuries sustained while in the performance of his duty;
said sum to ;be paid out of the regular appropriation for Police Depart-
ment. "
Approved by the Mayor on November 8, 1928.
Garage & A communication was received from Joseph F. Doyle, representing
Gasoline
998 Anthie Velonis, 53 Charter Street, requesting that the Council revoke
the garage and gasoline licenses granted to Louis Linsky at 55 Charter
Street, for the reason that the abuttors were not notified of the hear-
ings on said licenses. It was voted that a hearing on the matter of
revoking the licenses be held on November 8, 1928, at eight o' clock P. M
i
Roderick
jClaims The claims of Lillian Flynn and Mrs. Perle/ (for Vary Roderick)
999-1000
were referred to the Committee on Claims .
Transfer The application of Mill Hill I[otor Company for a transfer of the
1001
garage and gasoline licenses granted to Ovide Bouchard at 231 Washington
iStreet was granted.
I
L Sign 1002 The application of The Rogers Company for a permit for a stationary
illuminated sign at 140 Essex Street was granted subject to the approval
of the superintendent of streets anci the city electrician.
r
Drain Layer The application of Albert Sylvester for a arainlayer' s license was_
1003
granted.
I' I
j
40
October 26,, -1928 _
The following applications for licenses were referred to the Com- Licenses
1004-1007
mittee on Licenses and Permits :
Common Victualler
'4illiam Demos , 264 Essex St. , transfer from Fort Ave.
Auto Truck
Earl E. Sharman, 57 Lawrence St . , Danvers
Auto Dealer
Adolph B. Blomberg,' 53 North St. , first class
Sunday License (renewal)
Peter Spaneas, 36Endicott St.
Hearings were ordered for Thursday; November 8, 1928, at eight Garages
`
o 'clock P. T74. , on the following applications to maintain garages: 1008-14
Paolina Distasio, 84 Hathorne St. Frank Karys, 512-514 Valley St.
Earle R. Kimball, 31 Oakland St . F. Lamontagne , 13 Leavitt St .
Henry H. Lebel, 528 Loring Ave. Francis J. McHugh, 46 Dunlap St.
Mary E. Phelan, lot 57 Orne St . , corner Roosevelt Rd.
Councillor Toomey offered the following report which was accepted: Licenses
' "The Committee on Licenses and Permits, to whom was referred appli-
1015
cations for licenses , has considered said matter and would recommend:
That the following- be granted:
Sunday Licenses
Catherine R. Carney,' 34 Dunlap St. Rae ' s Food Shop,' 39 Front St.
Margaret Solovicos ,* 66 Palmer St. Peter Rizoli,� 120 Essex St.
Common Victualler
Rae ' s Food Shop,* 39 Front St.
Lodging House
Julia Ryan, '304 Essex St. Lizzie B. woo'dman,' 5 Brown St .
For the Committee,
John J. Toomey Chairman"
On motion of Councillor O'Callaghan, it was voted that the report
on the application ofRae ' s Food Shop, for Sunday and Common Victualler
Licenses at 39 Front Street be referred back to the Committee . The
recormnendation of the Committee was then adopted.
Councillor Safford offered the following report which was accepted Light
1016
and recommendation adopted:
"The Committee on Electrical Affairs, to whom was referred a peti-
tion for a street light near 2 Hillside Avenue , has considered said matte
•
October '269. 1928
and would recommend that a 60 C. p.
to re light be installed' as requested
for
regular appropriation
above be charged
expense of same to g
i
street lighting.
For the Committee ,
V;illiam 0. Safford Chairman"
Light The following order was adopted:
1017
"Ordered: That the City Electrician be and hereby is authorized
'Il and directed to install one 60 c. p. light near 2 Hillside Avenue ; the
expense of same to be charged to the regular appropriation for street
lighting. "
on October 27, 1928,
Presented to the Mayor for approval/and returned without his
signature on November 27 , 1928.
II Bond Councillor McGrath offered the following report which was accepted
' II 1018
and recommendation adopted:
"The Committee on Bonds, to whom was referred the bond of David
Phillips as civil constable, has considered said matter and would
recommena: That the bond be approved.
For the Committee ,
Michael F. ldcGrath Chairman"
Lights Councillor O' Callaghan offered the following order which was
1019
adopted:
"Ordered: That the Co:vuittee on Electrical Affairs be and are
hereby requested to consider the advisability of installing lights on
Roosevelt Road and Larchmont Road Extension. "
A .proved by the Mayor on November 8, 1928.
Traffic The petition of C. S. Coxe for the elimination of heavy traffic
1020
from Chestnut Street was referred to the Committee on Traffic Rules and
a hearing ordered for November 8, 1928, at eight o' clock P. M.
'later Main Councillor Toomey offered the following order which was adopted:
1021
"Ordered: That the City Engineer be and is hereby requested to
furnish an estimated cost for the extension of the water main on D,Ia.ple
St . a distance of about 85 feet with a request that he report at the
next meeting. "
Approver by the ''iayor on October 29, 1928.
Election 1022 Councillor LcGrath offered the following order which was adopted:
40
October_-26,_ 1928.
"Ordered: that meetings of the qualified voters of the City of election Order
1022
Salem be held in the several voting precincts of the city, at the polli
places designated hereafter, on Tuesday, November 6, 1928, for the
election of :•residential Electors , Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Sec-
retary, Treasurer, Auditor, Attorney General, Senator in Congress, Con-
gressman from the Sixth District , Councillor from the Fifth District,
Senator from the Second Essex District, Representatives in the General
Court from the Twelfth, Thirteenth and Fourteenth Essex Districts, Coun-
ty Commissioners, Clerk of Courts and Register of Deeds; and to give in
their votes on the acceptance of a law proposed by initiative petition
entitled "An Act to permit certain sports and games on the Lord' s Day" ,
as follows: "Shall the proposed law which provides that it shall be law-
ful in any city which accepts the act by vote of its city council and in
any town which accepts the act by vote of its inhabitants, to take part
in or witness any athletic outdoor sport or garne, except horse racing,
automobile racing, boxing or hunting with firearms, on the Lord' s day
between 2 and 6 P. IS. ; that such sports or games shall take place on
such playgrounds, parks or other ,laces as may be designated in a licens
issued by certain licensing authorities; that no sport or game shall be
permitted in a place other than a public playground or park or within
one thousand feet of any regular place of worship; that the charging of
admission fees or the taking of collections or the receiving of remuner-
ation by any person in charge of or participating in any such sport or
game shall not be prohibited; that the license may be revoked; and that
in cities and towns in which amateur sports or games are permitted under
existing law such amateur sports cr games may be helu until the pro-
posed law is accepted or the provisions of the existing law fail of ac-
ceptance on resubmission to the people , which law was disapproved in the
Senate by a vote of 9 in the affirmative and 22 in the negative , and in
the House of Representatives by a vote of 93 in the affirmative and 110
in the negative , be approved?" and be it further'
Ordered: That the following places be and hereby are designated as
polling places for said meetings:
YJard 1, Prec. 1 - Juniper School, Salem 'pillows
Prec. 2 - Hose House , Bentley St.
Prec, 3 - Store of "lark E. Chambers, cor. Union & Derby Sts.
Ward 29 Prec. 1 - Engine House , Webb St.
Prec . 2 - Phillips School, Washington Sq.
Prec . 3 - East Church, Washington Sq.
Ward 3, Prec. 1 - Old High School, Broad St.
Prec . 2 - Old High School, Broad St.
Prec. 3 - St. Anne ' s School, Jefferson Ave.
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October 26, 1928.
Ward 4, Prec. 1 - Polling Place , Beckford St.
Prec. 2 - Y. 1U. C. T. Society Hall, Boston St.
Prec. 3 - A. 0. H. Hall, Boston St .
Ward 5, Prec. 1 - Saltonstall School, Lafayette St .
Prec. 2 - Saltonstall School, Lafayette St.
Prec. 3 - Saltonstall School, Lafayette St .
Prec . 4 - methodist Church, Lafayette St .
Prec. 5 - Training School, Loring Ave .
Yard 6, Prec. 1 - Engine House, North St.
Prec. 2 - Cogswell School, School St.
Prec. 3 - Cogswell School, School St.
and be it further
Ordered: that the polls be opened at six o ' clock A. M. and closed at
eight o'clock P. V. and that the City Clerk cause notice to be published
as required by law. "
Approved by the 12'ayor on October 290 1928.
Compensation Councillor McGrath offered the following order which was adopted:
1023
"Ordered: That the ':'ayor be requested to appropriate ($240 .00 ) two
hundred & forty dollars in addition to the amount already appropriated,
to pay each Precinct Officer two dollars for service to be rendered at
the National & State Election on Nov. 60 1928, in addition to the amount
they now receive."
Approved by the 'Mayor on November 3, 1928.
On motion of Councillor Theriault, the Council refused an immediate
reconsideration of all business transacted.
Thanks Councillor O' Callaghan offered the following order which was adopted
1024
"Ordered: That the City Council hereby expresses its appreciation to
the Firemen' s Relief Association for the entertainment extended to them
on the occasion of the Association's fiftieth anniversary; and that the
City Clerk is hereby requested to send notice of the same to the Associa-
tion. "
On motion of Councillor Pickering, the Council adjourned at 9 .30
o ' clock P. IA.
Attest:-
. .
Clerk
- 4
N:ovember. 8, . 1928
A regular meeting of the City Council was held on Thursday, Novem-
ber 8, 1928, at eight o 'clock P. M. All the members were present except
Councillor Safford and the President presided. On motion of Councillor
Donahue , it was voted to dispense with the reading of the records.
Hearings were held on the following applications to maintain garage Garages
The applicants appeared in favor, there was no opposition and the follow-
ing were granted licenses, subject to the approval of the Inspector of
Buildings and in conformity ,,vith the ordinances relating to the same
and with the rules and regulations of the Massachusetts District Police :
Paolina Distasio; 84 Hathorne St. Frank Karys; 512-514 Valley St.
Parl R. Kimball,' 31 Oakland St . F.- Lamontagne,113 Leavitt St.
Henry H. Lebel,' 528 Loring Ave . Francis J. McHugh; 46 Dunlap St.
Mary F. Phelan, lot 57 Orne St. , corner Roosevelt Rd.
A hearing was held on the petition of C. S. Coxe for the eliminatior Traffic
of heavy traffic from Chestnut Street. YLr. Coxe appeared in favor. A
letter from 'sr. Francis Seamans in favor of the petition was read. Mrs.
Josephine Looney, Mrs. Rantoul and Mr. Frank Fabens appeared in favor.
ir. McGrath of 'Marren Street and Miss :°>illson appeared in opposition.
On motion of Councillor 'Morin, the matter was referred to the Committee
on Traffic Rules .
A hearing was held on the petition of Joseph F. Doyle , for Anthie Revocation
elonis, for the revocation of garage and gasoline licenses granted to
not
Louis Linsky at 55 Charter Street, for the reason that the abuttors were/
notified of the hearings on the same . `'x. Harry Simon, appearing for
1,1r. Linsky, acknowledged that the abuttors were not notified as re-
quired by law. On motion of Councillor Theriault, it was voted to
rescind the garage and gasoline licenses granted to Louis Linsky at 55
Charter Street .
The Mayor's nominations of John F. Reardon and L. Kirkman Bayley Constables
1025-26
as constables were unanimously confirmed under suspension of the rules.
The following order, recommended by the Yayor, was adopteu: Compensation
1027
"Ordered: that the sum of two dollars a day, in audition to the reg-
ular compensation, be paid to the election officers of the city for ex-
tra service rendered, payment of the same to be made from the appropria-
tion "Election and Registration" .
Approved by the ;aayor on November 190 1928.
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,iove=,er 8, 1928
I
Water Pipes A communication from the City Engineer, reporting that the water
1028
main in Maple Street had been extended, the cost being charged to main-
tenance , was read and placed on file .
Report The report of '.the City Uarshal for the month of October was receive
1029
and placed on file .
Building Notice was received from the Inspector of Buildings of the applica-
1030
tion of The Miller Development Co. Inc. for a permit to erect a building
at 14-16-18 St. Peter Street. On motion of Councillor Theriault, it
was voted that no changes are contemplated at this location.
l;ires The petition of New England Telephone and Telegraph Company to at-
1031-32
tack wires to two poles on Barstow Street was granted by the following
order which was adopted subject to the approval of the city electrician:
"Ordered: That The New ngland Telephone and Telegraph Company of
Massachusetts , laving locations in certain ,stretts of said municipality,
be and it is hereby granted permission to a ttach and maintain not ex-
ceeding wires or cables necessary for the conduct of its business and
fixtures, at a height of not less than 18 feet from the ground, upon ex-
isting poles of Salem Electric Lighting Company heretofore located in
the public way or ways hereinafter referred to, as requested in petition
of said The New England Telephone and Telegraph Company of Massachusetts
dated the 27th day of October 1928. The existing poles above referred
to are located in the following named public ways , as shown upon plan '
marked - The N. E. T. & T. Co, of Mass. , No. 389 Dated 10-,26-2.8 - filed
with this order:- Barstow St. - 2 poles �3485-3486."
Approved by the Mayor on November 19, 1928.
Sign The application of Crombie Street Church to erect a stationary sign
1033
at Crombie Street was granted subject to the approval of the Superinten-
dent of Streets.
Licenses The following applications or licenses were referred to the Commit
1034-38
tee on Licenses and Permits:
Sunday Licenses
i
Ira M. Chute,* 264r Essex St.
Elzear L. Goucher, 40 Ward St. , transfer from lava Dziadyk
Aime Michaud,� �a , c Leavitt St. transfer
r from Adeline
I
Lapointe
Automobile Dealer
Hinckley & Warburton, 214 Derby St. , first class
li
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469
Novemb-ar_.$�_19.28.. _---
Common Victualler
Paul Thibodeau,' 126 Essex Street
The application of Joseph M. Kimball for a renewal of his auction- Auctioneer
eer' s license was granted. 1039
Hearings were ordered for Thursday, November 22, 1928, at eight Garages
1040-44
o 'clock P. Pd. , on the following applications to maintain garages:
Catherine Crane , 38 Gardner St , Ernest J. Gagnon, 7 Palmer St.
John J. Grady, Crne St. & Larchmont Rd.
Daniel B. Ruggles, 7 Munroe St. Albert White, Roosevelt Rd.
The application of George Vasilakopoulos, 7 Prescott Street, for a Pedler
1045
pedle is license was referred to the Board of Control.
A hearing was ordered for Thursday, November 22, 1928, at eight Gasoline
otclock P. M. , on the application of Charles Wineapple to keep, store and
1046
sell gasoline at 55 Canal Street.
On motion of Councillor it was to rescind action on the Garage
application of A. Desjardins to maintain a garage at 19 Shore Avenue ,
which w as granted at the previous meeting, and reopen the hearing on the
same. No one appeared in opposition and the license was granted subject
to the usual conditions .
Councillor Toomey offered the following report which was accepted licenses
1047
and recommendation adopted:
"The Committee on Licenses and Permits, to whorl was referred appli-
cations for licenses , has considered said matter and would recommend:
That the following be granted:
Common Victualler
William Demos , 264 Essex Street, transfer from Port Ave .
Sunday License
Peter Spaneas, '36 Endicott Street
The Committee would further recommend that the following be given
leave to withdraw:
Auto Truck
Earl E. Warman (57 Lawrence St . , Danvers )
Sunday License
Rae 's Food Shop, 39 Front St.
ar�710
f YLovember 8, ,1928 _.
Common Victualler
Rae 's Food Shop, 39 Front St.
For the Committee,
John J. Toomey Chairman"
i
! Garage Councillor Theriault offered the following report which was accep-
1048
ted and recommendation adopted:
"The Committee on Public 'Forks, to whom was referred the applicatio
of Frederick G. Hughes for a license to maintain a garage for two cars
at 22 Raymond Avenue , has considered said matter and would recommend:
the same be granted.
For the Committee ,
Omer P.Theriault Chairman"
Gasoline Councillor Theriault offered' the following report which was accep-
1049
ted and recommendation adopted:
"The Committee on Public works, to whom was referred the applica-
tion of Harry A. Kimball to keep, store and sell gasoline at corner
Canal Street (extension) and Loring Avenue, has considered said matter
and would recommend: That the license be granted.
For the Committee,
Omer P. Theriault Chairman"
Building Councillor Theriault offered the following report which was accep-
1050
ted and recommendation adopted:
"The Committee on Public Torks, to whom was referred the notice
I�
from the Inspector of Buildings of the application of Mrs . Sarah I,arcus
for a permit to alter an existing building at 19-21 Lynde Street, has
considered said matter and would recommend: That a conference of the
III
Mayor and Committee on Public Works be held, and they be requested to
report their recommendation to the City Council at the next regular
meeting.
For the Committee ,
Omer P. Theriault Chairman"
Claim Councillor McGrath offered the following report which was accepted
1051
and recommenaation adopted:
"The Committee on Claims, to whom was referred the claim of Charles
;I
Burkinshaw for gratuity, has considered said matter and would recommend:
leave toeithdraw.
For the Committee , M. F. McGrath Chairman"
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November 8, 1928
Councillor O'Callaghan offered the following order which was adopted Election Order
1052
"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 plac-
es designated by this Council on Tuesday, :December 4, 1928, for the pur-
pose of electing one Councillor from each Ward of the City to serve for
the term of two years from the first Monday in January, 1929; also to
elect two members of the School Committee, to serve for the term of three
years from the first :aonday in January, 1929 ; and be it further
Ordered: That the polling places be as follows :
Na,rd 1, Prec. 1 - Juniper School, Salem 71illows
Prec. 2 - Hose House , Bentley St.
Prec . 3 - Lynde School, Herbert St.
'Gard 2, Prec. 1 - Hose House, Webb St.
Prec . 2 - Phillips School, 71ashington Sq.
Prec. 3 - East Church, 'Jlashington Sq.
Ward 3, Prec. 1 - Old High School, Broad St.
Prec . 2 - Old Hi&i School, Broaa St.
Prec . 3 - St. Anne' s School, Jefferson Ave .
�,ard' 4,, Prec. 1 - Polling Place , Beckford St.
Prec. 2 - Y. M. C. T. Society Hall, Boston St.
Prec. 3 = A. 0. H. Hall, Boston St.
Ward 5, Prec. 1 - Saltonstall School, Lafayette St.
Prec. 2 - Saltonstall School, Lafayette St .
Prec . 3 - Saltonstall School, Lafayette St.
Prec. 4 - =,ethodist Church, Lafayette St.
Prec . 5 - Training School, Loring Ave.
Ward 60 Prec. 1 - Engine House , North St .
Prec . 2 - Cogswell School, School St.
Prec . 3 - Cogswell School, School St.
and be it further
Ordered: that the polls at said meetings be opened at six o ' clock
A. 1A. and closed at four o ' clock P. M. and that the city clerk be in-
structed to publish this notice as required by law. "
Approved by the ':'ayor on November 19, 1928 .
Councillor Morin offered the following order which was adopted: Parking
1053
"Ordered: That the Committee on Traffic Rules look into the advisa-
bility of prohibiting parking on the easterly side of Margin Street from
Norman Street to High Street. "
Approved by the Mayor on November 19, 1928.
On motion of Councillor Theriault , the Council refused an immediate
reconsideration of all business transacted.
On motion of Councillor McGrath, the Council ad ' nea at 8. 55
o 'clock P. M.
Attest : -
Clerk
472
November L2, . 1928.
A regular meeting of the City Council was held on Thursday, Novem-
1 ber 22, 1928; at eight o'clock P. M. All the members were present and
the President presided. On motion of Councillor Safford, it was voted
to dispense with the reading of the records.
the following applications to maintain gar-
Garages Hearings were held on
ages. The applicants appeared in favor, there was no opposition and the
following were granted licenses, subject to the approval of the 'Inspec-
for of Buildings and in conformity with the ordinances relating to the
same and with the rules and regulations of the Massachusetts District
Police:
Catherine Crane,' 38 Gardner St. Ernest J. Gagnon,' 7 Palmer' St.
John J. Grady,- Orne St. & Larchmont Rd.
Daniel B. Ruggles, '7 Munroe St. Albert 'White ,'Roosevelt Rd.
Gasoline A hearing was held on the application of Charles Wineapple 'to keep,
store and sell gasoline at 55 Canal Street. The applicant appeared in
favor, there was no opposition and the license was granted subject to
the laws governing the same and in conformity with the rules and regu-
lations of the Massachusetts District Police .
School Dept . Theiollaving order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted:
1054
"Ordered: that the following transfers be and the same are hereby
made in the school department budget:
t1300 from Salaries to Printing and Supplies
$1200 from Salaries to Other expenses
a 400 from Salaries to Janitors
100 from Correctional Institutions to Other expenses . "
Approved by the Mayor on November 27 , 1928.
r
"rater Pipe The following order, recormended by the Mayor, was adopted:
I� 1055
"Ordered: That the sum of $5200 be and the same is hereby transfer-
red from the Account "Canal St. Extension" to a new account, "Water
Pipe--Highland Ave. " , for the purpose of extending the present water
main on Highland Ave. from its present terminus to a point about 750
feet beyond. "
Approved by the lKayor on November 27 , 1928.
I'.arathon 1056 The petition of the Orange and Black Club to hold a dance marathon
on Essex and North Streets on the evening of November 29th, was granted
subject to the supervision of the city marshal.
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The following report was accepted and recommendation adopted: Pedler
1057 '
"The Board of Control, to whom was referred an application for a
pedler's license , has considered said matter and would recommend: That
the following be granted: George Vasilakopoules; 7 Prescott Street .
For the Board
George L. Day. Secretary"
The petition of Salem Electric Lighting Company to relocate one pole Pole
1058-59
on Barr Street was granted by the following order which was adopted sub-
ject to the approval of the city electrician:
"Ordered: that upon the petition of Salem, Ilectric Lighting Company,
dated November 3, 1928, permission is he-reby given said Company, its sqc-
cessors and assigns, to alter the locations of certain of its poles upon
and along the public ways in said Salem, as follow>s: Barr Street, Pole
#908, in accordance with a plan filed herewith showing both the present
and altered locations of said poles and marked "Salem Electric Lighting
Company. Proposed Pole Locations in Salem, Plan, No. 228, dated October
30, 1928" , hereby referred to and made a part of this Order. "
Approved by the Mayor on November 27, 1928.
The claims of Nelson St . Pierre and Anna W. Ahl were re- Claims
1060-61
ferred to the Committee on Claims.
The bond of Arthur R. Lebel as a civil constable was approved. Bond
1062
The following applications for permits to erect stationary electric- Signs
1063-64
al signs were granted, subject to the approval of the superintendent of
streets and the city electrician:
C. F. Tompkins Co. , 87 Washington St. Follett & Clingen, 246 Essex St.
A hearing was ordered for Thursday, December 13, 1928, at eight Sewage
1065
Q' clock P. T. , on the petition of Joseph L. Tivnan and others for relief
from sewage conditions near 1esservy Street.
The following applications for licenses were referred to the Commit- Licenses
1066-71
tee on Licenses and Permits:
Junk Collector
Abraham Raymond, 10 Planters St. , transfer from 14 Saunders St.
Pool Tables
Thomas J. Girard, 33 Prince St. , one table
Common Victualler
Joseph A. Archis, 134 Derby St.
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Sunday License
Joseph A. Archis,' 134 Derby St.
Third Class Liquor License
Fred L. True, 193 'r+ashington St. , (Ropes Drug Co. ) transfer from
Williar: J. Malone
pp Lodging House (Renewal)
Emma, M. Hurlburt, 135 Essex St.
Ii Passenger Automobile (Renewal)
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Henry J. O'Donnell, 12 Boardman St.
Auctioneer The application of Harry D. Wheeler for a renewal of his auction-
1072
eer' s license was granted.
Gasoline A hearing was ordered for Thursday, December 13, 1928, at eight
1073-74
o 'clock P. Y. on the application of Louis Linaky'to keep, store and sell
gasoline at 55 Charter Street, .and on the application of New England
Telephone and Telegraph Company to keep and store gasoline at 11 Frank-
lin Street .
Garages Hearings were ordered for Thursday, December 13, 1928, at eight
1075-79
o ,'clock P. M. on the following applications to maintain garages:
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Helen J. S. Fay, 10 Picknan Rd. Alexander Hladki , R138 Boston St .
Louis L' sk 55 Charter St. Mary V. McCarthy, R10 Vale St.
Lin sky,
Y,
A. Mackintire , 32 Fairmount St.
Bequest Notice was received of a bequest by Adline 11. Pickering of the sum
1080
of 8100.00, the income to be expended for the placing of flowers on
Memorial Day on the grave of Sylvia W. Swasey in Greenlawn Cemetery.
The matter was referred to the Committee on Finance .
Licenses Councillor Toomey offered the following report which was accepted
11081
and recommendation adopted:
"The Committee on Licenses and Permits, to whom was referred appli-
cations for licenses, has considered said matter and would recommend:
That the following be granted:
Sunday Licenses
Ira M. Chute ,%-64-i Essex St.
Elzear L. Goucher, 40 Ward St. , transfer from Eva Dziadyk
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Aime Michaud, 22 Leavitt St. , transfer from Adeline Lapointe
Automobile Dealer
Hinckley & Warburton; 214 Derby St. , first class
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The Committee would further recommend that the following be given
leave to withdraw:
Common Victualler
Paul Thibodeau,. 126 Essex St.
For the Committee,
John J. Toomey Chairman"
Councillor Safford offered the following report which was accepted Lights
1082
and recommendation adopted:
"The Committee on Electrical Affairs, to whom was referred several
petitions for street lighting, has considered said matter and would
recommend: -
That - two 60 c. p. lights be installed on Larchmont Road Extension
three 60 c. p. lights be installed on Roosevelt Road
Expense of above to be charged to the regular appropriation for
street lighting.
For the Committee ,
lilliam 0. Safford Chairman"
The following order was adopted:
"Ordered: That the City Electrician be and hereby is directed to Lights
1083
install the following street lights:
Two 60 c . p. Lights on Larchmont Road Extension
Three 60 c. p. lights on Roosevelt Road
The expense of theabove to be charged to the regular appropriation
for street lighting. "
Approved by the Mayor on November 27, 1928.
Councillor Safford, for the Committee on Traffic Rules, reported Traffic
progress in the question of eliminating heavy traffic from winter Street_.
Councillor O 'Callaghan offerea the following order which was adopted : Lights
1084
"Ordered: That the Committee on Electrical Affairs be and are hereby
requested and ordered to install such lights as are needed to properly
light that part of Barstow Street known as Barstow Street Extension. "
Approved by the :Mayor on November 27 , 1928.
Councillor `+iorin offered the following order which was adopted: Light
1085-
"Ordered: that the Committee on Electrical Affairs look into the
advisability of insta111ng an electric light at 12 Summer Street. "
Approved by the Mayor on November 27, 1928.
i ovember 22,_ .1928On motion of Councillor Morin, the Council adjourned at 8.25
o `clock P. M.
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A regular meeting of the City Council was held on Thursday, Decem-
ber 13, 1928, at eight o 'clock P. M. All the members were present ex-
cept Councillor "Morin and the President presided. On motion of Council-
lor Donahue , it was voted to dispense with the reading of the records.
Hearings were held an the following applications to maintain gar- Garages
ages. The applicants appeared in favor, there was no opposition and the
following were granted licenses, subject to .the approval of the Inspec-
tor of Builaings, and in conformity with the ordinances relating to the
same and with the rules and regulations of the "Massachusetts District
Police:
Helen J. S. Fay,' 10 Pickman Rd. Alexander Hladki,' R138 Boston St.
Mary V. McCarthy; R10 Vale St. A. Mackintire,' 32 Fairmount St .
A hearing was held on the application of New England Telephone & Gasoline
"0
Telegraph Company to keep and store gasoline at 11 Franklin Street.
Councillor Theriault appeared in favor. Catherine Brawders appeared in
opposition. On motion of Councillor Irzyk, the license was granted.
A hearing was held on the application of Louis Linsky to maintain Garage and
Gasoline
a garage and keep, store and sell gasoline at 55 Charter Street . Mr. 1086
Linsky and Mr. Simon appeared in favor. Mr. Joseph A. Doyle, P&r. Wil-
liam Quinn and iYr. Kane appearea in opposition: It was voted to refer
the applications to the Committee on Public Works .
A hearing was held on the petition of Joseph Tivnan and others for Sewage
relief from conditions caused by sewage backing into cellars on and near
"esservy Street. ' essrs. Tivnan, Kilfoyle, Sager and Pierce appeared.
On motion of Councillor Theriault, it was votea that the City Engineer
be requested to furnish information to enable the Council to abate the
nuisance .
The Mayor' s appointment of Roman Kulokowski as a constable was Constable
1087
unanimously confirmed under suspension of the rules.
A communication from the Mayor, reconvaending that `Hater lvorks Road Water Works Rd.
1088
be deeded to the City of Beverly, was read and placed on file .
The following order , recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: Street Dent .
1089
"Ordered: that the following sums of money be and the same are here-
by transferred in the q? propriation for the Street Department :
$"700 from Sewage Pumping Station, item, Power, to Street Depart-
d8
De..cember
ment, item, AsYB s.
�1945.57 from Maintenance of County Bridges to Highway Maintenance
$700 from General Administration to Sidewalks and Curbing"
Approved by the Mayor on December 15, 1928.
Collector The following order, recommended by. the Mayor, was adopted under
1090
suspension of the rules:.
"Ordered: that the sum of three hundred and eighty five dollars
(w385. ) in addition to the amount already appropriated, be and the same
is hereby app m priated, to pay for extra work in the office of the city
collector; said sum to be charged to the excess and deficiency account
and added to :the item, "Salaries and Wages" .
Approved by the isayor on December 15, 1928.
Tractor The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted:
1091
"Ordered: that the sums of
$350, item Salem willows
$300, item Ledge Hill
y100, item Forest River
w200, item Highland Park
$200, item Gallows Hill
$120, item Small Parks
150, item Recreation Total $1420
and all in the Park Department, be and the same are hereby transferred
to the new item "Tractor and Sidewalk Plow" hereby created and to be
added to the items of said department . "
Approved by the Mayor on December 15, 1928.
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health Dept . The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted:
1092
"Ordered: that the following sums of money be and the same are here
by transferred in the appropriation for the Board of Health:
$658 from Other Cities anti Towns, item 3, to Contagious Diseases,
item 2.
$1000 from Collection of Garbage, item 5, to Contagious Diseases,
item 2."
Approved b the Mayor P r on P Y Y December 15, 1928
Veterans 1093 The following order, recommended by the Mayors was adopted:
"Ordered: that the following sums of money be and the same are here
by transferred in the appropriation for the Veterans ' Relief Department:
�350 from the item, State Aid, to the item, Soldiers ' Relief
w110O from the item, Military Aid, to the item, Soldiers ' Relief"
Approved by the :Mayor on December 15, 1928.
Notice was received from the Inspector of Buildings of the applica- Building
tion of Kimball Brothers fora permit to erect a building at corner of 1094
Dodge Street and Dodge Street Court. It was voted that no changes are
contemplated at this location.
The report of the City Marshal for the month of November was re- Report
ceived and placed on file. 1095
Notice was received from the City -of Beverly of a hearing on laying Water Works Rd.
out Water Works Road. 1096
A communication was received from Thomas J. Casey, attorney for Land
Owen F. Farley, with a petition to purchase certain land of the City be-
1097
tween Front and New Derby Streets, and the matter was referred to the
Committee of the Whole .
The application of James A. Harrington for a transfer of the license Garage and
to maintain a garage and keep, store and sell gasoline at 39 Bridge 1098 Gasoline
Street, which was granted to Chester H. Courtis, was granted.
The petition of New England Telephone and Telegraph Company to at- Mires
tach wires to one pole on Shillaber Street was granted by the following 1099-1100
order which was adopted subject to the approval of the city electrician:
"Ordered: That The New England Telephone and Telegraph Company of
Massachusetts, having locations in certain streets of said municipality,
be anti it is hereby granted permission to attach and maintain not exceed
ing wires or cables necessary for the conduct of its business and fix-
tures, at a height of not- less than 20 feet from the ground, upon exist-
ing poles of Salem Electric Lighting Company heretofore located in the
public way or ways hereinafter referred tp, as requested in petition of
said The New England Telephone and Telegraph Company of ,:assachusetts,
dated the 28th day of Nov. 1928. The existing poles above referred to
are located in the following named public ways, as shown upon plan marke
The 11. E. T. & T. Co. of Mass. , No. 420 Dated 11-27-28 - filed with this
order:- Shillaber St. - 1 pole #489. "
Approved by the Mayor on December 15, 1928.
Hearings were ordered for Thursday, December 27, 1928, at eight Poles
1101-2
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o'clock P. M. , on the petitions of New England Telephone and Telegraph
Company and Salem Electric Lighting Company for joint pole locations
on Pearl Street, Osborne Street, Nichols Street, Beaver Stree.t , Butler
Street and Franklin Street.
Poles The petitions of New England Telephone and Telegraph Company and
1103-4
Salem Electric Lighting Company for relocation of joint poles was gran-
ted by the following orders which were adopted subject to the approval
of the City Electrician:
"Ordered: That The New England Telephone and Telegraph Company of
Massachusetts and the Salem Electric Lighting Company be and they are
hereby granted a joint relocation forand permission to erect and main-
tain poles andiwires to be placed thereon, together with ouch 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 3rd day of December 1928. 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 - The N.
E. T. & T. Co. of Mass. , No. 492 Dated 11-5-28 - filed with this order.
There may be attached to said poles by said The New England Telephone
and Telegraph Company of 1.1assachusetts not to exceed wires or cables
necessary for the conduct of its business and by said Salem Electric
Lighting Company not to exceed wires or 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 %rhich the poles above referred to may
be erected, and the number of poles which may be erected thereon under
this order:- Franklin St. easterly from North St . - 1 pole. "
"Ordered: That the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company of
Massachusetts and the Salem 'Electric Lighting Company be and they are
hereby granted a joint relocation for and permission to erect and main- l
tain poles and wires 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 29th day of October 1928. 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 - The N.
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E. T. & T. Co. of Mass. , No. 464, 464-1, 464-2, dated 7/21/28 - filed
With this order. There may be attached to said poles by said The New
England Telephone and Telegraph Company of Massachusetts not to exceed
wires or cables necessary for the conduct of its business and by said
Salem Electric lighting Company not to exceed wires or 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 follow-
ing are the public ways or parts of ways along which the poles above re-
ferred to may be erected, and the number of poles which may be erected
thereon under this order:-
Arbella St. bet . Bridge St. & Collins Cove -1 Pole
"darner St. bet. Arbella & Barton Sts . -1 to
Barton St , bet. Bridge and Collins Sts. .1 If
Osgood St. from Bridge St. to 3 sections easterly of Collins St.
-2 Poles
March St . bet. Worth River and Bridge St . -3 If
Pearl St. bet. B. & M. R. R. and Bridge St. -1 Pole
Saunders St . bet . B. & 11. R. R. & Bridge St. -1
Foster St, bet. North St . and Point opp. cor. of Walter St .-2 Poles"
"Ordered: That The New England Telephone and Telegraph Company of
Massachusetts and the Salem Electric lighting Company be and they are her -
by granted a joint relocation for and permission to erect and maintain
poles and wires 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 29th day of October 1928. All construction under this
order shall be in accordance wiith the following conditions:- Poles shall
e of sound timber, and reasonably straight,, and shall be set- substantial-
ly at the points indicated upon the plan marked - The N. E. T. & T. Co. of
Mass. , No. 464-3, 464-4, 464-6, Dated 7/21/28 - filed with this order.
There may be attached to said poles by said The New England Telephone and
Telegraph Company of Massachusetts not to exceed wires or cables necessary
or the conduct of its business and by said Salem Electric lighting Com-
pany not to exceed wires or cables necessary for the conduct of its busi-
ness and all of said wires and cables shall be placed at a height of not
ess - than 20 feet from the ground. The following are the public ways or
arts of ways along which the poles above referreu to may be erected, and
he number of poles which may be erected thereon under this order:-
Hanson St . bet. Boston and South Sts. -2 Poles
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Proctor St . bet. Langdon & Boston Sts. -2 Poles
Butler St, bet. Scotia & Nichols Sts.
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Albion St. from South to Butler Sts.
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Nichols St. bet . South and Boston Sts. _2
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Beaver St. bet. Grove and Safford Sts. -2
Aborn St. bet. Salem-Peabody Line and Boston St . -2 "
Bow St. 1 section southerly of Aborn St. -1 Pole"
Approved by the Mayor on December 15, 1928.
Poles The petitions of New EnglanC Telephone and Telegraph Company and
1105-6
Salem Electric Lighting Company for joint locations of existing poles
were granted by the following orders which were adoptea subject to the
approval of the City Electrician:
"Ordered: That The New England Telephone and Telegraph Company of
I%ssachusetts and the Salem Electric Lighting Company each having loca-
tions in certain of the streets of the municipality, be ana they are
hereby grantees a joint location for and permission jointly to maintain
poles already existing and their respective wires to be placed thereon,
together with : uch sustaining and protecting fixtures as any of said
Companies may deem necessary, in the public way or ways hereinafter re-
ferred to , as requested in petition of said Companies dated the 3rd day
of December 1928. All construction under this order shall be in accor-
dance 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 The N. E. T. & T. Co. of Mass. No.
492 Dated 11-5-28 - filed with this order. There may be attached to
said poles by said The New England Telephone and Telegraph Company of
Massachusetts not to exceed wires or cables necessary for the conduct
of its business anti by said Salem Electric Lighting Company not to ex-
ceed wires or 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 num-
ber of poles:- Franklin St . easterly from North St. - 5 Poles" .
"Ordered: That The New England Telephone and Telegraph Company of
Massachusetts and the Salem Electric Lighting Company each having loca-
tions in certain of the streets of the municipality, be and they are
hereby granted a joint location for and permission jointly to maintain
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poles already existing and their respective wires to be placed thereon,
toLether with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as any of said Com-
panies may deem necessary, in the public way or ways hereinafter referred
to , as requested in petition of said Companies dated the 29th day of Oct .
1928 . 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 - The N. E . -T . & T. Co . of Mass . , No . 464 & 464-1 Dated
7-21-28 - filed with this order . There may be attached 'to said poles by
said The New England Telephone and Telegraph Company of Massachusetts not
to exceed wires or cables necessary for the conduct of its business and
by said the Salem Electric Lighting Company not to exceed wires or cables
necessary for the conduct of its business and all of said wires and cable
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 : -
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Arbella St . bet . Bridge St . & Collins Cove -4 Poles
Collins St . opp . Arbella St . -1 Pole
darner St . bet. Arbella and Barton Sts . -2 Poles
Barton St . bet . Bridge St . and Collins St . -4 of
Osgood St. from Bridge St . to 3 sections easterly of Collins St .
6 Poles
March St . bet . North River and Bridge St . -6
"Ordered: That The New England Telephone and Telegraph .Company of
Massachusetts and the Salem Electric Lighting Company. each having loca-
tions in certain of the streets of the municipality, be and they are here
by granted a joint location for and permission jointly to maintain poles
already existing and their respective wires to be placed thereon, to-
gether with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as ahy of said Com-
panies may deem necessary , in the public way or ways hereinafter referred
to , as requested in petition of said Companies dated the 29th day of Oct .
1928 . 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 - The N. E . .T . .& T . Co . of Mass . , No . 464-1, 464-2, Dated
7-21-28 - filed with this order. There may be attached to said poles by
said The New England Telephone and Telegraph Company of Massachusetts not
to exceed wires or cablesrnecessary for the conduct of its business and
by said Salem Electric Lighting Company not to exceed wires or cables
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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 : -
Skerry St. bet . B. & M. R. R. and Bridge St . 4 Poles
Pearl St . bet . B . &. M. R. R. and Bridge St. -3
Saunders St . bet. B . & M. R. R. & Bridge St . -7 "
Lemon St . bet . Lemon St . Ct . and Bridge St . . -6 "
Northey St . bet. Smith St . and Bridge St . -8 "
Appleton St . from Orne St . -7
"Ordered: That The New England Telephone and Telegraph Company of
Massachusetts and 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 to be placed thereon, to-
gether with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as any of said Com-
panies may deem necessary, in the public way or ways hereinafter referre
to , as requested in petition of said Companies dated the 29th day of
Oct. 1928 . 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 indica
ted upon the plan marked - The N. E . T . & T . Co . of Mass. , No . 464-2 ,
464-3 , Dated 7-21-28 - filed with this order. There may be attached to
said poles by said The New England Telephone and Telegraph Company of
Massachusetts not .tocexceedawires or cables necessary for the conduct of
its business and by said Salem Electric Lighting Company not to exceed
wires or 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 way
along which the poles above referred to are located, and the number of
poles :-
Lee St . bet . Orne and Dearborn Ste . -8 Poles
Dearborn St . cor . Lee St. -1 Pole
Stoddard Place -2 ,11oles
Foster St . bet . North St . and Point Opp. cor. of Iffalter St .
-5
Varney St . bet . Hanson and Putnam Sts . -4 u
Putnam St . bet . Hanson and Proctor Ste . -6 u
"Ordered.: That The New England Telephone and Telegraph Company of
Massachusetts and the Salem Electric Lighting Company each having loca-
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tions 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 to be placed ,there-on,
together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as any of said
Companies may deem necessary , in the public way or ways hereinafter re-
ferred to , as requested in petition of said Companies dated the 29th day
of Oct. 1928 . 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 indi-
cated upon the plan marked - The N. E . T . & T . Co . of Kass . , No . 464-3 ,
464-4 , Dated 7-21-28 - filed with this order . There may be attached to
said poles by said The New England Telephone and Telegraph Company of
Massachusetts not to exceed wires or cables necessary for the conduct of
its business and by said Salem Electric Lighting Company not to exceed
wires or 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 :
Hanson St . bet . Boston and South Sts . -9 Poles
Proctor St . bet . Langdon and Boston Sts . -6 u
Langdon St. from Proctor St. -2
Butler St . bet. Scotia & Nichols Ste . -2
Albion St . from South to Butler Ste . -6 N
Nichols St . bet . South and Boston Sts . -9 6
*Ordered: That The New England Telephone and Telegraph Company of
Massachusetts and the Salem Electric Lighting Company each having loca-
tions in certain of the streets of the municipality , be and they are here
by granted a joint location for and permission jointly to maintain poles
already existing and their respective wires to be placed thereon, to-
gether with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as any of said Com-
panies may deem necessary, in the public way or ways hereinafter referred
to , as requested in petition of said Companies dated the 29th day of Oct .
1928 . 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 - The N. E . T . & T . Co . of Mass . , No . 464-4, 464..5 , Dated
7-21-28 - filed with this order. There may be attached to said poles by
said The New England Telephone and Telegraph Company of Massachusetts not
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to exceed wires or cables necessary for the conduct of its business and
by said Salem Electric Lighting Company not to exceed wires or cables
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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 alon6 v�hich
the poles above referred to are located, and the number of poles : -
Grove St . bet . Boston and Beaver Ste . -2 Poles
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Beaver St. bet . Grove and Safford Ste . -15 "
Safford St . bet . Boston and Beaver Ste . -2 "
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Wateon •St • bet . -Boston and Beaver Sts -1 Pole
Butler St . from about 3 sections westerly of Rawlins St . to
Prospect Ave . -8 Poles
Ober St . bet . Wall and Butler Sts . -5 to
"Ordered : That The New England Telephone and Telegraph Company of
Massachusetts and the Salem Electric Lighting Company each having loca-
tions 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 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 re—
ferred to , as requested in petition of said Companies dated the 29th
day of Oct . 1928 . All construction under this order shall be in accor-
dance with the following conditions : - Poles shall be of sound timber,
and reasonably strai6ht, and shall be set substantially at the points
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j indicated upon the plan marked - The N. E . T . & T . Co . of Mass . , No .
464-5, 464-6 , Dated a-21-28 A filed with this order . There may be at- ,
tached to said poles by said The New England Telephone and Telegraph
Company of Massachusetts not to exceed wires or cables necessary for
the conduct of its business and by said Salem Electric' Lighting Company'11 ,
not to exceed wires or cables necessary for the conduct of its business
and all of said wire- 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:-
Summitt St. bet . Sou
th th and But
ler Ste .t -7 Pole
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Aborn St . bet . Salem-Peabody Line and Boston St . -6
Abbott St . bet. Aborn and Ord Sts . _8
Ord St . bet . Aborn St . and Shillaber St . -14 "
Bow St, bet . aborn and Ord Sts . -6 ,t
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Approved by the Mayor on December 15, 1928.
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The claim of James Centerino was referred to the Committee on Claims Claim
1107
The application of Edward Page for a drainlayer' s license was Drainlayer
granted . 1108
Hearings were ordered for Thursday , December 27, 1928 , at eight Garages
1109-14
o 'clock P . M. , on the following applications to maintain garages :
Evangeline Bouchard , R8 Cherry St . Catherine M Collins , R13 Jackson St
Albert J . Dion, 34 Raymond Ave . Thomas A. McGrath, cor. Franklin &
Foster Ste
Alice A. Robertshaw, 14 Lee St . Gertrude Pd. Whittier, 31 Winthrop
St.
The following applications for licenses were referred tc the Cora, Licenses
mittee on Licenses and Permits : 1115-25
Auto Trucks
George W. Hudson, 40 North St . , four
Sunday Licenses
Albert J . Denis ,` 69 Loring Ave . Thomas A. Eliopoulos ,' 532 North St .
Jack J . Mooradian ,rcor . Boston & Aborn Sts . (renewal )
Pool Tables
Rene Marcaurelle , 252 Jefferson Ave . two
George C . Nelson, 66 Loring Ave. , two , transfer from Joseph J . Dionne
Common Victualler
Thomas J . Girard ,` 33 Prince St . George Jameson , 39 Bridge St .
Rene Marcaurelle , 252 Jefferson Ave.
George C . Nelson, 66 Loring; Ave . , transfer from Joseph J . Dionne
Automobile Dealers
Charles J . Tersolo , 2 Barton St . first class
C . Falke Semon , 90 Lafayette St . , second class (renewal)
Junk Collector
Theodore Morris , 5 Blaney St .
Councillor Toomey offered the following report which was accepted Licenses
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and recommendation adopted :
"The Committee on Licenses and Permits , to whom was referred appli-
cations for licenses , has considered said matter and would recommend:
That the following be granted :
Pool Tables
Thomas J . Girard, 33 Prince St . (1 )
Common Victualler
Joseph A. Archie , 134 Derby St .
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Sunday License
Joseph A. Archis , 134 Derby St .
Third Class Liquor License
Fred L. True, 193 Washington St . (Ropes Drug Co . ) transfer from
R William ',alone
Lodging House
Emma IL. Hurlburt; 135 Essex St .
Passenger Automobile
Henry J . O'Donnell , 12 Boardman St .
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leave to withdraw:
Junk Collector
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Abraham Raymond, 10 Planters St . , transfer from 14 Saunders St .
For the Committee,
John J . Toomey Chairman"
Lights Councillor Safford offered the following report which was accepted
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and recommendation adopted:
"The Committee on Electrical Affairs , to whom was referred a peti-
tion for installation of lights on Barstow St . Extension , has consid-
ered said matter and would recommend: That four 60 c . p . lights be
installed on Barstow St . Extension , the expense of same to be charged
to the regular appropriation for street lighting .
For the Committee ,
W. 0 . Safford Chairman"
Lights The following order was adopted:
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"Ordered : That the City Electiician be and hereby is instructed,
to install four 60 c . p . lights on Barstow Street Extension , the ex-
pense of same to be charged to the regular appropriation for street
lighting ."
Approved by the yor on December 15 , 1928.
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Water Works Rd . Councillor Theriault read the following communication from the
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Hon . George J . Bates , Mayor ,
City Hall,
Salem, Mass .
Dear Mr . Iiayor :-
The question of discontinuing Water Works Road situated in North
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Beverly and its acceptance as a public highway by the City of Beverly,
has been discussed by the Public Works Committees of Salem and Beverly.
'Hater Works Road is now owned ,by the City of Salem and considerable
time and labor is involved in maintaining the road due to heavy trucking
of coal to the Pumping Station . It is also necessary at times during
the winter to send plows to North Beverly to break open the road .
The Salon and Beverly 'Nater Supply Board has been negotiating for
the purchase of about 2 .6 acres of land bordering on water Works Road
for future filtration purposes . This land is the only remaining parcel
needed for future development and is now bounded on both sides by land
of the Salem and Beverly Water Supply Board . The discontinuance of
Water Works Road will result in the purchase of this land at a very
reasonable figure .
This question has been given due consideration and I can see no
objection and I hereby recommend that the said Water 'Norke Road so
called, be discontinued and offered for acceptance by the City of Bever-
ly as a public highway from Dodge Street to point marked "A-B" on plan
submitted . This discontinuance to be based on the following stipglation :
That the City of Beverly keep open for traffic said Water Works Road
from Dodge Street to the rear of the Salem Pumping Station; That the
City of Salem reserves the right to lay and maintain present and future
water pipes and any such other appurtenances that will be necessary for
the properadministration of the water system.
Respectfully yours ,
Frank P. Morse City Engineer"
Councillor Theriault offered the following report which was accep- Water Works Rd
ted and recommendation adopted: 1129
"The Committee on Public Works , to whom was referred the matter of
the acceptance of Water Works Road by the City of Beverly, has consider-
ed said matter and would recommend : That the recommendation of the City
Engineer regarding the acceptance of said Water Works Road be adopted;
and the Committee would further recommend the adoption of the accompany-
ing order .
For the Committee,
Omer P . Theriault Chairman"
The following order was adopted by a vote of ten yeas , one absent: Water Works Rd
"Ordered : That His Honor the 1130
Mayor be and hereby is authorized to
execute , on behalf of the City of Salem, and in consideration of the sum
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of one dollar, a deed of Water Works Road, so-called, to the City of
Beverly, subject to the conditions recommended by the City Engineer,
and as shown on plan filed herewith."
On motion of Councillor Theriault , the Council refused an immedi-
ate reconsideration . Approved by the Mayor on December 15 , 1928.
-alaries Councillor Theriault offered the following ordinance which was
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passed for publication:
"In the year one thousand nine hundred and twenty-eight .
An Ordinance to amend an ordinance relating to the Compensation of Cer-
tain City Officers �
Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows :
Section 1 . That Paragraph 31 of Chapter 14 of the revised ordinances
i and amendments to said paragraph, is hereby repealed and that the fol-
lowing paragraph be inserted therefor:
To the chief clerk in the Treasurer' s , Collectors , Auditor 's ,
Street , Assessors' and Yater Department and to the Assistant City Clerk,
the sum of twenty-five dollars per week . Other clerks , regularly em-
ployed for the first year twenty dollars per week; for the second year
twenty-one dollars per week; for the third year and thereafter twenty-
two dollars per week; and clerks temporarily employed sixteen dollars
per week.
Section 2 . This ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City
Charter."
Traffic Lights Councillor O'Callaghan offered the following order which was adop-
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ted :
"Ordered: That traffic signal lights be installed on North Street
and Boston Street at locations to be selected by the Mayor and the
Committee on Traffic Rules ."
Presented to the Mayor for approval on December 14 , 1928 , and re-
turned without his signature on December 15 , 1928 .
City Election Coune.illor Safford presented the following results of the city
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election which were read and adopted:
"Vlhereas :- The City Council of the City of Salem has examined the
returns of the election officers , as amended by the Board of Registrars
of Voters, in the several voting precincts of the city of the votes
Cast at the municipal election held on Tuesday , December 4 , 1928, for
the 1 of purpose ur p p electing a councillor from each ward in the city to serve
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December 13 , 1928
for the term of two years from the first Monday in January , 1929; also
for two members of the School Committee to serve for the term of three
years from the first Monday in January , 1929; and find the same properly
made and duly recorded . Yrom said examination it appears that the fol-
lowing were duly elected : -
City Council
Ward One - Felix Irzyk :'hard Four - Timothy J . O'Connell
?'lard Two - Thomas A. Kelleher Ward Five - Omer P. Theriault
',lard Three - H. Francis Dolan 'Hard Six - Denis T . O'Callaghan
School Committee
James Kinsella Leo H . Tracy"
Approved by the Mayor on December 15 , 1928 .
Councillor EcGrath offered the following order which was adopted: Signs
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"Ordered: That the Committee on Traffic Rules be requested to ask
the proper authorities of the City to have signs installed on all the
main arteries of travel to direct traffic to the cities and towns ad-
joining Salem . "
Presented to the Mayor for approval on December 14, 1928 , and re-
turned without his signature on December 15 , 1928 .
The following were drawn to serve as jurors for the January session Jurors
of Criminal Court in Salem:
First Session
Edward H. Lornasney 44 Bridge Street Watchman
John P . Rybicki 4 Daniels Street Manager
James E . Harkins 32 Webb Street Shoe Worker
Second Session
G . Layton Stearns 92 North Street Florist
Frank A. Spalding 51 Forrester Street Shoeworker
John J . Buckley 75 Bridge Street Laborer
The following were drawn to serve as jurors for the January session
of Civil Court in Salem:
Edward C . Pauling 396 Essex Street Piano Dealer
Harry V. Fitch 15 Holly Street Glue Tester
Edward J . O'Toole 22 Brigge Street Custodian
The following were drawn to serve as Grand Jurors in Salem:
Lewis C . Tufts 15 Lynde Street Agent
Thomas Cunney 18 Varney Street Leather Worker
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On motion of Councillor Theriault ; the Council refused an immediate
reconsideration of all business transacted .
On motion of Councillor TYcGrath, the Council adjourned at 9 .50
otclock P. M.
Attest :-
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Clerk
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A regular meeting of the City Council was held on Thursday, Decem-
ber 27 , 1928 , at eight o ' clock P . 11. All the members were present ex-
cept Councillors Morin and Pickering . On motion of Councillor Donahue ,
it was voted to dispense with the reading of the records .
Hearings were held on the following applications to maintain gar- Garages
ages . The applicants appeared in favor , there was no opposition and the
followinL were granted licenses subject to the approval of the Inspector
of Buildings and in conformity with the ordinances 'relating to the same
and with the rules and regulations of the Massachusetts District Police :
Evangeline Bouchard, R8 Cherry St . Catherine M. Collins ; R13 Jackson
St .
Albert J . Dion; 34 Raymond Ave . Thos . A. McGrath,' cor. Franklin &
Foster Ste .
Alice A. Robertshaw; 14 Lee St . Gertrude M. Whittier, 31 I.Vinthrop
St .
Hearings were held on the petitions of New England Telephone and Poles
Telegraph Company and Salem Electric LightinL Company for joint location 1135-36
of several poles . Mr . Dawes and Mr . Kingsley appeared in favor and
Mr . Long appeared in opposition . The petitions were granted by the fol-
lowing orders which were adopted subject to the approval of the city
electrician:
"Ordered: that The New England Telephone and Telegraph Company of
Massachusetts 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 wires 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 3rd day of December 1928. All construc-
tion under this order shall be in accordance with the following condi-
tions :- Poles shall be of sound timber , and reasonably straight , and
shall be set substantially at the points indicated upon the plan marked
The N. E . T . & T . Co . of Mass . , No . 492 Dated 11-5-28 - filed with this
order . There may be attached to said poles by said The New England Tel-
ephone and Telegraph Company of Yassachusetts not to exceed wires or
cables necessary for the conduct of its business and by said Salem Elec-
tric Lighting Company not to exceed wires or 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:- Franklin St . easterly from North St . - 2 poles . "
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Poles "Ordered: that The New England Telephone and Telegraph Company of
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i Massachusetts and the Salem Electric Lighting Company be and they are
11 hereby granted joint or identical locations for and permission to erect
and maintain poles and wires 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 29th day of October 1928 . All
construction under this order shall be in accordance with the following
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conditions :- Poles shall be of sound timber, and reasonably straight ,
and shall be set substantially at the points indicated upon the plan
marked - The N. E . T. & T . Co . of bass . , No . 464-1, 464-2, 464-4 &
464-5, Dated 7/21/28 - filed with this order . There may be attached to
said poles by said The New England Telephone and Telegraph Company of
Massachusetts not to exceed wires or cables necessary for the conduct
of its business and by said Salem Electric Lighting Company not to ex-
ceed wires or cables necessary for the conduct of its 'business and all
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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:-
Pearl St . bet . B. & M. R. R. and Bridge St . -1 Pole
Osborne St. opp. property line #3 & #5 -1 "
Nichols St . bet. South and Boston Sts . -1 "
Beaver St . bet . Grove and Safford Sts . -1 "
Butler St . one section westerly of Rawlins St . -1 "
Approved by the mayor on December 29 , 1928 .
Water Dept . The following order, recommended by the Mayor , was adopted:
1137
"Ordered: that the sum of one thousand six hundred and fotty four
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dollars and seventy cents be and the same is hereby transferred in the
:'later Department from the item, "General Maintenance" to"Pumping Sta-
tion" item, "fuel and Light" .
l Approved by the Mayor on December 29, 1928 .
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Veterans The following order, recommended by the Mayor , was adopted:
1138
"Ordered : That the sum of $2000 be and the same is hereby trans-
ferred from the Upper Lafayette St . Paving Account to the Soldiers '
Relief item in the Veterans' Relief Department ."
Approved by the Mayor on December 29 , 1928 .
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The following order, recommended by the Mayor was adopted: Public Welfare
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"Ordered : that the following sums be and the same are hereby trans-
ferred in the Public Welfare Department: .
$2100 from the item "Other Cities" to the item "Outside Relief"
$100 from the item "Other Cities" -to the item "Mothers' Aid"
Ordered further that the sum of three thousand dollars from the
and the sum of two thousand dollars from the Bridge St. special paving
Essex St . special paving/aad the sum of two thousand six hundred and
seventy five dollars , upper Lafayette St . special, making a total of
$7675 be and the same are transferred to the Public Welfare Department
to .be apportioned to the following items in the following sums:
General Administration 100 .
City Home - Salaries and wages 75 .
Outside Relief 5000 .
Mothers ' Aid 2500. ip'7675 ."
Approved by the Mayor on December 29, 1928 .
A notice was received from the Mayor and the Superintendent of Land
1140
Public Property that certain land between New Derby and Front Streets ,
taken by eminent domain, is no longer required for public purposes .
A notice was received from Robert Walcott, representing the Derby-Pick-
man heirs , offering to release their interest in the land lying to the
south of Front Street including the land under the fish-marked building
for the sum of $5 ,000 . A communication was received from the' Mayor re-
questing authority to deed to Owen F. Farley the land described in an
accompanying order.
The following order was adopted by a vote of nine yeas , two absent: Land
1141
"Notice having been received by the City Council from George J .
Bates , Ila,yor and William M. Osgood, Superintendent of Public Property ,
that a lot of land described in said notice, is no longer needed in
their opinion for public purposes , be it therefore
Ordered that the Mayor, in behalf of the City of Salem be and is
hereby authorized to execute and deliver to Owen F. Farley a quitclaim
deed of the following described real estate for the sum of seven thou-
sand five hundred dollars (37500) and , as additional consideration, the
City of Salem is to receive a parcel of land to be deeded by the said
Owen F. Farley by good and sufficient deed , the consideration in said
deed from Farley to the City of Salem, to be one dollar.
Ordered that the land to be deeded by the City of 'Salem to Owen F.
Farley be described as follows:
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Beginning at a stone bound and point marked "A" on a .plan entitled "Land
of the City of Salem, conveyed to Owen F. Farley , New Derby St . Salem,
Mass . scale 1 in .-10 ft . Dec . 1928, Frank P . Morse , City Engineer" ,
thence running northwesterly by the northerly line of New Derby St .
eighteen and seventy four hundredths feet (18 .74) to a point marked "B"
on said plan; thence turning and running northerly by the easterly line
of a proposed new street, one hundred and seventy two and thirty five
hundredths feet (172 .35) to a pd;nnd bound and point marked "C" on said
plan; thence turning and running easterly by land now or formerly of
Robert M. Wood, twenty two and five hundredths feet (22 .05) to a point
marked "D" on said plan; thence turning and running southerly by land
now or formerly of Robert M. Wood , one hundred and seventy six and forty
one hundredths feet (176 .41) to said point "A" and the stone bound begun
at . Containing about 3521 sq. ft . and being the same premises described
in the notice aforesaid to the City Council.
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Ordered further that the City Council hereby declares any easement
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or right the City of Salem may have in the land above described land is
hereby abandoned ..
Ordered that the land to be deeded by Owen F. Farley to the City
of Salem be described as follows ;
Beginning at a stone bound and point marked "A" on a plan entitled "Land
of Owen F. Farley , conveyed to the City of Salem, front St . Salem, Mass .
scale 1 in.-10 ft . Dec . 1928, Frank P . Morse, City Engineer" , thence
runninL northeasterly by the southerly line of Front St . ten and twelve
hundredths feet (10 .12) to a point marked "B" on said plan; thence turn-
ing and running southerly by land now or formerly of Rose Bernstein and
Robert M. Wood , one hundred and fifteen and twenty nine hundredths feet
(115 .29) to a point marked "C" on said plan; thence turning and running
westerly by land of the City of Salem nine and ninety five hundredths
feet (9 .95) to a stone bound and point marked "D" on said plan; thence
turning and running northerly by land of the City of Salem one hundred
and fourteen feet (114) to said point "A" and stone bound begun at . Said
parcel contains about 1146 sq, ft.
Ordered that the consideration in the deed from Farley to the City
Of Salem shall be one dollar.11
Approved by the Mayor on December 31 , 1928
Land 1142 The following report was accepted and recommendation adopted;
"The Committee of the Whole to whom was referred the matter of sel-
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ling a parcel of land between Front and New Derby Streets to Owen F.
Farley , has considered said matter and would recommend : That the Mayor
be authorized to execute a deed to Owen F. Parley for said land in
accordance with the terms submitted by said Parley .
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t For the Committee
Michael F. McGrath Chairnan"
A communication from the Superintendent of Moth Suppression re- Abatements
1143-4
garding the abatement of certain bills of the moth department was read
and the following order was adopted :
"Ordered : That the assessments made by the Moth Department during
the years 1921 , 1922 and 1923 , as itemi-zed in a list submitted by the
Superintendent of Moth Suppression Department and attached herewith,
amounting to a total of $81 .46 , be and hereby are abated ."
Approved by the Mayor on December 29, 1928 .
A report was received from the City Engineer regarding sewage con- Sewage
ditions near Messervy Street and was referred to the Mayor with a re-
1145
quest for an appropriation of $700 .00 to take care of the situation .
An invitation to attend the installation and class initiation of Invitation
1146
Witch City Post 1524 , Veterans of Foreign wars , was accepted.
Hearings were ordered for Thursday, January 10, 1929 at eight Poles
1147-49
o ' clock P. M. on the petition of Salem Electric Lighting Company to
locate poles on west Avenue , Marlborough Road and Larchmont Road .
The application of Tens. Novack for permission to erect a stationary Sign
1150
electrical sign at 262 Essex Street was granted subject to the approval
of the superintendent of streets and the city electrician .
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The petition of Joseph F. O 'Leary. and others to have the building Building
1151
opposite 12 Planters Street removed was referred to the Chief of the
Fire Department , the City Engineer and the Superintendent of Public
Property as a Board of Condemnation .
The application of Moris Loss for a transfer of the licenses to Garage and
Gasoline
maintain a garage and keep , store and sell gasoline at 55 Canal Street 1152
which were granted to Charles Wineapple , was granted .
The application of Angelina Gaudreault for a street light on Cedar Light
1153
Road was referred to the Committee on Electrical Affairs .
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Builder The application of Daniel J. Joyce for a Builder' s License was
1154
granted .
Builder The application of Harry B . WilcoZ for a Builder' s License was
1155
granted .
License The application of Albert Castonguay for a Common Victuallers*
1156
License at 264 Essex Street, transfer from William Demos , was referred
to the Committee on Licenses and Permits .
Auctioneer The application of John ';J . Rafter' for an auctioneer' s license was
1157
granted.
Licenses Councillor Toomey offered the following report which was accepted
1158
and recommendation adopted :
"The Committee on Licenses and Permits , to whom was referred appli-
cations for licenses , has considered said matter and would recommend :
That the following be granted:
Sunday Licenses
Albert J . Denis ,, 69 Lorin.D Ave . Thomas A. Eliopoulos , 532 North St .
Jack J . kooradian,* cor . Boston and Aborn Sts .
Pool Tables
Rene Mareaurelle , 252 Jefferson Ave . (2 tables )
George C . Nelson, 66 Loring Ave . (2 tables) transfer from Joseph J .Dionn
Common Victuallers
Thomas J . Girard ,` 33 Prince St . George Jameson, 39 Bridge St .
Rene Marcaurelle, 252 Jefferson Ave .
George C . Nelson , 66 Loring Ave . , transfer from Joseph J . Dionne
Automobile Dealers
Charles J . Tersolo , 2 Barton St . (first class )
C . Falke Semon,' 90 Lafayette St . (second class)
Auto Trucks
George W. Hudson,' 40 North St . (4)
Junk Collector
Theodore Morris; 5 Blaney St .
For the Committee ,
John J . Toomey Chairman"
Gasoline 1159 Councillor Theriault offered the following report which was accep-
ted and recommendation adopted:
"The Committee or, Public Works , to whom was referred the petition
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of Louis Linsky to keep , store and sell gasoline at 55 Charter St . , has
considered said matter and would recommend : Leave to withdraw at pres-
ent location .
For the Committee,
Omer P . Theriault Chairman"
Councillor Theriault offered the following report which was accep- Garage
ted and recommendation adopted„
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"The Committee on Public Works to whom was referred the petition of
I:ouis Linsky,'to maintain a garage at 5.5 Charter St . , has considered said
spatter and would recommend : same be granted provided that no repairing
is made after six o 'clock P . M. and that this condition be written on
the license .
For the Committee,
Omer P . Theriault Chairman"
Councillor Theriault offered the following report which was accep- Bequest
ted and recommendation adopted ; 1161
"The Committee on Finance , to whom was referred the matter of ac-
cepting p100 .00 as a fund for the purpose of putting flowers on Memorial
Day on grave of her sister Sylvia W . Swasey in. Greenlawn Cemetery, from
Adline IjI.. Pickering, has considered said matter and would recommend :
the passage of the order attached . .
For the Committee , ,
0 . P . Theriault Chairman"
The following order was adopted :
"Ordered : That the sum of one hundred dollars, bequeathed to the Bequest
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City of Salem by Adlihe M. Pickering the income to be used for the pur-
pose of placing flowers on Memorial Day on the grave of her sister
Sylvia 'J. Swasey in Greenlawn Cemetery, be and hereby is accepted; and
be it further
Ordered: That said sum of one hundred dollars be deposited with the
City Treasurer, as provided `in the General Laws , Chapter 114, Section
19 , and that the income be expended as directed in the bequest , under
the supervision of the Superintendent of Public Property ."
Approved by the Mayor on December 29, 1928 .
Councillor McGrath offered the following; report which was accepted Claim
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and recommendation adopted :
"The Committee on Claims , to whom was referred the claim of E . 0 .
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Sinclair for re-imbursement on account of broken window caused by an al-
leged loose stone in street, has considered said matter and would rec-
ommend: leave to withdraw.
I'or the Committee ,
Michael F. McGrath Chairman"
:salaries The ordinance to amend the salaries of clerks , which was passed
1164
for publication on December 13 , 1928 , was taken up . Councillor Toomey
offered the following order which was not adopted by a vote of one
yea (Councillor Toomey) , eight nays and two absent :
"Ordered: That the ordinance to amend Chapter XIV of the City
Ordinances which was introduced December 13, 1928, be amended by in-
!III cluding. the chief clerk in the City Clerk's Office in the list ."
The ordinance was then passed to be ordained by a vote of eight
yeas , one nay (Councillor Toomey ) and two absent . Approved by the
Mayor on December 31 , 1928 .
Traffic Councillor Toomey offered the following order which was adopted:
1165
"Ordered: That the City Marshal be and is hereby requested to fur -
nish a police officer at the corner of Aborn and Boston Sts . between the
hours of 4 o 'clock P . Si. to 6 o'clock P . M. for one week to ascertain
the speed of automobilists , and to see that the speedlimit of fifteen
miles an hour is strictly enforced .
Approved by the Mayor on December 29, 1928 .
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Sunday Sports Councillor Irzyk offered the following order:
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"Ordered: That the law proposed by initiative petition and accepted
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by the voters of the Commonwealtbt of Massachusetts at the State Election
on Novemtler 6 , 1928, which provides that it shall be lawful in any city
which accepts the act by vote of its city council to take part in or
witness any athletic outdoor sport or game , except horse racing , auto-
mobile racing, boxing or hunting with firearms , on the Lord' s day be-
tween 2 and 6 P. M. ; that such sports or games shall take place on such
playgrounds , parks or other places as may be deeignated An a license
issued by certain licensing authorities; that no sport or game shall be
permitted in a place other than a public playground or park within one
thousand feet of any regular place of worship; that the charging of
admission fees or the taking of collections or the receiving of remuner-
ation by any person in charge of or participating in any such sport or
Lame shall not be prohibited; that the license may be revoked; and that
in cities and towns in which amateur sports or games are permitted under
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December 27 , 1928
existing law such amateur sports or games may be held until the proposed
law is accepted; be and hereby is accepted by the City Council of the
City of Salem."
On motion of Councillor Donahue , it was voted to give Tony Caruso:
permission to address the Council . Mr. Caruso spoke in favor of the ac-
ceptance of the act .
The order was adopted by a vote of nine yeas , two absent . Approved
by the Mayor on December 31, 1928 .
Councillor Irzyk offered the following order which was adopted: Skating
"Ordered: That the Supt . of the Park Dept . be and hereby is reques-
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ted to flood a section of the ball park at the Salem Willows for skating
purposes ."
Approved by the Mayor on December 29 , 1928;
Councillor McGrath offered the following order which was adopted: Taxis
"Ordered: That the Police Department be requested to reserve the 1168
easterly side of 'Washington Street opposite Salem Depot for the local
licensed taxis . "
Presented to the Mayor for approval on December 28, 1928 , and re-
turned without his signature on December 31, 1928.
On giotion of Councillor Donahue , the Council refused an ir.,.mediate
reconsideration of all business transacted .
On motion of Councillor McGrath, the Council adjourned at 9 .20
o 'clock P. M.
Attest : -
4Clerk