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A Acts and Legislation ft X �ts of 1938, Chapter 426, Section 2, Police Department , one day off in six 25, 31 , 45, 59 , 67, 72 \--'Acts of 1939, Chapter 121, Police Department reserves 64, 72, 76 < -Acts of 1939, Chapter 152, Absentee Voting at City Elections 101 General Laws, Chapter 147 , Section 16B, Police Department, one day off in six 442, 446, 457 Addressograph Information on specifications 431 i' American Legion Lease 297 , 317 �i Animals, Inspector of Appointed 55, 67 , 205, 393 Appeal Board - See Board of Appeal Amaro E ationa II Annual appropriation 47 , 51( 2) , 52-54, 85, 199 , 207, 208, 393, 406 Armistice Day 136, 320, 511 , 542 Bakers Island 462, 474 Becket Street, real estate purchase 462 Bemis Street land 158 Board of appeal 126 Bridge Street (#226-232) , real estate purchase 538 Bonded debt interest 548 Budget machine 425, 436 Cemetery Department 159, 231, 418, 426, 521, 541 Cemetery Department dump truck 127 !N Cemetery Department snow plow 330 Cemetery Department tractor 157 City Clerk 331 City Collector 90, 353 City Council 330, 353, 360 City Messenger 341, 352 City Scales 126, 511 City Treasurer 309, 540 Claim, Estate George Lane (Derby Wharf) 238 Claim, Massachusetts hospital School 11, 27 Claims, payment of 108, 159 Collins Cove flats, purchase of 98, 126, 144( 2) , 171, 181, 244 Commodity Stamps 184, 192, 403, 413 Constable, Peabody Museum 258 County Bridges 151 Daniels and Kosciusko Sts. , real estate purchase 4120 422 } Debt interest 508, 548 j Departmental bills 112 Derby Street,Langmaid Trust real estate purchase 401 Derby Wharf land taking 72 22, 151 Dog Constable 151 , 543 Elections and Registrations 171, 331 , 341, 353 Electrical Department 150 , 157, 344 Electrical Department, temporary help in 103 Electric light hearings 469 Engineering Department 282 t Federal Housing office 512 Fire Department 296 , 350, 352, 454, 521 , 540( 2) Fire Department, medical service 205 Fire Hose 102, 117 , 138, 141, 145, 276 , 462 Fireman Everett Buckley, reimbursing 144 Forest River ball field 419 Garbage handling plant 454, 464, 511 , 523, 538 Grade Crossing elimination 469, 487, 500 Health Department 157, 343, 351 Health De nartment truck 118 Higginson Square resurfacing 150, 163, 184, 192 High School insurance 108 Highway Maintenance 150, 54, 108, 116 , 170 , 171, 309, 310, 316 ', 331, 339 , 351, 425, 427, 433, 436, 508, 521 y Historical Salem 432 1 Anpropriations ( con. ) Independence Day 78, 238, 296, 351, 433, 442 Jefferson Avenue culvert 160 Lands of low value 171, 223 Law Department 108, 125, 159 , 244, 263, 282, 331 , 483, 539 , 549 Licensing Board constable 372, 377( 2) , 378 Lynde Street (#19-21) purchase 125 Mayor' s office 276, 444, 450, 457 Military Aid 151, 229, 241 , 331, 339 , 343 Moth Suppression 109 Nichols and Butler Sts. , real estate purchase 432 North St. resurfacing 118 ; ' Parallel Street real estate purchase 445 Park Department 109, 125, 338, 372, 469 , 512, 539 Park Department laborers 109 , 125 Patrolman O'Hara reimbursed 85 Pensions 338, 343, 351 , 549 Salvatore Luca 508 Kathryn McDonough 322 John J. O'Day 330 r George Seward 343 Alex Simard 532 Playground instructors 263 Playground, Pratt Street, wall 483, 499 Playgrounds 84, 2632 509 k Police Department 158, 161, 323, 350, 446, 498, 5222 546, 550 Police Department ambulance 432, 442 Police radio 158 Power Shovel, Street Department 433, 443 Proctor Street land 170 Public Library 160, 172, 351, 542 Public Property Department 160 , 332, 352, 454, 540 Pumping Station 483, 550 Pumping Station, repair of boilers 117 , 144, 154 .e � Real Estate (Bertuccio & Calabrese) purchase 11, 27 { Reserve Fund 111, 244, 438 i Reward ( death of Jeremiah Whalen) 388 t Road Maintenance ( Chapter 90) 1161 150 , 231, 425, 511 Road roller 73, 81 Salem-Beverly Water Supply Board 85, 426 , 446 Salem Harbor, dredging 471 Sand 232, 418 School Department 158, 172, 230, 264, 338, 426, 539, 542 School yard, resurfacing 231 Sealer of Weights and Measures 297 Sewer construction 542 Sewer maintenance 161 R Shade Tree Department 511 a Shade Tree Department truck 40 Smith Pool repairs 372, 378 Snow and Ice 1360 2312 539 Soldiers Monument 116, 484 State Tax Funding loan 107, 119 • Stone crusher 40, 426 Street Department 127, 137, 151 , 160, 264, 309, 310, 331 3372 338, , 370, 377, 427, 433, 436 508, 538, 541 Street Department grader 118, 128, 231 , 237 Street Department truck 112 Street repairs 108, 116 Tax Title foreclosures 426, 436, 455 Temporary Loan 41 1809 366 Temporary Loan interest 549 Traffic Lights 127 , 427, 436, 444 Unpaid bills 230, 426 ^ ° Veterans examption 541 104th Veterans Organization 158, 172 Washington Street (#54) purchase of 322, 346, 372, 378 Walter Snow Truck 257, 273, 402, 415 Water Department 331, _427 , 433, 508, 543 Water Department automobile 159 Water Department truck 245 Welfare Department 159 , 229 , 230, 241, 338, 548( 2) 2 549( 2) Welfare Department nurse 388 W. P. A. 55, 67, 68, 1082 121, 127 , 160, 204, ;•, 220, 309 , 313, 314, 317 , 321, 3382 350, 351 , 403, 413, 433, 522 • Armistice D Appropriations for 136, 320, 511, 542 Leave of absence for veterans on 139, 320, 512 Assessors, Board of Assistants appointed 174, 353-354 Members appointed 12 189 370 Tax bills, change in form of 41, 58( 2) , 67; 71 Auctioneers Licenses 9 , 23, 35, 48, 50, 81 , 87, 99, 104, 113, 128, 133, 152, 191, 200, 206 , 213, 260, 290, 291, 311, 3390 377, 395, 405, 429 , 448, 473, 486, 499, 509, 533 Automobile Dealers i Applications 9(2) , 12, 13, 24, 35, 44, 48, 92, 138, 146, 173, 185, 192, 197( 2) , 200, 213, 221, 277, 284, 344, 354, 373, 377, 384, 390 ; 405, 420, 499, 551 Licenses 9, 13, 24, 36, 44, 113, 114, 121 , 147, 152, 153, 200 221, 226, 261, 355, 373, 378, 384, 391, 395, 429( 2) , 435, 504 �( Leave to withdraw 44, 47, 102 Third Class licenses, hearings on 9, 11, 12, 18, 44, 47, 98, 102( 2 173, 182, 185, 188 Auto Trucks Applications 9(2) , 24, 352 48, 51, 70, 99, 133, 146, 173, 192, 206, 213, 225( 2) , 383, 384, 395 Licenses 24, 35, 442 58, 66, 76, 105, 153, 174, 200(2) , 207,, 216, 221, 291, 384, 391, 405, 435, 486 Awning Permits for 414, 434, 442, 522 I- I. h i 1. i B Bakers Island Appropriation 4622 474 is Banners over Streets-_ - - Permits for 44, 86, 94, 120, 310, 311, 404, 420, 428 i; 503, 522 Leave to withdraw 94 L Bathing F Proper costume for 447 ;z Beaches see Bathing Bequest Asa Hood Fund 343 Bertram Field see School Department fBeverly Bridge see Essex Bridge I Billboards I Applications 23, 35, 90, 91, 172, 190-194, 199 , 207, 296, 389 , 404, 425, 470 Notice relative to existing billboards 276' 285 Objections 285 a On roofs, proposed to prohibit 429 Reports 44, 199, 326 Board of Appeal Appropriation 126 Member appointed 288, 323 Resignation of member 419 Board of Control see Weights and Measures Reports on pedlers' licenses See Pedler Licenses Board of Health see Health Department I Booking Agent I` Licenses 13, 24, 173, 377, 384,55 Bond 8, 373, 551 Booth see Tunnel, Head of a In Derby Square parking space 57 Boston Harbor 4 Improvements 183 Boston & Maine Railroad see Railroads; Grade Crossings Lincoln Road laid across Marblehead Branch 374, 381, 404 Whistling eliminated 521 Boundary Stone At Tedesco Club 91. 98 Bowling Alleys Applications 44, 51, 57 , 65, 70, 147, 220 , 221, 225, 260, 267, 339, 448 Licenses 49, 58, 66, 70, 76, 153, 226( 2) , 234, 240, 345, 421, 430 , 435, 441 , 457 Bread Contract Communication on 74, 84 f Bud eft See Finance; Appropriation, Annual Builders Licenses 9 , 50, 57 , 70, 81 , 86 , 120, 128, 133, 142, 146, 152, 200, 212, 220, 224, 232, 278, 283, 376, 383, 434, 455, 474, 509, 551 Buildings, Permits to Erect and Alter (Affecting Street Lines) Derby Square ( east) 66 Endicott Street (Society of Christopher Columbo) 7 Essex Street (at Woolworth' s) 199 Essex Street, #127 142 Federal Street (dining car) 56 Federal Street, #22 387 Lynde & Sewall Streets 119, 126 Washington Street, corner Barton Square 195, 201 Washington Street, south of Salem Savings Bank 96 Washington Street, #125 404 ;+ I BuildipE Inspector Salary Increase 2699 280 #* Building Lines - see Buildings, Permits to Erect and Alter ( above) Highland Avenue, new line proposed 413 Buildings, MovinG of Permits 421, 429 , 439 + Bonds 429 , 440 - � Buildinp,,. Removal of ' !! Small pox Hospital 127 A Business Notice by Councillors 184, 190 , 382 Bus Service - See Eastern Mass. Street Railway Co. 'Y f s C Cable Submarine, in Danvers River 7 Cemetery Department l Appropriation transfers 159 , 231, 418, 521, 541 Commissioner appointed 159, 360 Dump truck- 127 Expert Assistant, trees and shrubs 427, 443 Greenlawn, repair of Soldiers Monument at 484 New Positions 402 Snow plow 330 Tractor 157 Chief Clerks Salary Increases 15, 208( 2) , 271 , 475, 476, 498 Christian Endeavor Convention Committee on 190 Christmas Decorations i i+ Appropriation 150, 344 Permit for 137( 2) , City Clerk Assistant City Clerk, E. Mabel , Curtis, resignation 91( 2) , 96 Assistant City Clerk, Clement 9. Connelly, appointed 91 Appropriation 331 Bond 200 City Clerk, election 197 Salary, Assistant City Clerk 187, 208, 270, 279 , 285, 286 City Collector Appointment of 335 Appropriation 900 353 Bond 35, 93, 20023390 383 Cashier 489 , 500 Cashier' s salary 489, 500 Tax bills, change in form of 41, 58( 2) , 67, 71 Tax bills, collection by constables 299, 307 City Council Appropriations 330, 353, 360 Business notice 184, 190, 382 Committees 7, 184, 376 , Federal Works Assistance 38 To use Mayor' s office 337 Compensation 7, 184, 376 Council Chamber, use of 100 194, 332, 376,473 Manuals 4, 180, 366 Mayor's address to 30 179, 366 Meetings, time for 4, 180, 366 Meetings, notice of 326, 345 Organization 3, 179 , 366 President elected 3, 179, 366 Protest against Councillors crossing picket lines 219( 3) , 324 Retiring members 175 Rules 4, 180, 366 Amended 370 3260 345 Thanks to 7, 219(3) 9224, 239, 434 Unfinished business 4, 180, 360, 366 City Documents Printing 3, 180, 367 City -Electrician - See Electrical Department i I City Employees Chief Clerks - See Chief Clerks City hall clerks, salaries 414, 4752476, 498 Leave of absence, Armistice Day 139 Veterans to attend Conventions 1149 236, 238, 286 Legal Holidays, to be paid for 148 Listed in City Documents 148 l Military Service, employees in, to be reinstated 296 Salaries Increases 508 To be paid before Christmas 164 i Saturday mornings off 83, 90 City Engineer - See Engineering Department Salary increase 270, 281 City Hall Council Chamber, use of - See City Council Janitor, salary of 465, 479 , 482, 500 City Manual i 4 Printing of 3, 180, 367 City Messenger �i �0 Appropriation 3512 542 �pi City Officers wr Term of office 28, 42 `Y1 City Physician 'it Appointed 12, 95,522 Increased to two (proposed) 371 , 396 , 407, 416 r Salary 371 City Scales " ! Appropriation 511 Building improvement 126 Salary increase 209, 2687 280 Superintendent, appointment of 91 i1 Superintendent, retirement of 91 City Solicitor - See Opinions Investigation of N. E. Power Go. 102 13, 22 City Treasurer ' Appointed 335 Appropriations 309 , 352, 540, 548 Cashier, salary of 270 , 2,79, 285( 2) " Bond 50, 213, 310, 339 , 405 City Weigher - See City Scales Civic Study Group * Protest against certain new city positions 402, 412 Civilian Defense Ordinance 470 wq; ; i Clams - See Shellfish Claims Mass. Hospital School, appropriation to settle 11 , 27 Payment of, appropriation for 263, 108 Reports on, sem; -annual 286 i Claims Wayne Ahlholm 384 Sidney R. Allery 434 Ernest Auger 213 Ida S. Baker 92 f Arthur Balzotti 298 s Clark C. Benson 375 Bertha Berube 384 Henry J. Blanchette 92 Harry A. Bliss 298 Marion L. Bliss 298 Alma Bolduc 344 Elizabeth L. Bouchard 283 J. Bouchard 278 John Bozek 440 Louise K. Broderick 414 Julia C. Brown 130 23 Marjorie V. Brown 339 Joseph H. Brusso 132 Maurice Burrows 221 George Busteed 13 Thomas J. Campbell 221 Antonio P. Candido 86 Myrtle P. Carr 233 Edward M. Carroll 119 Mary Cassola 128 Phillis Coffill 551 Leslie M. Cole 240 Ida Collier 206 Arvid Coffin 494 Joseph D. Conlan 35 Francis Connors 74 Rose Constantino 240 Elizabeth G. Cook 373 Max Cooper_ 333 Thomas G. Cooper 523 John J. Coughlin 384 Cristoforo Colombo Society 474 Francis Cunningham et ali. 185 Anna M. Curtin 440 Margaret F. Daly 298 Emily Darling 152 John Davidson 8 Jane Dawidowicz 206 Catherine Deery 353 Helen Demers 376 j Delphis Demeule 290 Eva Devarenne 499 Ferdinand Distasio 57 R. E. Dockham 8 Mary B. Dodge 311 Elise Doucette 390 Irene L. Doyle 35 Marie Dozois 474 Ruth S. Dunham 48 p James F. Dunn 79 Annie M. Ellard 191 Dorothy Eng 395 John M. Foster 523 y Bertha Fregeau 523 Therese Fregeau 185 Charlotte Frost 306 Robert Gagnon 206, 263 w>>, Napoleon Gagnon 278 Leslie Gardner 317 Helen L. Garvey 92 John J. Garvey 92 Gerard Gaudreault 206 Antonio Giorgio 509 Lillian Glass 35 Bernard Goldstein 384 Mabel J. Goodridge 474 Etta Groman 185 r Marion Guzowski 544 Kathryn A. Hagan 311 William Haight 390 Frances S. Harvey 384 Claims ( continued) Bertha Haskell 503 p j Esther D. Henderson 353 Katheryne Hennessey 137 Catherine Herlihy 395 Gertrude & Katherine Hichens 384 Mary M. Hill 414 George Hooper 260 + Ellen Hourihan 353 Dora Howell 376 Elsie Hughes 185 Jennie Ingemi 448 Steve Ingemi 455 Agnes Jarzynka 317 �+ Mrs. "lfred Jodoin 353 w Mary A. Kelley 213 *� Timothy J. Kelley 213 ' ! John H. Kenney 325 Esther B. Kieran 152 E. & F. King Co. 325 Rachel M. Kingston 311 - ' Louise M. Kogut 551 Ladies Lodge, Sons of Italy 474 Louis Laforme 333 David^Lahauro- 213 Misses Lane 420 * Adline Lapointe 290 Frances Larrabee 224 hussell`.W. Linkhart 132 W Annie Lubets 240 1 Anna V. .Lynch. 405 Thomas J. Lynch 113 ., Richard McDonald 137 ..a William Me-augh 414 #� Mildred McIntosh 193 John F. McManus 333 F. J. McNiff 43 Z+ 1 Florence Malonson 200 Pauline M. Marchand 499 ` J Joseph J. Martel 290 r^�,� Emma L. Martin 119 ,I Francis J. Meaney 523 Wilfred G. Michaud 434 Helen K. Millard 533 - " ! Laura M. Millard 384 Leo J. Morency 325 .^ Eva Moss 325 Blanche B. Moulton 384 Robert M. Murray 503 V Everett Neilsen 233 William Nestor 50 Mary E. Norton 390 Thomas G. Norton 390 Edward Nowak 420 O'Connor Taxi Co. 428 �r Catherine A. O'Donnell 79 Mary Olszewski 434 Margaret F. O'Shea 74 Patrick 0*Shea 353 ! � Katherine F. Patrick 390 Evelyn C. Pauley 162 Vincent Lelvince 420 ♦ w John Perchekos 298 Maxime Perry 185 J. F. Perry 283 John- M. Piecevlicz 206 Leo Plourde 463 Arthur W. Pogson 8 Beatrice C. Pogson 8 Hilda M. Pogson 8 Annie C. Pope 339 ;. Alexander Popielski 185 Goldie S. Porter 551 Stanley t. Priggen 333 Prudential Insurance Co. 405 Helen M. Quinlan 185 Claims (continued) Nicholas Rabehenuk 455 Elizabeth Regan 376 Katherine T. Roche 405 Dorothy Roderick 119 Minnie Rosenthal 196 Stephen Rosinski 260 Joseph Ross 414 Mary Rowen 278 Joseph Sadowski 373 Edward W. Saul 48 Arthur Sawicki 484 Anthony J. Silva 8 Mrs. K. Smith 420 Samuel D. Smith, Jr. 339 Sons of Italy, Ladies Lodge 474 Doris Spillane 213 Mary Squillace 434 y. Dollie Stanchfield 196 Eugene St. Pierre 395 Edmund Szczechowicz 523 John E. Taffe 92 Irene Theriault 185 Samuel Tondrin 395 Rose Tremblay 79 Annie Trott 173 Frnest L. Vent 474 Nora. M. White 384 Katherine C. Wiswall 221 Henry Zbysrynski 196 Clerks - see Chief Clerks; City Employees Clock In Town House Square 468, 469 Coal and Commodities _ - see Weigher of Coal and Uomraodities Coal Trucks Covering for 392, 510 Coasting Streets designated for 152, 162, 193 Collins Cove Flats, purchase of 97, 126, 144( 2) , 171 , 188, 244 Sea walls and fill 59, 119 Committees Federal Works Assistance 38 Standing, City Council 7, 184, 376 To use Mayor's office 337 Commodity Stamps - See Public Welfare Department Common - See Park Department Conduits Locations for 339, 354, 420 , 425 M Constables - See Licensing Board; Dog Constable; Peabody Museum Appointed 6, 12, 21 , 33, 41, 47 , 55, 64, 68, 73, 84, 91 98, 125, 143, 189 , 194, 199, 200 , 204, 2129 218, 229, 239 , 257, 263, 276, 283, 297, 316, 331, 380, 389 , 393, 403, 412, 419 , 427, 439, 446 , 459 , 483, 502, 512, 522, 538, 550 Appointment revoked 502 Bonds 8, 13, 23, 36 , 185, 191 , 196, 197, 213, 2.66, 376, 383, 395, 420 i . c,tr Ut a.mGmmemom¢ - _e RetirementBoard »mom Chamber, Use of, - see Cit Council , \ cut A_la6mere Bound stone at Tedesco cam, cutting 92, 98 Bridge Street repairs, approval o m; Esse Bridge, rem,afu41a of 40 q . <� . ) . 4 . 2 � � .� - , < ) . . . \ / k : - «� . \� « � . - D Derby Wharf National Monument Claim, Estate Geo. W. Lane 238 Land taking 6, 22, 151 Dog Constable Appointed 64, 244 Appropriation 151, 549 Dogs, damage done by 68 Ordinance relating to 348, 355 Salary increase 209, 348, 355 Drainlayers Licenses 9, 75, 87(2) , 104, 113, 138, 147, 220, 221, 2669 277, 284, 286, 291, 430 , 449, 455, 456, 533 Bonds 74, 86 , 121 , 147, 221 , 298, 311, 414, 4560 474, 533 Drum Corps, U. F, W, Banner 130 Praise to 279 Incinerator 139 Jackson Street dump closed 66( ?.,) Report on 14, 66( 2) � f 1 { 6- i r I, - I E Eastern Mass. Electric Co. Cable in Danvers River 6 Eastern Mass. Street Railway Co. , Extension of five cent fare zone on Highland Ave. 8( 2) , 150 27, 148 Rails on Boston Street, removal of 498 Service on Mason St. , through Harmony Grove Rd. to Peabody 240 Elections and Registrations Absentee voting at city elections 101 Appropriations 171, 3319 353, 541 Assistant registrars appointed 174, 353-354 Candidates to use head of tunnel 142 City election x"74 139, 525, 550 J Continuous registration 186 Lighting at polling places 534 Precinct officers appointed 109, 115, 296, 301, 459 Presidential primaries 216 Registrars appointed - 47, 204, 393 Registrars, salary of 466, 477 186 Registration, continuous Special primaries and election, Ward 4 5262 527 State election 318, 527 State primaries 291, 292, 526 Voting machines 342, 430, 462 186 Ward lines Electrical Department - see Lights on Streets Appropriations 103 Christmas decorations 150, 157 City Electrician appointed 55, 67,189 Contract for street lighting 192 Electricity rates - See Electricity Fire alarm box, Adams St. and Jefferson Ave. 1489 154 Lights - see Lights on Streets 192 Street Lighting contract 148 Street Lighting, general improvement of Electricity Hearings, appropriation 468 Rates, excessive, complaints by communitie71 s 38, 210, 221, 319, 532 Rates . in Salem Engineering Dep,artment - See City Engineer Appropriation 282 Essex Bridge Reconstruction of 40 Explosives - See Inflammables P i I I I j I F ' Fair Rent Commission Proposed to appoint 515 Federal Government See U. S. Government See W. P. A. Fence Viewers Appointed 73 Finance Budget 47, 51( 2) , 52-54, 199 , 207, 208, 393, 406 Budget machine, purchase of 425, 436 Department bills 112 Emergency Finance Board, approval of loans by 220, 259, 277,317 325, 339, 413, 439, 455 Debt interest 508 Flatiron Building, rental from paid to W. P. A. 381 , 389 Reserve Fund 111, 244, 438 State Tax Funding loan - 107, 119 Temporary Loan 4, 180 , 366 Temporary Loan interest 549 Unpaid bills 230, 426 Firearms Licenses to sell 185, 192, 206, 212, 215, 2253 233, 234,298 2992 344, 355, 404, 405, 42112) , 429, 449 Fire Department ) , Appropriations 296 , 350 , 352, 454, 521, 540( 2) Auto for Chief 521 Capt. Brennan continued on payroll 190 Callman OtNeil continued on payroll 332 Chief Arthur T. Flynn appointed 335 Chief Joseph H. Flynn, resignation of 2580 264( 2) 0 275 Deputy chiefs, ordinance to -provide for two 158, 201 , 210 Fire alarm box, Adams St. & Jefferson Ave. 148, 154 Fire alarm box, Belleview Ave. & Bedford St. 334 Fireman Everett M. Buckley, reimbursement of 144 Hose, appropriation for 102, 117, 138, 141, 144, 276, 462 Hoseman Kiley, medical service to 205 Pensions Mary Blanchette 389, 5340 5352 536( 2) Raymond Cheney 370 Kathryn M. Hennessey 532, 534, 535, 536( 2) , 537 Mary J. Manning 168, 169 Personnel increased 158, 201, 466, 479 Privates, additional 158, 201, 210 Pump 352 Salaries, increase of 478 Supervisor of Motor Apparatus, qualifications explained 416, 419 Truck, nein 540 Ward One, apparatus for 553 Working hours , reduction of 396 Fireworks - see next page F shTraps Dry Breakers 290 Fee for permit 262 Great Misery Island 80, 92, 930 95, 97, 104, 225 Inner Breakers 92 Inner Gooseberry Island 373, 415( 2) Lowell Island 79, 344 South Gooseberry Island 100 Flagpole Over street (for advertising purposes) 162, 170 Flatiron Building Lease of 371, 378, 381 , 389 Foley, Rev. Peter J. Resolutions on death of 305( 2) Food Stamp Plan See Public Welfare Department - Commodity Stamps Fortune Tellers Licenses 65, 70, 71 , 74, 76, 87, 225, 234, 240, 241 , 266, 278, 307, " 339 , 345, 395, 405, 435, 523, ' 533 Leave to withdraw 43 Fuel Oil Licenses 19-R27 Boston St. (Ida Koski) 43, 47 45-47 Boston St. ( Socony Vacuum) 284, 288, 326 84-86 Boston St. (John Flynn Co. ) 22.0, 223 17 Franklin St. (Metropolitan Ice Co. ) 75, 78 a 20 Goodhue St. .(John Flynn Co. ) 1462 150 Highland & Wyman Aves. (Catherine E. Halpin) 87, 90 , 129 53 Mason St. (Eastern Mass. St. Ry. Co. ) 120, 124 Foot of Pierce Ave. (Salem Gas Light Co. ) 80, 84, 448, 454 87 Union St. (Pickering Coal Co. ) 317, 322 AFuneral Homes 16oning amendments 406 , 439( 2) , 452, 467 , 484, 485, 489 , 500 , y) 503, 504( 2) , 507, 513, 514, 523 Fireworks ' Ordinance relative to sale of 227, 235 Petition to bid on 259 i A w , r J G Garages 71 Beaver Street (Joseph F. Lynah) 162, 170 64 Boston Street (Philip Abell) 146, 150, 162 Bridge & Lathron Streets (Tenney Mnfg. C8. ) 440, 445 53 Canal Street (Morris Loss) ' l -lubritorium 278, 282 145 Canal Street (Joseph Pelletier) -lubritorium 213, 218 Canal & Washington Sts. (Gulf Oil Co. ) -lubritorium 306, 309 48 Flint Street (Francis J. Murphy - 544, 548 Highland & Wyman fives. (Edwin R. Wilkinson) -lubritorium 81, 84 5 Jefferson Avenue (Salem Lumber Co. )-lubritorium 3732 374 Jefferson Ave. & Jackson St. (Frank C. Garrano)-lubritorium 138, 143 Mill & Canal Sts. (Irving Sylvester)-lubritorium 310, 315 47 North Street,�(Edward Gleichowski) 2122 218, 227 North & Bridge Sts. (Gulf Oil Co. )-lubritorium 3731 379 Gas Rates Increase 521 Gasoline Licenses - See also Fuel Oil; Inflammables 19-P.27 Boston Street (Ida Koski) 43, 47 , 51, 55 64-66 Boston Street (Burwen Oil Corn. ) 440, 445 29 Bridge Street (Edwin Williams) 206 212 Bridge Street (Ralph Morin) 6 260 Bridge Street (Armour & Co. ) 12, 18 Bridge & Thorndike Sts. (Pitman & Brown) 225, 229 282 Canal Street (Loring Motors Inc . ) 12, 18 Colonial Road (Beverly I'Vrecking Co. ) 99 , 102 7 Dodge Street (Max Shuman) 4730 482 R266 Essex Street (Hughes Garage) 473, 482 428 Essex Street (William Creedon at ali) 191 , 194 17 Franklin Street (Metropolitan Ice Co. ) 75, 78 5 Jefferson Ave. (Salem Lumber Co. ) 373, 374 Lincoln Road (Thomas Mackey) 57 , 62 Marlborough Road (John Grasso) 2900 305 22 Norman Street (N. ETelephone & Telegraph Co. ) 533, 538 22 Porter Street (Lillian Cimon) 502, 508 R551 St. Peter Street (Antonia Piekos) 79 , 84 15 Vinnin Square (Lillian A. Little) 75, 78, 93, 97 64 Ward Street (Laura Lapointe) 56, 57, 620 81 Germany Conditions in 7 s Golf Course See Park Department Grade Crossings Bridge Street , agreement on 230, 237 Elimination, appropriation for 469, 487, 500 H Handbills Distribution of, ordinance on 28 Repeal of ordinance proposed 155 Harbor See Salem Harbor Ha �Lcales See City Scales Health Department Appropriation transfers 157, 343, 351 Chauffeurs, salary of 15 Garbage collectors, increase in salary of 209, 217 , 218 Garbage handling plant 454, 4640 511, 523, 538 Member of Board appointed 375 Plumbing Inspector, salary of 232 Small pox hospital building, removal of 127 Truck, appropriation for 118 Historiaal Salem Appropriation 432 City Greeter 101 Committee on 982 101 Hospitals See Health Department Housing Committee . Appropriation 512 Authority 316, 387, 463, 476 • Better Homes Week 122 Cabot Farm site endorsed 15 Tax Rate, communication on 119 ry dill1i A Independence Day Celebration of 77 , 78, 238, 296 , 351 , 433, 443 Industrial Relations Bread contract 74 Strike, Irving Box Co. 69 Union labels on "ity printing 73 Picket lines, protest against Councillors crossing 219( 3) , 224 Inflammables, Permits to 6tore 7-9 Bentley Street (Chester H. Waite) 284, 288, 326 244 Canal Street (Jeffrey Bros. ) 310, 315 19 Goodhue Street (John Flynn & Sons Inc. ) 43, 47 20-28 Goodhue Street (Morris Tanning Co. ) 98, 102 28 Goodhue Street (J & J Leather Co. ) 421, 425, 432 30 Goodhue Street (Royal Chemical Co. ) , leave to withdraw 87, 90 10 Hanson Street (Joseph Shaktman) 239, 257 51-71 Lafayette Street (Salem Laundry Co. ) 533, 538 Swampscott Road (George Bickley) - 3540 370, 374, 475 Inspector of Animals See Animals Intelligence Office Licenses 9 , 13, 51 , 58, 65, 70 , 213, 221 , 2.78, 285, 429 , 430, 435, 440, 441 , 463, 475 Invitations Accepted 5, 8, 12, 23, 37, 50 , 68, 74, 127, 145, 173, 191 , 194, 2197 220, 224( 2) , 232( 2.) , 239 , 259 , 266, 2.96, 301, 310, 324, 339, 354, 382, 404, 414, 428(3) , 434, 439 , 473, 499, 502, 512, 551 J Janitor At City Hall, salary of 46t, 479 July 14th See Independence Day Junk Collectors Applications for licenses 57, 65, 70, 80, 810 87, 113, 120, 2212 225, 240, 284, 512, 544 Licenses 66, 71, 76, 88, 940 120 , 164, 226, 234, 241, 261, 267, 291 , 421, 430, 436, 441, 523, 551 Leave to withdraw 88, 234 '# Junk Dealers Applications 57, 2219 260 Licenses 66 , 147, 164, 226, 266, 267, 430, 436 Jurors Drawn 16 , 28, 45, 61, 72, 105, 106, 114, 123, 135, 149 , 156, 168, 1930 1989 203, 211, 227, 295, 304, 312, 3199 334, 349, 359( 2) , 368, 398, 407, 411, 422, 424, 478, 481, 510 , 529, 535, 554 M r" r;, L LaBossiere, Rev. Monsignor J. B. Resolutions on death of 287, 290 Law Department - See Claims; City Solicitor; Opinions Appropriations 108, 125, 159, 244, 263, 282, 330, 483, 426, 436, 539, 549 Leather ' See Weigher of Leather Licenses :v Investigation by City Marshal 2439 259 Renewal of, investigation by City Clerk 242, 265 Licensing Board Chairman appointed 73 Constable for (Inspector) 372, 377( 2) , 378, 4029412 Member appointed 739 539 Lights on Streets - See Electrical Department Beaver Street , relocation 140 Boston Street , improvement 85 { Boston & Aborn Streets 534 Bridge Street , improvement 68 Charter Street 386 Dodge St. Court 489 Downing Street 148 Fort Ave & Bay View Ave. 72 Friend Street 100 , 1.09 Glover Street 279 Grant Road - 145 Green Street 387 Harbor View Park 387 Harrison Road 145 Loring Avenue 261 Ord Street Extension 333 Sea View Park 235 Union Street 392 Webb Street 279 West Circle 145 Lodging Houses Applications 13, 23, 35, 48r 51, 65, 70, 75, 81, 87(2) , 939 99 , 113, 133( 21 , 146, 147, 153, 162, 197, 206, 212, 221 , 225, 260, 266 , 2772 278, 284, 2902 306( 2) , 310 , 339 , 390 , 395( 21 , 404, 405, 414, 434, 440, 448, 456, 474, 523, 544 Licenses 24, 35, 44, 57, 70, 71, 76, 82, 88, 94( 2) , 99, 105, 121 , 138, 153, 164, 174, 215, 221 , 226r 234, 261 , 267, 278, 285( 2) , 291, 298, 318, 345, 395, 405( 2) , 414, 415, 421(2) , 430 y 435, 441( 2) , 448( 2) , 457, 464, 486, 533, 551 Loud Speaker Permit for 284, 291 , 551 Lubritorium - See Garages I y - I _ � ,� -_ i i ` • � ,�, "Sdr } :gym �� r '.j�6 r !� �;1 � � r ,�, ��,. ., �L, � ��, . _ M Magazines Obscene - sale to be stopped 243, 259, 350 i Marquise, Licenses for 4 33 Central St. 8 Dodge Street 484 273- EssexSt 354 29 New Derby St. 484 Massachusetts Safes Council Committee to attend conference 48 M_-yor_ Address to City Council 3 Appropriation transfers 276, 444, 456, 457 Mayor' s Dept. , salaries 209 , 269 , 280 Policy on contracts 84 Thanks to City Council 172 To control traffic near grade crossing elimination 455, 464 Vetoes Janitor, salary increase 482 Police clerk, salary increase 482 Police Dept. , one day off in six 31, 446 Memorial Day 4 Leave of absence for veterans 73, 245, 431 Parade 239 Military Aid - See Soldiers' Relief Agent , salary of 477 Appropriation 151, 229 , 230, 3312 3390 343 Veterans' exemption 541 Milk For Welfare and 11. P. A. 186 Minors Permits to perform 191 Moth Suppression Appropriation 109 Municipal Advertising Appropriation 112 Committee on Historical Salem 98, 101 Publicity Agent 101 Municipal Defense Ordinance 470, 544( 2) e = N New England Power Co. Investigation 10 , 13, 22 New England Telephone 8c Telegraph Co. Bond 11.2 Conduits - See Conduits Pole Locations - see Pole Locations "News" Reporter Transfer 528 Noise - see Nuisance North River Endorsement of H. B. 1890 59 , 66 Nuisance at 210, 526 Settling Plant 526 Nuisance jj -, j Bathing costume 447 Coal trucks 392, 510 Noise 92, 382, 447 Hawthorne St. & Jefferson Ave. 92 Henshaw Co. 447 North River 210, 526 Train whistles 521 � n 0 Obscene Literature Sale to be stopped 243, 259, 350 Oil Tanks Permit to move 333( 2) Old Age Assistance See Public Welfare Opinions of City Solicitor City officers, terms of office of 28, 42 Fire hose, order for purchase of 141 , 145 Funeral home ordinance, zoning amendment 472 Sound trucks , legality of refusing permits for 316 Zoning amendment - funeral homes 472 Zonin amendments, hearings on 185 Ordinances - 3i City Physicians (two) 396, 407, 41.6 City Treasurer, cashier for 270, 279 , 279, 285( 2) Collector, cashier for 489( 2) , 500( 2) Dog Constable 348( 2) , 355 Fire Department , personnel 467, 479 Fire Department, privates and deputy chiefs 2019 210 Fireworks, sale of 227, 235 Funeral Homes - see Zoning, below Handbills, distribution of 28 Municipal defense 470, 544( 2) Police Department Disabled member to notify certain officials 26( 2) 0 37 One day off in six 14, 25( 3) , 31, 37, 45, 59, 67 , 72, 467, 479 Patrolman and janitor 258, 273, 543, 552 Reserves increased 91, 100 Sergeants increased 2070 216, 543, 552 Special police 483 Purchasing Agent, chief clerk for 347( 2) 2 355 Salaries Assistant City Clerk 187 , 208, 270, 279 , 280, 285, 286 Building Inspector 269, 280 Chief Clerks 271 City Engineer 270, 281 City Messenger 15, 26,37 City Scales, Superintendent of 268, 280 City Treasurer' s cashier 270, 279, 279 , 285( 2) Collector's cashier 489( 2) , 500( 2) Janitor, City Hall 465, 479, 482, 500 Mayor' s Secretary 269 , 280 Old Age Department 272, 281 Police Clerk 465, 479, 482, 500 Registrars of Voters 466, 477 Street Department foreman 269 , 280, 466, 479 Welfare Department 268, 280 Welfare Department - Old Age Assistance 272, 281 Seaworms, taking and selling 246, 272, 281 , 282, 289 ,Shellfish, taking 384 Sidewalks 78, 93, 100, 461, 4760 488 Signs 347( 2) , 355 Streets, laying out, plans to be filed for 2'8 Traffic Herbert St. made one-way street 467, 477 Zoning amendments Bridge and Pleasant Sts. 2740 292 Funeral Homes 406, 439( 2) , 452, 467 , 484, 485, 489 , 500, 5030 504( 2) , 507 , 514, 523 Highland Avenue, between Barcelona & Ravenna Aves. 346, 355 Irving Street 161, 174, 187, 194, 202 P LParade See Streets Park Department Appropriations 109, 125, 338, 372, 469, 512 Commissioners appointed 64, 412, 438,445 "= Common, use of 294 Forest River, restricted-to Salem residents 450 Golf Course Membership fee proposed 534 Showers at club house ° Pension , Azarie Par _seau 204 Playgrounds - See Playgrounds Resignation , Commissioner Lantz 445 Skating rinks 525 Smith Pool, repairs at 372, 378 Snow Plow 539 Parking Space B. R; M. R. E. land 546 Lynde and Sewall Sts. 1-90 , 201 , 209 New Derby St. , use by V. F. V.I. 293 Passenger Automobiles Applications 9, 35, 44, 48, 146 , 191, 197, 200 , 221 , 353 354, 384, 390, 523 551 Licenses 13, 24, 44, 48, 153, 197, 201 , 2.07, 226 , 373 391, 395, 533 Pawnbroker Bond 13 Licenses 65, 71, 87, 94, 221 , 225 , 226, 421 , 428, 435 Peabody sfuseum Constable appointed 258, 371 Constable's salary 258 Pedlers Applications 23, 57, 65 , 699- 74, 75, 87, 92, 103, 225( 2) 2 2339 260, 266, 277, 290; 310, 324, 421, 429, 435, 440, 448, 484 ` Licenses 56, 640 68, 73, 79, 91, 98, 112, 241, 2619 276, 283, 298, 306, 428, 433, 440, 447, 455, 498 Leave to withdraw 283 Pensions Appropriations 338, 343, 351 549 Mary Blanchette 389, 534, 53513) Richard F. Butler 376 Raymond H. Cheney 370 Paul Chmielowski 64, 103 Richard C. Collins 183 Dennis F. Foley 223 Dennis D. Healy 375 Kathryn F. Hennessey 532, 534, 535(2) , 536 Ludger Lapointe 188 Salvatore Luca 508 William F. MacLean 438 Pilary 1. Manning 168, 169 Kathryn McDonough 86, 166, 107, 385, 317, 322 Azarie Pariseau 204 Lucia Pelletier 383, 406, 409, 410, 420, 534 William Pszenny 381 George Seward 343 Alex Simard 532 William Trejanowski 323 Perambulation Committee on 308 Petroleum Products - See Fuel Oil Picketing III ' Hotel & Restaurant employees 509 j{ Planning- Board - see Zoning Member appointed 22, 37, 151, 323, 3932 412 Recommendation on Bridge 'St, lighting 68 Recommendation, Vinnin Square -.re-zoning 472 Reports on zoning changes 161( 2) , 239, 306, 439, 472 Resignation, J. Asbury Pitman 22 Resignation, Richard H. Wiswall 323 Playgrounds Appropriations 84, 263, 509 Forest River Ball Field, improvement of 419 Instructors, appropriation for 263 Pratt Street, repairs to wall 483 , 499 Rowells Field, improvement of 99 TennisCourts88, 91 Plumbing Inspector - See Health Department Plummer Farm School Trustees appointed 22, 48, 189, 323, 372( 2) Trustee resigned (Warren H.. Butler) 34 Pole Locations Bond of N. E. Telephone-& Telegraph Co. 112 Pole Locations Beckford St. , removal 232 30 Broad St. 512, 517 Buchanan Rd. 512, 518 Cancellations 405, 486 Cressey Ave. 512, 517 Dow St. 1201 124 Federal St. 23, 30 Fort Ave. 383, 388 Grove St. 383, 388 Highland Ave. 298, 305 Irving St. 260, 263 Loring Ave. 473 Loring Ave. , between: Grant & Station Rds. 120, 124 Margin and Mill Sts. 146 Marlborough Rd. . 512, 518 Mason St. 383 , 388 Ord St. 2982 3059 447, 454 Porter St. 502 Riverbank Rd. 512, 517 s� Riverway Rd. 512, 517 Rosedale Ave. 512, 517 School St. between Buffum and North Sts. 162 1 Sunset Rd. 512, 517 Tremont St. 383, 388 Various Streets 383, 388, 512 5 Police Department Ambulance Appropriation for 432, 442 Explanation of specifications for 416 New bids 443 Appropriations 130, 158, 161, 323, 350, 446, 498, 522, 550 City Marshal # Monthly reports 7, 35, 43, 56, 682 79, 91, 112, 119, 132, 145 , 162, 184, 191, 199, 205, 218, .239, 259, 283, 298, 3o6, 316, 332, 344, 373, 395 , 414, 428, 439, 455, 472, 498, 509, 522, 544 r' Clerk, salary of 465, 479, 482, 500 Police Department (con. ) Disabled membertogive notice to certain officials 26, 37 Janitor, position created 258, 273 Loud speaker 397, 404, 455 Military emergencies 348 Officer Daniel J. Burke continued on payroll 173 Officer Lawrence J. Olsson continued on payroll 1039 185 One day off in six 14, 25( 3) , 31, 37, 45, 580 679 72, 442, 446, 457, 463, 467, 479 Patrolmen appointed 185, 191, 277, 382( 2) Patrolmen, 'number increased 258, 273, 543, 652 Pensions Richard F. Butler 376 Richard C. Collins 183 Dennis F. Foley 223 Dennis D. Healey 375 Kathryn McDonough 86, 166-167, 305, 317, 322 ( John J. O'Day 330 Lucia Pelletier 383, 406, 409-410, 420, 535 Protection for Castle Hill School 155 Protection at Castle Hill - 422 Radio Radio repairman 158 446, 546 Reimbursement to John H. 0'Hara 799 84, 85 Reserves appointed 185, 191, 277, 413 Reserve police force, acceptance of act relating to 64, 72, 76 Reserve police increased 910 100 Resucitator for 462 Salaries continued Daniel J. Burke 173 Daniel J. Ellard 23 Arthur W. Kingsley 346 Lawrence J. Olsson 1039 185 Sergeant appointed 265 Sergeants, number increased 2580 273, 543, 552 Special police 483 Spot 'lights on traffic officers 139 Pony Rides Permit for refused 405 Pool Tables Applications 9(2) , 23, 48, 651, 709 80, 138, 147, 1522 191, 221 225, 284, 311, 317, 325, 456 Licenses 24, 359 71, 76, 82, 147, 153, 2070 226, 2340 2419 261, 291, 318, 436, 449, 464 Leave to, withdraw 24, 44, 76 Precinct Officers - See Elections Printing (City) Union label on 73,451, 473 Public Guides Applications 48, 93, 225, 234, 234, 266( 2) , 448 Licenses- 58, 70, 86, 87, 99, 103, 390, 435, 455, 456 Publicity Agent Committee on 101 _ Public Library Appropriations 160, 172, 230, 3519 542 Salaries, communicationregarding544 a Public Property Adamanda property (Salem Terminal. Corp. ) , release. of 152 Appropria6ion transfers 160, 332, 352, 454, 540 Flatiron Building, lease of 371, 378, 381 Lynde. and Sewall Sts. , lease to upper Essex St. merchants 190, 201, 209 -- --- Public Property ( con. ) Salem Legion Associates,_ lease- to 297, 317 Superintendent- appointed 189 Town Hall., lease of- second floor 382, 391 Wharf at Beverly, pettion:;to. use 218, 259 Public Welfare Appropriations, 159, 229; 230, 2414 338, 548( 2) , 549( 2) Automobiles not-to. be marked 299 Card workers, jobsfor _ 348, 360 Commodity stamps 157, 184, 192, 199, 293, 297, 342;344,403,443 Council recommendations on welfare cases 216, 223 Investigation of department 59, 147, 163, 217 Investigator appointed 22 Legislation favored . 397 Member of Board appointed 34, 45, 189, 375 Milk distribution 186 Nurse 388, 402, 412 Old Age Department,. salaries_ in 272, 281, 477 Salary increases 2092 268, 280 , 477 Stamp Plan ( surplus commodities) See Commodity Stamps above W. P. A. cases Record of expenditures for 101 Relief for 101 Purchasing Agent Bond 28, 200, 383 Chief Clerk in office: of 347( 2) , 355 To purchase for W. P. A. - without-advertising: 37� To require. Union. label. on city .printing 73, 451, 473 �,yCl , N R Railroads North Street crossing Repair of 140, 161 To be kept open 100, 121 Real Estate Disposal of IF Corr- Central and .Lafayette Sts. 297 Essex St. near.Washington St. 215 Lands of low value 125, 134, 138 155-187 Washington St. (to Goldberg Trust) 289, 299 Purchase of Beach Avenue (gift) 464, 413 2 Becket Street 462 Bemis Street 158 Bertuccio and Calabrese , property of 11 , 27 226-232 Bridge Street - 538 Bridge and Pleasant Streets (gift) 1189 133 Collins Cove flats - 97, 126, 144( 2) , 1710 188 Daniels and Kosciusko Streets 412, 422 s Derby Street (Langmaid Trust) 393, 401 Derby Wharf Memorial 6, 229 151 Essex Street (Salem Savings Bank - gift) 143 Essex Street ( at Woolworth's) 2039 204 Lands of low value 1719 223 19-21 Lynde Street 126 Nichols and Butler Streets 43,2 Oakland and Balcomb. Streets (gift) 164 Parallel Street 445 Proctor Street (Cook' s land) 170, 182 Proctor Street (Clotilde Jones) 170, 182 1 ( School Street (gift) 136 - 54 Washington Square 3229 346, 372, 378 Registrars— ofVoters See Elections Rent Commission See- Fair Rent Commission Resuscitator For city 462 Retirement Board Member appointed 257, 543 Reward In connection with murder of Frances M. Cochran 468 In connection with death of Jeremiah Whalen 388 Rivers and Harbors Congress Committee to attend 42, 48, 58 A Salem Harbor Development project endorsed 65 Rules of City Council See City Council - Rules S Salaries See Ordinances See Department headings Salem and Beverly Water Supply Board Appropriation 426, 446 Budget, deduction from 78, 85 Ipswich River, water from 282 Salem ElectricLighting.Co. Meeting of Committee of Whole 9 Pole Locations - See Pole Locations Rates 113, 210, 221, 317, 532 Salem Harbor _ Collins Cove - See Collins Cove Dolphin, Salem Terminal Corp. _ 11 Dredging, appropriation for 471 Improvements Committee to go to Washington 42, 48, 58 Development project 659 195 Sea walls, repair of 599 119 Sea Worms and Shell Fish, prohibited areas-See Sea Worms; Shell Fisil Salem Lesson Association Lease 297, 317 Sand Appropriation for 232, 418 Sausages License to manufacture 213 School Department Appropriations 158, 172, 230, 264, 338, 4269 5399 542 Bertram Field, free admission to for Service men 478, 509 High School, fire insurance on 108 Police protection at Castle Hill 155 School. yard (between Center and Oliver) , resurfacing 231 Sea Walls Repair of 59 Sea Worms Taking of Applications 65, 70, 75( 2) , 80, 81, 86, 92, 98t 197, 206 2209 221, 225( 2) , 233, 240, 260( 21 , 266, 277, 284, 291, 354, 414, 428, 434, 441, 456 473 Licenses 82, 87, 88(2) , 120, 2160 226( 2) , 233, 234, 240, 241, 260, 261, 266, 267 2859 373, 421 421, 430, 435, 436, 441, 44812) , 464, 486( 2 Ordinance 247, 272, 281, 282, 289 Prohibited areas 94, 242( 2) , 286 Regulations 88, 90, 94, 186, 226, 2350 247, 2729 2819 282, 289 Taking by non-residents . 909 94 Sale of Licenses 4149 456, 464 Ordinance - see Ordinance above Sewers Abatements 67, 76, 134( 2) , 190, 356, 359 Appropriation 161, 542 Cressey Avenue 10 Fairview Avenue 34 Grant Road (abatement) 131� Highland Avenue, streets off 83 i I Sewers ( con. ) Jackson Street and Jefferson Avenue (abatement) 190 Lafayette Street (#392 to #474) 34 Lafayette Street ( 413 & #419 - abatement) 76 Lafayette Street (#468 abatement) 134 Lafayette Street to Raymond Road 34 Laurent Road 43 34 Loring Avenue Loring Avenue (Lot 13 - abatement) 67 Willson Road 43 Willson Street 43 Shade Tree Department See Trees Appropriation 511 Trees on Boston St. , trimming 88 Trees on Proctor St. , trimming 140 Trees, Removal of - See Trees Truck appropriation for 40 Shellfish Taking of (See also Seaworms) Ordinance regulating 384 Prohibited areas 94, 242( 2), 386, 391 Shoe Shining On streets 471, 486 Shooting Gallery License for 455 ewalks - See Streets Sign - See Banners; Billboards; Marquise Carried through streets 93, 306 Head of tunnel 8, 44, 48, 56, 69, 74, 92, 98, 99, 103( 2) , 128, 142, 162, 185 , 191, 213, 220, 224, 233, 260, 277, 283, 290, 306, 307, 313, 325 , 339, 395, 414, 428, 440: 463( 2) 9 473, 474; 495, 503 Large signs 81 11,. 12, 18, 30, 48, 50, 55, 622 65 , 68, 69, H3( 24 , 73 74 78, 86, 90 , 92, 97, 102, 103, 107, 116, 120, 124; 132, 133, 136, 137, 143, 146, 150, 152, 157, 162( 2) 2 170, 1732 1822 196, 199, 200, 204, 2060 212, 213 2189 225, 229, 263, 276, 283( 2) , 28812) , 290, 296, 310, 315 , 317, 322, 325( 2) , 330( 2) , 332, 337(4) , 344, 349, 377, 380( 2) , 383 387, 388( 2) , 3902 3932 420, 425, 43212) , 434, 435, 440, 445 , 4472 454, 456, 459, 474, 482, 484, 498, 499, 502, 5039 508, 509, 511, 5222 531, 533, 538, 544, " 548, 551 Bonds 9, 13 , 35, 69, 749 80, 86, 93, 113, 121, 128, 133, 138, 1479 152, 162, 174, 185, 196, 2o6, 213, 2219 2252 233, 26o, 278, 284, 290, 2982 3112 317, 325 , 333 , 3399 377 390, 395 , 429, 434, 4402 448, 4569 4842) , 499, 5059 509, 523, 533, 544, 551 Leave to withdraw 4 Small signs 122 23, 35 , 43, 50, 56, 65 , 69 , 74, 80, 86, 92, 146, 152, 173,. 1912 206, 220,' 224, 233, 240, 277, 283, 290, 298, 310, 317, 325, 332, 344, 383. 387, 390, 395, 420, 440, 44-6 463, 474, 5039 512 Small signs, ordinance relative to 347( 2) , 355 Skating Rinks - See Park Department Snow - See Street Department 7 Soldiers' Monument In Dalton Parkway, alterations to 116 s.G k a Soldiers' Relief See Military Aid Appropriations 151 , 2299 230, 331, 339, 343 -' Agent , salary of 477 Veterans' exemption 542 Sound Trucks Licenses for 13, 50, 65 86, 94, 999 120, 133, 134, 137, 162, 20G, 225, 26o, 278, 290, 301, 384, 422, 533 Leave to withdraw 128( 2) , 306, 311 Legality of refusing licenses for 311, 312, 316 Stone Crusher. - See Street Department Street Department Appropriations 127, 136, 137, 1509 151, 264,310, 3311 337, 338, 353, 370, 427, 5089 5399 541 377 County bridges 151 Foreman, salary increase - 269, 280, 466, 479 Grader, appropriation for 118, 128, 231, 237 Highway Maintenance54, 108, 116, 150, 170, 171, 309, 310, 316, 3312 339, 351, 425, 427, 433, 436, 508, 521 Incinerator for waste 139 Pensions 64, 1039 108 Power shovel 433, 443 Road maintenance,. Chapter 90 116, 150, 2319 4.25, 511 Road roller 73, 81 Rubbish trucks, covering for 154 Sewers - see Sewers Sidewalks - See Streets Snow removal - see Streets Stone crusher, appropriation for 40, 426 Stone crusher, electricity contract for 439, 449 Superintendent Hever appointed 258 Superintendent Kelley, resignation of 90 Truck 112 Walter Snow Truck 257, 273, 401, 415 Working foreman 370, 377 Streets Aborn Street widening at Ord Street 140 Adams Street, repair of 245 Adams and Parallel Streets, connecting 245 Bridge Street deficit 150 Bridge Street repairs approved by County Commissioners 205 Canal Street, widening and conduit in 115 Coasting, streets fgr 152, ,163, 193 , Columbus Ave,, sidewalk 151- County bridges Charlotte Street, resurfacing 135 Essex Street, improvements in vicinity of, between North Street and Town House Square 12, 36 Essex Street, lines at Woolworth' s 203' 204 135 Essex Street, resurfacing General repairs, appropriation for 108, 116 Grade Crossings - see Grade Crossings Handbills - See Handbills Harrod Street, resurfacing 135 Higginson Square, resurfacing 150, 163, 184, 192 Highland Avenue, new buildings lines 413 Highland Avenue, sidewalk at High School 407 Highway maintenance - see Street Department Hurdy-gurdy, permit for 50 Jefferson Avenue, culvert near stone crusher 154, 16o Lee Street, resurfacing 154 Loud speaker on streets 284, 291 Messervy Court, repair of 140, 161 Mooney Avenue, repair of 88 Music on streets 413, 456( 2) , 473 North Street, resurfacing 114, 118, 1.22, 125, 137 North Street crossing, repair of 140, 161 Streets ( con. ) Ocean Terrace, condition of 276, 318 Palmer Street, traffic signs on 500 Parades, permits for 113, 220, 232, 233, 239( 3) 0 2902 473, 498, 509 Parallel Street , repair of 245 Phepls Street, repair of 499 Road maintenance, Chapter 90 - See Street Department Salem Willows, repair of streets at 28, 34945 Sidewalks, ordinance relating to 78, 93, 100, 461, 476 Sidewalks , W. P. A. project to construct 82, 516 Sidewalks , Ward 1, Precinct 1 516 Snow removal 136, 202, 231, 382 Speaking on streets, permits for 48, 51, 220, 456 Stearns Place, repair of 499 Streets roped off 284, 298 Traffic box in Town House Square, relocation 43 Trailer, use of 2200 226 Vale Street, repair of 499 Vinnin Square, deficit 170 Washington Street, resurfacing 135 Water fountain, removal of 478 White Street, repair of 227 Williams Street, resurfacing 318 Willow Avenue, repair of 286 Streets , baying Out, Widening, Discontinuance, etc. Aborn Street, widening at Ord Street 140 Applicant for acceptance of a street to file plans 27 Barton Square widening 325, 396 Bay View Avenue 356, 370 Beach Avenue 356, 370 From 67 Broad Street 3349 337 Canal Street widening 115 Champlain Road 527, 530 Cheval Avenue355, 370 Cressey Avenue 16, 20, 21 Daniels Street Court 121, 124 Daniels and Kosciusko Streets, widening 412, 422 Essex Street, discontinuance near corner Washington and Essex Streets 214, 215 Essex Street at Sewall Street, widening 331 Essex Street lines at Woolworth' s Hayes Road 312, 315, 326 HighlandAvenuebuilding line 413 Hillside Avenue 406, 412, 417( 2) Jackson Street and Jefferson Avenue, corner of, widening at 227, 325 Lincoln Road 374( 2) , 380, 381, 404 Looney Avenue 59, 62, 64. I ; Marlborough Road 1202 235, 2389 253 Nichols and Butler Streets, widening 432 Oakland Street, widening 396 Parallel Street 382, 445 Plymouth Street 262, 397, 399( 2) Plans to be filed by applicants for acceptance 27 �'�w. Raymond Road 477, 482, 490 Ridgeway Street 15 , 18-20 t Riverbank Road 477, 488, 490( 2) Riverwyy Road 235, 238, 248, 4779 488, 490, 495 Rosedale Avenue 235 , 238, 249 �•,y Roslyn Street Court 515, 517 Stearns Place 513, 523 Sunset Road 235, 238, 251, 477, 488, 490, 496 Valley Street 386 .d Street Lighting ` See Eleettical Department See Lights on Streets �r Strike - See Industrial Relations 9 "5 Sunday Licenses (over) Sunday Licenses Applications 9, 23, 35, 48, 51, 57, 65( 2) , 70, 74, 75, 80, 81, 87( 2) , 92, 93, 99,104, 113, 1209 133( 2) , 138, 146( 2) 9 147, 153 162, 173r 206, 213, 220, 221 225( 2) 233, 26012) , 266( 21 , 277, 278, 28412) , 29812) , 306, 317, 325, 339, 344, 3832 395(2) , 405, 428, 434, 440 447, 448, 456, 4639 484, 499, 503( 2) ; 5339 55112) Licenses 13, 44, 57, 66, 70(2) , 75, 76, 82( 2) , 87, 88, F 94( 2) 9 999 100, 105, 113, 114, 120, 129, 138, 147, 153, 164, 174, 185, 215, 216, 221 226( 2) , 2332 234 240, 241 261, 266, 267, 27812) , 284, 285, 2912 , 3o7( 2j 311, 325, 333, 345 354, ' 391 405( 2 , 415, 422, 429, 435( 2) , 44112) , 4482) , 456, 457, 464, 475, 499, 504, 510, 547 Leave to withdraw 94 Sunday Sales on Streets Licenses 87, 94 Leave to withdraw - 94 f ti? T Tax Bills Change in form 41, 58, 67, 71 Tax Rate Communication from Housing Committee 119 Tax Titles See Law Department Taxes, Collection of See City Collector °5 Tennis Courts 7 See Playgrounds Theatre Booking Agent See Booking Agent Town Hall Lease of second floor to U. S. A. 382, 391 Traffic Bridge Street, patrol on 2939 297 Conditions in vicinity of Essex Street, between North Street and Town House Square 12, 36 Conditions in Ward Two 23 Derby Street, conditions on 293, 297 Lafayette Street and Raymond Rd. , conditions at 293 Lights Boston and Aborn Streets 127 Boston and Essex Streets 90 Highland Avenue corner Dalton Pkwy and Jackson St. 95 Lincoln Road 427, 436, 444 VV Loring Avenue and Lafayette St. , timing of 312, 313, 324 f, Moody Square 114, 127 North and Mason Streets 127 Washington, Lafayette and Dow Streets 392, 394 Ocean Terrace, conditions at 276, 318 One-way streets Herbert Street 467, 477 Hodges Court 527 Warner Street 490 Ordinances to be revised 293 Palmer Street, signs on 500 Parking After midnight 23, 339 Conditions in .Ward Two 173 Derby Street on Sundays 450 Doctors' offices, near 448 Essex House 82 f Essex Street at Hawthorne Hotel 45 Grade crossing elimination, near 4559 464 Palfrey Court 294 St. Peter Street on Saturdays 486, 547 Streets to be marked for parking 442 Winter, during 155, 339 Pafking spaces - See Parking Space Protest by A. Schulte Cigar Co. against changes in vicinity of store on Essex St. 43 Recommendations of Chamber of Commerce 486, 487, 546 Signs at Choate Memorial Monument 114 Spot lights on traffic officers 139 Stop signs Dow and Salem Streets 312, 313 Franklin and Orchard Streets 308 Roslyn Street 547 Traffic box in Town House Square, relocation 43 _ Traffic line on Fort Avenue 243 ';inter regulations 155 r t, Trees, Removal of 23 Appleton Street 308, 322 5-7 Barstow Street 191 , 194 cor. Bridge and Beacon Streets 262, 263 75-77 Canal Street 527, 532 8 Goodell Street 128, 132 , 134 19 Green Street 504, 507 75 Lawrence Street 317, 322 , 39 Moffat Road, damage 56, 62 16-18 Walter Street 1303 132, 134 15 West Avenue 952 97, 104 Trust Funds Commissioner appointed 47 Minnie �. Flynn Fund 132 Asa Hood Fund 343 Tunnel Signs on head of - See Signs Use of head of 81 50, 51, 104, 105 , 200, 220( 2) , 277-5 306, 404, 405 , 414, 447, 484 . 0 Union Label On qt intim g, �1 Protest &S U. w '*o vernmen Commodity stamps - see Public Welfare Department Lease o Town x!% «oma floor, to - q% as W. P. 6 . me w w A. , � . . V Veterans - See Armistice Day; Memorial Day o Exemption, appropriation for 542 Leave of absence to City Employees 470 ii. See Armistice Day; Memorial Day 104th Veterans Organization appropriations 158, 172 Vetoes See Mayor Voting Machines See Elections ?j 8- .y, W Wagons See Auto Trucks Ward Lines New 340, 341, 342 Minority report 340 Water Department Appropriation 331, 427, 433, 437, 508, 543, 550 Automobile 159 Cressey Avenue, water pipes in 10 Highland Avenue, streets off, water pipe in 83 Hydrants in North Street, relocation of 114 Ipswich River, water from 282 Pumping Station 483, 550 Boilers, repair of 117, 144, 154 Investigation 118 129 Truck _ 245 Water Fountain Removal 478 Weighers of Coal and Commodities Appointed 6, 12, 21, 33, 47, 55, 84, 103 189, 1902 194, 199, 2040 212, 218, 229( 2; , 238( 2) , 309 380( 2) , 389, 393, 403, 419, 427, 446 Weighers of Leather Appointed 12, 189 Weights and Measures, Sealer of Appropriation 297 \P� Death of Sealer Albert r'. Brown 219 Welfare Department r See Public Welfare Department s" Whalen, Jeremiah Reward in connection with death of 388 Wharf at Beverlv See Public Property Willows Use of parking area at 428 Wrestling By women, proposal to prohibit 431 W. P. A. Appropriations 55, 67, 68, 108, 121 , 127, 160, 205, 2200 309, 313, 314, 3179 321, 338, 350, 351, 403, 413, 433, 455, 522 Employment on 6, 7, 101, 450 Endorsement of proposed appropriation by Congress 49, 65, 450, 455 Flatiron Building, lease of 3719 378, 381, 389 Milk distribution 186 E&ard J. Phair, letter from 428 Projects endorsed by City Council 2420 2592 265, 290 Projects for women 391, 395 Purchases for, without advertising 375 Receipts from sidewalks 263, 389 Sidewalk construction 82 Tennis courts 88 Traffic ordinance, reirision of 293 I I L Zoning Amendments - See Planning Board Apartment houses, alteration of residences to 333 ,/Bridge and Pleasant Streets 224, 239, 248, 274, 2819 286,292 Funeral homes 406, 439(2) , 452, 467, 484, 485, 489, 500, 503, 504(2) , 507, II, 513, 514, 523 Hearings before city council required 185 Highland Ave. between Barcelona and Ravena Aves. 221306, 315, 346t(2) , 355 Irving Street 152, 161(2), 174, 185, 187, 194 202 291 Lafayette Street 137, 161, Tedesco Rd., State Highway and,Loring Avenue 145, 472 ji a e e' I' p 1 ptY.. {Lr- ' A CITY GOVERNMENT - 1939 Q MAYOR Edward A. Coffey COUNCILLORS-AT-LARGE J. Elmer Callahan Philip J. Durkin✓ James R. Dooley/ Joseph B. Harrington) William 0. Safford, f .' WARD COUNCILLORS d Ward One - Adam F. Stefanski✓ Ward Two - Herman A. Stromberg,/ „.. Ward Three - H. Francis Dolan✓ Ward Four - Arthur H. Crosby/ Ward Five - Adelard Beaulieu ✓ Ward Six - Arthur T. Ferguson,/ ,l President of City Council - Adelard Beaulieu a 1 :# F'f• "P f n' A.r �2 .�-- JanuLry 2, lj30 The organization meeting of the City Council for the year 1939 .was held on Monday, January 2, 1939, at ten o'clock A. M. The Councillors assembled in the Mayor' s office and proceeded to the Council Chamber, escorted by the City Clerk and the City Messenger. All the members were present. The City Clerk called the meeting to order and requested Councillor Safford, the senior member, to take the chair. A renewal of their oath of office was administered to the Council- lors by the City Clerk. Councillor Durkin offered the following order which was adopted: Election of "Ordered: That the Council proceed to organization for the year 1-2 President 1939 by the election of a President." - Councillor Dolan nominated Councillor Adelard Beaulieu and Council- lor Harrington seconded the nomination. Councillor Beaulieu was elected by the following viva voce vote: Voting for Councillor Beaulieu, Council - lors Callahan, Crosby, Dolan, Dooley, Durkin, Ferguson, Harrington, Safford, Stromberg and Stefanski, ten in all; Voting for Councillor Stefanski, Councillor Beaulieu, one in all. Un motion of Councillor Dolan, it was voted to make the election unanimous and Councillor Beau- lieu was declared elected and assumed the chair. Councillor Stromberg offered the following order which was adopted: Mayor' s Address "Ordered: That a message be sent to his Honor Mayor Edward A. 3-4 Coffey that the City CofAncil for the year 1939 has organized by the elec.- tion of Adelard Beaulieu as its President, and that it respectfully ex- tends to him an invitation to address the members at this session. " Councillors Stefanski and Stromberg were appointed to escort the ,Aayor to the Council Chamber. Rev. John J. Twiss offered prayer. The Mayor addressed the Council. The Mayor retired. Councillor Callahan offered the following order which was adopted: "Ordered: That the thanks of the City Council be extended to His honor the Mayor for his able and instructive address and a copy be re- quested for publication with the municipal documents. " 0 Councillor Ferguson offered the following order which was adopted: City Documents 5 "Ordered: That the Purchasing Agent be authorized and instructed to solicit bids for printing and binding the city documents of 1938, and execute a contract therefor, the details of preparation and execution of the work to be under the direction and control of the City Clerk. " Approved by the Mayor on January 6, 1939 January 21 1,939 Unfinished Business Councillor Harrington offered the following order which was adopted: 6 "Ordered: That all matters referred to the City Council by the City Council of 1938 and all matters not finally disposed of or in the hands of committees be referred to the City Council of 1939 and to the several committees usually considering the same. " City Manual Councillor Stefanski offered the following order which was adopted: 7 "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. " Approved by the Mayor on January 6, 1939. Rules Councillor Dooley offered the following order which was adopted: 8 "Ordered: That the rules and regulations of the City Council of the year 1938 be adopted as the rules and regulations for the year 1939 and that the same be suspended for this meeting." Meetings Councillor Crosby offered the following order which was adopted: 9 "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. " . Compensation Councillor Dolan offered the following order which was adopted by 10 a unanimous yea and nay vote: "Ordered: That the compensation of the members of the City Council be and hereby is established as five hundred dollars per year, payable in equal monthly installments." Temporary Loan Councillor Safford offered the following order which was adopted by 11 a unanimous yea and nay vote: "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, 1939, on temporary loans in anticipation of revenue, and to issue therefor the notes of the city, payable within one-year from their res- pective dates. The amount of such notes shall not exceed two million dollars ($2,000,000.00) . Any such notes or portions thereof may be re- funded by the issue of new notes due within one year from the date of January 2, 1939 the original obligation. Said notes shall not be obligatory unless cer- tified thereon as to genuineness by the National Shawmut Bank of Boston, Massachusetts. 11 Approved by the Mayor on January 6, 1939. 3' An invitation to attend the installation of PolishAmerican Veter- Invitation 12 ans on January 7, 1939, was accepted. On motion of Councillor Durkin, the Council adjourned at 10.58 o'clock A. M. Attest:- Clerk 6 January 12, 1939 A regular meeting of the City Council was held on Thursday, January 12, 1939, at eight o' clock P. M. All the members were present and the President presided. The reading of the records was dispensed with as the President declared them approved. I ! Gasoline A hearing was held on the application of Ralph J. Morin for a gaso- line license at 212 Bridge Street, The applicant appeared in favor, there was no opposition and the license was granted subject to the laws governing the sameandin conformity with the rules and regulations of the Massachusetts District Police. Constables The Mayors appointment of the following constables for the term of 13 one year from February lst was read and placed on file: , John D. McCarthy William H. Foye Roman J. Kulakowski Charles H. Symonds Jacob Hurwitz J. William Sheehan Walter I. Thomas Dennis Mavrogenis Vueighers The Mayor' s appointment of the following weighers of coal and. com- 14 modities for the term of one year from February lst was read and placed on file+r Vito DiPaolo Emmett D. Sholds Albert Munnelly Mary A. Woodberry George n. Greene ii Lerby Wharf The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: 15 "Ordered: That the following items be transferred to the item "Land Taking for National Memorial" (Derby Wharf) 1. From the item "Endicott and Orne Street Schools" the sum of One Thousand and forty-sdven dollars and ninety cents ($ 1047.90) 2. From the item "Flint St. widening" the sum of six hundred and two dollars and seventy-eight cents ($ 602.78) 3. From the item "Widening cor. School and Buffum Streets" the sum of One Hundred and Eighty-four- Dollars and twenty-six cents. ($184.26) 4. From the item "Truck, Street Department" the sum of four hundred and sixty-one dollars and four cents ($ 461.04) R Approved by the Mayor on January 192 1939 Cable Location Notice was received from the State Department of Public Works of a 16 hearing on January 18, 1939, on the petition of Eastern Massachusetts Electric Company for a license for a submarine cable in Danvers River at Essex Bridge, and it was placed on file. W. P. A. A communication from Senator David I . Walsh relative to employment 17 on the W. P. A. was read and placed on file. n 77 JGnuary 12, 1939 The following list of Committees, as appointed by the President for Committees 18 the year 1939, was readand placed on file: X Accounts: Councillors Crosby, Callahan and Durkin Bonds of City Officers, Councillors Dooley, Stefanski and "Harrington Claims: Councillors Stromberg, Dooley and Callahan Electrical Affairs: Councillors Safford, Stromberg and Dooley Finance: Douncillors Dolan, Safford, Stefanski, Dooley and Stromberg Fire Department: Councillors Dooley, Stromberg and Ferguson Industrial Relations: Councillors Harrington, Callahan and Crosby Legislation: President Beaulieu Licenses and Pe'rmits: Councillors Dolan, Stromberg and Ferguson Military Aid: Councillors Harrington, Safford and Stefanski Ordinances: Councillors Durkin, Dooley, Stromberg, Stefanski and Callahan Public Health: Councillors Safford, Callahan and Harrington Public Property: Councillors Stefanski, Dooley and Ferguson Public Welfare: Councillors Callahan, Durkin, Crosby, Ferguson and Harrington Public Works: Councillors Stefanski, Crosby,and Dolan Rules: Councillors Ferguson, Stefanski, Durkin, Crosby and Dooley Salaries: Councillors Callahan, Harrington, Crosby, Durkin and Ferguson Shade Trees: Councillors Durkin, Stefanski and Ferguson Traffic Rules: Councillors Dolan, Stromberg and Safford Notice was received from the Inspector of Buildings of the applica- Building tion of 'aociety of Christopher Columbo to erect a building on the north 19 side of Endicott Street, between Pratt Street and Margin Street. On motion of Councillor Lolan, it was voted that no changes are contemplat- ed at this location. Reports of the City ,Marshal for the month of Lecember and, for the Report:: 20-21 year 1938 were reieived and placed on file. A communication from David K. Niles, Assistant Administrator, rela- W. P. A. _ tive to- employment on the Iw. P. A. was read and placed on file. 22 A communication from Pierrepont Aoffat of the Department of St4te, Germany 23 relative to resolutions of the City Council concerning events in Germany was read and placed on file. '. Thanks for flowers from Mrs. Philip J. Durkin was read and placed Thanks 24 on file. - 8 January 12, 1939 j Invitation An invitation of Salem Social Club for .January 20, . 1939, was 25 accepted. Claims The claims of John Davidson, R. E. Dockham, irthur L",i. Pogson, 26-32 Beatrice C. Pogson, Herbert Pogson, Hilda M. Pogson and Anthony J. Silva were referred to the Committee on Claims. Five Cent Fare A petition for an extension of the five-cent bus fare zone on High- 33 ` land Avenue was referred to the Committee on Traffic Rules. Five Cent Fare Councillor Dolan offered the following report which was accepted: 34 "The Committee on Traffic, to whom was referred the petitions for an extension of the five cent fare zone on Highland Avenue and on Lafay- ette Street, has considered said matter and would report as follows: that they held a conference with the Trustees of the Eastern Massachu- setts Street Railway Company in December and as a result at a meeting of I the Board of Trustees Held January 4, 1939, the Trustees voted to extend the zone limit on Highland Avenue from the Salem Hospital to Valley Road. On January 11, 1939 the Trustees voted to extend the zone limit on Lafayette Street from the Normal School to the Lead Mills. The above changes are to become effective Sunday, January 15, 1939. For the Committee, H. Francis Dolan Chairman" signs The following applications for permits for signs at the head of the 5-36 to-anel were granted: President' s Birthday Ball Committee Kosciusko Foundation Committee Signs 37-39 Hearings were ordered for Thursday, January 26, 1939, at eight o'clock P. M. , on the following applications for permits for large bonded signs: Salem 'Nall Paper & Paint Co. , 252 Essex St. (transfex from 16 Central St. s Oscar Beaudi, 39-39a Central St. Silver Supply Co. , 44-48 Lafayette St. Bond The bond of Howard W. Bragdon for a booking agent' s office was re- 40 ferred to the Committee on Bonds and approved. . Bond The constable' s bond of Dennis Mavrogenis was referred to the Com- 41 mittee on Bonds and approved. Marcuis A hearing was ordered for Thursday, January 26, 1939, at eight 42 o' clock P. M. , on the application of Joseph Nassone' s Spagheteria for a permit to erect a marquise at 33 Central Street. 'f January 1 , ij�:j The application of James E. Milton, 431 Boston Street, Lynn, for a Builder builders license was granted. 43 The following bonds for /large. signs were referred to.,the Committee Bonds 44-45 on Bonds and approved: Samuel Gregorian Silverts Supply Co. The application of J. Arthur Marchand for a drainlayerts license Drainlayer was granted. 46 The following applications for licenses were referred to the Commit Licenses 47-50 tee on Licenses and Permits: Intelligence Office - Mary N. Fox, 2432 Essex St. Sunday License - Helen Kuszmar, 51a Bridge St. Auto Truck - Leo St. Pierre, Salem Depot i Pool Tables - Ralph Chouinard, cor. Palmer St. & Harrison Ave. (6) A hearing was ordered for Thursday, January 26, 1939, at eight Auto Dealer o' clock P. M. , on the application of Stanley F. Fushpanski for a third 51 class automobile dealer's license at rear Flint Street near corner of Bridge Street and the application was referred to the Committee on Licen- ses and Permits. The application of Frank E. Cross, 13 Mt. Vernon Street, for renewal Auctioneer of his auctioneer' s license was granted. 52 A list of applications for renewals of Pool Table, Auto Dealer, Renewals 53 Passenger Automobile and Auto Truck licenses was referred to the Commit- tee on Licenses and Permits Councillor Dolan offered the following report which was accepted an Licenses 54 recommendation adopted: "The Committee on Licenses and Permits, to whom was referred the following applications, has considered said matter and would recommend: that the following be granted: Automobile Dealers Pope St. Auto Exchange, 8 Pope St., 3rd class Loring Motors Inc., Canal St. Extension, 1st class " David Litman, d/b/a Litman' s Auto Service, 56 Bridge St., 3rd class Boleslaw M. Piecewicz, 206-208 Bridge St. , 1st class Sinarise Gauthier, 62 Leavitt St., lst class For the Committee, H. Francis Dolan Chairman" Councillor Dolan called a meeting of the Committee of the Whole for January 12, 1939 Saturday, January 14, 1939 at three o' clock P. M. , to consider a communi- cation from the Salem Electric Lighting Company. Investigation Councillor Harrington offered the following order which was referre 55 to the Committee of the Whole: "Ordered: That the City Solicitor be requested to investigate cer- tain actions now pending in the Superior Courts of Suffolk and Middlesex County and relating to the affairs of the New England Power Company or its affiliates; to examine the pleadings and the dockets in all such I cases, which may in any way relate to the financial affairs of the Salem I Gas and Electric Company; to report to this Council from time to time as 4 to pertinent information bearing upon the local situation with particu- lar reference to the matter of local rates and earnings, and to report to this Council the final disposition of all such pending actions . And it is further recommended that the Mayor be requested to allow for the purposes of such investigation and report such reasonable extra G i ' appropriation as may be required for services and expenses of the City Solicitor in connection therewith. " On motion of Councillor Stefanski, the Council refused an immediate •I reconsideration of all business transacted. Cressey Avenue Councillor Ferguson offered the following order which was adopted: 56 "Ordered: That the Mayor and the City Engineer look into the ad- visability of installing sewer and water service on Cressey Avenue as i a W. P. A. project. " Approved by the Mayor on January 19, 1939 Council Chamber Councillor Crosby offered the following order which was adopted: 57 t'Ordered: That the President' s Birthday Ball Committee be allowed the use of the Council Chamber for the purpose of conducting their meet- ings." On motion of Councillor Dolan, the Council adjourned at 9.07 o' clock P. M. Attest:- Clerk 1 Janu4ry 26, 1939 A regular meeting of the City Council was held on Thursday, January 260 1939, at eight o'clock P. M. All the members were present and the President presided. On motion of Councillor Safford, the heading of the records was dispensed with. Hearings were held on the following applications for permits for Signs large signs. The applicants or their representatives appeared in favor, there was no opposition and the permits were granted subject to the pro- visions of the ordinances relating to the same: Salem Wall Paper & Paint Co., 252 Essex St. 7F ' Oscar Beaudi, 39-39a Central St. Salem Supply Co. , 44-48 Lafayette St. Joseph Sassonets Spaghetteria, 33 Central -St. (marquise) Hearings were held on the following applications for third class Auto Dealers i automobile dealer' s licenses. The applicants appeared in favor, there �l was no opposition and the applications stood referred to :trhe Committee bn Licenses and Permits, as follows: Stanley F. Fushpanski, rear Flint Street near corner Bridge St. , Soucy Auto Sales, 412 Essex St. The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was read: Claim � 58 t "Ordered: That the sum of $250. be and hereby is appropriated for the purposes of settling a claim of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Department of Public Health, Massachusetts Hospital School, against the City of Salem. The said sum to be charged to the Tax Levy for the cur- `` rent year. " r Councillor Stefanski objected to suspension of the rules and the order stood referred to the Committee on Finance under the rules. Notice was received_from the State Department of Public Works of a Dolphin 59 hearing to be held on February 1, 1939, on the application of Salem Ter- minal Corp. for a license to make alterations and additions to a dolphin in Salem Harbor. r The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was reed: Land rdered: That the sum of five thousand dollars 60 If be and hereby and improving is appropriated for. the purposes of purchasing/real estate in Salem owned by Niccola Bertuccio and Antonio Calabrese, both of Salem, Massachusetts k containing 63,786 square feet. Said sum of five thousand dollars ($5000) to be charged to the Tax Levy for the current year. " Councillors Stefanski and Callahan objected to suspension of the rules and the orders stood referred to . the Committee on Finance under the rules. - 12 January 26, 1939 hssessor The Mayorts appointment of Omer P. Theriault as a member of the 61 Board of Assessors for the term of three years from February 11 1939, was unanimously confirmed under suspension of the rules. Constables The Mayorls appointments of the following constables were read and 62-63 placed on file: James Armstrong Armand E. Berube Edward B. Parsons Richard F. Smith Sylvester V. Tredway George Leclaire Charles A. Burns David Phillips William H. Annable Frank T. Stokes Albert F. Wardwell Wallace J. Cloutman Warren F. Jones Harcourt W. Dodge Michael F. McGrath William Gibbs Albert C. Lawrence Frank P. Cook Frederick J. Naedham Jacob Galper Joseph Mc"eever Carl E. Czar Robert B. Osborne 17eighers The Mayors appointment of the following weighers of coal and com- 64 modities was read and placed on file: William F. Mooney Thomas F. Stanton Michael V. Ring Arthur F. Campbell James T. Lorenz Lewis C. Moalli George Kessaris Neigher The Mayorls appointment of Matthew Skoniecki as a weigher of leather 65 was read and placed on file. City Physician The appointment by the Board of Public Welfare of Dr. Francis J. 66 Harrigan as City Physician for the term of two years from February 13 1939, was unanimously confirmed under suspension of the rules. Sign The application of Joseph E. Caron for a permit for a stationary 67 electrical sign at 29 Harbor Street was granted subject to the approval of the superintendent of streets and the city electrician. Invitation An invitation to attend the installation of officers of the Polish ii 68 American Society on January 29, 1939, was accepted. Essex Street A petition for certain street improvements in the vicinity of Essex 69 Street between North Street and Town house Square was referred to the Committee on Public Works. Sign A hearing was ordered for Thursday, February 92 1939, at eight 70 o' clock P. M. , on the application of Paul N. Chaput Inc. for a permit for a large stationary sign at 106 Lafayette 'Street. Gasoline Hearings were ordered for Thursday, kebruary 9, 1939, at eight 71-72 o' clock P. M. , on the following applications for gasoline licenses; Armour & Co. , 260 Bridge St. Loring Motors Inc-. , 282 Canal St. Auto Dealer A hearing was ordered for Thursday, February 9, 1939, at eight 73 o' clock P. M. , on the application of Essex Salvage Co. for a third class --,—_-_. January -6, 1939 automobile dealer' s license at 309 Bridge Street, and the application was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. A list of applications for renewal of Automobile Dealer, Theatre Renewals Agent and Lod 74 Booking g ging House Licenses was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. - The claims of Julia C. Brown and George BuSteed were referred to the Claims Committee on Claims. 75-76 The sign bonds of Paul N. Chaput Inc. and Liggett Co. were referred Bonds to the Committee on Bonds and a pproved. 77-78 s The pawnbroker' s bond of William Schaeffer was referred to the Com- Bond mittee on Bondsand a 79 approved. The following constable bonds were referred to the Committee on Bonds Bonds: and approved: 80-84 David Phillips Wallace J. Cloutman Jacob Hurwitz Carl E. Czar William H. Foye Councillor Dolan offered the following report which was accepted and Licenses 85 recommendation adopted: "The Committee on Licenses and Permits, to whom were referred applica- tions for licenses, has considered said matter and would recommend that the following be granted: Intelligence Office - Mary N. Fox, 2431 Essex St. Sunday License - Helen Kuszmar, 51a Bridge St. Passenger Automobile - James H. O'Connor, 60 Linden St. Auto Dealer - Soucy Auto Sales, 412 Essex St. , 3rd class C. Falke Semon, 32 North St. , lst class For the Committee, H. Francis Dolan Chairman" The application of Napoleon G. Ouellette, 151 Palmer Street, for a Sound Truck 86 f license to operate a sound truck was granted. Councillor Dolan offered the following report which was accepted and Investigation 87 recommendation adopted: "The Committee of the Whole, to whom was referred the order of Coun- cillor Harrington that the City Solicitor be requested to attend actions in the Superior Courts of Suffolk and Middlesex Counties, relating to- the affairs of the New England Power Co. or its affiliates, etc., has con- sidered said matter and would recommend: that the same be adopted. \14 January 26, 193Y1 l For the Committee, H. Francis Lolan Chairman" The order, which was introduced on January 12, 1939, was adopted. Presented to the Mayor for approval on January 30, 1939, and returned without his signature on February 9, 1939. Police Day Off Councillor Callahan offered the following report which was accepted 88 and recommendation referred to Committee on Ordinances: "The Committee on Salaries, to whom was referred the order relating to 1 day off in 6 for members of the police dept . , has considered said matter and would recommend: that appropriate action be taken by this council to enable the granting of same. For the Committee, J. Elmer Callahan Chairman" Dumps Councillor Durkin offered the following report which was accepted: 89 "The Special Committee appointed to consider the matter of eliminat- ing nuisances on local dumps has considered said matter and, pending its final report, makes the following report of progress to the Council: The special committee appointed to consider the matter of eliminating the nuisances at the several dumps in this City met on two occasions, the first being on the date of January 18, at which time the matter was thoroughly gone into and discussed with John J. McGrath, local Health Agent and Chief Flynn, of the local Fire Department. At that conference, the necessity of better regulation of dumps became more evident, not only because of the -numerous r complaints made by citizens living in the vicinity of any dump, but also by the statements of the Chief of the Fire Department in which he stated there was a considerable expense in fur- nishing equipment to fight the many fires in the dumping places and also that it handicapped his department considerably because of the necessity of almost the constant sending of men to extinguish the fires. At a further meeting which the committee held on Jan. 25 with the Mayor and Superintendent of Streets, the matter of regulating the same was considered and several remedies suggested. The meeting adjourned subject to a call of the chair with the matters to be considered in the interim by the layor and Mr. Kelley, including the possibility of in- stalling portable fences at several of the dumps, thereby making it ab- solutely necessary for all dumping to be carried on in a particular place, plus supervision by some particular individual in charge. The question of reviving dumping in the Mill Pond is to be discussed by the Mayor with the local Health Agent as a means of eliminating the dump iii 15 January IJu, 1 8 nuisance on Jackson Street which has been a source of much annoyance. to the neighbors in that community. For the Committee, R Philip J. Durkin Chairman" Councillor Harrington offer-ed the following report which was accepte Employees i 90 and recommendation adopted: r` "The Committee on Grievance to whom was referred the matter of griev- ances relative to city employees has considered said matter and would recommend: that an Ordinance be drafted by the Committee on Ordinance and the City Solicitor, making the salary of all male Chief Clerks $35.90 per week. _ K�. This Committee further recommends that the salary of the City Messen- ger be increased from 011700. per year to $1.,900. per year. This Committee further recommends that an Ordinance be drawn up regu- lating the compensation of employees of the Health Department, so that employees of said department performing the duties of chauffeurs shall be paid the same compensation paid to chauffeurs in other municipal depart- mehts. For the Committee, Joseph B. Harrington Chairglan" Councillor Harrington offered the following order which was adopted: Housing "Ordered: That the Salem City Council desiring to encourage and stim 91 ulate a program of residential construction in Salem, herewith approves the action of the Housing Committee in selecting as a site for such devel- opment the Cabot Farm area, so-called, at the foot of Orne Street, and wishes to facilitate the program by cooperating in the installation and laying out of whatever essential services as may be required frpm time to time. " Approved by the Mayor on January 31, 1939 Councillor Dolan reported for the Traffic Committee that he had in- Five Cent Fares terviewed Vice-President Cummings of the Eastern Massachusetts Street Railway Co. and would see him again. The report was accepted as pro- gressive. Councillor Ferguson offered the following order which was adopted: Ridgeway Street "Whereas in the o 92 pinion of the City Council the public necessity an convenience require that a public street or way to be called Ridgeway -- Street should be laid out as a highway of the city from land of Fdct.r ' .7. e January E, 1935 & Annie Bryan to land of the City of Salem as shown on a plan on file in i the office of the city clerk of this city dated June, 19375 it is there- fore hereby Ordered, that due notice be given to Richard & Rebecca. J. Atkinson, Edward J. & Annie Bryan, Lindsey W. & Gladys Perry, Tekla Bishop, Vary i E. Curtis et ali. , J. H. Carr Land Co. , J. Louise Clynes & Kathryn Burke 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 th 9th day of February 1939 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. t' Cressey Avenue Councillor Ferguson offered the following order which was adopted: 93 »Whereas, in the opinion of the City Council the public necessity and convenience require that a public street or way to be called Cressey Avenue should be laid out as a highway of the city from North Street to Ridgeway Street as shown on a plan on file in the office of the city clerk of this city dated June, 19375 it is therefore hereby Ordered, that due notice be given to Thomas Hill, Adelard A. & Emeline Gaboriault, Rose M: & M. Leonore Gaboriault, Alice M. Sullivan, Naumkeag Trust Co. Tr. , Emma E. Reynolds, J. H. Carr Land Co. , Richard & Rebecca J. Atkinson 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 9th day of February 1939, at 8 o'clock P. M. , at city hall, Salem, is appointed as the time and place for a public hear- ing in the matter. " On motion of Councillor Dolan, the Council refused an immediate re- consideration of all business transacted. Councillor Harrington was granted the privilege of the floor to appeal to the Council to support the Presidentfs Birthday Ball at Hotel Hawthorne on January 300 1939, for the benefit of infantile paralysis sufferers. Jurors The following juror was drawn to serve at the February session of Civil Court in Salem: Eugene St . Pierre 64 Ocean Avenue Painter 1" January 20, 1989 On motion of Councillor Dolan, the Council adjourned at 9.40 otclock P. M. Attest:- r. :lN Clerk r-: y� i A ^F' s� a�Y �y '221` i� y: i till 8 February 9, 1939 A regular meeting of the City Council was held. on Thursday, February 92 1939, at eight o' clock P. M. All the members were present except Councillor Callahan and the President presided. On motion of Councillor Safford, it was voted to dispense with the reading of the records. Sign A hearing was held on the application of Paul N. Chaput Inc. for a permit for a large sign at 106 Lafayette Street. A representative of the applicant appeared in favor, there was no opposition and the permit was I granted subject to the provisions of the ordinance relating to the same. Auto Dealer A hearing was held on the application of Essex Salvage Co. for a third class automobile dealer' s license at 3Q9 Bridge Street. A represen- tative of the applicant appeared in favor, there was no opposition and the hearing was closed. Gasoline Hearings were held on the following applications for gasoline licen- ses. The applicants or their representatives appeared in favor, there was no opposition and the following were granted licenses subject to the laws governing the same and the rules and regulations of the Massachu- setts District Police: Armour & Co. , 260 Bridge St. Loring Motors Co. , 282 Canal St. Ridgeway Street A hearing was held on laying out Ridgeway Street. A number of_ resi- 94 dents appeared in favor and there was no opposition. The following order was adopted: "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 Ridgeway Street shoulr,, be laid out from land of Edward J. & Annie Bryan to land of the City of Salem, 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 Richard & Rebecca J . Atkinson, Edward J. & Annie Bryan, Lindsey W. & Gladys Perry, Tekla Bishop, Mary E. Curtis et ali. , J. H. Carr Land Co. , and J. Logise Clynes & Kathryn Burke, bounded as follows; viz: Beginning at a point marked H on a plan hereinafter refer- red to and thence running northwesterly 67.80 ft. to a point marked C on said plan; thence continuing northwesterly by the westerly street line of Cressey Ave. 40 .01 ft. to a point marked D on said plan; thence continu- ing northwesterly 158.37 ft. to a point marked E on said plan; thence turning and running more northwesterly 41.67 ft. to a point marked F on said plan; thence turning and running southeasterly 276.28 ft . to a point s February , 1; 3 marked G on said plan; thence turning and running easterly 40.07 .ft. to said point marked H and point begun at; and Whereas, the City Council on the 26th day of January A. D. 1939, 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 Ridgeway Street should be laid out as a highway of the city from land of Edward J. & Annie Bryan to land of the City of Salem as shown on a plan on file in the office of the city clerk of this city, dated June, 1937 it is there- fore hereby Ordered, that due notice be given to Richard & Rebecca J. htkinson, Edward J. & Annie Bryan, Lindsey W. & Gladys Perry, Tekla Bish- op, Mary E. Curtis et ali ., J. H. Carr Land Co. , J. Louise Clynes & Kathryn Burke 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 9th day of February 1939, at 8 o'clock P. M. , at City Hall, Salem, is appointed as the time and place for a public hearing in the matter; 1I and Whereas, due notice has been given of the intention of the City Council to take said parcel of land for the purpose aforesaid, as appears by the return on the order of notice issued therefor passed as aforesaid; and, Whereas, the City Council did meet at the time and place appointed and notified as aforesaid and has heard all parties interested claiming to be heard in the matter, it is therefore ORDERED AND DECREED that the parcels of land before described be and the same hereby are taken and laid out as a public street or way of said city, according to a plan of the same made by Frank P. Morse, City Engineer dated June, 1937 entitled "Cressey Ave . & Ridgeway St. , Salem, Mass. , Scale 1 in.-20 ft. June 1937, Frank P. Morse, City Engineers' deposited in the office of the city engineer, to which plan reference may be had. Said laying out, as hereinbefore stated, ; s over or by land of Richard & Rebecca J. Atkinson, Edward J. & Annie Bryan, Lindsey Vw. & Gladys Perry, Tekla Bishop, Mary E. Curtis et ali. , J. H. Carr Land Co., J. Louise Clynes & Kathryn Burke 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 Ridgeway 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 i building of such street or public way within 30 days from ana ffter the acceptance of this laying out by the city council. �o February J, 1�3y Given under our hands, this 9th day of February in the year nineteen hundred and thirty-nine. Adelard Beaulieu Philip J. Durkin H. Francis Dolan Arthur H. Crosby City Herman A. Stromberg William 0. Safford Adam F. Stefanski Joseph B. Harrington Council James R. Dooley Arthur T. Ferguson Approved by the Mayor on February 17, 1939 Cressey Avenue A hearing was held on laying out Cressey Avenue. A number of resi- 95 dents appeared in favor and there was no opposition. The following order was adopted: "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 Cressey Avenue should be laid out from North Street to Ridge- way 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 sai city certain parcels of land belonging to or supposed to belong to Thomas Hill, Adelard A. & Emeline Gaboriault, Rose M. & M. Leonore Gaboriault, fl Alice M. Sullivan, Naumkeag Trust Co. Tr . , Emma E. Reynolds, J. H. Carr i Land Co. , Richard a Rebecca J. Atkinson, bounded as follows, viz: Beginning at a point marked A on a plan hereinafter referred to and thenc running southeasterly by the southerly street line of North Street 41.64 ft . to a point marked B on said plan; thence burning and running south- westerly 445.00 ft . to a point marked C on said plan; thence turning and running northwesterly by the easterly street line of Ridgeway Street 40.01 ft . to a point marked D on said plan; thence turning and running northeasterly 432.38 feet to said point marked A and point begun at; and Whereas, the City Council on the 26th day of January A. D. 1939, passed the following order, viz: "Whereas, in the opinion of the City Council, the public necessity and convenience require that a public street or v:.,ay to be called Cressey Avenue should be laid out as a highway of the city from North Street to Ridgeway Street as shown on a plan on file in the office of the city clerk of this city dated 'June, 1937 it is therefore hereby Ordered, that due notice be given to Thomas Hill, Adelard A. & Emeline Gaboriault, Rose M. & M. Leonore Gaboriault, Alice M. Sullivan, . Naumkeag Trust Co. Tr. , Emma E. Reynolds, J. H. Carr Land Co. , Richard & Rebecca J. Atkinson and all others interested, that the City Council in- tend to lay out the highway before mentioned, and. to take therefor a por- tion of their land and to lay out the same as a highway of said city; and that Thursday the 9th day of February 1939, at 8 o' clock P. M. , at City 21 i February 9, l 39 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 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 in- terested claiming to be heard in the matter, it is therefore ORDERED and DECREED that the parcels of land before described be and the same hereby are taken and laid out as a public street or way of said city, according to a plan -of the same made by Frank P. Morse, City Engineer dated June 1937, entitled "Cressey Ave. & Ridgeway St. , Salem, Mass. , Sct1e 1 in.- 20 ft. June 1937, Frank P. Morse, City Engineer" 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 Thomas Hill, Adelard A. & Emeline Gaboriault, Rose M. & M. Leonore Gaboriault, Alice M. Sullivan, Naumkeag Trust Co. Tr., Emma E. Reynolds, J. H. Carr Land Co. and Richard & Rebecca J. Atkinson 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 Cressey Avenue 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 pub- lic way within 30 days from and after the acceptance of this laying out by the city council Given under our hands, this 9th day of February in the year nine- teen hundred and thirty-nine. Adelard Beaulieu James R. Dooley Arthur T. Ferguson Philip J. Durkin City H. Francis Dolan Arthur H. Crosby Herman A. Stromberg Wiliiam 0. Jafford Council Adam F. Stefa.aski Joseph. B. Harrington Approved by the Mayor on February 17, 1939 The Mayor' s appointment of the following constables was read and 96 Constables Placed on file: Frank L. McDonald Charles B. Ayers Joseph M.Daly Herbert Macauly Guy H. Clark Harold D. Hanscom The Mayor' s appointment of the following weighers of coal and com- 97 Weighers modities was read and placed on file: ing Everett E. Tucker Harold B. Pickering Ralston F. Picker- Lillian M. Gourdeau Ella Auger Arthur W. Farley William C. Iles Martin R. Lane Frederick J.Needham Charles W. Moore Lorenzo Clavo James E. Matthews Frank J. Morin William A.Colbert_ Anna M. Colbert H. H. Tanner Charles W. Brewster 22 February 9, 1939 Investigator Notice from the Mayor of the appointment of John J. Loftus as a .per- 98 manent investigator in the Public Welfare Department was read and placed on file. Planning Board Notice from the Mayor of the resignation of J. Asbury Pitman as a 99 member of the Planning Board was read and placed on file. Planning Board The Mayor' s appointment of Warren H. Butler as a member of the Plan- 100 ning Board to fill the unexpired term of J. Asbury, Pitman, expiring May 12 1942, was read: Councillors Harrington and Stefanski objected to• sus- pension of the rules and the appointment was laid over under the rules. Plummer Farm The Mayor' s appointment of John C. Whiting as a Trustee of the School 101 Plummer Farm School for term of five years commencing February 1, 1939, was unanimously confirmed under suspension of the rules. Lerby Wharf The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: 102 "Ordered: That the sum of $1250. be and hereby is appropriated to be added to the sums heretofore appropriated for "Land Taking for National ulemori'al Park" namely Derby Wharf. Said sum to be charged to the Item "Sale of City Property". Approved by the Mayor on February 16, 1939 Investigation The following communication was read and placed on file: 103 Mayor' s Office, January 31, 1939 To the City Council City Hall, Salem, Mass. Gentlemen of the Council: On January 30, 1939 an order entitled "Order relative to investiga- tion of New England Power Co. " was presented to me for my approval. I shall instruct the City Solicitor to comply with that part of the order which has to do with the examining of the dockets of the Superior Courts of Suffolk and Middlesex County and to report from time to time to the Honorable Council the final disposition of such pending action. Because of the uncertainty of the amount of money involved, I cannot sign this order. I do not veto the same. An appropriation of money re- quires a specific sum to be designated and I cannot agree to the expen- diture of money for any matter until there is a certainty as to the amour to be expended. However, I shall cooperate in every way to bring about the purposes for which this order was intended. Very truly yours, Edward A. Coffey Mayor" 23 i February 9, 1939 A communication from the City Marshal relative to traffic conditions Traffic in Ward Two and recommending that parkin be 104 g prohibited on all streets after midnight from November 1st to April lst was referred to the Com- mittee on Traffic Rules. A communication from the City Marshal relative to the salary of Selary Patrolman Ellard was received and it was voted that the City Marshal be 105 authorized to continue the salary of Patrolman Daniel J. Ellard for the duration of his incapacity to perform his duties. A hearing was ordered for Thursday, February 23, 1939, at eight Poles 106 o'clock P. fid. , on the petition of New England Telephone & Telegraph Co. and Salem Electric Lighting Co. to locate one pole on Federal Street and remove one pole on Beckford Street. Notice was received from the State Department of Public Works of a Billboards ' 107 hearing to be held on February 13, 1939, at 2.30 P. M. , on advertising sign locations in the City of. Salem. Notice was received of the withdravial of the claim of Julia C. Claim 108 Brown, and referred to the Committee on Claims. An invitation to attend the anniversary celebration of St. Octave Invitation Court, C. 0. F. , on February 12, 1939, was accepted. 109 The constable bonds of Jacob Galper and Frank L. McDonald were re- Bonds 110-111 ferred to the Committee on Bonds. The bond of the Purchasing Agent, David W. Hamilton, was referred Bond 112 r` to the Committee on Bonds and approved. Pp The application pp kation of James B. Whitworth, 2 Waite Street, for a ped- Pedler 113 ler' s license was referred to the Board of Control. The application of Herbert H. Bazier for a permit for a stationary S�gns electrical sign at 26a Central Street was granted subject to the approv- 119.-155 al of the superintendent of streets and the city electrician. The application of Horace E. Hulett, for a permit for a stationary sign at 1 Cembridge Street was granted subject to the approval of the superintendent of streets. The application of H. Thomas Urie, 70 Washington Street, for a; Luctionee-i- 156 renewal of his auctioneer' s license was granted. A list of applications for renewals of Sunday, Lodging House, Pool Renewals 157 24 FebrUL.ry 9, 1939 Table, Auto Truck and Automobile Dealer Licenses was referred to the Com- mittee on Licenses and Permits. Sign A hearing was ordered for Thursday, February 23, 1939, at eight 118 of-clock P. M. , on the application of Frederick' s Inc. for a permit for a large stationary electrical sign at 153 ,Essex Street. Valley Road A petition to lay out Valley-Road was referred to the Mayor, the 119 City Engineer and the Committee on Public 'A'orks. onus Councillor Dooley offered the following report which was accepted 120 and recommendation adopted: "The Committee on Bonds, to whom was referred the following bonds, has considered said matter and would recommend: the •approval of the following: Dennis Ylavrogenis David Phillips Wallace Cloutman Jacob Hurwitz Carl E. Czar William H. Foye For the Committee, James R: Dooley Chairman" Licenses Councillor Dolan offered the following report Which was accepted 121 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: Auto Dealers Ludger J. Michaud, 250 Jefferson Ave . , 1st class Beaver Automobile Co. , 281 Derby St. , 1st class Essex Salvage Co. , 309 Bridge St. , 3rd class Theatre Booking Agent Howard W. Bragdon, 3 Dodge St. Lodging House Abraham Camil, 19 Broom St. Anna S. Bergeron, 128 Bridge St. Auto Truck Leo St. Pierre, Salem Depot (1) Passenger Automobile Leo St. kierre, Salem Depot Pool Tables Ralph Chouinard, cqr.. Palmer St. and Harrison Ave. (6 tables) Leave to withdraw: Pool Tables Peter Pobridzinski, 43 Bridge St. (3 tables) For the Committee, H. Francis Dolan Chairman" 25 -_._. Februe.ry j, 1-)39 Councillor Durkin offered the following report which was accepted: Police Day Off 122 "The Committee on Ordinances, to whom was referred the matter re- lating to one day off in six for the members of the Police Department, has considered said matter and would report to the Council that the fol- lowing order and ordinance are in proper form. For the Committee, rhilip J. Durkin Chairman" The following order was adopted by the following yea and nay vote: Police Day Off' Voting yes: Councillors Crosby, Dolan, Durkin, Ferguson, Harrington, 123 Saf ford, Stefanski, Stromberg and Beaulieu, Yine in all; Voting no: Coun- cillor Dooley, one in all; Absent, Councillor Callahan, one in aili "Ordered: The Salem City Council hereby accepts Section 2 of Chap- ter 426 of the Acts and Resolves passed by the General Court of Massa- chusetts Burin" the Session of 1938 and designated as follows: "An Act providin6 for one day off in every six days for Police Officers of cer- tain Cities and Towns. " Vetoed by the Mayor on February 17, 1939 The following ordinance was passed for publication: Police Day Off "In the year one thousand nine hundred and thirty-nine. 124 An Ordinance to amend an Ordinance relating to the Police Department. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: Section 1. . Section 1 of Chapter XXVIII of the City Ordinance as amended by the City Council in 1937 is hereby further amended by striking out ", the word "seven" where it appears in the last two sentences and insert- ing in place thereof the word 11six11 so that said last two sentences will read as follows: "Their compensation shall be determined by the City Council, but no compensation shall be paid except for one day off in every six days of actual service and for vacations all as hereinafter provided in section six, unless service has been actually rendered dur- ing each day for which compensation is sought. The one day off in six shall not apply to the clerk." Section 2. Chapter XXVIII of the City Ordinance as amended by the City Council in 1937 is hereby further amended in Section six by striking out the word "seven" and inserting in place thereof the, word "six" so that said sentence will read as follows: "All members shall be excused from duty one day out of every six days of actual service in addition to four- teen days vacation in each year without deduction of pay therefor. " ,I 26 February c&, 1979 Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City Charter. " On motion of Councillor Stefanski, the Council refused an immediate reconsideration. Police Dept. Councillor Durkin offered the following order which was adopted: 125 "Ordered: That the following amendment to the City Ordinance relat- ing to the Police Department be herewith adopted.. " Police Dept . The following ordinance was passed for publication: 126 " nine hundred and thirty-nine. In the year one thousand i Y An Ordinance to amend an Ordinance relating to the Police Department. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: Section 1. Section 7 of Chapter XXVIII of the City Ordinances as amend- ed by the City Council in 1938 is hereby further amended by adding .aftet the words "City Physician" in the last sentence the words "and the City Marshal or other superior officer in charge of the Police Department" so that the last sentence will read as follows: "Any member disabled by per- sonal injuries or sickness arising out of the performance of his duties shall cause the City Physician and the City Marshal of other superior officer in charge of the Police Department to be immediately notified to that effect. " Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City Charter. " Salary Councillor Durkin offered the following report which was accepted: 127 "The Committee on Ordinances, to whom was referred the matter of drafting an Ordinance changing the amount of salary of the City Messen- ger, has considered said matter and would report to the Council that the following ordinance is in proper form. For the Committee, Philip J. Durkin Chairman" salary The following ordinance was passed for publication: 128 "In the year one thousand nine hundred and thirty-nine . An ordinance to amend an ordinance relating to 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 amended by striking out the words "seventeen hundred dollars" after the 27 __...__.------...._.--_ February 9, 1939 words "to the City Messenger" grid inserting in place thereof "nineteen hundred dollars" so that the same will read as follows: "To the City Messenger, nineteen hundred dollars". Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City Charter. " Councillor Dolan offered the following report which was accepted: Five Cent Fares 129 "The Committee on Traffic Rules to whom was referred the order re- ouesting the Eastern Mass. St. Ry. Co. for an extension of the five-cent fare on the Highland Ave. line, has considered said matter and beg leave to inform that they have received a communication from the Eastern Mass. St. Ry. Co. stating that they are unable to extend the five-cent fare further on Highland Ave. . F`or the Committee, H. Francis Dolan Chairman" Councillor Dolan offered the following report which was accepted Lend . and recommendation adopted: 130 "The Committee on Finance, to whom was referred the order appropri- ating $5000. for the purchase of real estate owned by Niccola Bertuccio and Antonio Calabrese containing about 63,786 square feet, has consider- ed said matter and would recommend: the same be adopted. For the Committee, H. Francis Dolan Chairman" The order, which was introduced on January 26, x.939, was adopted. On motion of Councillor Dolan, the Council refused reconsideration. Approved by the Mayor on February 17, 1939. Councillor Dolan offered the following report which was accepted Payment of Claim ' 131 and recommendation adopted: : "The Committee on Finance, to whom was referred the order appropri- ating $250. for settlement of a claim of the Commonwealth of Massachu- setts for treatment at the Massachusetts Hospital School, has considered said matter and would recommend: that the same be adopted. For the Committee, H. Francis Dolan Chairman" The order, which was introduced on January 26, 1939, was adopted. Approved by the Mayor on February 17, 1939. Councillor Stefanski offered the following order which was adopted: Street Plans ' 132 "Ordered: That the Committee on Ordinances be and hereby is reques- ted to prepare a suitable ordinance covering the following: That, when- 28 kebrue,ry 9, 1939 ever upon the application of an owner or owners over whose land a pro- posed street is situated, it is the opinion of the council that common convenience and necessity may require the laying out or acceptance of a new street then the city engineer, as soon as may be, shall prepare a plan and profile of said proposed street and file the same in the office of the city clerk, showing the present length, width, lines and grade of the street which they desire to have laid out, widened, altered or dis- continued; the abutting lands, with the fences and buildings thereon, an the length of frontage of each estate; , the lands to be taken, and the names of the owners of said lands, and also showing, in red ink, the proposed lines and grade of said street." Terms of Office Councillor Harrington dfered the following order which was adopted: 133 110rdered: That the City Solicitor be requested to furnish the City Council with an opinion on the following questions: 1. Whether or not Department heads whose original appointment was for the term of one year "or until a successor has been appointed and quali- fied" and whose appointment has not been renewed nor confirmation voted by this Council since the date of original appointment still continue to lawfully hold such office? 2. Does the language of the various ordinances creating the offices re- ferred to, and defining the term thereof, contemplate the continued ser- vice of department heads for an indefinite period without confirmation of the City Council?" Approved by the Mayor on February 17, 1939 Distribution of Councillor Harrington offered an amendment . to the ordinance relat- 4andbills ' 134 ing to streets and the distribution of handbills which was referred to the Committee on Ordinances. Streets Councillor Ste£anski offered the following order which was adopted: 135 "Ordered: That the Mayor, Superintendent of Streets and the City Engineer be requested to consider the advisability of the reconstruction of the secondary streets in the Salem Willows district as a W. P. A. project. " Presented to the Mayor for approval on February 13, 1939, and re- turned without his signature on February 17, 1939. Jurors The following were drawn to serve as jurors at the March session of Civil Court in Lawrence: I 711 Ebruary 9, 1J39 Napoleon J. Ouellette 1 Harbor Street Contractor Jurors ;. John E. O'Leary 7 Warner Street Laborer Joseph W. McDermott 8 Hancock Street Teller On motion of Councillor Stefanski, the Council adjourned at 10.05 o' clock P. M. . " 1 Attest:- _ Clerk '3 30 February _23, 1939 A regular meeting of the City Council was held on Thursday, Febru- ary 23, 1939, at eight o'clock P. M. All the members were present ex- cept Councillors Crosby and ,Harrington and the President presided. On motion of Councillor Safford, it was voted to dispense with the reading i of the records. Poles A hearing was held on the petition of New England Telephone and 136 Telegraph Co. and Salem Electric Lighting Co. to locate one pole on Federal Street and remove one pole . on Beckford Street. Mr. Harry King- sley in -sley appeared in favor for the petitioners, there was no opposition and the petition was granted by the . following order which was adopted sub- ject to the approval of the City Electrician: "Ordered: that The New England Telephone and Telegraph Company of Massachusetts and 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 sus- , taining 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 27th day of January 1939. 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. 345 Dated 1-9-39 - filed with this order , There may be attached to said poles by said The New Lngland Telephone and Telegraph Company of Massachusetts not to exceed wires and cables necessary for the conduct of its business and by said Salem I-lectric Lighting Company not to exceed wires and cables necessary for the con- duct 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 re- ferred to may be erected, and the number of poles which may be erected thereon under this cinder: Federal Street southeast corner Beckford Street - 1 pole Beckford Street northeast corner Federal Street - 1 pole to be removed-' Approved by the Mayor on February 27, 1939 . Sign A hearing was held on the application of Frederick' s Inc. for a permit for a large sign at 153 Essex Street. The applicant appeared in favor, there was no opposition and the permit was granted subject to the provisions of the ordinance relating to the same. February 23, 1939 The following communication from the mayor was read and laid over Veto � as required by the city charter: 137 Mayor' s Office, City Hall, February 20, 1939 JJ To the City Council City Hall, Salem, Mass. _ Gentlemen: On February 13th, 19392 City Clerk, Mr. John J. Connelly, present- ed to the Mayor for approval. the following order: "Act providing for One Day Off in Six Days for Police Officers in certain cities and towns I am returning here-with without my approval this order. I veto the ac of the council in this matter. My reasons are as follows: City Marshal John C. Harkins has indicated that "by reason of the failure to properly care for the one day off in seven" and. by reason of additional officers required for the cruising car activities, the Polic Department is five �5) short of its desired number. The minimum re- quirement to meet the proposed one day off in six is to provide two (2) additional patrolmen and one additional superior officer. Thus the proposed one day off in six must mean either additional patrolmen and superior officer or reduced efficiency. Before we adopt either of thes alternatives, a proper adjustment of the DepaFtment' s present condition ought to be made. It. is the Mayorls intention to make this adjustment Reith your cooperation as speedily as the financial condition of the cit warrants such action. Members of the Salem Police Department have the protection of Civil Service and can hold office continuously during good behavior. They ca be removed only after full hearing by the head of the department and he has the additional right of review before Judge of District Court on question of . removal. A Police Officer may be indemnified by his city for expenses or damages sustained by him while acting as a police officer or incurred by him in the defence or settlement of an action brought against him for- acts done by him while so acting and such damage may include loss o r pay by reason of absence from duty on the. part of such officer because of temporary incapacity caused by injuries suffered through no fault of his own while in the actual performance of duty and if such officer be dead, such expenses or damages shall be payable to his widow .or to his next of kin who at the time of his death was dependedt upon his wages for support. iM February 23,. 1939 A member of the Police Department is entitled to a pension of one- half of the highest compensation received by him annually in the follow- ing cases: 1. Permanent disability received by injuries sustained through no fault of his own in the actual performance of his duty. 2. After twenty years continuous service, if disabled for useful service in the department. 3. After twenty-five years of faithful service, if he has attained the age of sixty years. In addition to the statutory right of the city to indemnify an officer above referred to, the City Ordinances provide that a member of the Police Department disabled by personal injuries or sickness arising out of and in the course of performing of his duties, if so certified by the City Physician, shall be paid his wages for a period of 30 days and may be paid for more than 30 days upon the recommendation of the Dity Marshal accompanied by a certificate of a City Physician and a vote of two-thirds members of the City Council. Subject to certain conditions provided by statute if a member of the Police Force is killed or dies from natural or proximate result of undergoing a hazard peculiar to his employment, in the performance of his duties there shall be paid to his dependents certain sums of money for his widow and for his children under 18 years of age. A member of the Police Department is entitled to one day off in seven without loss of pay and fourteen days vacation annually without loss of pay. In addition a police officer called upon to testify in District Court, who is not in performance of duties at the time he is called upon to testify, is entitled to witness fees. A Police Officer who is a witness for the Commonwealth and who is under the direction of the Dis- trict Attorney, may be paid withess fees and expenses. Thus today a Police Officer enjoys many advantages not yet given to other employees of the city. It seems to be an unwise course to grant further advantages to one group of city employees without making adequate provision for similar treatment to other city employees. No one will doubt that if this advantage is granted to members of the Police Department that other employees of the city will be clamoring for similar advantages for themselves. The year 1939 will perhaps be the most distressing financial year r in the history of our city. Every effort to prevent increases in ex- 33 1 February 23, 1939 penses must be adopted. It will be impossible to grant in 1939 to any group of city employees any advantages resulting in a financial increase in municipal expenses unless required by necessity. It will be unwise to grant such advantages to one group that must result in similar ad- vantages to other employees. It is not wise to disturb the other em- ployees of the city. It is wise to wait until finances of the city will permit readjustments for the benefit of all city employees without sing- ling out one group for a particular advantage. I would be happy to make each and every desirable adjustment if the financial condition of our tax-payers justified such adjustments. Whatever increase in expenditure arises in 1939 it must be met by the taxpayer. If we were certain that the only increase that the tax- i, payer would have to undergo during the year 1939 would be the cost of z three additional members of the Police Department, few would oppose this increase but it is evident that without legislative assistance the tax rate will be highest in the history of our city. Similar demands for advantages would result in similar small increases and when totaled together would mean a total increase in the tax rate. The only increase in' municipal expenses we ought to make in 1939 are those which efficien- cy and orderly good government demands. I repeat, that before we add to p the financial burden of the tax, payer or reduce the efficiency of our rolice Department, we ought to seek an adjustment of the situation caused by the apparent lack of men as indicated by Marshal John C. Har- kins. One chief reason advanced for the enactment of the one day off in six is to permit `olice Ufficers ,to rotate on "days off" so called. If this is a chief reason, it seems as though a proper adjustment could be arranged by a conference with the Marshal and other interested parties. For these reasons I can not approve the measure as enacted by your honorable body. I would be happy to approve such a measure when our financial circumstances would per4t. Thanking your Honorable Body, permit me to remain, Very truly yours, Edward .A. Coffey Mayor" The Mayor's appointment of the following weighers of coal and com- Weighers 138 modities was read and placed on file: Maurice E. Flynn William F. Flynn Leonard A. Carr Teresa G. Hyde The Mayorts appointment of the following constables was read and Constables placed on file: 24 February 23, 1939 Joseph Raymond Patrick J.. Fallon Clarence E. Comer Public Welfare 140 The Mayor' s appointment of Thomas A. Kelleher as a member of the Board of Public Welfare for the term of three years from N'ebruary 1, 1939, was read.. Councillor Dolan moved suspension of the rules, Coun- cillor Stefanski objected and the appointment was laid over under the rules. Streets 141 The following communication from the Mayor was read and placed on file: Mayor' s Office, City Hall February 17, 1939 To the City Council City Hall, Salem, Mass. Gentlemen of the Council: It always has been a pleasure to cooperate with the Council in matters of importance to your honorable body. On February 13th an order was presented to me which provided "That the Mayor, Superintendent of Streets and the City Engineer be requested to consider the advisability of the reconstruction of the secondary streets in the Salem Willows district as a W. P. A. project. Because 1 am very happy to assist in such a project I am requesting your honorable body to designate for me the streets this body may wish constructed. Because of the necessity of determining the streets I am unable to approve the order at this time. I do not veto the same. Thanking you for your cooperation, permit me to remain. Very truly yours, Edward A. Coffey Mayor" Trustee of Notice was received from the Mayor of the resignation of Warren H. lummer Farm School 142 Butler as a Trustee of the Plummer Farm School. I Sewers Notice was received from the Superintendent of Streets of the con- 143-144 struction of sewers in Fairview Avenue, Loring Avenue and Lafayette Street and the abuttors on the same, and the following order was adopted "Ordered: That the City of Salem proposes to lay out sewers, under the provisions of General Laws, Chapter 80, in Fairview Avenue, Loring Avenue, and Lafayette Street from No. 392 to No. 474 and from Lafayette Street to Raymond Road, as shown on a plan with estimates of betterments which acc anpanies and is hereby made a part of this order." Approved by the Mayor on February 27, 1939 Wast, 35 February 23, 1939 The bond of Arthur T. Brennan, City Collector, was referred to the Bond Committee on Bonds and a 145 approved. The report of the City Marshal for the month ending January 31st was Report received and placed on file. 146 Notice from the State Department of Public Works of the following Billboards applications for 147 pp permits for outdoor advertising signs was referred to the Committee on Public Works John Donnelly & Sons - Highland Avenue near Barnes Road John Donnelly & Sons - 400 Bridge Street at Canal The claims of Joseph D. Conlan, Irene-L, Doyle and Lillian Glass Claims were referred to the Committee on Claims. 148-150 The application of Florence Cut Rate Store for a permit for a small Sign sign at 135a Essex Street was granted subject to the approval of the sup- 151 erintendent of streets. The following bonds for large signs were referred to the Committee Bonds on Bonds and approved: 152-153 Frederick' s Inc. Harper Garage Co. The application of Fred J. Norris, 67 Winthrop Street, for renewal Auctioneer of his auctioneer' s license was granted. 154 The application of Mary A. Labonte for a lodging House license at Lodging House 81 Church Street was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. 155 A list of applications for renewal of Automobile Dealer, Auto Truck Renewals 156 and Passenber Automobile Licenses was referred to the Committee on Licen- ses and Permits. Councillor Dolan offered the following report which was accepted and Licenses 157 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 License - William h. Ambrose, 108 Boston St. Pool Tables - William A. Ambrose, 108 Boston St. Lodging House -r-,George H. & Jean J. Poirier, 116 Lafayette St. Auto Trucks - Arthur J. Lee, 43 Central St. John J. Barry, 17 Elm 8ve. 36 { February 23, 1939 Auto Dealers - Frank L. Gamble, 37-39 Bridge St. , 2nd class Harper Garage, 278 Derby St. , 1st class For the Committee, H. Francis Dolan Chairmantt Bonds 158 Councillor Dooley offered the following report which was accepted and recommendation adopted: "The Committee on Bonds, to whom was referred the bonds of Jacob Galper and Frank L. McDonald, has considered said matter and would recom- mend: the approval of same. For the Committee, James R. Dooley Chairman" Essex Street Councillor Stefanski offered the following report which was accep- 159 ted and recommendation adopted: "Pursuant to a petition presented to the City Council by the Upper Essex Street Merchants Association and referred to the Committee on Pub- lic Works on January 26, 1939, a meeting was held on Friday, February 17, 1939 in the City Council Chamber. At that time in addition to your Com- mittee there were present Mr. Arthur Connelley representing the Upper Essex Street Merchants Association and representatives from Summerfield's Inc. , Roberta-Jenney Shop, and Ashton' s Inc. At the request of the Chairman because of traffic problems contemplated by the petition, Ser- geant Hyde of the Police Department was also present. Having considered the matter on oral discussion and a written statement submitted by said Association, which is annexed to this report the Committee would recom- mend the following: 1. That parking be prohibited for .a distance of ten (10) feet from I i' either side of entrance to parking area in rear of 260 Essex Street. 2. That lighting conditions be improved on Crombie Street and that the Committee of the Whole with reference to lighting consider this recom- mendation in their discussions. 3. That the traffic box in Town House Square be located on the opposite side of Washington Street for two (2) weeks with a view of finding out the advisability by experiment of said relocation. 4. That the matter of the Sewall Street widening and extension in view of the limited information concerning possible land damage costs be re- ferred to the Mayor for study and recommendation. - 5. In view of the statement made by the petitioners to the fact that "we feel that the widening of Essex Street, though needed badly, is im- practical physically and financially under the present conditions; but F 3"7 February 23, 1939 we would like the City Council to keep that plan in mind for the future and work with the purpose in mind", your committee would recommend a compliance by this Council with the desires expressed by the Association in this respect. During the conference, a discussion arose concerning the making of a U-turn on Washington Street by traffic proceeding on Washington Street and desiring to get to the other side of the tunnel. The Committee would recommend that this practice be prohibited. The Committee itself has on many occasions particularly during the summer season observed the routing of Essex Street traffic to Washington Street by police officers. The Committee considering this to be detrimental to the general objects and purposes of the petition would recommend that except in instances of real emergency this practice be digcontinued. For the Committee, Adam F. Stefanski H. Francis Dolan" An invitation to attend the installation of officers of Div. 18 Invitation A. 0. H. and Auxiliary on February 26, 1939, was accepted. 160 An ordinance to amend the ordinance relating to the Police Depart- police Ordinance ment in connection with leave of absence for members, which was intro- 126 on February 9, 1939, was passed to be ordained. Approved by the Mayor on February 27, 1939. i The ordinance to amend the ordinance relating to the Salary of Cer- Salary tain City Officers by increasing the salary of the City Messenger, which 128 was introduced on February 9, 1939, was passed to be ordained. Approved by the Mayor on February 27, 1939 The ordinance to amend the ordinance relating to the Police Depart- slice Lay Off 124 ment by allowing members one day off in six, which was introduced on February 9, 1939, was laid over. The Mayor s appointment of Warren H. Butler as a member of the Plan- Pllaanning Board ning Board for the unexpired term ending May 11 1942, which was intro- duced on February 9, 1939, was confirmed. Councillor Stefanski offered the following order which was referred Committee on Feder- al Works Assistancf to the Committee on Rules: 161 "Ordered: That the rules of the city council shall be and are hereby _ amended by the addition to the list of the standing committees a commit- 1 28 February 23, 1939 tee on Federal Works Assistance to be composed of three members who are to be appointed by the President in the same manner as the other stand- ing committees of said council, the duties of said committees to be the handling of grievances or matters pertaining to Federal works cooperatio rendered under W. P. A. , P. W. A. or any other name under which such assistance is now or shall be given in the future. 1t jElectricity Rates Councillor Stefanski offe r, Y 162 .. red the Following order: IlWhereas there is a general opinion that the rates charged for home, mercantile and municipal uses are excessive and that further whereas it is the opinion of this council that the proper and successful presenta- tion of these grievances is one beyond the means of the average communi- ty to bear alone particularly in these pressing times; Now, therefore, the Senators, Representatives of the districts here- inafter named are hereby requested to prepare necessary legislation em- bodying in substance and providing for the following relief: That when- ever upon complaint, duly made, in the discretion of the Board of Public Utilities there is reasonable grounds for belief that the rates for home, mercantile or municipal uses are excessive, the actual and reasonable expense of the preparation, hiring of counsel selected by the complain- ing community and other reasonable and fair expenses of carrying the matter to final adjudication shall be paid by the state or if the same is paid by the complaining community reimbursed by the state to it, and the same shall be charged to the current state tax levy; provided never- theless, that no such complaint shall be filed except by a community dul authorized by a vote of its council, selectmen or aldermen and until after notice of such intention to file said complaint shall have been served upon the corporation or lighting company against whom the com- plaint is about to be brought at least 30 days before the date of bring- ing of said complaint; and provided further that if after the bringing of said complaint, duly made, said corporation is found to be charging excessive rates or if after said time and before final adjudication of said complaint a voluntary reduction is made the whole and reasonable costs of said complaint shall be assessed against said company to be re- covered by the commonwealth or the complaining community by civil suit. It is hereby ordered that copies of this order or resolution be forwarded to the Senator of the Second Essex District and the Represen- tatives of the Twelfth, Thirteenth and Fourteenth Essex Districts; and said representatives and senators are hereby further requested to support 39 February 23, 1939 any and all other legislation consistent with the aims and intentions of this order.?' On motion of Councillor Durkin, it was voted to postpone action on the order until after May 11 1939. On motion of Councillor Stefanski, the Council adjourned at nine o' clock P. M. Attest:- Clerk sbg +Ey_. ,a4 .g3 3s,uI " g; ' 0 March 9, 1939 y A regular meeting of the City Council was held on Thursday, March 91 1939, at eight otclock P. M. All the members were present except Councillor Harrington and the President presided. On motion of Council- lor Safford, it was voted to dispense with the reading of the records. Shade Tree Truck The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under 163 i suspension of the rules: "Ordered: That the sum of $250. be and hereby is appropriated for the purposes of purchasing a winch equipped truck for the Shade Tree Department. Said sum to be charged to the Tax Levy for the current year." Approved by the Mayor on March 13, 1939 Essex Bridge The following communication from the Mayor was referred to the Com- 164 mittee of the Whole on motion of Councillor Callahah: Mayor' s Office, City Hall February 28, 1939 To the City Council City Hall Salem, Massachusetts Gentlemen: Enclosed herewith is a copy of a letter which I have received from the County Commissioners relative to the reconstruction of a portion of the Essex Bridge (Beverly Bridge) over the Danvers River. As will be seen the letter requests the approval of the Mayor and City Council. As Mayor I am not willing to approve this bill. Even though there may be contributions from other sources it is not advisable for the city of Salem to make any further contributions for a new structure over the Danvers Rive. I am willing to approve and will request the Council to join with me in the approval of any bill that will provide for the reconstruction in whole or in part of the Essex Bridge if the entire expense were to be borne by either the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or the County of Essex. Thanking you for your cooperation, permit me to remain, Very truly yours, Edward A. Coffey Mayor?' The President appointed Councillor Callahan to act as Chairman of the Committee of the Whole. Stone Crusher The following. order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under 165 suspension of the rules: 41 ' March 9 1539 "Ordered: That the sum of fifteen hundred dollars ($1500.) be and hereby is appropriated to be added to a sum already appropriated entitle "Flew Stone Crusher". Said sum to be charged to the Tax Levy of current .year." Approved by the Mayor on March 11, 1939 The Mayor' s appointment of George L. Allen and John F. Brawders as Constables constables was read and placed on file. 166 The following communication was read: Tax Bills Mayor' s Office, City Hall 167 March 9, 1939 To the City Council Salem, Massachusetts Gentlemen of the Council: On July 28, 1938 your Honorable Body adopted the following order: "Ordered: That the Mayor be requested to communicate with the Board of Assessors in regard to considering a change of the type of tax blank now used to the type that was formerly used listing the several parcels of property taxed, showing the assessed valuation for each parcel. " The Mayor hLs been in communication with Mr.Arthur T. Brennan, Collector of Taxes and he informs the Mayor that Commissioner of Corpora- tions and Taxation Henry J. Long must approve all types of bills sub- mitted by the Collector of Taxes. The type of form approved by Mr. Long is form #16 as provided by Chapter 60, Section 105 of the General Laws, (Tercentenary Edition) . Form #16 is the form for real estate and per- sonal tax collections. There are similarprescribed forms for the ex- k- cise tax. Therefore it is impossible to comply with the request of the Council that the tax bill for the year 1939 be such as to include the assessed value of the real estate. I suggest that your honorable body make arrangements to communicate with Mr. Arthur T. Brennan and the Mayor, as the Mayor is in sympathy With the proposed legislation, for the purpose of trying to arrange an explanatory statement which may be mailed at the time of the prescribed tax bill. Thanking you, permit me to remain, Very truly yours, Edward A. Coffey Mayor" On motion of Councillor Dolan, it was voted that this matter be referred to a special committee of three. The President appointed the 42 March 9, 1939 following committee: Councillors Durkin, Callahan and Dolan. Rivers and Harbors A communication from the Mayor, suggesting that a Committee of the. 168 Council attend the National Rivers and Harbors Congress in Washington on March 23rd and 24th in regard to dredging and improving Salem Harbor and its docking facilities, was read. On motion of Councillor Dolan, it was voted that a Committee of three be appointed to go to Washington for this purpose. The President appointed the following committee: Councillors Beaulieu, Dooley and Ste£anski. City Officers The following communication from the City Solicitor was read and 169 placed on file: Legal Department, March 9, 1939 City Council i City Hall Salem, Massachusetts Gentlemen: i I have received a request for an opinion from your honorable body on the following questions: "l. `Whether or not Department heads whose original appointment was for the term of one year for until a successor has been appointed and qualified' and whose appointment has not been renewed nor confirmation f voted by this Council since the date of original appointment will con- tinue to lawfully hold such office?" 112. Does the language of the various ordinances creating the offices referred to, and defining the term thereof, contemplate the con- tinued service of department heads for an indefinite period without con- firmation of the City Council?" In answer to the first question, it is my opinion that the depart- ment heads whose term of office as fixed by the ordinances has expired will continue to lawfully hold such office by virtue of the provision which reads "or until a successor has been appointed and qualified. " The provisions for the appointment of such officers on a certain date are directory and not mandatory and the said officers may be appointed i at other times than those fixed in the ordinance. In answer to your second question, it is .my opinion that the language of the various ordinances referred to, read in their entirety, contemplate that the said department heads continue to hold their office for a period of time which may be indefinite if there is no successor appointed and qualified to fill their position. It is possible that ` appointments to the said offices might be made by a Mayor and fail to 43 March 9, 1939 receive confirmation from the City Council. This might result in these offices being filled by so-called "holdovers" for an indefinite period of time. As the requirement in the ordinances to make the appointment at a certain time is not mandatory but merely directory, as I have stated, it seems to me that there is no real distinction in a situation created by a failure of the Mayor to submit appointments and one created ` i by the failure of the Council to con-firm his appointments. Very truly yours, James Kinsella City Solicitor The claim of F. J. McNiff was referred to the Committee on Claims. Claim 170 The report of the City Marshal for the month of February was re- Report ceived and placed on file. 171 A hearing was ordered for Thursday, March 23, 1939, at eight Inflammables o'clock P. M. , on the application of John Flynn & Sons Inc. to store 171e degreasing solvent at 19 Goodhue Street. A hearing was ordered for Thursday, March 23, 19390 at eight Gasoline and o'clock P. M., on the application of Ida Koski for a license for gaso- 172 Fuel til line and fuel oil at 19-21-23-R27 Boston Street. A communication from the Upper Essex Street Merchants relative to Traffic Box changing the traffic box in Town House Square to the opposite side of 173 the street for a trial period was referred to the Committee on Public Works. A protest from A. Schulte Cigar Co. and others against any changes Traffic 174 in traffic regulations on Essex Street affecting the vicinity of their stores (on Washington Street south of Essex Street and westerly of the tunnel) was referred to the Committee on Public Works. The application of Joseph Monfet for a permit for a stationary sigr Sign 175 at 40 Margin Street was granted subject to the approval of the superin- tendent of streets and the city electrician. Edith H. Gardiner, 24 Simon Street, Beverly was given leave to Fortune Teller withdraw her application for a fortune teller's license. 176 A petition to have sewers installed in Willson Street, Willson Sewers 177 Road and Laurent Road was referred to the Mayor and the City Engineer t consider as a W. P. A. project. 44 Marc?, 9, 1539 Licenses The following applications for licenses were referred to the Commit- 176-181 ski tee on Licenses and Permits: Passenger Automobiles Thomas A. Cooper, Salem Depot (2) (renewal) FredJ Fossa., Salem Depot (renewal) John A. Cooper, Salem Depot Bowling Alleys Sacco Rubbico Bowling Alley Co. Inc. , 183-185 Fort Ave. (6) , transfer, from George H. Atkinson A hearing was ordered for Thursday, March 23, 1939, at eight o'clock P. M., on the application of Charles Scialdone for an automobile dealerts license, 3rd class, at 171 Ocean Avenue, and the application was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. Signs The application of Union St. Jean Baptiste of America for a permit 182 for a temporary sign at the head of the tunnel and a banner across the street at 117 Lafayette Street was granted. Licenses Councillor Dolan offered the following report which was accepted and 183 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: Lodging House - Mary A. Labonte, 82 Church St. Renewals Sunday License - Benjamin F. Bigwood, Jr., 15 Bridge St. Automobile Dealers Colonial Garage, Inc., 283 Derby St. , 1st class Union St. Garage, Union & Derby Sts. , 2nd class Auto Trucks Salem Parcel Delivery, 18 Savoy Rd. Arthur G. Roderick, 55 Broad St. Arthur G. Roderick, 200 Washington St. Passenger Automobiles Arthur G. Roderick, 55 Broad St. (2) Arthur G. Roderick, Salem Depot (2) The "Committee further recommends that the following be given leave to withdraw at their own request: Pool Tables - Albert C. Plante, 50 Perkins St. , 2 tables Automobile Dealer - Stanley F. Fushpanski, rear Flint St. cor. Bridge St. 3rd class For the Committee, H. Francis Dolan Chairman" Billboards Councillor Stefanski, for the Committee on Public Works, reported 4 March 9, 1939 that the State Department of Public Works had agreed to remove the bill- boards at Dead Mants Curve on Loring Avenue and to remove the objection- able matter from the sign at the corner of Essex and Boston Streets. Th report was accepted as progressive. The Mayorts appointment of Thomas A. Kelleher as a member of the Public Welfare Board of Public Welfare, which was intorduced on February 23, 1939, was confirmed. A communication from Councillor Harrington, requesting that he be Police Day Off recorded in favor of legislation providing for one day off in six for 184 members of the Police Department, was read. The order to accept Chapter 426, Section 2 of the Acts of 1938, Police Day Off relating to one day off in six for members of the Police Department, 123-124 which was vetoed by the Mayor on February 17, 1939, was taken up and laid on the table on motion of Councillor Dolan. The ordinance to amend the ordinance relating to the Police Depart- ment by providing for one day off in six was laid on the table on motion of Councillor Durkin. Councillor Stefanski offered the following order which was adopted: Streets "Ordered: That the Mayor, City Engineer and Superintendent of 185 Streets crosider the advisability of reconstructing as a W. P. A. projec the following streets in the Salem Willows District: Bay View Avenue; Cheval Avenue; Juniper Avenue; Columbus Avenue between Bay View Avenue; Sutton Avenue; Beach Avenue. " Approved by the Mayor on March 13, 1939 Councillor Stefanski offered the following order which was adopted: Traffic 186 "Ordered: That the committee on traffic consider the advisability of restricting parking on the northerly side of Essex Street between the corner of Essex Street and Hawthorne Boulevard and the beginning of the Essex Street entrance to the Hawthorne Hotel. ". The following were drawn to serve as jurors at the April session of Jurors Civil Court in Salem: Clarence E. Comer 1 Mt. Vernon Street Clerk Henry L. Laverty 38 Lynde Street Steamfitter Patrick H. OtHara 1 Arbella Street Auto Painter A46 March 9, 1939 On motion of Councillor Stefanski, the Council refused an im;nediate reconsideration of all business transacted. On motion of Councillor Dolan, the Council adjourned at 8.55 o' clock P. M. Attest:- Clerk 47 March 23, 1939 A regular meeting of the City Council was held on Thursday, March 23, 1939 at eight o'clock P. M. All the members were present except Councillors Beaulieu, Dooley, Stefanski and Ferguson, and Councillor Dolan presided. On motion of Councillor Safford, it was voted to dis- pense with the reading of the records. i A hearing was held on the application of Charles Scialdoni for a Auto Dealer Third Class Automobile Dealer' s license at 171 Ocean Avenue. The appli- cant and William Dinetti appeared in favor. Messrs. William LeClair, Joseph Francoeur, Fred Bouchard, R. Richards and Councillor Callahan appeared in opposition. On motion of Councillor Callahan, the applicant was given leave to withdraw. A hearing was held on the application of John Flynn & Sons Inc. for Inflammables a license for degreasing solvent at 19 Goodhue Street. A representative of the applicant appeared in favor, there was no opposition and the li- cense was granted subject to the provisions of the laws governing the same. A hearing was held on the application of Ida Koski for a license Gasoline and for gasoline and fuel oil at 19-21-23-R27 Boston Street. The applicant Fuel 011 appeared in favor and there was no opposition. On motion of Councillor Crosby, the application was referred to the Committee on Public Works. A communication from the Mayor, submitting the Budget for 1939, was Budget read and placed on file. The Budget was referred to the Committee on 187-188 Finance. Councillor Dolan, Chairman of the Committee on Finance', invite the other members of the Council to sit with the Committee in considerin the Budget. The Mayor ' s appointment of George A. LeDuc and Henry S. Lever as Constables constables was read and placed on file. The Mayor's appointment of Ray E. Nutting, Harry L. Brown and Levi Weighers 190 B. Larrabde as weighers was read and placed on file. The Mayor' s appointment of James J. Welch as a member of the Board I Trust Funds 191 of Commissioners of Trust Funds for the term of twelve years from April 1, 1939, was unanimously confirmed under suspension of the rules. The Mayor' s appointment of J. Octave Thibault as a member of the Registrar 192 Board of Registrars of Voters for the term of three years from April 1, _ 1939, was unanimously confirmed under suspension of the rules. 48 March 23, 1939 Plummer Farm The Mayor' s appointment of Walter T. McDonald, Jr. , as a Trustee of School 193 the Plummer Farm School to fill the unexpired term caused by the resigna- tion of Warren H. Butler, the term expiring on February 1, 1940, was unanimously confirmed under suspension of the rules. Safety Council A communication from the City Marshal, requesting that a Committee 194 be appointed to attend the conference of the Massachusetts Safety Council at the Hotel Statler in Boston on April 3rd and 4th, was read and laid on the table on motion of Councillor Harrington. Rivers & Harbors Communications from Senators Lodge and Walsh, relative to the atten- 195-196 dance of the Council Committee at the Rivers & Harbors Congress in :Wash- ington, were read and plated on file. Sign on Tunnel The application of 104th U. S. Infantry Veterans Association for a 197 permit for a temporary sign on the tunnel was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits on motion of Councillor Callahan. Claims The claims of Ruth S. Dunham and Edward W. Saul were referred to the 198-199 Committee on Claims. Street Meetings The application of Evangelist Arthur H. Robinson for permission to 200 speak in Derby Square on Wednesday evenings was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits on motion of Councillor Callahan. Signs Hearings were ordered for Thursday, April 13, 1939, at eight o' clock 201-202 P. M. , on the following applications for permits for large illuminated signs: 8t . George Eastland, 140 Washington St. Witch City Repairing Co. ,124 Essex Auto Dealer The application of Jack uarfield__d/b/a Lincoln Auto Sales for a 203 Second Class Automobile Dealer' s license at 34 Bridge Street was granted �y on motion of Councillor Stromberg. =t auctioneer 204 The application of Solomon H. Freedberg, 179 Washington Street, for renewal of his auctioneer' s license was granted. Renewals It list of applications for renewals of Sunday, Lodging House, Auto 205 Truck, Pool Table and Public Guide Licenses was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. Licenses Councillor Stromberg offered the following report which was accepted 206 and recommendation adopted: "The Committee on Licenses and Permits, to whom were referred appli- I I i F . 49 -- March 23, 1939 cations for licenses, has considered said matter and would recommend that the following be granted: Passenger Automobiles John A. Cooper, Salem Depot Thomas A. Cooper, Salem Depot (2) Fred J. Fossa, Salem Depot Bowling Alleys Sacco Rubbicco Bowling Alley Co. Inc:, 183-185 Fort Ave. (6) transfer from George H. Atkinson For the Committee, H. Francis "olan Chairman" Councillor Harrington offered the following order which was adopted: , P. h. "Ordered: That the Salem City Council, recognizing the continued X07 widespread unemployment of our citizens, and the continued need for a program of public works without curtailment of personnel, hereby records itself in favor of the appropriation by the Congress of $150,000,000 to carry on the W. P. A. program for the balance of the fiscal year; direct- ing that a copy of this resolution shall be forwarded to our Senators and Representatives in Congress in the hope that they will take favorable action by voting for the appropriation referred to herein." Approved by the Mayor on March 25, 1939 On motion of Councillor Harrington, the Council adjourned at 8.53 o'clock P. M. Attest:- . Clerk 50 ' I April _5, 1939 i A special meeting of the City Council was held on Wednesday, April 52 1939, at 4.30 o' clock P. M., called by the President to accept the budget and for all other business. All the members were present except Councillors Harrington and Callahan and the President presided. On motion of Councillor Crosby it was voted to dispense with the reading of the records. Bond The bond of the City Treasurer, Charles G_ F. Coker, was referred 208 to the Committee on Bonds and approved. Invitation An invitation to attend the reunion of the 104th Infantry Veterans 209 Association on May 6, 1939, was accepted. Sound Truck The application of Daniel J. Gallagher for a permit to operate a 210 sound truck for the week of April 10th was granted on motion of Coun- cillor Dolan. Booth and Sign The application of Salem Association for Prevention of Tuberculosis 21I-2I2 for a permit for a booth on top of the tunnel on May 5 and 6, 1939, and for a permit for a sign at the head of the tunnel was granted. Hurdy Curdy The application of Salem Association for Prevention of Tuberculosis 213 for a permit to operate a hurdy-gurdy on the streets on May 6, 1939, was granted. sign The application of Donts Tire Company for a permit for a stationary 214 ' sign at 34 New Derby Street was granted subject to the approval of the Superintendent of Streets. builders The following applications for builders ' licenses were granted: 215-216 Joseph Perron, 7 Summit Ave. , Salem Daniel h. Rossano; 579 Bennington St. , Boston Claim The claim of R'illiam Nestor was referred to the Committee on 217 Claims. Auctioneer The application of Samuel Sperberg for renewal of his auctioneer' s 218 license was granted. Sign A hearing was ordered for Thursday, April 13, 1939, at eight 219 o'clock P. M., on the application of The Taylor Shop Inc. , for a permit for a stationary sign (electrical) at 258 Essex Street. 51 April 5, 1979. A list of applications for renewals of Bowling Alley, Auto Truck, Renewals Intelligence Office, Lodging House and Sunday Licenses was referred to 220 the Committee on Licenses and Permits. Councillor Dolan offered the following report which was accepted Licenses and recommendation adopted: 221 "The Committee on Licenses and Permits, to whom was referred the following applications, has considered said matter and would recommend: That the following be granted: The application of Evangelist Arthur H. Robinson, 12 Hutchinson Ct. Lyhn, to speak on the street in Derby Square on Wednesdays from 7 to 8 P. M. - The application of 104th U.S. Infantry Veterans Asso. for a permit for a sign on the tunnel to :+gay 6th.. For the Committee, H.Francis Dolan Chairman" Councillor Stefanski, for the Committee on Public Works, stated Gasoline that all the abuttors had not been notified of the hearing which was held on the application of Ida Koski for a gasoline license at 19-21-23- R27 Boston Street. On motion of Councillor Dolan, another hearing was ` ordered on this application for Thursday, April 13, 1939, at eight o'clock P. M. and the City Clerk was requested to notify all abuttors. k Councillor Dolan offered the following report which was accepted Budget and recommendation adopted: 222 . "The Committee on Finance and the City Council as a committee of the Whole, to whom was referred the Budget fon 1939, has considered said s matter and would recommend: its adoption as recommended by the Mayor, as amended by the reduction of $ 2,200. in the item Taxes on Real Estate, Salem & Beverly Water Board. The net amount of the Budget with this reduction is $2,436,851.26. This matter of $2,200. is held up for fur- ther study by this committee. For the Committee, H.Francis Dolan Chairman" The following order was adopted by the following yea and nay vote: Budget 223 r VOting yes, Councillors Crosby, Dolan, Dooley, Ferguson, Safford, Stefan- ski, Stromberg and Beaulieu, eight in all; Voting no, None; Absent, Councillors Callahan, Durkin and Harrington, three in all : "Ordered: That the amounts specified in the Appropriation Sheet for 1939 in the column "Allowed by the Mayor", as amended, be and hereby are 52 appropriated, individually and specifically, for the use of the several departments and purposes as itemized during the fiscal year ending De- cember 31, 1939, 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 current year for street railway taxes under the provisions of Chapter 161 of the General Laws and amendments thereto, and that the amount here- by appropriated for school department shall be held to include all sums received from the County of Essex on account of dog taxes, and such sums when received shall be credited to the receipts of the respective de- partments named. The total amount to be included in the tax levy for the current year is $2,436,851.26.° Approved by the Mayor on April 13, 1939 Budget The budget, as amended, was adopted as follows: 188 Loans Water Loans $ 45,500.00 Act of 1914 Loans $ 13,000.00 Sewerage Loans 7,500.00 Municipal Garage Loan 61000.00 Bridge Loan 2,500.00 Municipal Relief Loans 80,201.10 Schoolhouse Loans 50,500.00 Derby Wharf Mem. Loan 9,000.00 Street Widening Loan 20,000.00 Total 234,201.10 Interest Water Loans 7,555.00 Municipal Garage Loan 90.00 Sewerage Loans 11800.00 Municipal Relief Loans 41060.00 Bridge Loan 700.00 Derby Wharf Mem. Loan 540.00 Schoolhouse Loans 61900.00 35,215.00 Street Widening Loan 11750.00 Temporary Loans 3,500.00 Act of 1914 Loans 11,820.00 Total 38,715.00 Sundry Departments Mayor ' s Department 71900.00 Harbor Master 350.00 City Council 91900.00 American Legion Rent 11000.00 City Auditor 4,600.00 Veterans Foreign Wars rent 700.00 Law Department 81000.00 Spanish War Vets. Allow. 250.00 Messenger 31795.00 Memorial Day 11300.00 Election & Registration51270.00 Firemen' s Relief Graves 150.00 Licensing Board 11675.00 Care of Soldierst Graves 466.00 City Scales 11550.00 Board of Appeal 50.00 Pensions 272220.00 Board of Control 50.00 Salem-Beverly Water Trust Funds Clerk 250.00 Supply Board 25,800.00 Dog Constable 10000.00 Total 101,476.00 City Planning Board 200.00 School Department Salaries 413,080.39 Repairs and Equipment 142192.75 Janitors 402868.00 Training School 51737.14 Fuel and Light 23,402.61 Other Expenses 112561.51 Printing and Supplies 162500.00 Correctional Institutions 2.000.00 Textbooks 7,000.00 Total 534,342.40 Public Library Salaries 22,266.00 Books and Periodicals 6,400.00 Fuel and Light 2,125.00 Other General Expenses 2.953.00 Repairs & Furniture 12300.00 Total 35,044.00 Water Department General Administrationl5,251.00 Pumping Station Municipal Garage 4,665.00 Salaries and Wages 17,080,00 Other Gen.Maintenance 36,552.00 Fuel and Light 91325.00 New Meters 4,360.00 Other Expenses 1.815.00 Total 89,048.00 April 5, 139 Cemetery Salaries and Wages 19,495.00 Other Expenses 21290.00 From Endowed Lot Fund 4.000.00 15,495.00 Total 17,785.00 Street Department General Administration 10,427.00 Cleaning Sts. & C. Basins 18,000.00 Sidewalks & Curbing 17,697.50 Sewer Maintenance 3,365.00 Bridges & Fences 4,968.00 Ashes-& Refuse Disposal 24,700.00 Garage & Stable 27,170.00 Maint. of Co. Bridges 11,800.00 St. Sprinkling & Oiling 860.00 Two Trucks 1.400.00 Snow and Ice 10,198.00 Highway Maintenance 330109.39 Total 163,694.89 .89 Soldiers' Benefits Soldiers' Aid Expense 2,515.00 Soldiers Burials 400.00 Military i ry A d i 45000.00 Hospital2 400.00 IIS State Aid 3,500.00 Total 57,815.00 Soldiers Relief 45,000.00 Public Welfare General Administration 15,713.00 Other Cities & Towns 25,000.00 Old Age Assistance 158 043.00 Dependent p Children Aid 60 065. 00 _ s City Home Sal. & -Wages 9,247.92 Hospital 32.000.00 � City Home-Other Exp. 13,205.00 .Outside Relief 245,689.95 Total 558,963.87 Health Department Administration 91301.00 Other Cities & Towns 175.00 Quarantine & Collection of Garbage 23.387.00 Contagious Disease 33,783.00 Total 66,646.00 Fire Department Salaries and Wages 133,030.00 Supplies 1,990.00 Equipment and hepairs 1,400.00 Other General Expenses 500.00 Fuel and Light 21950.00 Total 1390870.00 Police Department Salaries and Wages 139,510.00 Other Expenses 2,250.00 Equipment and Repairs 2,650.00 Automobiles 1,200.00 Fuel and Light 1,600.00 Total 1470210.00 Electrical Department r; Salaries and Wages 8,906.00 Street Lighting & Supplies 21350.00 Signals 69.122.00 Other General Expenses 1,319.00 Total 81,697.00 Shade Tree and Moth Suppression Shade Tree Dept. Moth Suppression Dept. Salaries--K Wages 91274.00 Salaries & Wages 21972.00 Other Expenses 1.159.00 Other Expenses 690.00 Total 10,433.00 Total 30662.00 Weights and Measures Salaries 1,995.00 Other Expenses 492.00 Total 2,487.00 Perk, Department Gen. Administration 5,555,.00 Recreation 1,000.00 Willows 82260.00 Colonial Village 700.00 Ledge Hill 4,618.50 Golf Course 8,158.00 Forest River 4,405.00 Smith Swimming Pool 4.138.00 Highland Park 663.50 53,911.50 Gallows Hill 2,068.50 Playground Improvements 400.00 S'Aall Parks 62883.00 Total 54,311.50 Playgrounds 71462.00 Public Property General Administration 3,370.00 Repairs Other Dept.Bldgs. 3,100.00 Repairs Poor Dept.Bldgs. 1,465.00 Repairs & Maint.City Hall 30184.00 Repairs Fire Dept.Bldgs. 2,775.00 Town Hall 4,675.00 Repairs Water Dept.Bldgs. 745.00 Other General Expenses 1.300.00 Total 20,614.00 54 Aprii 51 ij�ig City Clerk City Treasurer Salaries and Wages 51988.00 Salaries and Wages 41844.00 Other Expenses 525.00 Other Expenses 864.50 Vital Statistics 325.00 Total 6s838.00 Total 51708:50 Collecting Dept.t. Assessors Salaries and Wages 72212.00 Salaries and Wages 13,513.00 Other Expenses 3,428.00 Other Expenses 2.590.00 Total 10,640.00 Total 162103.00 Purchasing Dent. Engineering Dept. Salaries and Wages 4,288.00 Salaries and Wages 112827.00 Other Expenses 600.00 Other Expenses 525.00 Total 4,888.00 Total 122352.00 Contributory Retirement General administration 1,300.00 Pension Accumulation 20,506.00 Other Expense 275.00 Interest Deficiency 225.00 Total 22,306.00 Total Appropriation for 1939 $2,4361851.26 Approved by the Mayor on April 13, 1939 Highway Grant 224+ Councillor Dolan offered the following report which was accepted and recommendation adopted: "The Committee on Finance, to whom was referred the order as pro- vided under the provisions of the Acts of 1939 the sum of $44,750. be appropriated from and transferred from the "Highway Grant" Chapter 500 Acts of 1938 to meet the Annual Budget for Highway Maintenance and Cleaning Streets and Catch Basins, has considered said matter and would J recommend: the following order be adopted. For the Committee, H. Francis Dolan Chairman" Highway Grant The following order was adopted by the following yea and nay vote: Transferred 225 Voting yes: Councillors Crosby, Dolan, Dooley, Ferguson, Safford, Stefan ski, Stromberg and Beaulieu, eight in all; Voting no, None; Absent, Councillors Callahan, Durkin and Harrington, three in all: "Ordered: That, as provided for under the provisions of Chapter 2 of the Acts of 1939, the sum of $44,750. be appropriated from and trans- ferred from the item "Highway Grant, Chapter 500, Acts of 1938" to meet appropriations made in the Annual Budget for "Highway Maintenance" and for "Cleaning Streets and Catch Basins". " Approved by the Mayor on April 13, 1939. On motion of Councillor Dolan, the Council refused an immediate re- consideration of all business transacted. On motion of Councillor Dolan, the Council adjourned at 5.40 o1clock P. M. j i Attest: ° Clerk 55 April 13, 1939 A regular meeting Of the City Council was held on Thursday, April 130 1939, 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 Ida Koski for a gasoline Gasoline J license at 19-21-23-R27 Boston Street. The applicant appeared in favor. Mr. M. J. Reardon, for the Roger Conant Co-operative Bank, and Mr. Coughlin appeared in opposition. On motion of Councillor Dolan the application was referred to the Committee on Public Works. A hearing was held on the application of George Eastland for a per- Signs mit for a large sign at 140 Washington Street. No one appeared in favor and the hearing was continued to the next meeting. A hearing was held on the application of The Taylor Shop Inc. for a permit for a large sign at 258 Essex Street. A representative of the applicant appeared in favor, there was no opposition and the permit was granted subject to the provisions of the ordinance relating to the same. The Witch City Repairing Co. was given leave to withdraw an appli- cation for a large sign at 124 Essex Street, at their own request. The Mayor' s appointment of Joseph S. McCarthy as City Electrician City Electrician was received. Councillor Dolan moved suspension of the rules.. Councillor 226 Callahan objected:-, to suspension and the appointment was laid over under the rules. The Mayor' s appointment of Dr. John H. Seale as Inspector of Animals Inspector of for one year from April 1, 1939, was received. Councillor Dolan moved 227 Animals suspension of the rules, Councillor Callahan objected to suspension and the -appointment ppointment was laid over under the rules. The Mayor's appointment of John Karbowniczak and Stanley J. Karbow- Weighers 228 niczak as weighers of coal was read and placed on file. The Mayor' s appointment of the following constables was read and Constables 229 placed on file: Louis Hoffman Joseph Weed Arthur J. Cote The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was read and ordered W. P. A. 230 Published: "Ordered: That the sum of One Hundred Thousand ($100,000.) Dollars be appropriated for the purpose of paying the City's share of the cost of Works Progress Administration projects, including the expenditures made 56 ,� ril 13, 1939 in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 180, of the Acts of 1938. It is further Ordered: that the City Treasurer with the approval of the Mayor be authorized to borrow the sum of One Hundred Thousand ($100,000. Dollars under the authority of Chapter 72 of the Acts of 1939 and to issue bonds or notes of the city therefor, payable in not more than ten (10) years for the purpose of meeting the said appropriation made for the City' s share of the cost of Works Progress Administration Projects, including the expenditures made in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 180 of the Acts of 1938.1' Gasoline A communication was received from the Mayor with the protest of 231 Napoleon Cimon against the application of Laura Lapointe for a gasoline license at 64 Ward Street and it was laid over until the hearing is held on the application. Report The report of the City Marshal for the month of March was received 232 and placed on file. Pedler The following report was accepted and recommendation adopted: 233 "The Board of Control, to whom was referred the application of James B. Whitworth, 2 Waite Street, for a pedlerts license, has con- sidered said matter and would recommend that the same be granted. For the Board, A. F. Brown Secretary" Building Notice was received from the Building Inspector of the application 234 of William R. Hemeon for a permit to erect a dining car on Federal Street opposite the old Federal Theatre Building. It was voted to notify the Building Inspector that no changes are contemplated at this location and to authorize him to issue the permit. Tree A communication from William H. Higgins relative to the damage done 235 by a tree at 39 Moffat Road was referred to the Committee on Shade Trees and a hearing was ordered for Thursday, April 27, 1939, at eight o'clock P. M. Signs The application of Salem Kiwanis Club for a permit for a temporary 236-238 sign at the head of the tunnel was granted. The application of Commonwealth Grocery Co. for a permit for a stationary sign at 175 Washington Street was granted subject to the approval of the Superintendent of Streets. The application of Boley Motor Sales for a permit for a stationary y 57 April 13, 1939 electrical sign at 206 Bridge Street was granted subject to the approval of the Superintendent of Streets and the City Electrician. The application of Isaac Lisak, 12 Williams Street, for a builder's Builder license was granted. 239 The application of Salem Association for Prevention of Tuberculosis Booth for a permit for a booth in the .parking space off New Derby Street on 240 May 5th and 6th, 1939, was granted. The claim of Ferdinand Distasio was referred to the Committee on Claim Claims. 241 The following applications for licenses were referred to the Commit- Licenses tee on Licenses and Permits: 242-244 Junk Dealer Simon Myers, 50 North Street YR Sunday Licenses Henry A. Claise, 21 Brown St. Leo Marquis, 198 Loring Ave. Hearings were ordered for Thursday, April 27, 1939, at eight o'clock Gasoline P. M. on the following applications for gasoline licenses: 245-246 Laura Lapointe, 64 Ward Street Thomas Mackey, Lincoln Road The application of William Abell, 36 Forrester Street, for renewal Pedler of his pedler' s license, was referred to the Board of Control. 247 A list of applications for renewals of Sunday, Junk Collector and Licenses 248 Bowling Alley licenses was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. Councillor Dolan offered the following report which was accepted and Licenses 249 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 Unis Baker, 23 Brown St. Estate of Annie M. Crowley, 9 Ord St. Mary Geronimos, 87 Bridge St. Napoleon Martineau, 72 Leach St. Bronislawa Mroz, 149 Derby St. Alice Ouellette, 17 Harbor St. Clovis Royy, Jr. , 22 Palmer St. Louis Hollander, 193 Fort Ave. Adelard Rouillard, 29 Palmer St. George S. Wright, 102 Webb St. Lodging Houses Noel Clement 26 St. Peter St. Emma N. George, 13 Barton Sq. Harry Halpert, 57 Washington St. Mrs. Lester H.Horne2260 Washington St. Edith Lajoie, 12 Church St. Juliette Letourneau, 4 Liberty St. -Annie H. Toleos, 14 Lynde St. James A. Tolios, 5 Rust St. amuel Wassell, 23 Federal St. Gertrude J+. Williams, 74J Federal St. 58 � ._ April 1 , 1539 Bowling Alleys Sacco Rubbicco Bowling Alley Co. , 183-185 Fort Ave. (6) Intelligence Office Gertrude B. Carter, 39 Ocean Ave. Auto Trucks Zina Goodell Corp. , 86 Lafayette St. (3) Public Guide Winston Morse, 51 Summer St. For the Committee, B. Francis Dolan Chairman" Tax Bills Councillor Durkin offered the following report which was accepted 250 and recommendation not adopted:on motion of Councillor Harrington: "The special committee of the Council appointed following the sug- gestion of the Mayor to consult with him for the purpose of arranging an explanatory statement to be issued with the tax blanks in reference to assessed valuations met with the Mayor and the following form was adop- ted with the recommendation that a copy of the same be inclosed with each tax bill." Tax Bills Councillor Harrington offered the following order which was adopted 251 by the following yea and nay vote: Voting yes, Councillors Callahan, Crosby, Dooley, Ferguson, Harrington, Safford, Stefanski, and Stromberg, eight in all; Voting no, Councillors Dolan, Durkin and Beaulieu, three in all: "Ordered: That the Assessors Department and the City Collector be requested to include with real estate tax bills for the year 1939 a statement indicating the basis of the tax, separating therein the valua- tion of the land, buildings or other property included in said tax. " Councillor Dolan gave notice he would ask for reconsideration at the next meeting. Salem Harbor Councillor Stefanski, for the Committee representing the City of 252 Salem at the National Rivers and Harbors Congress in Washington, D. C. , on March 21-24, 1939, reported on the activities and accomplishments of the Committee, with the recommendation . that a Salem Harbor Development Committee, to be composed of members of the Council and leaders in civic and industrial activities in the community, should be appointed. The report was accepted and the recommendation adopted. Police Day Off Councillor Harrington moved that the question of the Mayors veto 5 --- -- April 13, 1U39 of an order to accept the act providing for one day off in six for the Police Department be taken from the table. The motion was not voted by the following yea and nay vote: Voting yes, Councillors Crosby, Durkin, Harrington and Stefanski, four in all; Voting no, Councillors Dolan, Ferguson, Safford and Stromberg, four in all; Present but not voting, Councillors Callahan, Dooley and Beaulieu, three in all. Councillor Crosby offered the following order which was adopted: Looney Avenue "Whereas, in the opinion of the City Council the253 public necessity and convenience require that a public street or way to be called Looney Avenue should be laid out as a highway of the city from Hillside Ave. to land now or late of Barry as shown on a-plan on file in the office of the city clerk of this city dated April 1939 by Thomas A. Appleton, C. E., it is therefore hereby Ordered, that due notice be given to Estate of Michael Looney 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 twenty-seventh day of April 1939, at 8 o1clock P. M. , at city hall, Salem, is appointed as the time and place for a public hearing in the matter." Councillor Stefanski offered the following order which was adopted: Sea Walls "Ordered: That the Mayor, Supt. of Streets and City Engineer pro- 254 ceed as soon as may be to make repairs on the sea walls at the end of Kosciusko, Daniels, Daniels St. Ct. , Hardy and Turner Streets, also sea wall at foot of Osgood St. " Approved by the Mayor on April 17, 1939. Councillor Ferguson offered the following order: North River 25 "Ordered that the Salem City Council go on record in favor of House Bill 1890 as petitioned by Rep. James F. Tobin and County Commissioner C. F. Nelson Pratt. And that a copy be sent to the Committee on Public Health at the State House. " The order was referred to the Committee of the Whole and Councillor Ferguson was appointed to act as Chairman. Councillor Harrington offered the following order which was referrec Public Welfare 256 to the Committee on Public Welfare: "Ordered: That the City Council or a committee thereof shall con- duct an investigation into the affairs of the Welfare Department with a April 13, 1939 view to determining conditions relating to its proper conduct and operation." On motion of Councillor Stefanski, the Council adjourned at 10.10 o' clock P. M. Attest:- . � Clerk 61 April 20, 1939 A special meeting of the City Council was held on Thursday, April 20, 1939, at 4.30 o'clock P. M., called by the President to draw jurors. All the members were present except Councillors Dolan, Harrington and Safford. On motion of Councillor Crosby, 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: Lester F. Rice 404 Jefferson Avenue Chauffeur Waldo D. Gardner 5 Purchase Street Bank Clerk Henry A. Ahern 24 Wisteria Street Clerk The following were drawn to serve as jurors at the May session of Criminal Court in Lawrence: First Session James E. Fitzgerald,. Jr. 26 Irving Street Leather Worke James A. Moroney 9 Fowler Street Mechanic Second Session Raymond J. Morton 28 Beaver Street Machinist Arthur F. Cavanagh 36 Forrester Street Clerk On motion of Councillor Callahan, the Council adjourned at 4.45 o'clock P. M. Attest:- \ Clerk April 27, 1939 A regular meeting of the City Council was held on Thursday, April 27 1939, at eight o'clock P. M. All the members were present except Coun- cillot Stromberg and the President presided. On motion of Councillor Safford, it was voted to dispense with the reading of the records. Sign A hearing was held on the application of George Eastland for a per- mit for a large sign at 140 Washington Street. No one appeared in favor and the applicant was given leave to withdraw on motion of Councillor Dolan. Tree A hearing was held on the matter of the removal of a tree near 39 Moffatt Road. Councillor Durkin, for the Committee on Shade Trees, re- ported that the matter had been attended to. The hearing was closed. Gasoline A hearing was held on the application of Laura LaPointe for a gaso- 231 line permit at 64 Ward Street. Representatives of the applicant appeared in favor. A communication in opposition from Napoleon Cimon was read. On motion of Councillor Dolan., the application was referred to the Com- mittee on Public Works. A hearing was held on the application of Thomas Mackey for a gasoline license at Lincoln Road. The applicant appeared in favor, there was no opposition and the license was granted subject to the law's governing the same and the rules and regulations of the Massachusetts District Police. Looney Avenue A hearing was held on laying out Looney Avenue, Mr. William A. 257 Looney and Councillors Durkin, Stefanski, Crosby and Dooley spoke in favor. There was no opposition. The following order was adopted: "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 Looney a=venue should be laid out from Hillside Avenue to land now or late of Barry about 275 ft. northerly, 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 Estate of Michael Looney, bounded as follows viz: Beginning at a point on the northerly line of Hillside Ave. 351.23 ft. distant westerly from the intersection of the northerly line of Hill- side Ave. and the southwesterly line of Proctor St. and thence running northeasterly at right angles with the line of Hillside Ave. 90.00 ft. , thence running northerly on a line deflecting to the left from the last described line 220-06' a aistance of 177.96 ft . to a drill hole � n the UO - April 27, 1939 wall at land of Barry; thence running easterly by land of said Barry 40.53 ft . to a drill hole; thence running southerly by land of the Estat of Michael Looney 179.22 ft. to an angle in said street; thence running southerly slightly westerly by land of said Looney Estate 97.81 ft. to Hillside Ave., thence running northwesterly by said Hillside Ave.. 40.00 ft. to the point of beginning; and Whereas, the City Council on the 13th day of April A. D. 1939, 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 Looney Avenue should be laid out as a highway of the city from Hillside Ave. to land now or late of Barry as shown on a plan on file in the office of the city clerk of this city, dated April 1939 by Thomas A. Appleton, 'j C. E. , it is therefore hereby Ordered, that due notice be given to Estate of Michael Looney 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 27th day of April 1939 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 ap- pears by the .return on the order of notice issued therefor passed as aforesaid; and, Whereas, the City Council did meet at the time and place appointed and notified as aforesaid and has heard all parties interested claiming to be heard in the matter, it is therefore, Ordered and Decreed that the parcel of land before described be and the same hereby is 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. P � dated. April 1939, entitled Proposed Layout of Looney Ave. Salem, Mass. Scale 1 in.-40 ft. April, 1939. Thomas A. Appleton, C. E. 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 Es- tate of Mihhael Looney 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 lay- ing out of said Looney Avenue, 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 of public way �t April 27, 1939 within 30 days from and after the acceptance of this laying out by the city council. Given under our hands, this 27th day of April in the year nineteen hundred and thirty-nine. Adelard Beaulieu Philip J. Durkin Joseph B. Harrington James R. Dooley City William 0. Safford Adam F. Stefanski J. Elmer Callahan H. Francis Dolan Council Arthur H. Crosby Arthur T. Ferguson Approved by the Mayor on May 5, 1939. Park Commissioner The Mayor' s appointment of Maurice E. Flynn as a member of the Board 258 of Park Commissioners for the term of five years beginning the first Mon- day in May 1939 was unanimously confirmed under suspension of the rules. Dog Constable The Mayor' s appointment of William T. Harney as Dog Constable for 259 the term of one year beginning the first Monday in May, 1939, was read and placed on file. Constable The Mayor' s appointment of William Warwick as a constable was read 260 and placed on file. Pension Notice was received from the Mayor that he had pensioned Paul 261 Chmielowski, a laborer in the street department for over fifteen years and incapacitated by result of injuries received while in the employ of the City of Salem, at the rate of one-half pay or $750.00 per year, pay- able weekly beginning as of May 1, 1939, and the action was unanimously ratified by the City Council. Planning Board The Mayor' s appointment of John T. Whitmore as a member of the Plan- 262 nine; Board for the term of five years from May 12 1939, was unanimously confirmed under suspension of the rules. Reserve Police On motion of Councillor Harrington, it was voted to accept Chapter 263 121 of the Acts of 1939, an Act relative to the number of members of the Reserve Police Force in the City of Salem, by a unanimous yea and nay vote. (On April 28, 1939, Councillor Dolan gave notice of reconsideration.) Pedler The following report was accepted and recommendation adopted: 264 "The Board of Control, to whom was referred the application of William Abell, 36 Forrester Street, for a pedler' s license, has consider- ed said matter and would recommend that the same be granted. For the Board, /` Albert F. Brown Secretary" April 27, 1939 Communications from Senators Lodge and Walsh and Congressmen Bates W. P. A. '? and Connery relative to a Federal a 265 ppropriation for $150,000,000.00 were iw read and placed on file. A communication from the National Rivers and Harbors Congress with Harbor an endorsement of the Salem Harbor Development 266 p project was referred to the Committee on Public Works. The application of James R. Milburn, 43 Baker St. , Lynn, to operate Sound Truck 267 a sound truck for the Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society from May lst to August 1st was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. The following applications for licenses were referred to the Com- Licenses ., 268-271 mit.tee on Licenses and Permits; Intelligence Office Alice M. Therriault, 97 Leach St. Sunday Licenses Albert J. Denis, 127 Derby St. Veronika Jordan, 99 Derby St. Leonard A. Kobuszewski, 731 North St. The following applications for licenses to take seaworms were Seaworms granted: 272-276 Kenneth F. Beals, 44 Irving St. Richard J. Desjardin, 19 Bridge S Gordon E. Leslie, 76 Bridge St. Elmer E. Thomas, 33 Bridge St . Alfred A. Tanguay, 117 Loring hve. Bolish Gonet, r8 A11en St. William Gonet, 46 English St. The application of Norfolk Stores Inc. for a permit for a station- Sign A. 277 ary sign at 51 Washington Street was granted subject to the approval of :• the Superintendent of Streets. A list of applications for renewals of Sunday, Bowling Alley, Lodg Renewals 278 ing House, Pawnbroker, Pool Table, Junk Collector and Fobtune Teller Licenses was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. s. A list of applications for renewals of pedler licenses was referred Pedlers 279 to the Board of Control. A hearing was ordered for Thursday, May 11, 1939, at eight o'clock Sign 280 P. M,, on the application of White Eagle Cafe Inc. for a permit for a large sign at 218-220 Derby Street. Councillor Dolan offered- the following report which was accepted Licenses 281 and recommendation adopted: 66 April 27, 1939 "The Committee on Licenses and Permits to whom were referred applica- tions for licenses, has considered said matter and would recommend: That the following be granted: Junk Dealer Simon Myers, 50 North St. Sunday Licenses James L. Foye, 158 North St. Henry A. Claise, 21 Brown St. Leo Marquis, 198 Loring Ave. Edward Beote, 51 Harbor St. Matteo Celona, 4 High St. korris Fins, 82 North St. National Pop Corn Works, Salem Willows Junk Collector Abraham Raymond, 3a Buffum St. Bowling Alleys Charles Shribman, 167 Fort Ave. (12) Auto Truck Adelard Provencher, Salem Depot For the Committee, H. Francis Dolan Chairman" Dump Councillor Durkin offered the following report which was accepted 282 and recommendation adopted: "The Committee on Dumping Places, to whom was referred the i.nvestiga tion of local _dumping places, has considered said matter and would recom- mend: that the Jackson Street < dump be .closed for the balance of the year. For the Committee, Philip J. Durkin Chairman" Dump The following order was adopted: 283 "Ordered: That the Board of Health be requested to refuse permissio for purposes of dumping, as outlined in Section 15 of Chapter 22 of the City Ordinances, at the Jackson Street dump, so called, for the balance , of the year 1939. This order is deemed necessary because said dump is deemed injurious to the health of the people in that neighborhood„ and at the present time is a hazard to the people of that district. " Approved by the Mayor on May 13, 1939 '! North River Councillor Ferguson offered the following report which was accepted 284 and recommendation adopted: "The Committee of the Whole of the City Council, to whom was refer- red House Bill 1890, relating to plan to abate North River nuisance, has considered said matter and would recommend: That the City Council of Salem hereby goes on record as favoring the same. For the Committee, Arthur T. Ferguson, Chairman" i 67 April 27, 1939 I Councillor Dolan' s notice of reconsideration on the order adopted Tax Bills on April 13, 1939, to provide for including valuations on tax bills, was taken up. On motion of Councillor Harrington, the matter was laid over until the next meeting. Councillor Harrington moved that the matter of considering the Police Day Off order to accept the. act providing for one day off in six for the members of the Police Department be taken up. The motion was not voted by the following vote: Voting yes, Councillors Crosby, Dooley, Durkin, Harring- ton and Stefanski, five in all; Voting no, Councillors Callahan, Dolan, Ferguson, Safford and Beaulieu, five in all; hbsent, Councillor Strom- berg, one in all. The Mayorts appointment of Joseph S. McCarthy as City Electrician City Electrician was unanimously confirmed. The Mayor' s appointment of Dr. Johh H. Seale as Inspector of Ani- Inspector of mals was unanimously confirmed. Animals The order to bond $100,000. for W. P. A. purposes, which was intro- W. P. A. duced on April 13, 1939, was adopted. Approved by the Mayor on April 28, 1939. Councillor Dooley offered the following order which was adopted: Abatement 285 "Ordered: That the sum of one dollar ($1.00) for a frontage of two feet, be abated on the sewer assessment of Gertrude H. Hayes, Elizabeth F. Drummond, Dorothy C. Leavitt, Lot 13 Loring Avenue, for a frontage of 104 Feet, amount $52.00, and dated February 23, 1939. The reason for this abatement is that there were no recordings of a frontage at the Registry of Deeds. The exact measurement has now been determined by a will found in Probate Court. "" Approved by the Mayor on May 5, 1939. On motion of Councillor Stefanski, the Council adjourned at 9.33 otclock P. M. Attest:- Clerk 68 , 19 9 11 3 May A regular meeting of the City Council was held on Thursday, May ll, 19392 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 dispense with the reading of the records. Sign A hearing was held on the application of White Eagle Cafe Inc. for a permit for a large sign at 218-220 Derby Street. A representative of the applicant appeared in favor, there was no opposition and the permit was granted subject to the provisions of the ordinances relating to the same. Constable The Mayor' s appointment of Albert J. Boulay was read and placed on 286 file. Building Notice was received from the Building Inspector of the application 287 of Donat L'Heureux to erect a two story brick building at Derby Square east of Town Hall and it was voted to inform him that no changes are con- templated at this location. Report The report of the City Marshal for the month of April was received 288 and placed on file. Pedlers The following report was accepted and recommendation adopted' 289 "The Board of Control, to whom were referred applications for ped- ler licenses, has considered said matter and would recommend that the following be granted: Morris Bielous, 53 English St., Peabody James J. Kenney, 449 Lowell St., Peabody Robert Richmond, 121. Boardman St . David Saper, 27 Eden St. Joe Sipel, 20 Endicott St. For the Board, Albert F. Brown Secretary° .Street Lighting A communication from the Planning Board with recommendations for im- 290 proved street lighting conditions on Bridge Street was referred to the Mayor and the Committee on Electrical Affairs. W. P. A. Notice was received from the Emergency Finance Board of approval of 291 the $100,000.00 loan for W. P. A. Dogs A communication from Lester T. Tompkins, Director of the Division of 292 Dairying and Animal Husbandry, relative to damage done to livestock by dogs was referred to the Dog Constable and the Committee on Legislation. Invitation An invitation to attend the Naval Exercises of the Daughters of Unio 293 69 May 11, 1939 Civil War Veterans on May 28, 1939, was accepted. A communication from Daniel t' . Gallagher, requesting that the Com- Strike mittee on Industrial Relations act as concilliators in the labor contro- 294 versy between the Irving Box Co. and its employees, was referred to the Committee on Industrial Relations. The sign bond of White Eagle Cafe Inc. was referred to the CommitteE Bond on Bonds and approved. 295 i The Snow Crest Beverage Co. was given leave to withdraw an applica- Sign tion for a permit for a temporary sign at the head of the tunnel, on mo- 296 tion of Councillor Harrington. The Sno,. Crest Beverage Co. was given leave to withdraw an applica- Exhibit cation for a permit for an advertising exhibit on the tunnel, on motion 297 of Councillor Callahan. On motion of Councillor Dolan, the Council refused an immediate re- consideration of all business transacted. The following applications for permits for stationary signs were Signs 298-300 granted subject to the approval of the superintendent of streets: Henry J. Gourdeau, 93 Canal St. A. J. Stewart Co., 93 Canal St. The application of Stephen Maga for a permit for a stationary elec- trical sign at 140 Lerby Street was granted subject to the approval of the superintendent of streets and the city electrician. Hearings were ordered for Thursday, May 27, 1939, at eight ofclock Signs 301-302 P. M. , on the following applications for permits for large signs: Joseph Francoeur, 268 Washington St. Economy Grocery Stores Corp., 16 New Derby St. The following applications for renewal of pedler licenses were re- Pedlers 303-305 ferred to the Board of Control: Peter Hoogasian, 44 Butler St. John Sta.matopulos, 13 ?rescott St. The following applications for pedler licenses were referred to the Board of Control: Richard J. Reilly, 51 Bridge St. Albert Fermon, 140 Boston St. The following applications for Sunday Licenses were referred to the Sunday Licenses 306-308 Committee on Licenses and Permits: William Arpin, 31 Ocean Ave. Mary J. Greto, 50 Margin St. Joseph A. L?Abbe, 69 Congress St. , transfer from Alfred Lapierre 7® May 11, 1939 Renewals A list of applications for renewals of Sunday, Lodging House, Junk 309 Collector, Bowling Alley, Pool Table, Fortune Teller and Auto Truck Li- censes was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. Public Guide The application of Thomas Gifford, 5 Pickman Street, for a license 310 as a public guide was granted. Seaworms The following applications for licenses to take seaworms were re- 311-326 ferred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits: William H. Barnes, 6 Planters St. James F . Berg, 14 Osgood St. Peter N. Desjardins, 19 Bridge St. Albert J. Englehart,Jr.,222 Bridge St. S Frank J. Hincman 40 Lerby St. Leonard R. Harrison, 74 Bridge t. , A Stanley Kulesza, 20 Brown St. Clarence Leveille s rbella St. 30 A 12 Rice St. Peter Pbbiedzinski, 9 Barton St. John 0 Brien s I� St. William Smith, 12 Pearl St. Stanley Mikulski, 51 Bridge Charles E. Ryan, 16 Thorndike St. Peter Hincman, 112 Hardy St. Carroll J. Zdanowicz, 54 Webb St . Renewals Amand Theriault, 12 Hazel St . Peter V. Walker, 19 Clifton Ave. Builder The application of C. Capozzoli, 193 Fulton St. , Medford, for a 327 j builder' s license was granted. I Licenses Councillor Dolan offered the following report which was accepted 328 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: Intelligence Office Alice M. Theriault, 97 Leach St. Sunday Licenses Leonard A. Kobuszewski, 732 North St. Albert J. Denis, 127 Lerby St. Veronika Jordan, 99 Derby St. Sound Truck - James n. Milburn 43 Baker St. , Lynn, Mass. (May 1-Aug. 1) kenewals Sunday Licenses Essex Cash Market, 50 Essex At. Joseph 0. Ally, 17 Salem St . Lois J. Beaulieu, 255 Jefferson Ave. Albertine Belanger, 53 West Ave. Frank Bertini, 101 Norman St. Amy Farfara, 40 Ward St. Diana Fournier, 69 Essex St . Rene Gauthier, 54 Roslyn St. Alexander Kohn, 1361 Derby St. Alfred Lapierre, 71 Congress St. Alfred Marcaurelle, 288 Jefferson Hve. John E. McCarthy, 75 North St. Louis Paolucci, 34 Dunlap St. Thomas Pelletier, 3 Northend Ave. Blanche Peterman, 69 Bridge St. James Quinlan, 15 Lemon St. John L. Sheehan & Son, 159 Fort Ave. Parmelie- Turcotte, 3581 Bridge St. Napoleon Fontaine, 327 Jefferson Ave. James A. McOartney, 6Harris St. Bowling Alleys John H. Ferris, 18 New Derby St. (10 alleys) Colonial Bowling Alleys, 1 St. Peter St. (10 alleys) Lodging Houses John G. Alber, 8 Brown St. Catherine Condon, .14 Central St. Tony Damanis, 31 Chart6rr St. Ella L. Harlin, 2 Federal St. Daniel J. Joyce, 8 Federal St. Marie L. Morin, 112 Federal St. 71 May ll, 1939 Lodging Houses (con.) i F George H: Osgood, 313 Essex St. Edith M. wallAnna M. Pinault, 4 Porter 5t. I. r133 Essex St. Selina Puliston, 20 Federal St. Jennie McMath, 1 Hamilton St. Pawnbroker 1'fr Samuel Solomon, 163 Washington St. Pool Tables Joseph 0. Ally, 17 Salem St. , 2 tables Ralph Chouinard, Palmer & Harrison Ave. , 6 tables Thomas J. Girard, 38-40 Palmer St. , 5 tables Colonial Bowling hlleys, 1 St. Peter St., 1 table Junk Collector Sarah Liss, 91 Tremont St. Israel Yoffa, R165 Boston St. Card Reader Mary H. Hebert, 56 Ward St. For the Committee, H. Francis Dolan Chairman's The order relative to the conduct of complaints on excessive elec- Lighting Rates 162 tricity rates, which was introduced on February 23, 1939, and laid over until after May 1, 1939, was taken up and laid on the table. Councillor Dolan' s notice of reconsideration on the order to provide Tax Bills for sending a notice of valuations with tax bills was taken up. The Coun 329 cil voted to reconsider by the following vote: Voting yes, Councillors Dolan, Durkin, Ferguson, Safford, Stromberg and Beaulieu, six in all; Voting no, Councillors Callahan, Crosby, Dooley, Harrington and Stefanski five in all. The order was not adopted. Councillor Stefanski read a communication from Henry J. Long, Com- missioner of Corporations and Taxation, relative to giving valuations on tax bills. The recommendation of the special committee on Tax Bills, which was introduced April 13, 1939, was adopted, by the following vote: Voting yes, Councillors Dolan, Durkin, Ferguson, Safford, Stromberg and Beaulieu, six in all; Voting no, Councillors Callahan, Crosby, Dooley, Harrington, and Stefanski, five in all. Councillor Dooley asked if he could give otice of reconsideration. President Beaulieu ruled that one notice of reconsideration had already been given and a second notice could not be given under the rules. Councillor Harrington appealed from the decision Of the chair. The chair was sustained by the following vote: Voting yes, councillors Dolan, Durkin, Ferguson, Safford, Stefanski and Beaulieu, six in all; Voting no, Councillors Callahan, Crosby, Harrington and Stromberg / four in all; Present but not voting, Councillor "ooley. May 11, 1939 Councillor Dolan moved an immediate reconsideration of all business not already reconsidered. The Council refused to reconsider. t Police Reserves Councillor Dolan's notice of reconsideration on the vote to accept 1 Chapter 121 of the Acts of 1939, relating to police reserves, was taken @ ` up and laid on the table. Police Day Off The matter of adopting the order to accept Chapter 426, Section 2, of the Acts of 1938, relating to one day off in six for members of the Police Department, notwithstanding the veto of the Mayor, was taken from the table by the following vote: Voting yes, Councillors Callahan, Crosby, Dooley, Durkin, Harrington and Stefanski, six in all; Voting no, Council- lors Dolan, Ferguson, Safford, Stromberg and Beaulieu, five in all. The order was not adopted by the following vote: Voting yes, Councillors Crosby, Dolan, Harrington and Beaulieu, four in all; Voting no, Council- lors Callahan, Dooley, Durkin, Ferguson, Safford, Stefanski and Stromber Seven in all. Jurors The following were drawn to serve as jurors at the June session of Civil Court in Salem: Francis J. Ambrose 28 Beaver Street Shoe Worker i Francis T . Parker 5 Botts Court Game Mnfr. Light Councillor Stefanski offered the following order which was adopted: 330 "Ordered: That the Committee on Electrical Affairs consider the ad- visability of locating an electric light at the northerly corner of Fort i Avenue and Bay View Avenue." Memorial Day Councillor Durkin offered the following order which was adopted: 331 "Ordered: That the Mayor be requested to grant all veterans of the Spanish-American War and the World War now in the employ of the City Memorial Day off from work without loss of compensation for the purpose of participating in the Memorial services and parade that will be held on May 30th. " Approved by the :Jayor on May 24, 1939. On motion of Councillor Dolan, the Council adjourned at 10.13 o' clock P. M. Attest:- Clerk 73 May 25, 1939 [ A regular meeting of the City Council was held on Thursday, May 25, 1939, at eight o1clock P. M. All the members were present except Coun- cillor Durkin and the President presided. On motion of Councillor Saf- ford, it was voted to dispense with the reading of the records. Hearings were held on the following applications for permits for Signs large bonded signs. The applicants or their representatives appeared in favor, there was no opposition and the following were granted permits sub- ject to the provisions of the ordinances relating to the same: Joseph Francoeur, 268 Washington St. Economy Grocery Stores Corp. , 16 New Derby Street The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was referred to the Road Roller 332 Committee on Finance under the rules on motion of Councillor Harrington: "Ordered: That the sum of thirty-six hundred dollars ($3600.00) be and hereby is appropriated to be used for the purchase of a tandem road roller. Said thirty-six hundred dollars to be used as a part of the pur- chase price of said tandem road roller. Said sum to be charged to the "Tax Levy" of the current year. " The Mayor' s appointment of Wilfred Gagnon as a constable was read Constable and placed on file. 333 The Mayorts appointment of Richard D. Seamans as a member of and License Board 334 Chairman of the Licensing Board for the term of six years commencing with the first day of June, 1939, was unanimously confirmed under suspension of the rules. The Mayorts appointment of John J. O'Rourke and Frank P. Morse as Fence Viewers 335 Fence Viewers for the term of one year was unanimously confirmed under suspension of the rules. A communication from the Mayor relative to the use of a Union Label Union Label 336 on City printed matter, indicating that the printing is done under Union conditions and agreements, was read and placed on file. The following report was accepted and recommendation adopted: 337 Pedlers "The Board of Control, to whom were referred applications for pedler licenses, has considered said matter and would recommend that the follow- ing be granted: Richard J. Reilly, 51 Bridge St. Peter Hoogasian, 44 Butler St. John Stamatopoulos, 13 Prescott St. The Board would further recommend that Albert Fermon, 140 Boston St. 1 -r174 May 25, 1939 be given leave to withdraw at his own request. For the Board, Albert F. Brown Secretary" Invitations The following invitations were accepted: 338-341 To participate in the Memorial Day Parade. To participate in Firemen' s Relief Association Memorial Services. To attend supper of Daughters of Union Veterans of Civil War on May 30th. To attend Drum Corps Competition of Veterans of Foreign wars. Bread Contract A communication from the Central Labor Union relative to awarding 342 the bread contract to the ward Baking Co. of Cambridge was referred to the Mayor. Claims The claims of Francis Connors and Margaret F. O' Shea were referred 343-344 to the Committee on Claims. Bonds 345-346 The drainlayer' s bond of Octavius Menici, d/b/a 0. Menici & Sons was referred to the Committee on -Bonds and approved. The sign bond of Economy Grocery Stores Corp. was referred to the Committee on Bonds and approved. Signs 347-348 The application of Alpine Club for a permit for a sign at the head of the tunnel from June 25th to July 4th was granted. The application of Mary Geronimos for a permit for a stationary sign at 87 Bridge Street was granted subject to the approval of the superintendent of streets. Sign 349 A hearing was ordered for Thursday, June 8, 1939, at eight o' clock P. M., on the application of Crescent Cafe for a permit for a large sign at 38 Front Street. Pedler 350 The application of Joseph Sholomith, 23 Aborn Street, for a pedler' license was referred to the Board of Control. Licenses The following applications for licenses were referred to the Com- 351-357 mittee on Licenses and Permits: Fortune Teller Anne Smith, 203 Bridge St. Sunday Licenses Edward L. Cashman, Loring Ave. and Tedesco St. Arthur T. V'erguson, Jr. , 153 Fort Ave. Frances M. Iwanicki, 28 Cross St. Frank J. Lovely, 155 Fort Ave. Adelard G. Martin, 17 Leach St. Richard Reilly, 49 Bridge St. 751 May 25, 1 3g A hearing was ordered for Thursday, June 8, 1939, at eight o'clock uasoline P. M. , on the application of Lillian A. Little for a gasoline license at 358 15 Vinnin Square, corner Paradise Road and Tedesco Road. A hearing was ordered for Thursday, June 8, 1939, at eight o'clock Gasoline r--{I P. M., on the application of Metropolitan Ice Co. for a license for gaso- 859Fue1 ail line and fuel oil at 17 Franklin Street. The following applications for licenses to take seaworms were refer- Seaworms red to the Committee on Licenses and Permits: 360-377 Boleslaw F. Burda, 23 Union St. George Dubois, 192 Brown St. William Fawson, 20 Bridge St. Charles Fellows, 6 Becket Ave. Albert L. Gonet, 21 Balcomb St. Theodore Z. Hincman, 112 Hardy St. Gregory Hubis, 22 Aborn St. Joseph Hubis, 22 Aborn St. Frank Kielbasa, 13 Harrod St. Metty Kos, 4 Curtis St. Edmund Kulesza, 14 Church St. Charles A. Pearson 31 Forrester St Joseph T. Predka, 129 north St. Teddy Rozumek, 60 Derby St. Waiter Rozumek, 45 English St. Peter Vlodika, 2 Langdon St. Frank Zdanowicz, 14 Hardy St. Joseph F. Zdanowicz, 211 Derby St. The following applications for renewals of licenses were granted: Licenses 1rainlayer 378-379 0. Menici & Sons, 27 Martinack Ave., Peabody To Take Seaworms Philip Bernier, 49 Federal St. Arthur Dumas, 1 Hawthorne Blvd. Ludger J. Tardiff, 13 Meadow St. I A list of applications for renewals of pedler licenses was referred Pedlers to the Board of Control. 380 A list of applications for renewals of Sunday and Lodging House 11enewals 381 Licenses was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. Councillor Dolan offered the following report which was accepted and Licenses _ recommendation adopted: 382 "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 William Arpin, 31 Ocean Ave. Mary J. Greto, 50 Margin St. Joseph A. L'Abbe, 69 Congress St., transfer from Alfred Lapierre To Take Seaworms William H. Barnes 6 Planters St. James F. Berg, 14 Osgood St. Peter N. Desjardins, 19 Bridge St. Albert J. Englehart,Jr.1222 Bridge Leonard R. Harrison, 74 Bridge St. Frank J. Hincman, 40 Derby St. Stanley Kulesza 20 Brown St. Clarence Laveille, 30 Arbella St. John r,. O'Brien, 12 Rice St. Peter Pobiedzinski, 9 Barton St. William Smith 12 Pearl St. Stanley Mikulski, 51 Bridge St. Charles E. Ryan, 16 Thorndike St. Peter Hincman, 112 Hardy St. Carroll J. Zdanowicz, 54 4Yebb St. Amand Theriault, 12 Hazel St. Peter V. Walker, 19 Clifton Ave. '\ '76 May 25, 1939 Renewals of Licenses Sunday Licenses Mary E. Carr, 34 Derby St. Jacob Epstein,. 35 "inthrop St. Fanny rarmer Candy Shop, 172 Essex St. Lillian M. Herguson, 42 Balcomb St. C.Annie Finnan, 93 Bridge St. Alfred Garneau, 95 Canal St. Reiman Golik, 75 Derby St. George C. Goss, 134 North St. Hawthorne Patent Medicine Store, 121 Derby St. Himmell Drug Co. , 214 Essex St. Emanuel D. Kaknes, 142 Essex St. Kohr Bros. Inc. , 191 Fort Ave. Stanley Potas, 195 Bridge St. Arthur Poussard, 68 Palmer St. Frank Przevznik, 27 Hawthorne Blvd. Emma Roy, 73 Ocean Ave. Blanche Stallings, 134 Boston St. Grace Talbot, 252 Harbor St . Annie Weinstein,, 41 Bridge St. =' Lodging Houses Abraham Camil, 19 Brown St. Abraham Camil, 20 Brown St. Florence D. Carroll, 13 "ynde St. J. P. Uiroux, 83 Federal St. Mary G. McDonald, 304 Essex St. Clara Poitras, 284 Lafayette St. Grayce A. Powers, 26 Winter St. Horace L. Upham, 10-12 Federal St. Rose A. white, 113 Federal St. Junk Collectors Leo J. Haggerty, 7 March St. Ct. Charles Litman, 44 Irving St. Morris Walleri , 9 'English St. John H. Shanahan, R208 Bridge St. Bowling Alleys . James E. Mavrakos, cor. Federal & Washington Sts. , 12 alleys James E. Mavrakos, 94 Lafayette St., 8 alleys Pool Tables Elzear Goucher, 175 Essex St. , 6 tables William Warner, rear 146 Washington St., 7 tables Leo A. Michaud, 252 Jefferson Ave. , 2 tables Fortune Tellers J. Oliver Arkrog, 266 Essex St. Margaret M. Hennessey, 70 Summer St. Auto Trucks (2) Fitzgeraldts Express, 146 Bridge St. Fitzgeraldts Express, Salem Depot The Committee would further recommend that Joseph Ingemi be given leave to withdraw his application for renewal of one pool table license at 48 Margin. St. , at his own request. r'or the Committee, h. Francis Dolan Chairman" heserve eolice Councillor Dolan withdrew his notice of reconsideration on the vote 263 to accept Chapter 121 of the Acts of 1939 relative to reserve police and the Act stood accepted. Approved by the Mayor on May 26, 1939. Abatements 383 Councillor Safford offered the following order which was adopted: "Ordered: That the following sewer assessments, dated February 23, 1939, be abated: Philip G. Aulson- Lot 5-No. 413 "afayette St. 60 ft. $30.00 Arthur & Caroline Derby iotr,6-No. 419 " " 80 ft. 40.00 . ;.,o; (7 May 25, 1939 Abatement necessary due to grade of cellar plumbing not being acces- sible to sanitary sewer. " Approved by the Mayor on June 3, 1939 Councillor Dooley offered the following order which was adopted: July Fourth "Ordered: The Mayor be requested to recommend the a 384 ppropriation of a sum of money sufficient to fittingly celebrate Independence Day. And be i it further Ordered: that the Mayor and Council President be requested to ar- range for a visit of one or more Naval vessels over the holiday. " Approved by the Mayor on June 3, 1939. On motion of Councillor Stefanski, the Council adjourned at 8.25 o'clock P. M. Attest:- Clerk . '8 June 8, 1939 A regular meeting of the City Council was held on Thursday, June 8, 1939, at eight o' clock P. M. All the members were present and the Pres- ident presided. On motion of Councillor Safford, it was voted to dis- pense with the reading of the records . Sign A hearing was held on the application of Crescent Cafe for a permit for a large bonded sign at 38 Front Street. A representative of the applicant appeared in favor, there was no opposition and the permit was granted subject to the provisions of the ordinance relating to the same. Gasoline A hearing was held on the application of Metropolitan Ice Company for a license for gasoline and fuel oil at 17 Franklin Street. A rep- resentative of the applicant appeared in favor, there was no opposition and the license was granted subject to the laws governing the same and the rules and regulations of the Massachusetts District Police. A hearing was held on the application of Lillian Little for a gaso- line license at 15 Vinnin Square, corner Paradise Road and Tedesco Road. Mr. A. E. Little appeared in favor for the applicant and the following appeared in opposition: Mr. Thomas S. Rice, Mrs . Rice, Mrs . Yates, Mr. Arthur Sargent and Mrs. Canning . + motion to refer the application to the Committee on Public Works was not voted. - The applicant was then given leave to withdraw by the following vote: Voting yes, Councillors Callahan, Dolan, Dooley, Durkin, Ferguson, Stromberg and Beaulieu, seven in all; Voting no, Councillors Crosby, Harrington, Safford and Stefanski four in all. On motion of Councillor Dolan, the Council refused an im- mediate reconsideration. Independence Day The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under 385 suspension of the rules: "Ordered: That the sum of five hunared dollars be and hereby is ap- propriated to be used for the purposes of celebrating Independence Day, July 4th. Said sum to be charged to the Tax Levy of the Current yeas. " Approved by the Mayor on June 16, 1939 Sidewalks h communication from the Mayor, recommending that the amendment 386 passed on September 8, 1938, relative to Section 2 of Chapter 39 of the City Ordinances be changed to read as follows: "This ordinance shall tak effect as provided by the City Charter but shall be in effect only until September 1, 1941", was referred to the Committee on Ordinances . Water Board 387 A communication from the Salem and Beverly Water Supply Board, rela June 8, 1939 tive to restoring the amount of $2,200 which was deducted from the budg- et for 1939, was referred to the. Committee on Finance. The report of the City Marshal for the month of May was received and Report placed on file. 388 The recommendation of the City Marshal that John H. O'Hara be reim- Police Officer bursed $497.78 for expenses incurred as a result of a recurrence of 389 dffects from injuries sustained while on duty, was referred to the 1Wayor and the Committee on Finance. The following report was accepted and recommendation adopted: Pedlers "The Board of Control, to whom were referred applications for ped- 390 ler' s licenses, has considered said matter and would recommend that the following be granted: Sam Jordan, 99 Derby St. Thomas Leventis, 11 Stearns P1. Edmund J. Ring, Jr., 8 Hanson St. Joseph Sholomith, 23 Aborn St. For the Board, i Albert F. Brown Secretary" The claims of James F. Dunn, Catherine A. O'Connell and Rose Trem- Claims blay were referred to the Committee on Claims. 391-393 The petition of Lewis Tarr for transfer of a fish trap permit at Hish Trap iLowell Island from Benjamin F. Stevens was granted by the following order 394-395 ( which was adopted: i "Ordered: That permission be and hereby is granted to Lewis Tarr of 15 Highland St., Gloucester, to construct and maintain for the period hereinafter stated a floating trap in Salem, at southwest side of Lowell or Cat Island, said trap not to exceed 11715 feet in length or 75 feet in width and the depth of the water at the outer end of said trap at low tide shall be at least four fathoms. The authority hereby granted to construct and maintain said trap shall be limited to a period of time ending on December 1, 1939, and may be revoked by the City Council at any time prior to the expiration of said petiod and the authority hereby con- ferred shall not be in force until it has been approved by the Department Of Public Works. This permit is transferred from Benjamin F. Stevens. " A hearing was ordebed for Thursday, June 22, 1939, at eight o'clock Gasoline 396 P. M. , on the application of Antonina Piekos for a gasoline license at rear 55.1 St. Peter Street. A hearing was ordered for Thursday, June 22, 1939, at eight o'clock 397 Fuel Oil t= 0 June 8, 1939 P. M. , on the application of Salem Gas Light Co. to store fuel oil at the foot of Pierce Avenue. Bonds The sign bond of the Crescent Cafe and the continuation certificate 398-399 for the sign bond of Western Union Telegraph Co. Inc. were referred to the Committee on Bonds and approved. Signs The following applications for permits for stationary signs were 400-401 granted subject to the approval of the Superintendent of Streets: Clarke Bros. , 7 Franklin St. Abraham M. Freedman, 10 Front St. Fish Trap The application of Anthony Chormitoro for a permit for a floating 402-403 fish trap westerly of Great Misery Island was granted, on motion of Councillor Harrington, with the provision that the grant is made provid- ed no one else has been previously given the same location, by the fol- lowing order which was adopted: I o 1'. 110rdered; That permission be and hereby is granted to Anthony Chor- mitoro of 4 Davis St ., Beverly, to construct and maintain for the period hereinafter stated a floating trap in Salem, at westerly shore of Great Misery Island extending westerly from high water line 500 ft. on a line I i drawn through Whale Back Spindle to Hospital Point Light, said trap not 1i to exceed 135 feet in length or 75 feet in width and the depth of the water at the outer end of said trap at low tide shall be at least four fathoms. The authority hereby granted to construct and maintain said trap shall be limited to a period of time not exceeding five years from the date of this order and may be revoked by the City Council at any time prior to the expiration of said five years, and the authority here- by conferred shall not be in force until it has been approved by the i Department of Public Works." j Licenses The following applications for licenses were referred to the Commit 404-428 tee on Licenses and Permits: Sunday License - Maurice A. Panneton, 38 Charter St. i i Junk Collector - M.Shapiro, 26 Shillaber St. Pool Table - Salvatore Rizzotti, 15 High Street lone table) To take Seaworms Henry Baginski, 21 Conant St. Joseph A. Brennan, 24 Lathrop St. Everett L. Bresnahan, 22 Becket St. Bernard F'alkowski, 78 Lerby St. Stephen A. Falkowski, 22 Hardy St. hlexander F. Hincman, 112 Hardy St. Edward Holak, R5 Becket St. Edmund Kobierski, 6P Forrester St. William Kostyla, 17 Beacon St. Alexander Kulesza, 75 Webb St. Maurice Labrecque, 6 Park St. John T. O'Brien, 10 Saunders St. John Piecewicz, 8 Lathrop St. George J. Robinson, 6 E. Collins St. Chester Sosnowski, 20 Lemon St. Frank J. Sosnowski, 20 Lemon St. Philip T. St. Pierre, 12 Daniels St. Leo Szybrak, 62 Derby St . -Albin Twardowski, 52 Essex St. Stephen Witwicki, 62 Bridge St. John Zdanowicz, 14 Hardy St. Broneslaus S. Zywuszko, 18 Carlton t• June 8, 139 The application of Frank T. Johnson, 35 Simon St. , Deverly, for a Builder builderts license was granted. 429 The following applications for renewals of auctioneer licenses were Auctioneers granted: 430 Ellis M. Andrews luavid Frye Fernand Rioux A list of applications for renewals of Lodging House, Junk Collect Renewals or, Seaworms and Sunday Licenses was referred to the Committee on Licen- 431 ses and Permits. A hearing was ordered for Thursday, June 22, 19393 at eight otclock Garage P. M. 432, on the application of Edwin R. Wilkinson to maintain a garage (lubritorium) at Highland and Wyman Avenues. Councillor Stefan k' s i offered the following lowing report which was , cceP_ Gasoline ted and recommendation adopted: 433 "The Committee on Public Works, to whom was referred application of Laura Lapointe for a permit for storage only of 500 gallons of gasoline at 64 Ward Street, has considered said matter and would recommend: that the same be granted. For the Committee, Adam F. Stefanski Chairman" Councillor Dolan offered the following report which was accepted Road Roller 434 and recommendation adopted: "The Committee on Finance, to whom was referred the order that the sum of $3600.00 be appropriated for the purchase of a Tandem Road Roller (part of purchase price) has considered said matter and would recommend: . same be granted. For the Committee, H. Francis Dolan Chairman" The order, which was introduced on May 25, 1939, was adopted. Approved by the Mayor on June 16, 1939. Councillor Dolan offered the following report which was accepted 435 Licenses 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 June S. 1939 Sunday Licenses Arthur T. Ferguson, Jr., 153 Fort Ave. Frances '�. Iwanicki, 28 Cross St. Frank J. Lovely, 155 Fort Ave. Adelard G. Martin, 17 Leach St.49 Bridge Richard Reilly., e St. II' To Take Seaworms Boleslaw F. Burda, 23 Union St. George Dubois, 192 Brown St. William Fawson, 20 Bridge St. Charles Fellows, 6 Becket Ave. Albert L. Gonet, 21 Balcomb St. Theodore Z. Hineman, ill Hardy St. Gregory Hubis, 22 Aborn St. Joseph Hubis, 22 Aborn 9t. Frank Kielbasa, 13 Harrod St. Matty Kos, 4 Chrtis St. Edmund Kulesza, 14 Church St. Charles A. Pearson 31 Forrester St Joseph T. Predka, 129 Aorth St. Teddy Rozumek, 60 Lerby St. Walter Rozumek, 45 English St. Peter Vlodika, 2 Langdon St . Frank Zdanowicz, 14 Hardy St. Joseph F. Zdanowicz, 211 Derby St. Pool Table Salvatore Rizzotti, 15 High St. (1 table) Renewals Sunday Licenses Adelard Ayotte, 247 Jefferson Ave. Edmond b. Bouchard, 44 Harbor St. Adelard Duchene, 86 Congress St. Olive C. Ely, 30 Upham St. Elizabeth Candy Shops Inc., 136 Essex St. Joseph Kulak, 84 Derby St. Rosa Lambert, 292 Cabot St. Ellen Lynch, 1222 Boston St. Henry Marchand, 271 Jeffersoh Ave. Nelson Aersasian, 408 Essex St. Patrick OtDonnell, 10 Varney St. Stanislawa Palmer, 66 Derby St. Paul Pricone, 75 Summer St. Joseph Richard, 199 Jefferson Ave. Lodging Houses Mary. Englehart, 6 Hawthorne Blvd. Mary Englehart, 125 Essex St. Virginie LeDoux, 286 Washington St. Mary Murtaugh, 24 Lynde St. Joseph Hioux, 167 Washington St. Adelard H. Turgeon, 135 Essex St. Guy Violette, 14 Lynch St. For the Committee, H. Francis Dolan Chairman" Parking Councillor Durkin offered the following order which was referred 436 to the Committee on Traffic Rules: "Ordered: That parking be prohibited on Essex Street between num- bers 174 to 180 Essex Street for the purpose of allowing the patrons of the Essex House Hotel the privilege of using said space for the purpose of receiving or discharging passengers, and for the loading and unload- ing goods; and that the traffic Sergeant be notified and requested to see that the proper markings are made." Sidewalks Councillor Crosby offered the following order which was adopted: 437 "Ordered: That the Mayor be requested to confer with the W. P. A. . authorities, for the purpose of obtaining the immediate beginning of the sidewalk construction project to meet the requirements of the great num- ber of applicants who are awaiting the installation- of new sidewalks. " Approved by the Mayor on June 19, 1939 Highland Avenue _ Councillor Crosby offered the following order which was adopted: 438 June 8, 1939 1; "Ordered: that the Mayor and the City Engineer be requested to con- Sider the advisability of installing sewer and water service on such qj streets leading off Highland Avenue at the point where these services 6 ' have been extended to date." Approved by the Mayor on June 19, 1939 Councillor Crosby offered the following order which was adopted: Street Lights "Ordered: That the Mayor and the City Electrician be requested to 439 obtain additional improved lighting fixtures and lights for Boston Street, of the so-called T"Uhite Way" type. " Approved by the Mayor on June 19 1939 Councillor Crosby offered the following order which was adopted: Saturday Mornings "Ordered: That the Mayor be requested to consider the advisability 440 of a summer schedule for clerical employees of the City, so that such employees may be granted Saturday mornings off without loss of pay, so far as may be arranged without restricting necessary municipal services. ' Approved by the ';iRyor on June 12, 1939 On motion of Councillor Dolan, the Council adjourned at 9,10 o' clock P. M. v Attest:- i i�. Clerk n n s � 34 June 22, 1939 A regular meeting of the City Council was held on Thursday, JUne, 22, 1939, at eight otclock P. M. All the members were present and the Pres- ident presided. On motion of Councillor Safford, it was voted to dis- pense with the reading of the records. Gasoline A hearing was held on the application of Antonina Piekos for a gasoline license at rear 552 St. Peter Street. A representative of the applicant appeared in favor, there was no opposition and the license was granted subject to the laws governing the same and the rules and regula- tions of the MassLchusetts District Police. Fuel Oil A hearing was held on the application of Salem Gas "ight Company for a license to store fuel oil at foot of fierce Avenue. e representative of the applicant appeared in favor, there was no opposition and the license was granted subject to the laws governing the same and the rules and regulations of the Massachusetts District Police. - Garage A hearing was held on the application of Edwin R. Wilkinson to main- tain a garage (lubritorium) at Highland and Wyman Avenues. The appli- cant appeared in favor, there was no opposition and the license was granted subject to the approval of the Building Inspector and in con- formity with the ordinances relating to the same and with the rules and, regulations of the Massachusetts District Police. Bread Contract A communication from the Mayor relative to the bread contract and 441 his general policy on other contracts was read and placed on file. Weigher The Mayorts appointment of John J. Heffernan as a weigher of com- 442 modities was read and placed on file. Constable The Mayors appointment of Joseph Fournier as a Constable was read 443 and placed on file. Playgrounds The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under 444 suspension of the rules: "Ordered: That the sum of nine hundred thirty-one dollars ($ 931.00) be and the same is hereby appropriated for the purpose of caring for the additional expenses in the "Playground" item in the Park Department Budget. Said sum to be charged to the tax levy of the current year. " Approved by the Mayor on July 3, 1939 Officer O'Hara The following order, recommended by the -ayor, was adopted under 445 suspension of the rules: June 22, 1939 "Ordered: That the sum of four hundred and ninety-seven dollars and seventy-eight cents ($497.78) be .and the same is hereby appropriated for the purpose of reimbursing John H. OtHara, a patrolman in the Police Department, for injuries sustained and for damages resulting from the same while engaged in the performance of his duty as a police officer. Said sum is to be charged to the tax levy for the current year." Approved by the Mayor on July 3, 1939 Councillor Dolan offered the following report which was accepted Officer O'Hara and recommendation adopted: _ 446 "The Committee on Finance, to whom was referred the application of Patrolman John H. O'Hara to be reimbursed for expenses sustained by him as a result of injuries received by him while acting as a police officer, has considered said matter and would recommend: the adoption of an appro- priation for the sum of $497.78. For the Committee, H. Francis Dolan Chairman" A communication from the Mayor, with the opinion of the City Solic- Salem-Beverly Wate Supply Board itor, relative to the obligation of the City of Salem to appropriate the 447 sum of $2,200.00 for the Salem-Beverly Water Supply Board, was read and placed on file. Councillor Dolan offered the following report which was accepted Salem-Beverly Wate Supply Board and recommendation adopted: 448-449 "The Committee on Finance, to whom was referred the request to re- store to the budget the sum of $2,200. for the Salem & Beverly Water Board, has considered said matter and would recommend: same be granted. For the Committee, H. Francis Dolan Chairman" The following order was adopted: "Ordered: that the sum of $2,200.00 be and hereby is appropriated to be added to the appropriation already made for the Salem-Beverly Wate Supply Board. Said sum is to be charged to the Tax Levy of the current year." Approved by the kayor on July 3, 1939 communication from the Mayor, relative to the improvement of Boston Street 450 street lighting on Boston Street, was read and placed on file. A communication from the Mayor, relative to a W. P. project for Sidewalks 451 sidewalk construction, was read and placed on file. i June 22, 1939 Pension A communication from Hyman aarcus, relative to a pension for Mrs. 452 Kathryn M. McDonough, widow of Frank T. McDonough of the Police Depart- ment, who died as a result of illness incurred while a member of the Police Department, was referred to the Committee on Claims. Claims The claim of Antonio P. Candido was referred to the Committee on 453 Claims. Sound Truck The application of Fred M. Turcotte for a permit to operate a sound 454 truck for not more than two days for advertising purposes was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. Banners The following applications for permits to hang banners across the 455-457 streets for advertising purposes were referred to the Committee on Licen� ses and Permits: Simon Colin, at 149 North St. Simon Colin, at 43 Bridge St. Lee Novelty Co. , at 85 "orth St. Public Guides The following applications for public guide licenses (endorsed by 458-461 the Chamber of Commerce) were granted: Lawrence Fortin, 10 Chase St . Bernard Leszynski, 26 Williams St. William O'Donnell, 46 Washington Sq. Donald. J. Sullivan, 188 Lafayette St. Seaworms The following applications for licenses to take seaworms were re- 462-465 ferred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits: Howard Beck, 9 Collins St. Kenneth Desjardins, 19 Bridge St. Harold D. Hodsdon, 10 Greenway Rd. Joseph J. Ywalor, 6 Orchard St. Builders The following applications for builder' s licenses were granted: 466-467 Albert L'Heureux, 5a Ropes St. hlexandro Valente, 90 Alexander Ave. , Medford Sign The application of B. F. Hill Co. for a permit for a stationary 468 sign at 73 yvashington Street was granted subject to the approval of the superintendent of streets. Signs Hearings were ordered for Thursday, July 13, 1939, at eight 469-470 o' clock P. M., on the following applications for large bonded signs: Murray' s Shoe Store, 166 Essex St. F. M. Turcotte, 14 Central St. Bonds The following bonds were referred to the Committee on Bonds and 471-473 approved: Signs Morris Weinberg, d/b/a Murray' s Shoe Store Fred M. Turcotte Drainlayer - Frank P. Cronan 87 June 22, 1939 A hearing was ordered for Thursday, July 13, 1939, at eight o'clock Fuel Oil '.` P. M. , on the application of Catherine E. Halpin for a license for fuel 474 oil at Highland and Wyman Avenues. A hearing was ordered for Thursday, July 13, 1939, at eight o'clock Inflammables P. M. , on the application of Royal Chemical Co. for a license for inflam-i 475 mables at 30 Goodhue Street. The application of Frank P. Cronan for a drainlayer' s license was Drainlayer granted. 476 The following applications for licenses were referred to the Commit Licenses tee on Licenses and Permits: 477-479 Sunday Sales on Streets - Evangelos Kapnisis, 50 Perkihs St. Sunday License, Lillian M. r'erguson, 153 Fort Ave., transfer from Arthur T. Ferguson, Jr, Lodging House - Rosa A. White, 6 North St ., transfer from 113 Federal St, The application of Nick Vasilopoulos, 15 Jackson Street, for renewal Pedler of his pedler' s license was referred to the Board of Control. 480 The following applications for licenses were granted: Renewals Auctioneer - William F. Manning, 73 Washington St. 481 Drainlayer - Edward Page, 1 Skerry Place Public Guides - Stanley A. Doret, 43 Turner St. Zygmont Cecelski, 12 Mall St. A list of applications for renewals of Sunday, Lodging House, Junk henewals Collector and Pawnbroker Licenses was referred to the Committee on Licen 482 ses and Permits. Councillor Dolan offered the following report which was accepted Licenses 483 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: Sunday License - Maurice A. Panneton, 38 Charter St. Fortune Teller - Anne Smith, 203 Bridge St. To Take Seaworms Henry Baginski, 21 Conant St. John T. O'Brien, 10 Saunders St. Joseph A. Brennan 24 LathropSt. John Piecewicz, 8 Lathrop St. Everett L. Bresnahan, 22 Becet St. George J. Robinson, 6 E.Collins S Bernard Falkowski, 78 Derby St. Chester Sosnowski, 20 Lemon St. Stephen A. Falkowski, 22 Hardy St. Frank J. Sosnowski, 20 Lemon St. June 22, 1939 i'o Take Seaworms (con.) Alexander F. Hincman, 112 Hardy St . Philip T. St.Pierre, 12 Daniels St. Edward Holak, R5 Becket St. Leo Szybrak, 62 Derby St. Edmund Kobierski, 62 Forrester St. Albin Twardowski, 52 hssex St. William Kostyla, 17 Beacon St. Stephen Witwicki, 62 Bridge St. Alexander Kulesza, 75 Webb St. John Zdanowicz, 14 Hardy bt. St. Maurice Labrecque, 6 Park St. Broneslaus S. Zywuszko,18 Carlton/ Renewals To Take Seaworms Paul Denault, 21 Bridge St. Antonio 'Taranto, 24 Peabody St. Robert J.Devitt, 122 Clifton Ave. Lodging House Annie Davis, 2 Church St. Anna A. Iverson, 15 Bay View Ave. Alice Kinsella, 12 Summer St. Annie S. Velonis, 55 Charter St. Junk Collectors Loren U'+. Copp, 10 Lathrop St. Morris Feldman, 28 Irving St. Sunday Licenses G. Madeline Babcock, 167 Federal St. Jacob Loss, 124 North St. John Geanakos, Bakers Island Stephen C. Markarian, 112 worth St. Etta Groman, 147 Derby St. Harry Samolchuk, 48 Viard St. Alma L. Guenette, 30 Cabot St. Stephen Spaneas, 104 Boston St. Anna A. Iverson, 15 Bay View Ave. Rose Klass, 88 Boston St. Lafayette Candy Kitchen, 105 Lafayette St. The Committee would further recommend that the following be given leave to withdraw at her own request: Junk Collector - M.Shapiro, 26 Shillaber St. For the Committee, H. Francis Dolan ChairmanT' Seaworms Councillor Dolan presented a communication from the City Marshal to 484 the Committee on Licenses and Permits, relative to the need for further regulations for the taking of seaworms, which was referred to the Com- mittee on Ordinances. Mooney Avenue Councillor Ferguson offered the following order which was adopted: 485 "Ordered: That the Mayor and City Engineer look into the advisabil- ity of resurfacing ",looney Avenue." Approved by the Mayor on July 3, 1939 Boston Street Councillor Crosby offered the following order which was adopted: 486 "Ordered: That the Supt. of Shade Trees be requested to consider the advisability of trimming the trees on Boston St. for the purpose of having better lighting. " Approved by the Mayor on July 3, 1939 Tennis Courts Councillor Durkin offered the following order which was adopted: 487 "Ordered: That the Mayor be requested to have a W. P. A. project r .. June ti , 1939 I started for the construction of tennis courts in the several wards of this City. " Approved by the Mayor on July 3, 1939 On motion of Councillor Ferguson, the Council adjourned at 9.53 o' clock P. M. Attest:- / Jerk I k I I i r F i F_ July 13, 1939 A regular meeting of the City Council was held on Thursday, July 13, 1939, at eight o' clock P. M. All the members, excepting Councillor Dolan were present and the President presided. On motion of Councillor Safford it was voted to dispense with the reading of the records. Sign A hearing was held on the application of Murray' s Shoe Store for an . electrical sign at 166 Essex Street. A representative of the applicant appeared in favor, there was no opposition and the permit was granted subject to the provisions of the ordinance relating to the same. A hearing was held on the application of F. M. Turcotte for an electrical sign at 14 Central Street. A representative of the applicant appeared in favor, there was no opposition and the permit was granted subject to the provisions of the ordinance relating to the same. Fuel Oil A hearing was held on the application of Catherine E. Halpin to keep store, and sell fuel oil. A representative of the applicant appeared in favor and Mr. Carroll appeared in opposition. On motion of Councillor Dooley, the application was referred to the Committee on Public Works. Both Councillors Dooley .and Callahan were opposed to the granting. Inflammables A hearing was held on the application of the Royal Chemical Co. to store inflammables at 30 Goodhue Street and at the reauest of the appli- cant, they were granted leave to withdraw. Billboards A communication from the Mayor with a letter and application for 488 signs (billboards) was referred to the Committee on Public Works. P. J . Kellpy A communication from the Mayor and his letter t o Patrick J. Kelley . 489 Superintendent of Streets, on his retirement was read and placed on file Saturday Mornings A communication from the Mayor relative to a Summer Schedule for 490 clerical employees of the city stating that it was impossible to grant such without impairing the municipal service was read and placed on file Collector "Ordered: That the sum of $368.00 be and hereby is appropriated for 491 the purpose of adding same to the "Salaries & Wages" account particu- larly the item "Extra Clerical help" in the budget of the City Collector Same to be charg@d, to the Tax Levy fot^the current year." Approved by the Mayor, July 17, 1939. Traffic Lights A communication from the Mayor relative to traffic lights at cor- 492 ner of Boston and Essex Streets was read and placed_. on file. Seaworms A communication from the Mayor together with a letter from William 493 Gonet relative to the taking of seaworms was referred to the Committee on Ordinances. July 13, 1939 ' -A communication from the Mayor was received relative to seeking a Tennis Courts w.P.A. project for Tennis Courts in the several wards of the city. It 494 was read and placed on file. A communication from the Mayor and his letter to John H. Kane, Super- John H. Kane of Hay Scales intendent on his retirement was read and placed on file. 495 The Mayor' s appointment of Donald Constable was read ' R. Curtis as CConstable , and placed on file. 496 The Mayor' s appointment of Edward E. O'Brien as Superintendent of Supe of Hay Scal Hay Scales was confirmed by the Council,all members497 present and voting in favor excepting Councillor Dolan who was-absent. A communication from the Mayor with amendment to the Ordinance relati a Reserve Police to "Reserve Police" was498 given its first passage and ordered advertised, inserting the word "twenty-five" instead of "sixteen". A communication from the Mayor together with two sign applications foi Billboards billboard permits were referred to the Committee on Public Works and the 499 Committee on Ordinances. A communication from the Mayor, relative to the resignation of E. E. Mabel Curtis -abel Curtis, was read and placed on file. 500 An order was introduced by Councillor Harrington, to acknowledge the E. Mabel Curtis services of E. Mabel Curtis as follows: 501 "Ordered:That the City Council join with the Mayor in expressing our appreciation of the many years of spendid service of Miss E. Mabel Curti Assistant City Clerk, for the intelligent and efficient performance of t e duties of her office, and upon her retirement to wish her continued hap piness and success in the future. " A communication from the City Clerk appointing Clement E. Connelly Asst City Clerk 502 as Assistant City Clerk was read and placed on file, on motion of Coun- cillor Durkin. The report of the Board of Control, to whom was referred the appli- Bd. of Control 503 cation of Nick Vasilopoulos, of 15 Jackson Street, was received as favor- able and on motion of Councillor Stromberg, .it was granted. The report of the City Marshal for the Month of June was received 504 Report and placed on file. A communication from the County Commissioners relative to cutting County Com. (stone 005 bounds) July 132 1939 off part of stone line bounds at Tedesco Club, and referred to the City Solicit&r. Protest Noise A petition in protest of the noise of engines running all night at 50 •awthorne Street and Jefferson Avenue, and seeking relief therefrom was referred to the Board of Health, the City Marshall and the Committee of the whole. The Prsident appointed Councillor Callahan as chairman. Claim 501 The claim of John E. Taffe was referred to the Committee on Claims, the City Solicitor and the Committee on Rivers and Harbors. Claims The claims of Ida S. Baker, Henry J. Blanchette and Helen L. and 508-510 John J. Garvey were referred to the Committee on Claims. Fish Trap Applications of Geo. W. and Geo. F. Dunn for a Fish 'Trap permit at 511 south of east end of Great Misery Island was referred to the Committee on Public Property with power to grant if approved. Councillor Dooley gave notice of reconsideration. Fish Trap 57.2 Applications of Geo. Vu, and ueo. F. Dunn for a Fish Trap permit at south er4 of inner Breakers was referred to the Committee on Public Prop- erty with power to grant if approved. Councillor Dooley gave notice of reconsideration. Pediers Applications of Marshall A. Conrad and Ernest 14cCallum for Pedler' s 513-514 licenses were referred to the Board of Control. Licenses The followings Licenses were referred to the Committee on 515-518 Licenses and Permits: James F Ayers, 46 Bridge St, Sunday License John Gorvzya, 12 Bridge St, To take Seaworms Stanley Konieczny, 3 Daniels Ct. , To take Seaviorms Forrest R. Trask, r56 Jefferson Ave. , Auto Dealer-Third Class . Sign A hearing was ordered for ThursdEtt July 27, 1939, at eight o' clock 519 P. M' , on the application of Gilbert Wallis Jr. for a permit for a large sign at 235 Essex Street. Sign on Tunnel An application of the Willows viwrchants Aaao.for a sign on the 520 Harrington� the applicant tunnel was received and on motion of Councillor was given leave to withdraw. Sign A sign permit was granted to ' ar; aret E. Hill for a stationary sign 521 (not over 3011) subject to the approval of the superintendent of Streets. July 13, 1 93 The additional bond of City Collector Arthur T. Brennan for $17, 000 Bond-Collector as received and referred to the Committee on Bonds and a 522 pproved by them. The bond o£ Gilbert Wallis Jr. of 235 Essex Street for a stationary Sign Bonds sign was referred to the Committee on Bonds and a 523 pproved. A hearing was ordered for Thursday, July 27, 1939 at Eight otclock Gasoline 6 on the application of Lillian A. Little at 15 Vinnin Sq. corner Paradise 24 ^ Id. and Tedesco hd., to keep, aftd_. store 500lgallons of Gasoline. A list of applications for renewals of Lodging House, Sunday and Renewals `ublic Guides Licenses were referred to the Committee on Licenses and Per- 25-526 its. On motion of Councillor Stefanski, the Rialto Theatre were granted Sign g aermit to car 27 p carry a sign through the streets on July 14-15, 1939. Councillor Stefanski offered the following report. Public Prop. "The Committee on Public Property after considering the application 28 of Anthony Chormitoro of 4 Davis St., Beverly, for a Fish Trap License at westerly shore of Great Xisery Island recommend that for the reason that the granting of said permit would be either for the same location or would interfere with the proper use of a location previously granted that. the same be revoked. " The report was accepted and the recommendation adopt- ed. In favor of acceptance, Councillors Callahan, Dooley, Durkin, Ferguson, Stefanski, Stromberg, and Beaulieu. In the negatiUe, were Councillors, Crosby, Ffarrington and Safford. Councillor Dolan was absent. On motion- of Councillor Stefanski, the Council refused reconsideration. Councillor Durkin offered the following report which was given its Sidewalks first passage and ordered advertised: 529-530 "The Committee on Ordinances to whom was referred the recommendation to amend an Ordinance relating to sidewalks and curbing, has considered said matter and would recommend the adoption of the following amendment: " "In the year one thousand nine hundred and thirty-nine An Ordinance to amend an Ordinance relating to Sidewalks Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: Section 1. Section 2 of the ordinance to amend Chapter 39 of the City Urdiriances by adding "Section 4a", which was passed to be ordained on September 8, 1938, is hereby amended by striking out the words "until Oeptember 1, 1939" and inserting in place thereof, the words "until September 1 1941"• so that Section 2 of said ordinance will read as follows: "Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City Charter but shall be in effect only until September 171941. " Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City Charter. The report was accepted and the recommendation adopted and passed for publication. y. 94 __..._ -------- __ __July_.13, 1929 Seaworms 531 Councillor Durkin offered the following report of the Committee on i Ordinances which was accepted and the recommendation adopted: "The committee on Ordinance to whom was referred a communication relating to the digging of sea worms has considered the matter and would recommend: the adoption of the following order. Seaworms 532 "Ordered: The digging of sea worms and shellfish is prohibited forthwith in the area formed bj� a line drawn from the drawspan at Essex "ridge to the outerly end of Salem Willows Pier, including the area known as Collins Cove. Said Area shall be posted forthwith and due noticemade by publication ,in a local newspaper. Approved by the Mayor, July 17, 1939. Licenses Councillor Ferguson offered the following report which was accepted 533 and the 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 Lillian M. Ferguson, 153 Fort Ave. , transfer from Arthur T. Ferguson Jr. Lodging House Rosa A. White, 6 North St. , transfer from 113 Federal:. St. Sound Truck Fred M. Turcotte, 14 Central St. (for two days) RENEWALS Sunday Licenses Sarah Aronson, 2 Essex St. Cora Dounelis, 173 Fort Ave Wasil Kopka, 20 Essex St. Charles M. Saffer, 163 Boston St. Walter Brzorowski, 8 Essex St. Leatitia Gaudreault, 31 Perkins St. Karol Przypek, 32 Essex St. Philip Zbikowski, 46 English St. Lodging Houses Rose Brilliant, 6 Liberty St. Manuel Solovicos, 5-7 Summer St. Julia L. Ryan, 10 Barton Sq. Junk Collector Samuel J. Thorn, 2 Ives Ct. Pawnbroker William Schaeffer, 142 Washington St. The Committee would further recommend that the following be given leave to withdraw: Evangelos Rapnesis, Sunday License. Advertising Across Streets Streets Simon Colin , 43 Bridge St. Simon Colin, 149 North St. Lee Novelty Co. , 85 North St. For the Committee, Arthur T., rerguson i 95 July l , 1939 Councillor Safford offered the following order which was adopted: Si:ade free "Ordered: That the Superintendent of Shade Trees be requested to ._-&use to 534 be removed a tree in front of 15 West Ave. , as it is causing all kinds of trouble to the abuttors and a nearing be held at the next regular meet- ing. " Councillor Safford offered the following order which was adopted : City Physician "Ordered : That Dr. Francis J. Harrigan, who ras nominated as Ci p 535 City hysi- cian by the Board of Public Welfare and confirmed by the City Council for the term of two years from the first of February 1939, is hereby authorized as City Physician to purchase, handle and dispense narcotics in carrying out his official duties. " - Approved by the Wyor, July 17, 1939. Councillor Harrington offered the following order which was adopted: Fish Trap "Ordered: That the. City Council shall notify Anthony Chormitoro, the 536 holder of a certain fish trap permit in a location said to conflict with a permit previously granted for the same location, that said permit has been revolved and that a hearing shall be held at the next regular meet- ing for the purpose of determining whether sucl. permit shall be re-issued , ana that the applicant be notified to make a new application. Councillor Dooley offered the following order which v.as adopted.: traffic Lig% t "Ordered: That the Mayor and the Committee on Electrical Affairs be re- 587 quested to have installed an electric light or a traffic blinker on High- land Avenue at the corner of Dalton i'arkway and Jackson Street as a safe- ty measure for autos. Approved by the Mayor, July 17, 1939. On motion. of Councillor rerguson, the Council adjourned at 10.12 P. M. Attest-: Cler 96 July 22., 1939. A special meeting of the City Council was held on Saturday, July 222 19395 at eleven-thirty A. M. , for the purpose of taking action on .G o n to theord the communication from the Building inspector, relative property on Washington Street under Chapter 5, Section 96 of the City Ordinances and the following business was transacted with President Adelard Beaulieu in the chair. All members were present, excepting Councillors Callahan, Dooley, Durkin, Dolan and Harrington. On motion of Councillor Safford, it was voted to dispense with the reading of the records. On motion of Councillor Stefanski, the regular order of business was dispensed with down to the Reports of City Officers. build;-ng A communication was read from the Building Inspector as follows: 538 July 19, 1939. Homorable City Council City Hall 6alem5cHissachusetts - Gentlemen: Mr. Jacob Gordon of 294 Washington Street, Boston, has filed an application in this office to erect a one- story brick building for mercantile purposes on the vacant lot just south of the Salem Savings Bank on v,ashington Street . As it is proposed to erect this building within the fire limits, and within ten feet of the street line, this. applica- tion is res ;ectfully referred to you for approval in accordance with the City Ordinances, Chapter 5, Section 96, which reads as follows: 'Whenever the inspector veceives notice of the intention to erect any building or alter the external walls of any building within the fire limits, within ten feet of the line of any street, he shall forthwith notify the city council there- of, in order that any encroachment or other injury to the street may be prevented, and so that steps may be taken to widen or improve such streets if deemed desirable." For your information, I attach plans showing this proposed building. Very truly yours, John J. OfRourke Building Inspector On motion of Councillor Stefanski, it was voted that no. change in the street line is contemplated-at, the. present time. F. uLabel Curtis A communication fromi=MisszE. .Ig+abel Curtis thanking the Council 539 for their gift was read and placed on file. On motion of Councillor Stefanski, the council adjourmed at eleven-forty A. M. Attest: \ July 27, 1939 A regular meeting of the City Council was held on Thursday, July 211 1939, at eight o' clock P. M. All the members were present and the Pres- ident 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 Lillian A. Little for a Gasoline gasoline licnese at 15 Vinnin Square, at the corner of Paradise Rd. , and Tedesco Road. No one appeared in favor, and Mr. Nelson Brown, Mrs Alice Yates, Thomas F. Rice, Francis W. Walke and others appeared in opposition By vote of the Council, the applicant was given leave to withdraw. A hearing was held on the application of Gilbert Vallis Jr. to erect Si. n a large sign at 235 Essex St. No one appeared in favor or in opposi- tion to the permit and on motion of Councillor Dooley the matter was laid over till the next meeting. A hearing was held on the removal of a tree at 15 West Avenue. Tree Mr. John J. Garvey spoke at considerable length regarding the damage and menace that the tree was causing to property and was in favor of its removal. On motion of Councillor Safford, the matter was referred to the Committee on Shade Trees. A hearing was held upon tPe revocation of the Fish trap permit of Fish Trap Anthony Chormitoro of 4 Davis Street, Beverly. 'A new application for a permit at the same location was filed by Mr. Chormitoro. Attorney Bachorowski appeared for the applicant and spoke at great length. Councillor Callahan asked Captain Preston of the Dept. of Marine Fish- eries, if it was true that Chomitoro was operating his traps when they visited the harbor on the day after his permit was revoked and the �ap- tain answered that it was. Chief Willard of the State vept., express- ed his belief that two traps could not operate so close together. Upon motion of Councillor Stomberg, the council voted to refer the matte to the Committee on Public Property, voting in favor, Councillors Dolan Durkin, Ferguson, Harrington, Safford, otefanski, Stromberg and Beaulieu opposed, Councillors Callahan, Crosby and Dooley. the following order recommended by the -eyor, was adopted under "ollins Pove 540f) _ suspension of the rules: "ordered: That the sum of two hundred dollars (v200.00) be and the r' same is hereby appropriated for the purpose of purchasing a parcel of ie 98 July 27,1939. flats in Collins Cove owned by Anna Ja. Lord, containing about 76,300 square feet. baid purchase is for the purpose of abating or preventing a nuisance, of constructing public parks or playgrounds, streets or boulevards and for other municipal purposes. Said sum to be charged to the "Sale of City Property" Account. And be it further "Ordered: that the Mayor be and is hereby authorized to purchase on be- half of the City, the above mentioned parcel of flats. Approved by the Mayor, July 31, 1939. Historical Salem A communication was received from the Mayor inviting the Council 541 to a meeting for the purposes of forming an Executive Committee to ad- vertise the Historical Features of our city. It was read and placed on file. Constables 542 A communication from the Mayor appointing Martin H. Doyle and Daniel J. Ayers as Constables for a period of one year from February 11 1939 was read and placed on file. Pedlers A communication from the Board of Control, reporting favorably on . 543 the Pedlerts Licenses of Ernest McCallum and Marshall A. Conrad and recommending the same be granted, was received. On motion of Councillor Stefanski, the—report was accepted and the permits granted. County Com. (stone A communication from the City Solicitor, relative to the stone bounds.) 544 boundaries at the Tedesco Counctry Club was read and ordered filed. Alcohol The application of the Morris Tanning Co. to store and use alcohol 545 thinner, alcohol,colors, lacquer and alcohol to the amount of 400 gallons was received and a hearing ordered for August 10, at eight P.M. Auto Dealer The application sof Stanley F. rushpanski for a third class Auto 546 Dealerts License on Proctor St., was referred to the Committee on License and Permits and a hearing ordered for August 10, at eight P.M. °eaworms 547 The following applications for seaworm permits were referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits: John Lee, 40 English St Thomas H. Maxwell, 45 English St. James Maxwell, 45 English St. Sign on Tunnel the application of the Willows merchants for a sign on the head of 54 the Tunnel was read and it was voted to give the applicant leave to withdraw. July 27, 1939 On motion of Councillor Harrington, a permit was granted to the Sign on Tunnel Salem Aquatic Club for a sign on the Tunnel from July 29, to August 13, 551 1939. The application of the Beverly Wrecking Co. , for the storage of Gasoline gasoline to the amount of 500 gallons at Colonial Ptd. , was read and a 562 hearing ordered for August 10, at eight P.M. An application was received from the American Legion of Peabody re- Sound Truck guesting the use of a' .Sound Truck onc.the Streets from July 22, to July 29 563 and on motion of Councillor Dooley the same was granted. In favor, Councillors Crosby, Dolan, Dooley, Durkin, Ferguson, Stomberg and beaulie opposed, Councillors Callahan, Harrington, Safford and Stefanski. The application of Abraham Raymond of 37 Ward Street for an Express Express License 564 lIcense was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. On motion of Councillor Ferguson, the renewal of the Auctioneer' s Auctioneer 565 License of John Kennedy, was granted. ' A list of Renewals of Lodging House and Sunday Licenses were read Renewals 66 and referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. A petition was received from over one hundred residents of Ward One Rowell' s Field 67 requesting that the Rowellts Field equipment and Ball Field be brought up to the standard of other playgrounds. On motion of Councillor Stafanski, the matter was referred to the Mayor and the Park Depart- ment. Councillor N'erguson 'offered the following report which was accept- 568 Licenses ed and the recommendation adopted: The Committee on Licenses and Permits, to whom were referred cer- tain licenses, having considered the same, recommend that the follow- ing be granted: Sunday Licenses James F. Ayers, 49 Bridge St. RENEWALS Public Albert Gifford, 22 Charter St. Casimir Wegrzyniak, 121 Essex St }' Lodging Houses Bicknell Bros. Inc. , 1761 Essex St. Caldwell House, 21 Sut`on Ave. Ida A. Jones, 18 Beach Ave. M'O July 27, 1939 Sunday Licenses Frank P. Cook, 3 Verona. St. Bella Soucy, 101 Loring Ave. Charles Goldberg, 107 fichool St. For the Committee, H. Francis Dolan Fish 'rap An application for a Fish Trap Permit of Stephen Zdanowicz & Sons 559 at South Gooseberry Island running southeasterly in l;,ne with Davis Ledge was referred to the Committee on Public Works on motion of Councillor Harrington. Fish,-Trap Under unfinished business the reconsideration of the vote whereby it' 560 was voted to allow the Public iroperty Committee, in their judgment to grant Fish Trap Permits to George F. , and Ueorge W. Lunn at the south end of inner Breakers and south of the east end of creat lisery, was recon- sidered on motion of Councillor Dooley; allin favor, excepting Councillor Crosby, who was opposed Fish Trap On Elation of Councillor Stefanski, the Fish Trap Permits were grant- 561 ed for the above locations, to Seorge F. , and @eorge W. Dunn. Councillor Stefanski, then moved reconsideration and the Council voted not to reconsider. police Reserve The "Police neserve Ordinance"to amend an ordinance was given! its Jfinal passage and ordered advertised. Sidewalks ° . The Ordinance to amend an ordinance relating to sidewalks was given its final passage and ordered advertised. J North Street 562 On motion of Councillor Ferguson, the following order was passed: - "Ordered: That the Traffic Committee contact the Boston & Maine R.R. officials in the matter of keeping the North St . , Crossing open to traffi between the hours of twelve noon and one P.m. and 4.30 and 5.30 in the afternoon. " Approved by the " ayor, July 31, 1939 On motion of Councillor rerguson, the following order was passed: Street Lights 563 "Ordered: That the Electrical Committee look into the advisability of installing a light on a pole in front of 22 rriend St. , and also to raise the Candle power of the present lights. " Approved by the "ayor, July 31, 1939. _ July 27, 1939 On motion of Councillor Durkin, the following order was passed Absentee Voting "Ordered: That Chapter 152 of the Acts of 1939 of the General Court 5e4 the same being an act requiring action of the City Council accepting provisions of the law permitting absentee voting at regular city elections. �' De adopted." Approved by the Mayor, July 31, 1939. - On motion of Councillor Crosby, the following order was adopted: City Greeter "Ordered: That the City Council' shall consider the advisability of 565 creating the position of Publicity Agent and City Greeter for the pur- pose of promoting and advertising the attractions of this city as a tourist and vacation center, and that a committee of this Council be appointed to confer with the Mayor relative to such action. " Approved by the layor, July 31, 1939. On motion of Councillor Harrington, the following order was adopt- Welfare Dept. ed: 566 "Ordered: That the helfare Department be ordered to grant immediate and adequate relief to those persons affected by the current W.P.A. curtailment program who shall apply for relief and shall be in need of such assistance; And further, that the Welfare Department shall prepare a weekly summary of the case load of this Department, showing any increase in weekly expenditures resulting from new cases taken over from W.P.A. rolls, and otherwise clearly indicating the extra burden of expense to this City resulting from such W.P.A. curtailment; And that the City Clerk shall forward a copy of said weekly >: summary to our Representatives and Senators in Congress, with a copy of this resolution, and requesting that appropriate action be taken by the Congress to provide for such necessary Federal assistance to our City as may be required to meet the additional expense in providing welfare as- sistance for our citizens. " Presented to the Mayor for approval, July 28, 1939. Not approved. On motion of Councillor Stefanski, the Council adjourned at 10.45 P. M. Attest: City Clerk.. s, August 10, 193j. A regular meeting of the City Council was held on Thursday, Aug- ust 10, 1939, at eight o'clock P. M. All members excepting Councillors Harrington and Safford, were present and the President presided. On motion of Councillor Fergmson, it was voted to dispense with the reading f the records. Alcohol A hearing was held on the application of the Morris Tanning Co. , to store and use alcohol thinner, alcohol colors, lacquers and alcohol to the quantity of 400 gallons. Attorney Marcus appeared for the applicant. Councillor Durkin spoke in favor of granting. There was no opposition and on motion of Councillor Crosby, the permit was granted. Auto Dealer A hearing was held on the application of F-orr&st R. Trask for a Auto Dealer' s License (third class) at rear 56 Jefferson Avenue. The applicant appeared in favor and Councillor Callahan spoke in opposition. On motion of Councillor - Dolan, it was voted to leave the matter with the Committee on Licenses and Permits. Gasoline A hearing was held on the application of the Beverly Wrecking Co.., to store 500 gallons of gasoline at Colonial Road. h representative of the applicant appeared in favor, there was no opposition anion motion of Councillor Dolan, the permit was granted. Sign A hearing was held on the application of Gilbert Wallis Jr. for a large type stationary sign (neon) . Councillors Callahan, Dolan and Ste- fanski were in favor of granting and there was no opposition. On motion of Councillor Dolan, the permit was granted. Auto Dealer A hearing was held on the application of Stanley F. Fushpa.nski for an Auto Dealer' s License (third class) on Proctor Street. A eommunicatio was read from the Marshal in opposition and a petition was received from residents objecting to the granting. Mr. Timothy W. Fitzgerald also spoke in opposition, as well as Councillors Dooley and Crosby. httor- ney Shea appeared for the applicant. On motion of Councillor Crosby it was voted to give the applicant leave to withdraw. Fire Hose A communication from the Mayor recommending the purchase of addi- 567. tional Fire Hose was received, together with the following order which was adopted: "Ordered: That the sum of Five Hundred Dollars be and hereby is appropriated for the purposes of purchasing additional Fire Hose for the Salem Fire Department. Jaid sum to be charged to the tax levy for the current year. " Approved by the Mayor, August 11, 1939. August 10, 1339. The following communication was received from the Mayor: tension Gentlemen: 568 On April 27, 1939, I notified your honorable body that a pen- sion in thesumof $750. per year was awarded to Mr. Paul Chmielowski. In computing the amount due the pensioner, the basis of pay for 50 weeks instead of52 weeks was used. The Pensioner should receive $ 780.00 per year. Therefore an error was- made in awarding to Mr. Chmielowski the sum of $14.42 per week. �e should have been awarded the sum of $15.00 per week. I am notifying your honorable body as to this error. Therefore, Mr.Chmielowski' s pension commencing with the seven- th day of August shall be $15.00 per week. Very truly yours, Edward A. Coffey mayor. C0L3hcillor Dolan moved the pension be ratified and it was so voted A communication was received from the Mayor recommending the adopt- Temporary Heil) ill Elect. Dept. ion of the following order and it was so adopted: 569 "Ordeded: That the sum of A";25. be and hereby is transferred from the item "Street Lighting and Signals" to the item "Temporary Help" in the Electrical Department Budget." Approved by the mayor, August 11, 1939. A .communication from the Mayor appointing Edward P. O'Brien as a Weigher of Coal Weigher of Coal and Commodities was received and ordered filed. 70 A communication was received from the City Marshal relative to an Officer Olsson 571 extension of time on the payroll of Officer Lawrence J. Olsson who was in jured in the line of duty. On motion of Councillor Dolan, it was voted to extend the time and keep Officer Olsson on the payroll. An application was received from the St. Thomas Apostle Parish for Sign on Tunnel 572 a sign permit on the head of the Tunnel from August 109 to August 17, and on motion of Councillor Dooley the permit was granted. An application was received from the Essex County Agricultural Asso- Sign on Tunnel 573 ciation for a sign permit on the Tunnel from August 28, to September 102 and on motion of Councillor Dooley the permit was granted. An application for a stationary electrical sign permit was received Signs 574-575 from James Blastos at 142 Essex St. j also an application from tied Henry Russell at 158A Essex St. It was voted to grant hearings on both signs at the next regular meeting. An application for a Pedler' s License of Arthur Vasilakopoulos was 576 redler referred to the Board of Control on motion of Councillor Stromberg. Guide An application of Willia& Wilkinson for a Public Guide License 577 404 August 10, 1939 endorsed by the Chamber of Commerce, was granted on motion of Councillor Dooley. Tunnel An application from the Boley Motor Sales Co. , to operate a demon 578 strator auto on the head of the tunnel for one day, was granted on motion of Councillor Dolan. Renewals The following list of renewal of licenses were granted on motion of 579. Councillor Dolan: kuctioneer tax Shribman, 150 Lssex Street Drainlayer Licenses Christian F. Dennesen, 26 Gardner Street Mark E. Kelley, 35 Foster Ct. , Peabody. The following Sunday Licenses were referred to the Committee on licenses and permits on motion of Councillor Ferguson. Frederick Watts, 2612 Irving Street Peter Spanos, 23 Endicott Street. Fish Trap Councillor Stefanski offered the following report for the Committee 580 on Public Property: "The Committee on Public Property to whom was referred the applica- tion of Anthony Chormitoro for a Fish Trap Permit off Great Misery Is- land, has considered said matter and would recommend that a location des- cribed as follows, 'Northwesterly from vreat Misery Island on a line drawn from the house on the northwest extremity of Great Misery Island through Pride' s Rock Beacon' , be granted" For the Committee, Adam r . StefansRi The report was accepted and the recommendation adopted. Tree Removal Councillor Durkin offered the following report for the Committee 581 on Shade Trees, which was accepted and the recommendation adopted: ' "The Committee on Shade Trees to whom was referred the order rel- ative to the removal of a tree at 15 Voest Avenue has considered said mat- ter and would recommend the removal of same. .. ^ For the Committee, Philip J. Durkin. August 10, 1939. A communication was received from the Postmaster requesting the Tunnel j privilege of having a Philatelic Truck on the head of8c the Tunnel on or about September 1, and on motion of Councillor Dooley, the same was granted. Councillor Dolan offered the following report which was accepted Licenses and the recommendation adopted: 583 The Committee on Licenses and Permits to whom were referred appli- cations for licenses, having considered the same, recommend that the following be granted: RENEWALS Lodging Houses Bauer, Uaroline S. , 268 Lafayette St. Brown, ueorge N. , 2 Paradise Road. Emmerton, Caroline 0. , 27 Hardy St. Emmerton, Caroline 0. , 54 Turner St. ' Emmerton, Caroline 0. , 31 Hardy St. Mac Phee, Annie M. , 497 Loring Ave. Sunday Licenses Gershaw, Ira L. , 199 Fort Ave. Theriault, Laurier E. , 25 Roslyn St. Ingemi, Stefano. , 38 Margin St. Express License Raymond, Abraham, 37 Bard St. (transfer from 3A Buffum St.) And would further recommend that Stanley F. Fushpanski be iven leave , to withdraw his application for an Auto Dealerts License 3rd class at 50 Proctor Street. For the committee, H. Francis Dolan The following jurors were drawn to serve at the Civil session in Jurors September to be held in dewburyport: 84 Leo J Donovan, painter, 19 Sutton Ave. Timothy A. Donahue, proprietor, 54 Ocean Ave. On motion of Councillor Dolan, the Council adjourned at 8.48 P.M. Attest:- - ' 'City Cl�`'erk. r _ 106 I August 14, 1939. At a special meeting of the City Council at four P.M. on August 145 1939, called for the purpose of drawing jurors, the following business was transacted. President "eaulieu pre§ ded. All members were present excepting Councillors Callahan, Ferguson, Stromberg, Safford, and Stefan ski. The reading of the minutes of the previous meeting was dispensed with on motion of Councillor Harrington. The President stated the pur- pose of the meeting and appointed Councillor Durkin to draw three jurors for the Civil Session of the Superior Court to be holden at Newburyport September 110 1939. Jurors The following were drawn: 585 Thomas P. Hennessey, 30 oaponica St. , Spring Plater. Frank S. O'Connell 23 Phelps St. , Druggist Clerk. games E. Harkins, 16 Webb St. , 'Uachinist. Councillor Dolan moved adjournment and it was so voted at 4.43 P.M. Attest:- / 1 i i ld� _-.---.._ August r4, 1939 A regular meeting of the City Council was held on Thursday, August 242 1939, at eight o'clock P.M. All the members were present and the ` President presided. On motion of Councillor Safford the reading of the Is minutes of the previous meeting were dispensed with. A hearing was held on the application of James Blastos for a large Signs sign permit at 142 Essex Street. A representative of the applicant ap- peared in favor and there was no opposition. On motion of Councillor Durkin, it was granted, subject to the provisions of the ordinance rel- ative to the same. A hearing was held on the application of tied Henry Russell for a large sign permit at 158A Essex- Street. A Pepresentative of the appli- cant appeared in favor and there,was no opposition. On motion of Coun- cillor Durkin, it was granted, subject to the provisions of the ordinance relative to the same. A communication was received from jhe Mayor recommending the adop- Loan tion of the following order: 586 "ORDERED: That for the purpose of funding the city' s share of the deficit in the State Tax assessment in 1938, the treasurer, with the approval of the Mayor and the Emergency Finance Board established under Chapter 49, Acts of 1933, as amended, be and hereby is authorized to borrow the sum of Eighty Thousand Dive Hundred and Fifty ($80550.00) Dollars and to is- sue bonds or notes of the city therefor, said bonds or notes to bear on their face the words, City of Salem State Tax Funding Loan, Act of 1939, and to be payable in accordance with Section 19, Chapter 44, General Laws and Chapter 464, Acts of 1939, so that the whole loan shall be paid in no more than five (5) years from the date of issue of the first bond or note, or at such earlier times as may be determined by the Emergency Finance Board. " Given first passage on roll call vote, all' in favor, none opposed. Then the emergency preamble, as follows, was passed by roll call vote, allin favor, none opposed: "WHEREAS: the deferred operation of this Order would tend to defeat its .purpose, therefore, it is hereby declared to be an emergency law neces- sary for the immediate preservation of the public convenience and neces- sary for the immediate purpose of adjusting the financial condition of the City of Salem." Given second and final passage on roll a,11 vote; all in f.>>or, none opposed. Approved by the Mayor, August 28, 1939. -1 ®8 August c4, 1939 W. P. A. . The following order, recommended by tie Mayor, was, given first- passage. 587 "Ordered: That the sum of Forty Thousand ($40,000) dollars be appro- priated for the purpose of paying the City' s share of the -'cost of Works Progress Administration projects, including the expenditures made in ac- cordance with the provisions of Chapter 180, of the Acts of 1938. It is further ORDERED: that the City Treasurer with the approval of the Mayor be authorized to borrow the sum of Forth' Thousand ($40,000) dollars under the authority of Chapter 72 of tie Acts of 1939 and to issue bonds or notes of the city therefor, payable in not more than ten (10) years for the purpose of meeting the saidappropriation made fortheCityls share of the cost of the Works Progress Administration Projects, including the expenditure made in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 180 of the Acts of 1938. " Law Dept. The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under 588 suspension of the rules on motion of Councillor Dolan: "Ordered: That the sum of Two Thousand (9$2000.) Dollars ' be.,and here- by is appropriated for the paying of outstanding claims by the Law Dept. against the City of Salem. Said sum to be charged to the Tax Levy for the current year. " Approved by the Mayor, August 28, 1939. Salem High School The following order, rcommended by the Mayor, was adopted under sus- 589 pension of the rules, on motion of Councillor Stefanski: "Ordered: That the sum of One Thousand Two Hundred Sixty-Two dollars ' and Four Cents (61262.04) be and hereby is appropriated to meet the cost of fire insurance on the Salem High and Classical School and to be known as "Fire Insurance Salem High and Classical School" and to be added to sums heretofor appropriated for the SchoolDepartment and said sums to be expended by the School,Committee for the purpose of meeting cost of fire insurance. Said sum to be charged -to tax rate forthe current year." Approved by the Mayor, August 28, 1939. Street Repairs The following order recommended by the Mayor, wasadopted under sus- 590 pension of the rules, cn motion of Councillor Ferguson: "Ordered: That thesum of Five Thousand ($5000. ) Dollars be aid hereby; is appropriated for the purpose of making a3ditional renairs m the streets . i' of our City: Said sum of Five Thousand (x5000.) Dollars to be added to sums heretofor appropriated for laborers under the items repairs to "side- walks and curbs" "bridges and fences" "streetsprinkling and oiling" "high- s way maintanance" "cleaning streets aid ca.tchbasins" and "-sewer maintenance". Said sums to be charged to the tax rate for the current year." Approved by the Mayor, August 28, 1939. August 24, 1939 The following order recommended!_by the Mayor, was adopted under sus Park Dept. pension of the rules, on motion of Councillor Dolan: 591 i "Ordered: That the sum of One Thousand Dollars ($1000.00) be and here- by is appropriated to be added to any sums heretofore appropriated for the purpose of employing laborers in the Park Department. Said sum to be charged to the tax levy for the current year." Approved by the Mayor, August 28, 1939. The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under su Moth pension of the rules on motion of Councillor Dolan: t592. Suppression ^Ordered: That the sum of Two Hundred and Fifty ($250.) Dollars be and hereby is appropriated, Two Hundred ($200.) Dollars of which is to be added to sum already appropriated under item "Suppression" in Moth Suppression Department and Fifty ($50.) Dollars under item "Gas and Oiln in Moth Suppression Department. Said sum of Two Hundred Fifty ($250.) Dollars to be charged to the tax levy for the current year." Approved by the Mayor,4ugust 28, 1939. A communication was received from the Mayor, with recommendation of Street Lights the City Electrician, relative to lights in vicinity of 2j Friend Street, 593 stating the Mayor had ordered the City Electrician to install one new 100 C.P. light on Pole #753 J. and to change present 100 C. P. light on Pole ##754 to Pole #771. Read and placed on file. A communication was received from the Mayor, appointing the follow- Precinct Officers ing as precinct officers in the City of Salem: 594 WARD ONE PRECINCT ONE WARDEN Joseph A. Murray, 20 Columbus Ave. (RD) Clerk Harold U. Osgood, 2 Cheval Ave. R Insp. William H. Foye, 2 Columbus Sq. D Insp. William J. Feehily, 99 Bay View Ave. D Insp. George J. Coleman, 14 Columbus Ave. R Insp. Francis J. McCarthy, 104 Columbus Ave. WARD ONE PRECINCT TWO DWarden Julian Szetela, 27 Carlton St. R Clerk John J. Callahan, 12 Curtis St. R Insp. Anthoni Napolski, 7 Carlton St. R Insp. Vincent J. Bartnicki, 2 Bentley Sy. D Insp. James E. Harkins, 16 Webb St. D Insp. James F. Bresnahan Jr., 2j Becket St. ' I WARD ONE PRECINCT THREE D Warden John P. Doyle, 167 Washington St. R Clerk Charles G. Jeffrey, 38 Union St. JRI Insp. Romauld S. Brudzynski, 72 Derby St. D Insp. Stanley J. Witkos, 17 Bentley St. D Insp. Edward F. Moran, 45 Charter St. R Insp. Constantine Soboszinski, 40 Daniels St. 110 August 24, 1939 WARD TWO PRECINCT ONE D Warden Francis P. Cronan, 13 Pickman St. R Clerk Walter T. Nelson, 23 Arbella St. R Ins . Peter J. Kiernan, 5 Barton St. P R Insp. Gerald R. Hogan, 47 Bridge St. D Insp. James P. Connell, 8 Cross St. D Insp. William J. Yelverton, r. 30 Northey St. WARD TWO PRECINCT TWO D Warden Michael J. Curtin, 17 Skerry St. R Clerk Charles C. Briggs, 16 March St. R Insp. Arthur W. Johnson, 8 Spring St. RJ Insp. William H. Buckley, 19 Osgood St. D Insp. John G. Doyle, 48 Forrester St. D Insp. John J. Griffin, 80 Bridge St. WARD TWO PRECINCT THREE R Warden Frank L. Pearl, 1 Rust St. D Clerk John A. Conway, 30 Andrew St. JRJ Insp. Harry M. Vent, 6 Federal St. R Insp. John J. Collins, 10 Cross St. D Insp. Thomas J. Dooley, 17 Briggs St. D Insp. Thomas F. Babbitt, 18 Rice St. WARD THREE PRECINCT ONE R Warden Michael J. McNiff, 13 Vale St. D Clerk J. Arthur Pare, 9 Hathorne St. JR1 Insp. Robert V. Griffin, 24 Warren St. R Mnsp. Fred L. Newell, 2 Hathorne Place. D Insp. George F. Cassell, 49 Broad St. D Insp. Peter A. Guiggio, 36 Endicott St. WARD THREE PRECINCT TWO R Warden Frank Meagher, 15 Phelps St. D Clerk William F. Turbett, 6 Phelps St. JR1 Insp. Edward J. Burke, 5 Phelps St. R Insp. Arthur F. O'Leary, 7 Vale St. D Insp. Jeremiah Kenney, 61 Hathorne Bt. D Insp. George A. Queenan, 51 Warren St. WARD THREE PRECINCT THREE D ' Warden Rene-Marcaurelle, 193 Ocean Ave. R Clerk Arthur J. Demers, 235 Jefferson Ave. R Insp. Lucien W. Pelletier, 204 Jefferson Ave. R Insp. Edward J. Ayotte, 316 Jefferson Ave. j D Insp. Joseph A. Foote, 16 Cloutman St. D Insp. Joseph H. Brusso, 256" Jefferson Ave. WARD FOUR PRCINCT ONE R Warden Arthur K. Shepard, 11 Andover St. D Clerk J. Frank McLaughlin, 16 River St. R Insp. William F. Hennessey, 63 Federal St. R Insp. Francis J. Moynihan, 12 River St. D Insp. William H. Higgins, 126j Federal St. D Insp. James T. Connolly, 6 Andover St. WARD FOUR PRECINCT TWO D Warden Thomas A. Fitzmaurice, 12 Abbott St. R Clerk Louis T. OtGrady, 78 Beaver St. R Insp. Albert J. Duggan, 171 Federal St. R Insp. Samuel Fanning, 22. Nichols St. D Insp. Dennis J. Clifford, 11 Fowler St. D Insp. Owen J. Fallon, 6 Scotia St. WARD FOUR PRECINCT THREE �IID Warden J. Joseph McNally, 72 Butler St. R Clerk Edward W. Harney, 16 Varney St. R Insp. John J. Toomey, 24 Ord St. D Insp. George A. Cohane, 83 Boston St. j(D) Insp. Michael J. Dineen, 28 Beaver St. (R) Insp. Thomas F. Dunn, 28 Albion St. 11' August 24, 1939. WARD FIVE PRECINCT ONE D Warden Alfred H. Pariseau, 55 Hancock St. R Clerk Emile 0. Banville, 58 Salem St. R Insp. Paul Michaud, 21 Greene St. R Insp. Hilarion Dumas, 1 Geneva St. D Insp. Eu ane J. Perron 109 Lori D Ins g ng Ave. P• John F. Kelley, 2g Dow St. WARD FIVE PRECINCT TWO R Warden Rosario Berube, 16 Raymond Rd. D Clerk Thomas F. Sullivan, 97 Ocean Ave. R Insp. Joseph A. Turcotte, 18 Gardner St. R Insp. Alphonse Ouellette, 2 Chase St. D Insp. John H. Greeley, Jr., 29 Ocean Ave. D Insp. Charles A. Caswell, 116 Lafayette St. WARD FIVE PRECINCT THREE 'R' Warden Arthur L. Saunders, 15 Cherry St. D Clerk Thomas H. Bresnahan, 14 Shore Ave. iR Insp. Arthur L. Morse, 21 Shore Ave. D Insp. Leo E. Connelly, 28 Hazel St. D Insp. James M. Collier, 11 Ropes St. Rl Insp. Joseph Rosenthal, 11 Holly St. WARD FIVE PRECINCT FOUR R Warden Charles F. Maurais, 43 Linden St. D Clerk John J. Regan2117 Lafayette St. D Insp. Erasmus St. Pierre, 412 Harbor St. R Insp. Joseph A. Michaud, 6 Harrison Rd. R Insp. Romeo E. Michaud, 7 St. Paul St. D Insp. Aurele J. LaPlante, 24 Ward St. WARD FIVE PRECINCT FIVE R Warden Arthur S. Ford, 6 Plymouth St. D Clerk John W. Connors, 8 Cypress St. R Insp. Rene LeBlanc, 21,Leach St. R Insp, Ludger Dionne, 1 Sumner Rd. D Insp. Aristide St. Pierre, 8 Hazel St. D Insp. Francis P. Collins, 11 Cedar St. WARD SIX. PRECINCT ONE D Warden Francis Thompson, 13 Japonica St. R Clerk George S. Willis, 210 North St. R Insp. William E. Carr, 22 Southwick St. R Insp. Thomas W. Quinlan, 12 Harris St. D Insp. Eugane F. McCarthy, 4 Barr St. WARD SIX PRECINCT TWO R Warden George W. Story, 10 Granite St. D .Clerk Ellsworth E. Melanson, 1 Friend St. R Insp. Charles W. Locke, 26 Lee St. R 'Insp. William R. Farris, 140 North St. D Insp. Arthur V. Murphy, 37 Balcomb St. D Insp. Arthur V. Pender, 60 Mason St. WARD SIX PRECINCT THREE IR Warden Gordon W. Crossman, 1 School St. D Clerk Myron Reynolds, 43 Irving St. R Insp• Richard T. Sweeney, 8j Barr St. R Insp• Cornelius J. Cashman, 11 Japonica St. D Insp. William Ready, 44 Tremont St. D Insp. Joseph L. Griffin, 35 Dunlap St. Laid over for at least three days but to be acted upon before Sept ember 1, 1939, under the Ordinances. j The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under Reserve Fund 595 suspension of the rules, on motion of Councillor Ferguson: 1112 R s August 24, 1939. "Ordered: That the sum of ten thousand ($10,000) dollars be and here- by is appropriated to meet extraordinary or unforeseen expenditures that may arise between the date of the adoption of this order and the end of the fiscal year, and the same is established as a reserve fund. Drafts against this fund are to be made by transfers from this fund as recom- mended by the Mayor, subject to the approval of the Mayor and City Audi- tor as provided." Approved by the Mayor, August 28, 1939. Departmental The following order recommended by the Mayor, was read. Councillor Bills 596 Dolan moved its adoption under suspension of the rules. Councillor Harrington moved it be tabled and then moved it be taken from the table and given passage. It was so voted. "Ordered: That the sum of Four Thousand Four Hundred Twenty Seven Dollars and Seventeen Cents ($4427.17) be and hereby is appropriated to pay certain bills of previous year contracted by the departments referred to in the letters of John V. Cook, City Auditor, dated March 9, 1939, and dated August 9, 1939, said sum to be charged to the item "Excess Deficien- cy Account." Approved by the Mayor, August 28, 1939. Street Dept. The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: 59 "Ordered: That the item of the Street Department entitled "Two Trucks (pick up body) $1400." be changed to the item "one truck (pick up body) and one automobile $1400." Approved by the Mayor, August 28, 1939. City Advertising A communication was received from the Mayor, recommending the ac- 598 ' ceptance of Chapter 223, Acts of 1930, relative to appropriating money for municipal advertising. On_mottdn`:ofCouiia�llgr`.Harringtgnl`�it.was referred to the Commi- tee on Ordinances. Marshal's Reports The monthly report of the City Marshal was read and placed on file. 599 Bd. of Control The following report was accepted and the recommendation adopted: 600 "The Board of Control, to whom was referred the application of (Arthur Vasilakopoulos for a Pedler's License, having considered the same, !recommend that it be granted." For the Board, Albert F. Brown. i i Bond The bond of the New England Tel & Tel. Co. relative to wires and pol ,s 601 C 113 August 24, 1939. to take the place of all other bonds previously filed, was read 7ref- 7 i er red to the Committee on Bonds. J The bonds of Helen P and rred H. Russell, and Harper Garage Co. , Bonds were read and referred to the Committee on Bonds. 602-603 A communication was received from Floyd and Associates, Engineers, I Street Lighting relative to light rates in Salem and was referred to the Committee of the; 604. Whole on Street Lighting. The claim of Thomas J. Lynch for damages sustained in collision witY Claim a City truck was received and referred to the Committee on Claims. 605 The following sign applications were read and hearings ordered for Signs the next meeting: 606-607 O'Rourke Bros, 75 North St, Electrical., (Large Type) Socony Vacuum Co., Cor. Boston & Pope Sts. " An application of the Jenkins Institute to play music on the street Street Parade for one day was granted, on motion of Councillor Callahan, subject to th 608 approval of the City Marshal. The application of Harry Pitcher for a Junk Collector's Lienese at Junk Collector Franklin St. , was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. 609 The following applications for licenses were received and the per- Licenses mits granted: 610-611 Drainlayer - Michael Mattera, 658 Humphrey St., Swampscott. Auctioneer - Norman Rogers, 9 Holly St. The application of Harper Garage for a Large Type sign Permit was Sign referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits and a hearing ordered 612 for the next meeting. A list of renewals for Lodging House and Sunday Licenses, was recei Renewals ved and referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. 613 i Councillor Dolan offered the following report: Licenses I� "The committee on Licenses and Permits to whom were referred the fol614 - lowing renewal of licenses, having considered the same recommend that they be granted: Sunday Licenses Frederick Watts, 262 Irving St. Peter Spanos, 23 Endicott St. Auto Dealer Forrest R. Trask, r56 Jefferson Ave. For the Committee H. Francis Dolan Chairman" 114 August 24,. 1939_. . Report accepted as to Sunday Licenses and Auto Dealer License left with the Committee, on motion of Councillor Callahan. North Street Councillor Ferguson offered the following order which was adopted: 615 a "Ordered: That the Mayor and City Engineer look into the advisabilit ti of finishing the resurfacing of North Street, also the relocation of Fire Hydrants on North Street to afford better fire protection.„ Approved by the Mayor, August 28, 1939. Traffic Light Councillor Ferguson offered the following order which was adopted: 616 ^Ordered: That the Mayor and City Electrician look into the advis- ability of installing a traffic light or °blinker at Moody Square." Approved by the Mayor, August 28, 1939. Traffic Signs Councillor Durkin offered the following order which was adopted: 617 "Ordered: That the Traffic Sergeant be requested to have new and proper "traffic signs" placed at the Choate Memorial Monument, in place of the present signs which are i4adequate, thus relieving a dangerous sit- uation, due to the motorists being unable to learn in the proper time whe- ther cars should go to the left or right of said monument." Approved by the Mayor, August 28, 1939. City Employees Councillor Crosby offered the following order which was adopted: 618 "Ordered: That the Mayor be requested to permit City Employees who are veterans and members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, to attend ses- sions of the National Convention of that organization in Boston, August 29-30, without loss of pay." '[a Approved by the Mayor, August 29, 1939. Jurors The president appointed Councillor Harrington to draw one juror for the Superior Criminal Court, First Session to be holden at Lawrence Sept- ember 18,_ 1939. Councillor Harrington drew, Nathan Ranen, UO Leach St., Occupation, Collector. The president then appointed Councillor Safford to draw two Jurors for the Superior Criminal Court, Second Session, to be holden. at Lawrence September 18, 1939. The following were drawn: William P. McMahon, 161 Boston St. , Clerk Leo A. Landry, 46 Lawrence St. , Cement Finisher. On motion of Councillor Dolan, the Council adjourned at 9.16 P. M. ATTEST:- City er . August 29, 1939 At a special meeting of the City Council on Monday, August 29, at Four O'clock in the afternoon, called for the purpose of confirming the Precinct Officers appointed on August 24, 1939, with President Beaulieu presiding, the following business was transacted. All members were pre- sent excepting Councillors, Callahan, Durkin, Stefanski and Safford. The reading of the minutes of the previous meeting were dispensed with on motion of Councillor Crosby. The list of Precinct Officers as appointed on August 24, 1939 with Precknct Officers the addition of Clarence Richardson, Republican in Ward Two, in place of 619 t, Charles Briggs, deceased, was confirmed on roll call vote; seven for and four absent. The City Clerk read the following communication: "THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS, Office of the Department of Dept-. of Publi Public Works, Division of Waterways, 100 Nashua Street, _Boston, Works,Canal St 21, August 1939. Notice is hereby given that the City of Salem has Hearing. plication to the Department of Public Works for license to build and main made ust 620. tain a conduit and to widen a part of Canal Street in and over the tide waters of a brook tributary to South River in the City of Salem, as per ember. 1939,wath2.30do'clockaP.Mn' anddthisnoffice,thavetbeenyassigned as the time and place for hearing all those interested in this petition. ' For the Department, John W. Beal Commissioner of Public Wor s" Referred to Committee on Legislation. On motion of Councillor Harrington, the Council adjourned at 4.07 P. M. ATTEST:- City Clerk. 40 I 16 September 14, 1939 A regular meeting of the City Council was held on Thursdajr.. Sept 14, 1939, at eight o'clock P. M. All the members were- present and the Pres- ident presided. On motion of Councillor Safford, it was voted to dis- pense with the reading of the records. Signs A hearing was held on the application of the Socony Vacuum Co. for a Large type Electrical Sign at the corner of Boston and Pope Streets. Councillor Dolan was in favor of granting and there was no opposition. On motion of Councillor Dolan, the permit was granted subject to the pro- visions of the ordinances relative to the same. A hearing was held on the application of Harper Garage for a Large type Electrical Sign at 278-282 Derby Street. Councillor Ferguson was in favor of granting and there was no opposition. The permit was grant- ed., subject to the provisions of the ordinances relative to the same. A hearing was held on the application of O'Rourke Bros. for a Sign Permit at 73 North St.,- Councillor Ferguson was in favor of granting and there was no opposition. The permit was granted subject to the pro- visions of the ordinances relative jo the same. Ttreet Repairs The following order, recommended by the kayor was adopted: 621 "ORDERED: That the sum of Five Thousand Dollars be and hereby is appropriated for the purposes of completing street repairs already com- menced and to make more desirable improvements that are needed. Said sum to be charged as follows: $2,000. for labor under item "Sidewalks and curbing maintenance" $3,000. "Highway Maintenance" Said sum to be charged to the Reserve Account." Approved by the Mayor, September 22, 1939. Soldiers Monument The following order, recommended by the Mayor was adopted: 622 "ORDERED: That the sum of One Hundred Dollars be and hereby is ap- propriated for the purposes of moving back monument in Dalton Parkway and beautifying area of monument. Said sum to be charged to the Reserve Account." Approved by the Mayor, Jeptember 22, 1939. Chapter 90 Roads The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: 623 "ORDERED: That the sum of Three Thousand Dollars be and hereby is appropriated for the purposes of contributing the Cityts share for the i September 14, 1939. maintenance of Chapter 90 roads so-called. This appropriation to be known as "Chapter 90 Maintenance" Said sum to be charged to the Re- serve Account. " Approved by the Mayor, September 22, 1939. A communication was received from the 1°'ayor, stating that due to an Pumping Station emergency need at the Pumping Station for repair of certain boilers, the 624Boilers amount of $1100 had been authorized for the repair of one and recommends the passage of the accompanying order for $2150. xlso received were letters from the City Engineer and the International Engineering Works who had made an inspection test of the boilers, and recommended the re- pair of the boilers. Councillor Harrington objected to its adoption under suspension of the rules , stating he wished to have a committee of three appointed to investigate the conditions there, but said it was . agreeable to him to authorize the work the expenditure of the work already done. The order was adopted as follows: "ORDERED: That the sum of Two Thousand One Hundred Fifty Dollars ($2150) be and hereby is appropriated for the purposes of repairing two boilers at the North Beverly Pumping Station. Said sum to be charged to the Excess and Deficiency Account. " Amended, by striking out the sum of Two Thousand Fifty Dollars and inserting in its place the sum of Eleven Hundred Dollars, so that such order shall. read as follows: "ORDERED: That the sum of Eleven Hundred Dollars ($1100) be and hereby is appropriated for the purpose of repairing two boilers at the North Beverly Pumping Station. Said sum to be charged to the Excess and Deficiency Account." Adopted as amended. Approved by the Mayor, September 18, 1939. the following order was recommended by the Mayor: Fire Hose 625. "ORDERED: That the sum of Five Hundred ($500) Dollars be and the same is hereby appropriated to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for the purposes of purchasing additional fire hose. Said sum to be charged to the Excess and Deficiency Account." Amended by Councillor Harrington so as to read 'additional fire hose from recognized dealers' edopted as amended. Approved by the Mayor, only as to the appropriation, on Sept 18, 1939. ---_--__ __. .__._,_ .___ _ _ September 14, , 1939 v I Pumping Station , The following order, intoduced by Councillor Harrington, was adopted: 626 ?tORDERED: That there shall be a committee of three members of the Gity Council appointed forthwith, to investigate the matters referred to s in the communication of the City Engineer relating to the conditions at the pumping_ station in North Beverly. " President Beaulieu appointed Councillors Harrington , Chairman; ;Arthur H. Crosby and Arthur T. ierguson. wealth Dept. Truck The following order recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under 627 ' ' suspension of the rules, on motion of Councillor Dolan: "ORDERED: That the sum of One Thousand Six Hundred ($1600) Dollars be and the same is hereby appropriated for the purpose of purchasing a 12-ton truck chassis and a five passenger automobile for the Health Dept. Said sum to be charged to the Excess and leficiency Account. i Approved by the Mayor, Sept 22, 1939. North Street 628 The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under suspension of the rules, on motion of Councillor Dolan: "ORDERED: That the sum of Ten Thousand Dollars be and hereby is ap- propriated for the the purposes of purchasing material to refinish North Street. Said sum to be charged to the Excess and Deficiency Account. Approved by the Mayor, Sept 22, 1939. " Grader A communication was received from $che ivayor stating that the City 629 Engineer and Acting Superintendent of Streets had advised the Mayor of the need of a "Grader", for the use of grading streets and spreading stone. In recommending the renting of the machine, the -ayor stated that the rental will be deducted from the purchase price, if later pur- chased. The order was referred to the Committee on Einance on motion of Councillor Harrington, reading as follows: "ORDERED: That the sum of Two Thousand Dollars be and hereby is ap- propriated, to be known as "Purchase of Grader". Said sum to be charg- ed to the Excess and Deficiency Account." Land of Sara Cronar, The following order, recommended by the kayor, was referred to the 63 Committee on Public Property, on motion of Councillor Dolan: "ORDERED: That the Mayor and City Council be authorized to accept from Sara A. Cronan and others, Trustees of certain parcel of land sit- uated at Bridge and Pleasant Streets in said Salem and containing 159 sq ft. of land as is shown on a plan entitled "Land of Sara A. Cronan et al , Trustees, Bridge Street and Pleasant Street, Salem, Mass -1 August 193910 119 September 14, 1939 crank P. Morse, City Engineer. " The City marshal+ s neport for the month of August was received and Blarshal' s Report ordered filed. 631 A communication was received from the Building Inspector, stating Building an application for a building permit had been received from the Salem civ 632 Cents Saving Bank to alter and repair a dwelling at the corner of Lynde and Sewall Streets, and requesting consideration relative to widening or repairing streets at this location. On motion of Councillor Dolan, it was referred to the City Engineer and the Committee on Public Property. The following communication was receivedy ordered framed on motion Housing Committee of Councillor Dolan: 633. Members of the City Council, Salem, Mass. Gentlemen: At a meeting of the Housing Committee held in the Council Chamber, At 8, 1939, the reduction in our tax rate was discussed, and it was the desire of this Committee to send a letter of appreciation to the Mayor and the City Council for your accomplishment in reducing the tax rate, in spite of the fact of a large increase in welfare, and other humane accomplishments throughout the year, together with the heavy ex- pense put on the city by the recent hurricane. This is an accomplishment that you may well feel proud of, and please accept my own personal congratulations, because I as Chairman of this Committee can appreciate the heavy burdens put upon the City Treas- ury and to reduce taxes at this time without the usual ballyhoo of a large cut in the School Teachers, Firemen and other city workers, is in- deed a tribute to you. Respectfully submitted., Signed Frank A. Gallagher Salem Housing Committee Chairman. a communication was received from the Emergency Finance Board stat- Loan 34 ing that the Eighty Thousand Dollars to be borrowed by the City ireasur- er under Chapter 464 of the Acts of 1939, had been unanimously passed by said Board. Read and ordered filed. I A communication was received from the State Department of Public Collins Cove Works statin g y 635 g permission had been ranted to the Cit of Salem to build I and maintain sea walls and to fill solid in Collins Cove at its prop- erty there_ Read and ordered filed. the following claims were received and referred to the Committee on Claims 6 Claims; 36-638 Dorothy Roderick, Lmma L. Martin, and Ldward M. Carroll 20 September 14, 1939 arlborough Rd. a petition was received from Leo Gaudreau relative to the acceptance 639 of Marlborough 'bad. On motion of Councillor Durkin, it was referred to the Mayor and City Engineer. Pole retition A petition for relocation of poles of the New England Tel & Tel Co., 640 was received and a hearing ordered for September 282 1939. Fuel Oil An application from the Eastern Massachusetts Street Railway Co. for; 641 a permit to store Fuel Oil at 53 Mason Street, was received and a hearing! ordered for September 28, 1939. Builders License The following applications for Builders Licenses were granted: 642 643 Stanislaus P Grodzicki rritz Construction Co. Sound Truck The application of the Columbian Squires for a Sound Truck on the 644 streets, was received and granted on motion of Councillor Stefanski. Signs Hearings were ordered for Thursday, September 282 1939s at eight 645-647 ofclock P. M., on the applications of the following for large signs. i Stanley Krukowski, 322 Norman St. nenjamin Gross, 6 Central St. Salem Liquors Inc. , 11 Derby So . Licenses the application of Alice Ouelette for a Sunday License at l09 Lafayette 648 St., . was referred to the Committee. on Licenses and Permits. Renewals The application for a renewal of Theodore Morris' Junk Collector' s 649 License was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. 15anner The request of Wm. G. Webber Co., for a cloth banner across Essex 650 Street for one week was granted on motion of Councillor Safford. j !I Licenses Councillor Dolan offered the following report which was accepted 651 and the recommendation adopted: 'I The Committee on Licenses and Permits to whom were refereed appli- cations for licenses, having considered the same, recommend that the fol- lowing be granted: Junk Collector Harry Pitcher, Dranklin St. Seaworms John Gorczyca, 12 Bridge St. Stanley Konieczy, 3 Daniels St. Ct. Howard Beck, 9 Collins St. j Kenneth Desjardins, 19 Bridge St. Harold D. Hodsdon, 10 Greenway Rd. Joseph J. Walor, 6 Orchard St. RENEWALS Sunday Licenses Sarah Lander, 38 Lafayette St, September 14, 1939 Lodging House Daniel A. Henderson, 7 Federal St. Auto Dealer(3rd Class) Forrest R. Trask, rear 56 Jefferson Ave. For the Committee, H. Francis Dolan, Chairman Councillor Dolan offered the following report which was accepted and North St Crossing the recommendation adopted: 652. "The Committee on Traffic to whom was referred the matter of regula- tion of traffic at the North Street Railroad Crossing, has considered said matter and wish to report that the Boston & Maine Railroad officials have promised to alleviate present conditions as far, as possible. " For the Committee, H. Francis Dolan, Chairman. i The following bonds were referred to the Committe on Bonds and appro Bonds ved: 655-654. . ! Personal Finance Co, Sign Bond Michael Mattera, Drainlayerts Bond. f i i The W.P.A. loan order of $40,000 was given final passage on roll cal W. P. A. votq;all� in favor,none opposed. Approved by the Mayor, Sept. 15, 1959. 655. The following order, offered by Councillor Stefanski, was adopted: Laniel St, Ct. "Whereas, in the opinion of the City Council the public necessity 656 l and convenience require that a public street or way to be called Daniel II Street Court should be laid out as a highway of the city from Daniel Stre t to Salem Harbor as shown on aplan on file in the office of the city clerk 1! of this city dated September 1939, it is therefore hereby li ij ORDERED, that due notice be given to Ignacy Rakoc a nd Estate of jfF3aul Beksa, Philip Little, Jako Kuneczeny, Zigmund Szczyuka et wc, leofil Senkowski et al, Adam Szostek et ux, Wiktor Szczyuka et ux, Salem Savings I Dank, Adam VTodarski et ux, Lillian Sawyer, and all other interested, that ! the City Council intend to lay out the highway before mentioned, and to I take therefor a portion of their land and to lay out the same as a high- way of said city:- and that Thursday, the twenty-eighth day of September 1 1939, at 8 o'clock, P.M. at City 11all, Salem, is appointed as the time for a public hearing in the matter." I Approved by the Mayor, Sept 25, 1939. 2122 September 14, 1939 Better Home Week Councillor Ferguson offered the following_order which was adopted- 657 "RESOLVED: Whereasthe Salem Building. Committeehassponsored a Bette Homes Week to be observed during the week of September 18, 1939, and wher as the Salem City Council is interested in inviting good citizens to buil their homes in Salem, BE IT RESOLVED that the Salem City Council endorses Better Homes C I Week Program. " North Street The following order offered by Councillor Durkin, was adopted.: 658 "ORDERED: That the Mayor be requested to endeavor to obtain a surface other than "black" as formerly 'used in so called "hot top" in resurfacing; North Street for the purpose of eliminating the dark roadway that has re sulted from such resurfacing in the past. " Councillor Stefanski moved reconsideration of all business, with thej hope it would not prevail. The Council voted not to reconsider. Councillor Ferguson moved to adjourn at 9.03 P. M. and it was so voted. ATTEST:- City Clerk. i 123 September 25, 1939 At a special meeting of the City Council on September 25, 1939 at 4 otclock P. M. with resident Beaulieu Jurors. presiding, the following business ; was transacted. President Beaulieu stated that the meetingwas called for . the purpose of drawing jurors. The members ber s were all present excepting Councillors, Callahan, Crosby, uarrington Safford and S tromber g• The reading of the minutes of the previous meeting were dispensed with. The rresident appointed Councillor Stefansk-i to draw one juror. fort i- with for the Superior Court (Civil) at Salem, September sitting, 1939. The name of James R Dooley, 40 Highland Ave., was drawn. The President then appointed Councillor Dolan to draw three jurors for the Superior Court (Civil) sitting of October 17, 1939. The follow- ing were drawn: John St. Pierre, 141 North Street - Salesman Walter li Barton, 21 Linden Street - Accountant Octave Morin, 56 Dow Street - Foreman Councilloe Stefanski moved adjournment at 4.13 P.M. and it was so voted. ATTEST:- City Clerk. I� 1 ii 1 i X124 September 28, 1939 A regular meeting of the City Council was held on Thursday, Septem- ber 28, 1939, at eight o' clock P.M. All members were present, excepting ICouncillor Stromberg and the kresident presided. The reading of the minutes of the previous meeting were dispensed with on motion of Councillor Safford. Pole Locations A hearing was held on the application of the New England Tel & Tel Co., to locate poles at Dow St. , between Salem and Prince Streets, poles #44/5-6 ; and at Loring Ave. , between Grant and Station Road, Pole 1/39 There was no opposition and on motion of Councillor Harrington, the per- mit was granted. Fuel Oil A hearing was held on the application of the Eastern Mass. Street rairway, to store fuel oil at 53 Mason Street. Mr. Charles P Mac Cormac ' appeared in favor as was Councillor. Stefanski. On motion of Councillor li Stefanski, the permit was granted, subject to the provisions of law govern- d ing the same. Signs A hearing was held on the application of the Salem Liquors Inc. , for a large type, electrical sign at 11 Derby Square. Messrs Contos, Leven- tis, �asilopopolos and Councillor Stefanski appeared in favor; there was no opposition and on motion of Councillor Dolan the permit was granted g subject to the provisions of law, relative to the same. A hearing was held on the application of Stanley Krukowski for a large type, Electrical sign at 322 Norman Street. The applicant appear- ed in favor, there was no opposition and the permit was granted on motion of Councillor Dolan, subject to the provisions of law governing the same. No one appeared in favor of the application of Benjamin Gross for a large type, Electrical sign at 6 Central St, and on motion of Counci- llor Harrington, the matter was laid over until next meeting. Daniels St. Ot. A hearing was held on the laying out of Daniels Street Court as a public way . Mr. J Beksa, Councillors Strefanski, Callahan, and Dooley appeared in favor; there was no opposition. All abuttors were in fav- or. the hearing was closed. Councillor otefanski was given the privilege of presenting the Laying out order, and the same was adopted. North Street A communication was received from the ;mayor stating that there is 659 no substance such as hot-top which may be obtained in any, other than a Ibla ck surface for resurfacing North Street. "ead and ordered filed. I Emor .. 125 September 28, 1939. The Mayorts appointment of Wilfred 0. Theriault 7,as aConstable for Constable a period of one year, from February 1, 1939 to Februa1, 1940, was 660 read and ordered filed. The following order, recommended by the Mayor was adopted under sus- Law Dept. pension of the rules on motion of Councillor Dolan: 661 "ORDERED; That the sum of Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars be and the same is hereby appropriated for the purposes of additional fdnds for the Law Department Account. Said sum to be added to sums heretofore app propriated. Sum to be charged to the Excess and Deficiency Account. " Approved by the Mayor, October 4, 1939. f The following order recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under sus- Laborers e pension of the rmles on motion of Councillor Dolan: 662 "ORDERED: that the sum of One Thousand ($1000.) Dollars be and the ! same is hereby appropriated, which is to be added to the sums heretofore appropriated under item "Laborers" in the Park Department Budget. Said ! sum to be charged to the Excess and Deficiency Account." Approved by the Mayor, October 41, 1939. I I The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was received and action Low Value Lands Ion it deferred until next meeting on motion of Councillor Dooley: 663 j "ORDERED: That authority be, and the same is hereby given to the "payor to execute deeds of lots of land no longer required for public pur- poses, and acquired by the City under provisions of the law for the col- lection of taxes, and described in the several schedules of names and lo- cations herewith attached and made a part hereof, for such sums of money as the Mayor may determine in negotiations with purchasers, such sums to be not less than the amount of the taxes due on said lots at the time of sale by the City for the same, with the accrued interest and costs and any additional or outstanding taxes subsequently assessed." A communication was received from the Mayor, relative to the purchase Lynde & Sewell Sts 664. of property at corner of Lynde and Sewell Streets. Councillor Stefanski bu+Q_ asked permission to report for the Committee on Public Property as follows: "The committee on Public Property to whom was referred the applica- tion of the Salem Five Cents Saving Bank, for a permit t o alter and re- air the two family duplex dwelling at the corner of Lynde and Sewell Sts, as considered said matter and would recommend; That whereas there now exists an opportunity to purc'sase said property at a very reasinable pric that your committee would recommend that the Mayor consider the purchase Of said property with a view of widening Lynde Street at said Point." i X126 September 28, 1939. For the Committee, Adam F Stefanski, Chairman. The report was accepted and the Mayor' s order then passed under sus - ension of the rules, reading as follows: "ORDERED: That the sum of Three Thousand Eight Hundred Ten Dollars ($3810.) be and the same is hereby appropriated for the purpose of pur- chasing real estate situate at Nos. 19-21 Lynde Street in Salem. Said purchase is for the purposes of constructing public streets, or boulevards or for other municipal purposes. The sum of $2211.45 is to be charged to the item "Sales of City Property" and the balance $1598.5.5 is to be charg- ed to the item "Excess and Deficiency Account". and be it further Ordered: that the Mayor be and hereby is authorized to purchase for the city of Salem the above described parcel of Real Estate. " Approved by the iLayor, October 4, 1939. Board of Appeal A communication was received from the Mayor, recommending the fol- 665 lowing order; and the same was adopted under suspension of the rules. "ORDERED: That the sum of Seventy-five Dollars be and hereby is ap- propriated, to be added to sums already appropriated for the Board of Ap- peals. Said sum to be charged to the Reserve Account. " Approved by the Mayor, October 4, 1939. Flats in Collins The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under sus Cove 666 pension of the rules, on motion of Councillor Dolan: "ORDERED:That: the sum of two hundred and sixty-two dollars and fifty cents ($262.50) be and the same is hereby appropriated for the purpose of purchasing a parcel of flats in Collins Cove owned by Edith R. Nourse, containing about 84,300 square feet. Said purchase is for the purpose I of abating or preventing a nuisance, of constructing public parks or play- grounds, streets or boulevards and for other municipal purposes. Said sum to be charged to the "Sale of City Property" Account. And be it further ORDERED: That the ""ayor be and is hereby a uthorized to purchase on be- half of the City, the above-mentioned parcel of flats. }' Approved by the Mayor, October 4, 1939. i City Scales Build The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under ing 667 I suspension of the rules on motion of Councillor Dolan: "ORDERED: 'hat the sum of Two Hundred ("$200.) Dollars be and here- by is appropriated for the purposes of repairing and improving the City Scales Department Buildins. To be charged to the iieserve recount. " Approved by the Mayor, Qct 4, 1939. 1211 September 28, 1939. The following order,. recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under sus'- Street wept. pension of the rules, on motion of Councillor Dolan: 1668. "ORDERED: That the sum of Twenty-Eight Thousand ($28000) Dollars be and hereby is appropriated to be added to sums heretofore appropriated herein specified namel Y.•-- 1-$20,000. for Highway Maintenance 2-$ 41000. for Sidewalks and Curbing 3-$ 1,000. for Sewer Maintenance 4-4 31000. for cleaning Streets a nd Catch Basins. Said sum of Twenty-Eight Thousand $282000) Dollars to be charged to the Excess and Deficiency Account. " i Approved by the Mayor, October 4, 1939. The following order, recommended by the Mayor,. was adopted under traffic Lights suspension of the rules, on motion of Councillor Dolan: 669 e "ORDERED: That the sum of Five Hundred ($500) Dollars be and here- by is appropriated for the Electrical Department for the purpose of pro- viding Traffic Signals and equipment to be installed at North Street I near Moody Square; North Street near Mason Street; and at Boston Street I near Aborn Street. Said sum of Five Hundred ($500) Dollars to be charged to the Excess and i Deficiency Account." Approved by the Mayor, October 4, 1939. The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under Dump Truck suspension of the rules, on motion of Councillor Dolan: 70. "ORDERED: That the sum of One Thousand ($1000) Dollars be and here- by is appropriated for the purposes of purchasing a dump body truck for the Cemetery Department. Said sum of One Thousand ($1000) Dollars to be charged to the Excess and Deficiency Account." Approved by the Mayor, October 4, 1939- A communication was received from the Building Inspector stating Small Pox Hospital that the old building formerly used as a smallpox hospital at Salem 671. ViilloWs is in a dilapidated condition and that he recommends its removal On motion of Councillor Stefanski, it was voted to give the Building Inspector authority to demolish said building. The vote of the Emergency Finance Board of the Commonwealth, rela- W. P. A. Loan 672 ting to the borrowing of $40,000 to meet appropriation made for the W. P. A. Proi:ects, was read and ordered filed. I An invitation was extended to the City Government to attendthe in Invitation ; 678 28 September 28, 1939. stallation of Salem Post #23 and Auxilliary Unit to be held in Saltonstalll all, V!Pdnesday evening, October 11, 1939 at 8 P. M. The invitation I was accepted. Tree Removal A petition was received requesting the removal of a tree at 8 Goodell! 6741Street. On motion of Councillor Ferguson, it was voted to refer the mat-, i der to the Committee on Shade Trees and a hearing was ordered for October }}3, 1939 at eight o' clock P. M. I Builder' s Licens An application for a Builder' s License was received from Patsy Di Pris- 67 cio and the same was granted on motion of Councillor Crosby. I I Claim ! The claim of Mary Cassola of 73 Lafayette Street for damage to a tire 670 ;was received and referred to the Committee on Claims. Tunnel Sign An application was received from the Catholic Charities for a sign 677 permit on the Tunnel from September 21, to October 5, 1939. It was voted to grant the same. Sound Truck An application was received from the Rialto Theater for a Sound truck j 67 permit on October 31 41 5, from 10.30 A.M. to 7.30 P.M. The applicant was given leave to withdraw on roll call vote. In favor of withdrawal, Councillors Callahan, Crosby, Dolan, Ferguson, Harrington, Safford, Stef- a nski; against, Councillors Dooley, Durkin and Beaulieu. Councillor Stromberg was absent. Councillor Dooley gave notice of reconsideration. Sound Truck An application was received from the Shell Oil Co. , for a Sound Truck 679 permit and it was voted to give the applicant leave to withdraw. Sound Truck An application was received from the Polish Daily Courier for a Sound ', 680 Truck permit and it was voted to give the applicant leave to withdraw. Sign Bond The Sign Bond of Denjamin Gross of 6 Central Street was referred to 68l i the Committee on Bonds and approved. l Renewal The application of Dennis Mgvrogenis of 157 Washington Street for the 682 renewal of his Auctioneer' s License was granted. Grader 683; Councillor iwolan offered the following report: I "The Committee on Finance to whom was referred the order that the sum lof $2000 be and hereby is appropriated, to be known -as, 'Purchase of Grad' jer' has considered said matter and would recommend that same be granted." For the Committee I H. Francis Dolan, Chairman. Approved by the Mayor,Oct. 4, 1939. 129 September 28, 1939. Councillor Dolan then moved reconsideration but it was refused. l I Councillor Ste£anski offered the I following report: Fuel Oil The Committee on Public Works to whom was referred the application 684 n i of Catherine Halpin to keep, store and sell Fuel Oil at Highland and Wy- ! man Ave. , has considered said matter and would recommend that the same be granted. " i For the Committee, Adam F. Stefa.nski, Chairman. j Report accepted and recommendation adopted. i Councillor uarrington offered the following report: Bpilers at Pump- I'The Committee to which was referred the matter of investigating68ing Station conditions at the Pumping station in North Beverl with e y, particular re- to an appropriation which has been recommended for an emergency repair of the boilers therein, has completed its investigation and wish- es to report as follows;- There are two boilers in this plant, originally installed in 1909. { The boilers are insured in the Continental Casualty Company and are in- I spected annually to determine their safe condition. On the occasion of the last inspection the report noted the, presence of some pitting on the i i tubes of one, boiler.. and certificates were issued to the effect that both boilers were in safe condition and no repairs were them recommended. In the course of our investigation a visit was made to the pumping station in the company of the City Engineer, and an inspector from the company insuring the boilers. The Chief Engineer, Mr Dutton, was in- terviewed and from him it was learned that the immediate occasion for repairs to one boiler was the result of a fire having been Otarted under the boiler when there was not a sufficient amount of water in the boil- er to cover the tubes, which, because of their age and general condition developed leaks to such an extent that it was advisable to discontinue this boiler from service, and have the same re-tubed. The other boiler was not in any way affected by the condition refer red to above, and has been performing satisfactory service while repairs are being completed on the damaged boiler. No inconvenience or loss of efficiency results to the plant, since only one boiler is operated at a time, and the re-tubing of the damaged boiler will permit resuming the " former practice of alternating use. In view of their investigation the Committee recommends:- That an inspection be made at once of the boiler which has not been r 30 aeptember 26, 1939. re-tubed, in an effort to determine the condition of the tubes before any repairs are authorized. (2) If repairs are recommended to this boiler, that the work be advertis- ed and let upon competitive bidding to the lowest responsible bidder. (3) That the Chief Engineer be requested to submit with his future requests for appropriations for repairs, a written statement of the conditions re- quiring such expenditure. " For the Committee, Joseph B. Harrington, Chairman. Report accepted and recommendation adopted. Licenses Councillor Lolan offered the following report: 6661 "The Committee on Licenses and Permitsto whom was referred applica- i ,tions for licenses, having considered the same recommend that the follow- ing be granted: r Sunday License: Alice Ouelette,1O9 Lafayette St:transfer from 17 darbor Street) For the Committee j H. Francis Dolan, Chairman" i Report. accepted and recommendation adopted. Tree Removal j Councillor Ferguson offered the following order which was adopted: 687 ; 1 "ORDERED: That the Shade Tree Committee be requested to consider the i advisability of removing a tree in front of about 16 or 18 Walter Street land a hearing be held at the next regular meeting. " Veterans of Foreigd i Councillor Stefanski offered the following order which was adopted: Vars 688 " RESOLVED: Whereas the winning of the national championship of the junior drum corps competition at the national convention of the Veterans of Foreign Wars by the Witch City Post Drum Corps is a matter of nation- a 1 recognition and of particular pride to the City of Salem, and WHEREAS, the Salem City Councilwishes to hereby?.publiclyr-becord said sentiment and express some measure of appreciation and recognition of this achievement. Now, therefore, the mayor is hereby requested to recommend the ap- propriation of a sufficient sum to purchase a banner emblematic of the fact that they are the national champions and to present it to said drum corps at a suitable occasion." Councillor Stefanski then moved reconsideration of all business transacted with the hope it would not prevail and it was voted not to reconsider. Councillor Dolan then moved that when the Council adjourn, it ad- Ijourn to October 13, 1939 and it was so voted. q .131 September 28, 1939. S` ! Councillor Stefanski moved adjournment at 9.50 p. M. a nd it was so voted ATTEST: i �i City Clerk. I e i ' October 13, 1939. A regular meeting of the City Council was held on Friday, October 13, at 8 o1clock P.M. All the members were present, excepting Councillor Stromberg, who was absent and the President presided. On motion of Coun- cillor Safford, the reading of the records of the previous meeting was dis- pensed with. Tree Removal A hearing was held on the petition for the removal of a tree at 6 and 8 Goodell St. Councillors Ferguson, Callahan and Dooley spoke in favor of removal and there was no opposition. The hearing was then clos- ed. A hearing was held on the petition to remove a tree at 16-18 Walter Street. Councillor Ferguson stated that the Shade Tree foreman said the tree should be removed. There was no opposition and the hearing was losed. Signs A hearing was held 'on the application of Benjamin Gross for a large type sign permit at 6 Central St. Councillors Dolan, Safford and Stefan- ski were in favor of granting and there was no opposition. The permit as granted on motion of Councillor Dolan, subject to the provisions of the laws applicable to the same. Marshalls Report The aarshalls monthly report was read and ordered filed. 689 Trust Funds The following order was received from the Trust Fund Commissioners 690 a nd the same was adopted: HORDERED: That the City Council of the City of Salem does hereby ac- cept from Ralph C. Browne, James J. welch and Josiah H. Gifford, Trustees der two deeds of trust made by Minnie E. Flynn, late of Salem, Massa- chusetts, the sum of Three Thousand one hundred and ninety-four dollars a nd nineteen cents ($3194.19) , being the balance left in their hands a t the death of said Minnie E. Flynn, to be used for such worthy purposes as the Trust Fund Commissioners of said city may see fit, in accordance with the terms of said Trust Agreements. And it is further ORDERED: t hat said principal sum be kept intact and the income only to be expended by said Trust Fund Commissioners.' Approved by the Mayor, October 16, 1939. Claims The claims of Russell W Linkhart and Joseph H Brusso were read and 691-692 referred to the Committee on Claims on motion of Councillor Dooley. m October 13, 1939. Applications were received from Sears Roebuck Co. , and from J. R. Signs Sutherland at corner of Boston and Grove Streets, for a large type Sign 693-694 Permit and on motion of Councillor Dolan both applications were ordered for a hearing at the next meeting. The sign bond of the Socony Vacuum Co., for a sign at the corner of Bond Boston and Pope Streets was referred to the Committee on Bonds and appro- 695 ved. An application was received from John E. Taffe for a sound truck Sound Truck permit for political purposes, from October 14, to December 5, 1939 and 696 on motion of Councillor Stefanski, the same was granted. The application of Wallace Heath of 46 Bridge St, for a Builders Builder: License 697 License at 18 Pickamn Road, was granted on motion of Councillor Crosby. i The application of James Donahue for a trucking license at 3 Tre- Trucking License wont Place was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits on mo- 698 tion of Councillor Lolan. The application of Irene April for a Sunday License at 1 Gardner Sunday License 699 Street was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. The application of Ella L. Harlin for a Lodging House License at Lodging House 700 128 Bridge St(transfer from Anna T. Bergeron) was referred to the Commit tee on Licenses and Permits. The renewal of the auctioneer licenses of Norman Auger and Rickard Renewals 701 F. Walsh, was granted on motion of Councillor Dolan. A list of applications for renewals of Lodging House and Sunday Licenses were referred to the Committee on Licenses and rermits. Councillor Stefanski offered the following report, which was ac- Land of Sara A. Cronan cepted and the recommendation adopted: 702 "The Committee on Public Property to whom was referred the matter of authorizing the mayor and the City Council to accept certain land from Sara A. Cronan and others, has considered said matter and would recommend that the authorization be granted." For the Committee, Adam F. Stefanski, Chairman. 3134 October 13, 1939. Tree Removals Councillor Durkin offered the following report which was accepted 70 and the recommendation adopted: +'The Committee on Shade Trees, to whom was referred the petition for tree removals at 8 Goodell St. and 16-18 Walter Street, has considered said matter and would recommend the removal of the same. " For the Committee, Philip J. Durkin, Chairman. Lodging House Councillor Dolan offered the following report which was accepted 70 and the recommendation adopted: "The Committee on Licenses and Permits, to whom was referred the the application of Ella L. Harlan for a Lodging House. License at 128 Bridge Street, having considered the same, would recommend that the same be granted. " For the- Committee, H. Francis Dolan, Chairman. Sound truck Under unfinished business, the application of the Rialto Theater fo a Sound truck 11ermit, was not taken up. Councillor Dooley at last meet ing had moved reconsideration on the matter. Low Value Land The aayor' s order on Low Value Land w hick was laid over from the 705 last meeting was taken up. Councillor Dooley moved it be referred to the City Solicitor. Councillor Callahan moved it be laid on the table and Councillor Dooley accepted. Councillor Callahan' s motion was then passed. Sewer Assessments Councillor Dooley offe-ted the following order, which was adopted: 706-707 "ORDERED: That 60 feet, amount $`•30.00, of the sewer assessment against Thomas A. Mackey, Lot 24-No.468 Lafayette Street, dated Febru- a ry 232 1939, for 212 feet, be abated. The reason for this. abatement is that since the above piece of property was assessed, a new street 60 feet wide has been laid out throu h said lot." Councillor Dooley then offered the following order which was adopt d: "ORDERED: 'hat the amount of $11.33, representing that portion of an original assessment of $59.36 dated June 27, 1,935 covering a frontage of 22.66 feet on Lot 20, Block 15, Urant Road against the Loring Realty Company, be abated. This abatement is requested for the following reason: Subsequent to the original assessment of $$59.36, which amount re- presents a frontage of 118.71 feet on Grant Road, a section of sewer ha October 13, 1939, -.-_ been installed in Lincoln Road, bodering on this same lot (Lot 20) and running 37.34 feet. The total frontage applicable to this lot to date therefore, is 156.05 feet (118.71 plus 37.34) . It is the custom to abat a.n amount equivalent to the assessment of a 60 foot frontage in the mat- ter of corner lots. In this case, however, there being only 37.34 feet frontage on Lincoln Road, the difference of 22.66 feet should be applied to the Grant Road frontage. The abatement requested would make the net frontage 96.05 ft., or a net assessment of $48.03." Both approved by the Mayor, October 17,, 19 59. The following order offered-by Councillor Ferguson, was adopted: Resurfacing Harrod & Charlotte Sts. "ORDERED: That the Mayor and the City Engineer look into the ad- 708 visability of resurfacing Harrod. Street and Charlotte Street." Approved by the Mayor, October 17, 1939. Councillor Callahan offered the following- order which was adopted:Resurfacing Essex Street "ORDERED: That the Mayor and City Engineer be requested to look 709 into the advisability of resurfacing, with ?hot top' so-called, Washing+ ton St., from New Derby. to Bridge 5t., and Essex Street from Hawthorne 'Aoulevard to North St., and from Hawthorne Boulevard to hebb 5t., and Essex St., from North St., to Boston Street." Approved by the Mayor, October 17, 1939. President Beaulieu then appointed Councillor Crosby to draw two Jurors jurors for Lawrence, Superior Court (Civil) Session on November 6, 1939. The following were drawn: James F. Campbell, 5 East Collins St., Printer William E. Brawders, 12 Greenway Road, Reporter. Councillor Ferguson moved adjournment at 8.39 P.M. and it was so voted. RETEST:.- \ City Clerk. 'i P136 October 26, 1939. A regular me< t ng of the Cit y Council was held on Thursday, Oct- ober 26, 1939 at eight o'clock P. M. All members were present, except- ing Councillor Safford, and the President presided. On motion of Coun- cIllor Callahan, the reading od the records of the previous meeting were dispensed with. Signs A hearing was held on the application of J. R. Sutherland for a Large Type sign permit at the corner of Boston and Grove Streets. Coun- cillors Durttin and Crosby spoke in favor. There was no opposition and the permit was granted subl,edt to the provisiond of law relative to the s same. ' A hearing was held on the application of Sears Roebuck Co. , for a Large Type sign permit at 118 Washington Street. Councillors Dolan, Dooley and Ferguson spoke in favor of granting. There was no opposi- tion and the permit was granted subject to the provisions of law relating to the same. Armistice Day A communication was rectived from the Mayor with the following orde 710 "ORDERED: That the sum of Five Hundred Dollars be and hereby is ca ppropriated for the purposes of observing Armistice Day. Said sum to be charged to the Excess and Deficiency Account." Adopted. Approved by the Mayor, October 31, 1939. Land of Jesse Uptoq The following order was received from the Mayor and adopted: 711 "ORDERED: That the City Council of the City of Salem does hereby accept onxbethalf of the City of Salem from Jesse F. Upton a gift of a certain parcel of land located on Achool Street on Salem, containing 177 square feet. Said premises being shown on a plan entitled "Land of Jesse F. Upton, School St., Salem, Mass. Sept 19392 Frank P. Morse, City Engineer." Said premises are conveyed for the purpose of widening the highway." Approved by the Mayor, October 313 1939. Snow and Ice Remov 1 A communication was received from the Mayor, with the following 712 order which was adopted:- "ORDERED: That the sum-of- Five Thousand ($5000) Dollars be and hereby is appropriated for the purposes of "Snow and Ice" Removal. Sai sum to be charged to the Excess and Deficienc$; Account." Approved by the Mayor, October 31, 1939. 13"7 October 26, 1939 A communication was received from the Mayor, together with a letter North St. f rom the Acting Superintendent of Streets stating that there is a need 713. for additional fends to complete the work on North Street. The followin order was then adopted: 1 "ORDERED: That the sum of Six Thousand Five Hundred ( 6500) Dollar be and hereby is appropriated for North Street, and to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for the Street Department.. Said sum of Six Thou sand Five Hundred ($6500) to be charged to the Excess and Deficiency Acta count. " Approved by the Mayor, October 31, 1939. The- following communication was received from the Chamber of Commer eIllumination for To the City Council 714 Christmas Salem, Mass. Gentlemen:- The Salem Chamber of Commerce is planning to illuminate the streets in the business section of the city fob the Christmas season, same to begin the day following Thanksgiving and to conti- nue through New Yearls night • The plan calls for decorating the streets by arches be- ginning at Hawthorne Boulevard and extending through to North Stree from the Depot to the 'Tabernacle Church, and on '-entral Otreet fro Essex Street to Front Street and on Front Street. These arches wil be spaced at intervals of fifty feet. Vie desire permission to carry these arches across the stre t by wires. All of this has been explained to the City Electrician. We are enclosing a certificate of insurance from the Am- ericna Mutual Liability Insurance Company of Boston, which gives full protection for property damage, compensation, etc. The work is to be carried on by George 0. Simons, Inc., 548 Asylum Street, Hartford, Conn. We respectfully request that' a permit be granted in order that we may place these dedorations in the business section of the city. Very truly yours, Lewis W. Newell, Sec.. On motion of Councillor Harrington, the above request was granted. Applications were received from the following for Large Type sign Signs 715-717 permits and hearings ordered for the meeting of. November 9, 1939: `James E. Mavrakas, 65 Federal Street No. Shore Pipe & Supply Co., 43 Bridge St. Essex Hat Co., 215 Essex Street. The application of the U. S. Armyfor a Sound Truck permit for one Sound Truck 718 day was granted on motion of Councillor Stromberg. The claims off Richard McDonald and Katheryne Hennessey were referre Claims 719-720 to the Committee on Claims. An application was received from William Haywood to change the res- rezoning on Lafa- yette Street idential zoning at 291 Lafayette Street, to a semi-residential zone for 720A. the purposes of a Funeral Home. On motion of Councillor Stefanski, the application was referred to I 3�38 October 26, 1989. thetPlanning Board. Pool Tables The applications of Riilliam Schaeffer for Six Pool Tables and One 721-7 billiard Table at 263 Essex St and of Joseph Ingemi for One pool Table at 48 Margin Street, were referred to the Committee on Licenses and Per- mits. Drainlayer' s Bond The Drainlayer' s Bond of Christian F. Mannessen wL,s referred to the 723 Committee on Bonds and approved. Lubritorium The application of Frank C. Garrano for- a Lubritorium at the cor- 724 ner of Jefferson Avenue and Jackson Street was received and a hearing . ordered for November 91 1939 at eight P. M. Renewals A list of applications for renewal of Sunday Licenses andAuto 725 Dealer' s Licenses were read and referred to the Committee on License and Permits. Sign Bonds The following sign bonds were referred to the Committee on Bonds 726-729 and approved: James R. Sutherland No. Shore Pipe & Supply Co. - James E Mavrakas Essex Hat Co. Land of Low Value Under unfinished business, the Mayor' s order relative to Land of Lo Value was taken from the table and the order was adopted. Approved by the Mayor, October 312 1939. Fire Hose The Mayor' s order relative to the purchase of additional Fire Hose which was amended by Councillor Harrington and adopted by the City Council as amended, was reported by the City Clerk, as approved by the Mayor, but only as to the appropriation. Licenses Councillor Dolan offered the following report, which was accepted 730 and the recommendation adopted: "The Committee on Licenses and Permits, to whom was referred a list of applications for licenses, having considered the same, recommend that the following be granted: Sunday License: Irene April, 2 Gardner St; George Shambos, 13 .4born St. ; Harry Szete a 87 Derby St. Lodging House: "lary J. Cass, 16 Summer St (Renewal) For the Committee, H. Francis Dolan, Chairman." 139 October 26, 1939. Councillor Dooley offered the following order which was adopted: Incinerator "ORDERED: That the Committee on Public Works, together with the 731 Mayor sand the City Engineer be requested to consider the advisability of purchasing or otherwise providing an incinerator for the purpose of elim- inating dumping of waste materials in the various parts of the City." Approved by the Mayor. October 31, 1939. Councillor Durkin offered the following order which was adopted: Veterans "ORDERED: That twenty-four hour leave of absence without loss of 732 wages be given all War Veterans employed by the City on Armistice Day for the purpose of participating in the parade and services conducted on that occasion. " Approved by the Mayor, October 31, 1939. Councillor Ferguson offered the following order which was adopted: Traffic Officer "ORDERED: That the Mayor, City Electrician and the City Marshal 733 look into the advisability of installing spot lights t ho sie-on the Po- lice officers that do Traffic Duty at Federal, Lynde and North and Essex Streets." Approved by the Mayor, October 31, 1939. Councillor Dooley offered the following order: Polling Places 734 "ORDERED; That meetings of the qualified voters of the City of . Salam be held in the several voting precincts of the city, at the poll- ing places designated by this Council on Tuesday, December 5, 1939, for the purpose of electing a Mayor, five Councillors-at-Large and one Coun- cillor from each Ward of the city, all to .serve for the term of two year from the first Monday in January, 1940; and three members of the School Committee to serve for the term of four years from the first Monday in January, 1940; and be it further, ORDERED: That the polling places be as follows: Ward 1, Prec 1 - Juniper School, Salem Willows Prec 2 - Sons of Poland Hall, 114 Derby Street Prec 3 - Herbert St. School Ward 2, Prec 1 - Church, cor. Bridge and Lemon Sts. Prec 2 - Phillips School, Washington Sq. Prec 3 - Second Church, Washington Sq. Ward 3, Prec 1 - Old High School, Broad St. Prec 2 - Old High School, Broad St. Prec 3 - Ot Anne' s Building, Cleveland St. Ward 4, Prec 1 - Polling Place, Beckford St. Prec 2 - Y. M. C. T. Society Hall, Boston St. Prec 3 - Endicott School, Boston St. Ward 5, Precl - Saltonstall School, Lafayette St Prec 2 - Saltonstall School, Lafayette St. Prec 3 - Saltonstall School, Lafayette St. Prec 4 - South Branch "ibrary, Lafayette St. Prec 5 - Training School, Loring Avenue 0140 October 26, 1939 Ward 61--Prec 1 - Engine House, North St. Prec 2 - Cogswell School Prec 3 - Cogswell School And" be it further ORDERED: that the polls be opened at- 7 o' clock A. M. and closed at 6 o' clock P. M.. and that the City 'Clerk cause notice to be published as re- quired by law. " Councillor Dolan offered the following amendment: i "ORDERED: That the above be amended so as to read, opened at 8 A. M a nd closed at 7 P. M." The order was adopted as amended. Approved by the Mayor, October 315 1939. Shade Trees Councillor Crosby- offered the following order which was adopted: 735 "ORDERED: That the Supt. of Shade- Trees shall be requested to trim the trees on Proctor St_, between #25 and #20, to provide better light- ing conditions at this point. " Approved by the Mayor, October 31, 1939. North St. Crossing Councillor Crosby- offered the following order which was adopted: 736 "ORDERED: That the Boston and Maine Railroad be requested to re- pair the roadway at its North St crossing in Salem, so this crossing will conform in appearance and condition with the recently resurfaced North ST." Approved by the Mayor, October 31, 1939. Aborn Street Councillor Crosby offered the following order which was adopted: 73 "ORDERED: That the City Engineer and the Supt. of Streets shall b requested to consider the advisability of widenbng Aborn St at the foot of Ord St. , to provide for a uniform width of Aborn St. at this point an to relieve a condition which is dangerous to traffic. " Approved by the Mayor, October 312 1939. Beaver Street Councillor Crosby offered the following order which was adopted: 738 "ORDERED; That the City Electrician and the Salem Electric Light Co., shall be requested to consider the advisabilityof relocating the Street Lights on Beaver St. , so that said lights will be located. closer together than at present;, and that larger bulbs shall be provided for better illumination." Approved by the Mayor, October 312 1939. Fire Hose Councillor Harrington moved that the order relative to the pur- 739 chasing of additional Fire Hose be taken from the table and it was so voted. l Irl - October 26, *1939 1939 , Councillor Harrington then offered the following order which was a dopted: I "ORDERED: That the City Solicitor be requested to furnish to the Council an opinion on the following questions: 1. May an order requesting _ an appropriation for the purchase of fir hose, subsequently amended by vote of the City Council so as to require that such hose be purchased from recognized dealers in such equipment, and passed as amended by the City Council, be approved by the Mayor, only as to the appropriation portions thereof ? 2. what is the effect of such partial approval by the Mayor ? Councillor Stefanski moved reconsideration of all business trans- acted with the hope it would not prevail and the Council refused to re- consider as was intended. Council Fer6uson moved to adjourn at 8.49 P. M. and it was so voted ATTEST:- City Clerk. f 4142 A special meeting of the City Council, called by the President, was , held on actQb_ez._3Z, 1939 at 4 P. M. All members were present except- ing Councillor Durkin. On motion of Councillor Safford the reading of the records of the previous meeting were dispensed with. Building A communication was received from the Building Inspector stating 740 that Mrs. Mary A McDermott of 6 Brown Street, Salem had filed an appli- cation with the Building Inspector to erect a one story brick building for merchantile purposes at 127 Essex Street. It was then voted that no change in the street line was contemplated at this point. Builders Licens Builders Licenses were granted to Arthur Lariviere and the V.hitt 741 redge Portable Co. Political Candi- Councillor Harrington offered the following order which was adop- dates 742 ted: *ORDERED: That all candiates for office in the City Election on December 5, 1939, shall have the use of the head of .the tunnel for signs under_ :the _guidance of the City Marshal. " Sign on Tunnel The Girl Scouts were granted a sign permit for the Head of the 743 Tunnel from Nov 2, to Nov 9th inclusive. Councillor Safford moved adjournment at 4.14 P. M. , and it was so voted. ATTEST: City Clerk. vra NOVEmber 8 , 1939 A regular meeting of the City Council was- held on November 9, 1939 at eight o� clock P. M. All members were present and the President pre- sided. The reading of the minutes of the previous meeting were dispens- ediwith, on motion of Councillor Safford. A hearing was held on the application of the Essex Hat Co, 215 Essex Signs Street for a Large type, Sign Permit. Mr. J M James appeared in favor as well as Councillors Durkin, and Callahan, There was no opposition and the permit was granted on motion of Councillor Durkin, subjebt to the provisions of law relative to the same. A hearing was held on the application of the North Shore Pipe& Sup- ply Co. , for a Large type, Sign Permit at 43 Bridge Street.- Councillors Stromberg and Durkin spoke in favor: There was no opposition and on motion of Councillor Stromberg the permit was granted subject to the pro- visions of law relative to the same. A hearing was held on the application of James E Mavrakos for a Large type, Sign Permit at 92 Lafayette Street. Councillors Callahan and Dooley spoke in favor of granting. There was no opposition and the permit was granted on motion of Councillor Dooley, subject to the pro- visions of law relative to the same. A hearing was held on the application of Frank C Garano to erect a Lubritorium at the corner .of Jefferson Avenue and Jackson Street. Mr. Garano and Councillors Dooley, Dolan and Callahan appeared in favor of granting. There was no oppesition and the permit was grantgd on motion Of Councillor Durkin subject to the provisions of law relative to the sam . A communication was received from the Mayor giving notice of the Constable appointment of Herbert A Ramon as a constable. Read and filed. 744 The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: Land of Salem Sav- "ORDERED: That the City Council of the City of Salem does hereby 745 ings Bunk accept on behalf of said city from the Salem Savings Bank, a gift of a certain parcel of land located on. Essex Street, Salem, containing 128 square feet. Said premises are shown on a plan entitled "Land of the Salem Savings Bank,.. Essex St., Salem Mass. , October 1939, Frank P Morse City Engineer. " Said premises are conveyed for the purpose of widening the highway and subject to the right of the Salem Savings Bank to main- tain an areaway under said premises, properly covered by hyatt lights or other suitable material, and also the right to overhang said premises by the eaves of the building adjoining." Approved by the Mayor, November 16, 1939. 144 November 9, 1939 _ Flats in Collins The following order, recommended by the ;payor, was adopted: Cove 746 "ORDERED: That the sum of One Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($150.00) be and the same is hereby appropriated for the purpose of purchasing ,a parcel f flats in Collins Cove owned by Mary M Saul, formerly owned by Martha L. C. Berry, containing about 55,300 square feet. Said purchase is for he purpose of abating or preventing a hisance of constructing public arks or playgrounds, streets or boulevards and for other municipal pur- poses. Said sum to be charged to the "Reserve Fund" account. And be it further ORDERED: That the mayor be and is hereby authorized to purchase, on behalf of the City, the above mentioned parcel of flats. " Approved by the Mayor, November 16, 1939. Flats in Collins The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: Cove 747 "ORDERED: That the: sum of One -=undred and Sixty-Two Dollars and fifty cents .(162.50) be and the same is hereby appropriated for the pur- poses of purchasing a parcel of flats in Collins Cove owned by Sara A. Cronan, et ali, Trustees ,under will of Thomas F Cronan, containing 51000 square feet. Said purchase is for the purpose of abating or preventing a nuisance, of constructing public parks or playgrounds, streets or boule vara®:;and for other municipal purposes. Said sum to be charged to the IlReserve Fund" account. And be it further ORDERED: That the Mayor be and is hereby authorized to purchase on behalf of the City the above mentioned parcel of flats,. " Approved by the Mayor, November 16.,' 1939. . Boiler at Pumping The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was received and on Station 748 motion of Councillor Harrington, was referred to the Committee on Finance "ORDERED: That the sum of One Thousand and Fifty ($1050.00) Dollars be and hereby is appropriated for the purpose of repairing the boiler at the Pumping Station located at North Beverly. Said sum to be charged to the Excess and Deficiency Account. " Everett M Buckley The following order recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: 749 "ORDERED: That the sum of Two Hundred and Thirty Nine ($239.) Dollar .' be and the same is hereby appropriated for the purpose of reimbursing Ev- erett M. Buckley, a member of the Salem Fire Department Call force, for injuries sustained and damages and loss of wages resulting from the same, while engaged in the performance of his duty as a member of said Fire De- partment.. Said sum is to be chagged to the PReserve Fund" acdoun't. " Approved by the Mayor, November 16, 1939. 14& November 9, 1939 The following communication was received from the City Solicitor and Fire Hose ordered filed: 750 November 9, 1939. °Hon. City Council City Hall . Salem, Massachusetts. Gentlemen: I have been requested by your honorable body to furnish a written opinion to the following. questions. 111. May an order requesting an appropriation for the purchase_ of fire hose, subsequently amended by vote of the City Council so as to require that such hose be purchased from recognized dealers in such equipment, and passed as amended by the City Council, be approved by the' Mayor, only as to the appropriation portion thereof? 2. What is the effect of such partial approval?" It is my opinion that said Order may be approved by the Mayor as to the appropriation part thereof because that part of the Order is a proper exercise of authority by the City Council, to wit, the exercise of their function as a legislative body. It is my opinio that the part of the Order which was added by amendment is null and void as it is an attempt to direct the Mayor in the exercise of an administrative act. The City Council has no such executive or ad- ministative power. iy answer to the second question is that the approval of this Order by the Mayor makes the legal part of it, to wit., the appropri ation, effective, and the other part of the Order merely a nullity. I The Supreme Court has held many times that ordinances which are invalid in part may be valid as to the lega; part,provided it can, be separated from the part which is not legal. I think it is very clear that the legal part of the above Order is easily separa- ted from the part which is invalid. Very truly yours, v James Kinsella City' Solicitor" The monthly report of the City Marshal was received and ordered. . . Marshal' s nepor• filed. y 751 An invitation was received from the Mass. State Guards' to be guests Armstice Lay 52 of that organization on Armistice Lay. The invitation was accepted. A petition was received from Gertrude Hayes, Dorothy C Leavitt and Rezoning on Loring Avenue Lilliam Drummond, requesting that a change be made in the zoning ordinanca 753 relative to certain premises situated between Tedesco Road, the State `i Highway and Loring Avenue. The petition was referred to the Planning Board. The following order, intoduced by Councillor Safford was adopted: 754 Grant road "ORDERED: That the Mayor and the City Electrician be requested to have electric lights installed on Grant Road, Harrison Road and West Cir- cle." Approved by the Mayor, November 16, 1939. „46 November 9, 1939 Pole Location A petition was received from the Salem Electric Light Co. , to take 755 over an existing pole from the New England Tel. & Tel. Co. , and the Post- al Telegraph Co. , at corner of Margin and Mill Streets. The location was granted. Fuel Oil An application was received from the John Flynn Co. , to store Fuel 756 Oil at' 20 Goodhue Street to the amountcof 10,000 gallons. A hearing wa ordered for November 23, 1939. Signs The applications of Irene Skoniecki at 131 Essex St. , and Leonard 757-758 Day at 1192 North St., for small signs were received and the permits granted, subject to the a pproval of the City Electrician and the Supt. of Streets. Sign An application was received from James G Haddad for a Large Type 759 Electrical sign at 256 Essex Street and a hearing was ordered for Nov- ember 23, 1939. Builders License An applieation was reeeived from Fred Buivid for a Builders Licens 760 and on motion of Councillor Crosby the same was granted. Lubritorium An application was received from Philip Abell to maintain a Lub- 761 ritorium at 64 Boston Street and a hearing wE,s ordered for November 23, 1939. Salem Willys Co. Auto Dealer An application for A First Class Auto Dealer' s License at 212 762 Bridge Street and the same was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. Passenger Auto An application of Frederick J Fossa for a License to use one.,pass- 76 enger auto at the Salem Depot and the same was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. Truck License The application of Leo St Pierre for an Auto Truck License at 76 Salem Depot was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. Lodging Houses The applications of the following for Lodging .Houses were referred' 765=76 to the Committee on Licenses and Permits: tridget Connelly, 23 Church St. Abraham Camil, 17 Brown St. Bessie Hayfuse, 49 Federal St. David Keefe and T. J. Smith, 26 winter Street. Sunday Licenses The following applications for Sunday Licenses were referred to 769-771 the Committee on Licenses and Permits: Peter Lagos, 169 Washington St. F. Elmer Eaton, 171 Essex Street F. Elmer Eaton, 239 Lafayette Street. 147 ivember :, 1939 The following applications fur renewals of licenses were referred Renewals to the Committee on Licenses and Permits: 772 Sunday Licenses William A Ambrose, 108 Boston St. John W Briggs, 19 Butler St Arthur F Connelly, 266 Essex St Michael D'Iorio, 18 High St Christ Lagos, 122 Lafayette St - Alexander- Leger, 79 Leach St Rosario Puleo, 21 river St J. Philias Provencher, 20 Leavitt St Peter Rizoli, 120 Essex St Arety Solovicos, 289 Essex St Augustin Duchene, 66 Loring Ave Stephania K Zbynzynski, 74 Derby St Lodging House Franklin B Ballou, 384 Essex St Annie OtKeefey 4 Brown St Geo & Jean Poirier, 116 Lafayette St Henry Lavery„28-30 Lynde St , Albert E -errill, 254 Lafayette St Junk Dealer i Collier & Mizioch, r 67 Flint St Pool Table William A Ambrose, 108 Boston St(1 table) Bowling Alleys Francis D Heffernan, 207 Edsex St (7 alleys) Salem Odd Fellows Assoc. , 53 Washington St (7 alleys) The renewal of A. H. Crosby Co Drainlayers License was granted. 773 Drainlayer I the drainlayerts bond of A. H. Crosby Co., and the sign bond of Bonds 774-775 James C Haddad, were referred to the Committee on Bonds and approved. Councillor Dolan offered the following report for the Committee on Licenses 776 Licenses and Permits, which was accepted and the recommendation adopted: i "The Committee on Licenses and iermits, to whom was referred the appiicationssfor licenses, having considered the same, recommend that the following be granted: Auto Dealer: (2nd Class) P. Creedon Co.-, 426-430 Essex Street Sunday Licenses Annie Belanger, 67 iiason Street Harold L Carlman, 18 Bridge St Jean B LaRocque, 304 Essex St Katrina Shaluk, 210 Derby St Harriet Stromberg, 2 Bridle St Charles V Stromberg, Lynde St Pool Tables Joseph Ingemi, 48 Margin St., (1 table) Councillor Harrington requested to hear from the Committee investib - 14elfare Lept ting the Welfare Department and Councillor Callahan stated that the re- 777 port would be made at the next meeting. X48 November 9, 1939 Street Lighting Councillor Crosby offered the following order, which was adopted: 779 "ORDERED: That a communication be sent to the SElem Electric Light o. , requesting that proposed changes and improvements to the street light- ing system throughout the entire city be undertaken at once so that this work may be completed before the winter months." Approved by the mayor, November 16, 1939 Downing Street Councillor Dolan offered the following order which was adopted: 780 "ORDERED: That the Mayor and City Electrician be requested to in- stall a street light at Downing Street?' Approved by the Mayor, November 16, 1939. Five Cent Fare Councillor Crosbyoffered the following order which was adopted: 781 "ORDERED: That the Eastern Massachusetts Street Railway Co. , be. requested to grant an extensions of the Five Cent fare limit on Highland Avenue to the point where the W.P.A. sewer and water project is being car- ried on, for the benefit of workersemployed on this project. " Approved by the Mayor, November 16, 1939. City Employees Councillor Harrington offered the following order which was adopted: 782 "ORDERED: that all regular employees in every municipal department shall redeive full pay for legal holidays, and that the Mayor shall be re- quested to furnish such additional funds for each department as may be re- quired for this purpose. " Fire alarm Box The following order, offered by Councillor •larrington, was adoptee : 783 T'ORDERED: That the Committee on Fire Department affairs and the City Electrician be requested to consider the advisability of installing a fire alarm signal box at the intersection of Adams and Jefferson Avenue in Ward Fige." lipproved by the Mayor, November 16, 1939. City Employees The following order offered by Councillor Fatrington was adopted: 783a "ORDERED: That the publication of the City Documents of the City Government shall hereafter include a record of the name of each person em' ployed by the City of Salem during the preceding year, together with the total amount of compensation, salary, wages, fees or other emolument paid such person. 'hat this publication shall not relate to the employment of any person receiving compensation of less thah one hundred dollars. Fsdfurther, that the heads of the individual departments shall each year as soon as may be, furnish the above information to the City Clerk in i time for publicatio7 with the documents, and that tae Mayor be requested to furnish the necessary funds to defray the expense of s„„aid publication.” _ November �, 1939. Councillor Dolam moved reconsideration of all business transacted Jurors and the Council refused to reconsider as was intended. The President appointed J. Elmer Callahan to draw one juror for I the December 4th sitting of the Superior Court in Salem. Councillor a llahan drew, the name of Joseph M McCarthy of 33 Osgood Street; occupa- tion, Machinist. i Councillor Harrington moved adjournment and it was so voted at 8:47 'P. M. I ' ATTEST:- 1 j City Clerk. i I ,150 November 1939 A re6ular hieetins of the City Council was held November 23, 1939 t eight o'clock P. M. All the members were present and the President resided. The reading of the minutes of the previous meeting were dis- ensed with, on motion of Councillor Safford. Sign A hearing was held on the application of James G �Ia.ddah for a Large pe, Electrical Sign at 256 Essex St. A representative of the applicant appeared in favor, there was no opposition and the permit was granted on motion of Councillor Durkin, subject to the provisions of law relative to he same. Fuel Oil A hearing was held on the application of John H Flynn Co to store 0,000 gallons of Fuel Oil at 20. Goodhue St. Mr John Keenan and Coun- cillor Durkin spoke in favor of granting, there was no opposition and the permit was granted, subject to the provisions of law relative to the same. Lubritorium A hearing was held on the application of Philip kbell to maintain a Lubritorium at 64 Boston Street. Councillor Dooley was in favor of granting, there was no opposition and on motion of Councillor 6tefanski the matter was referred to the Committee on Public Works. Christmas Tree A communication was received from the aayor, with a letter from the 78 City Electrician, recommending the following order which was adopted: "ORDERED: That the sum of Sixty-Two ($62.00) Dollars be transferred from the item "Street Lighting" to the item "Salary and ti'ages". This transfer is requested for the purpose of decorating Christmas Tree in the Square." Approved by the Mayor, November 27, 1939. Higginson 6quare The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was read: 784 "ORDERED: That the sum of Six Hundred ($600) be and hereby is appro- priated for the purposes of purchasing material known as "hot-top" for th resurfacing of Higginson Square. Said sum to be charged to the Reserve iiccount." Councillor Dolan moved suspension of the rules which was refused and the matter was referred to the Finance Committee. Bridge Street The following order recommended by the Mayor was adopted, under 785 suspension of the rules, on motion of Councillor Dolan: "ORDERED: That the sum of $272.28 be and hereby is appropriated for purposes of covering deficit on Highway Account-Chapter 90, Bridge Street Said sum to be charged to the LLeserve Account.n Approved by the ;Mayor, November 28, 1939. 151 d November 23, 1939 The following order recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under County Bridges suspension of the rules, on motion of Councillor Dolan: 786 "ORBERED: That the sum of $584.29 be and hereby is appropriated and to be added to: item already appropriated, namely: "maintaining County Bridges" baid sum to be charged to the Excess and -eficiency Account. " Approved by the Mayor, November 28, 1939. The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under Street Lept. suspension of the-rules, on motion of Councillor Lolan: 787 "ORDERED: That the sum of Ten Thousand Dollars ($100000) be and hereby is appropriated and tb.,be added to sums heretofore appropriated fol the Street Lepartment, as follows: $7,000 Highway Maintenance $3,000 Sidewalks and Curbing Said sum to be charged to the Excess and Deficiency Account. " Approved by the Mayor, November 27, 1939. The following order recommended by the Mayor was adopted under sus Military Aid 788 pension of the rules, on motion of Councillor Dolan: "ORDERED: That the sum of Six Thousand Dollars ($6,000) be and hereby is appropriated and to be added to sums heretofore appropriated. Said sum to be divided as follows: State hid $476.50 Military Aid 480.00 Soldiers Relief 4668.50 Hospital 375.00 $6000.00 Said sum to be charged to the Excess and Deficiency Account." Approved by the Mayor, november 28, 1939. The following order recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under lerby Wharf 789 suspension of the rules on motion of Councillor Dolan: "ORDERED: That the sum of Seventeen Thousand Eight Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($17,850.00) be and hereby is appropriated and to be added to sums heretofore appropriated under Item "Land Taking For National Mem- orial (Derby Wharf) . Said sum to be charged to the Dxcess and Deficient Account." Approved by the Mayor, November 27, 1939. The following order recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under Dog Cogstable 790 suspension of the rules on motion of Councillor Dolan: "ORDERED: That the sum of One Hundred and Thirty-three (J133) be and hereby is appropriated and to be added to sums heretofore appropriate for the item "Dog Constable". Said sum to be charged to the Excess and Leficiency Account. " Approved by the Mayor, November 28, 1939. 1' 152 November <31 1939 Land near Rowell The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: Field 791 "ORDERED: That the mayor be and hereby isauthorizedto disclaim the right of the City of Salem to make use or to continue to make use of a portion of land commonly known as tidamanda Property adjacent to Rowells Fields the use of which was granted to the City of Salem bt the Ialem Terminal Corporation in a letter dated September 101 1929. The mayor is further authorized to execute an instrument in writing to make this order effective, and to negotiate with the Salem Terminal Corporation for a right by the City of Salem to use a larger portion of said property as shown on a plan entitled"sketch showing loaned land in Salem, Massachusetts a copy of which is attached to said disclaimer. " Approved by the Mayor, November 28, 1939. Rezoning on Irving A petition was received from the Henry K Barnes Co for a change i Street 792 the zoning ordinance so that it would be mapped for a business district. the matter was referred to the Planning Board: Signs The applications of Massachusetts Bowling Inc., and Thomas ileo- - 793-794 poulos for -Large Type Sign =ermits were received and hearingsordered for Lecember 14, 1939. Coasting On Stree s ti communication was received from the City Marshal, together with 795 a letter from the Registrar of 14otor vehicles relative to the dangers of children coasting on the streets and the matter was referred to the Com- mittee on Public Works. Small Signs . Applications were received from the North Shore Bmoadcasting Co '- :796-79a 126 Washington St., and from Prank S. Cosgrove, 274 Essex Street for Small type sign permits and the same were granted. Claims The claims of Emily Darling and Esther B. Kieran were referred 798-799 to the Committee on Claims. Builder Licensi On motion of Councillor Callahan, a Builder s License was granted 800 to Colonial Construction of Boston. Sign Bond The 6ign Bond of bears Roebuck Co. , was received and referred to 801 the Committee on Bonds and approved. Pool Table The application of Celestin Charron for Two Pool Tables at 5i dar- 802 bor St was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. Renewals The following renewal of licenses were granted: 803 Auctioneer License Harry D Clifford, 1 Hawthorne -?lvd. .s x 153 november 23, 1939 Auto Lealer (2nd Class) Babes Auto ales The following were referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits Lodging House Lincoln Hotel, 117 Lafayette St Sunday License Joseph B. F. aeeley Co, 2 Dalcomb St. j Councillor Dolan offered the following report which was accepted Licenses 804. and the recommendation adopted: "The Committee on Licenses and Permit to whom were referred appli cations for licenses, having considered the same, would recommend that the following be granted: SUNDAY LICENSES . Elmer Laton,- 171 Vssex Street F. Elmer Eaton, 239 .Essex Street Peter Lagos, 169 Washington Street William Ambrose, 108 Boston Street John th Briggs, 19 Butler Street Arthur F Connelly, 266 Essex Street gichael D'iorio, 18 High Street Christ Lagos, 122 Lafayette Street Alexander "eger, 79 Leach Street Rosario Puleo, 21 River Street J. Philias .Provencher, 20 Leavitt St Peter Riaoli, 120 Lssex Street Arety Solovicos, 289 Essex Street 5tepania K Zbynzyski, 74 Derby Street Augustin Duchene,66 Loring Avenue (Transfer from George E Southwick) LODGING HOUSE Franklin B Ballou, 384 Essex Street Annie O'Keefe, 4 Droam Street Geo & Jean Poirier, 116 Lafayette St Henry Laverty, 28-30 Lynde Street Albert E Merrill, 254 Lafayette St Bridget Connel,ly,- 23 Church Street Bessie "Rayfuse, 4j -federal Street Abraham Camil, 17 brown Street POOL TABLES Yuilliam A Ambrose, 108 Boston Street. (one table) William Schaeffer, 263 Essex Se. (7 tables) BO."LING ALLEYS i Francis D neffernan, 207 Essex St. (7 alleys) Salem Odd Fellows Bldg Assoc. 953 '+'ashington St. (7 alleys) AUTO DEALER (Ist class) Salem Willys Co., 212 bridge St Passenger Auto Frederick J Fossa, Salem Lepot AUTO TRUCK Leo St Pierre, Salem 8epot. For the Committee, H. Franois Dolan, Chairman." I i I I 1A54 Novemher._23., _1939 . Fire Alarm Box Councillor Dooley offered the following report which was accepted 806 and the recommendation adopted: The Committee on Fire Department to whom was referred the advi- j sability of installing a fire alarm signal box at the intersection of Adams Street and Jefferson Avenue, has considered said matter and would rdeommend the installation of same. The estimated cost of installing this box is $312.00. The Committee also recommends the installation of another fire alarm signal box on Loring Avenue in the vicinity of William T. Walke & Sons Florist shop. For the Committee James R. Dooley, Chairman. " Boilers at Pumping Councillor Dolan offered the following report: Station 807 "The Committee on Finance to whom was referred the Order, that the sum of $1,050. be and hereby is appropriated for the purposes of repair- ing the boiler at the Salem Pumping Station at North Beverly, has con- sidered the same and would recommend adoption of the above Order." For the Committee, H. Francis Dolan, Chairman On motion of Councillor Harrington the order then was amended so as to read ! such repairs to be awarded on competitive biddingt . The order was then passed as amended, all voting in favor. Approved by the Mayor, Nov. 27, 1939. Culvert on Jeffersoa Councillor Dolan offered the following order which was adopted: Avenue 808 "ORDERED: That the Mayor and City Engineer be requested to im- mediately start construction of a suitable culvert or sluice-way on Jeff- erson Avenue in the vicinity of the Stone Crusher for the purposes of re- lieving an obnoxious condition that is now there" Approved by the Mayor, November 28, 1939. I "esurfacing Lee St. Councillor Ferguson offered the following order which was adopted: 809 "ORDERED: That the _Mayor and City Engineerlook into the advisabi- lity of resurfacing Lee St." Approved by the Mayor, November 28, 1989. Rubbish Trucks The following order, introduced by Councillor Durkin, was adopted: 810 "ORDERED: That the Mayor be requested to have the acting Super- intendent of Streets procure the necessary canvas coverings for -the City trucks engaged in the collecting of ashes and rubbish throughout the City so as to prevent dust flying from said trucks and debris falling in the streets of our city." Approved by the Mayor, November 28; 1939. ,.r 155 November 23, 1939 Councillor Dolan offered the following order. which was adopted: Police Protection "ORDERED: That the Mayor and the City Mars'ial be requested to place at Schools 811 police protection at the school building at Castle Hill when the children going to and leaving the school house.1' Approved by the Mayor, November 28, 1939. The followingorder offered by Councillor Harrington, was adopted: Wiiater Parking 812 "ORDERED: That the City Marshal and the Committee on Traffic Rules shall consider the advisability of establishing parking regulations for the winter months so as -to permit parking on one side of the following streets: Briggs Street, Boardman Street, Andrew Street, Pickman Street, Spring Street and Pleasant Street and that the Committee shall further consider the advisability of making Briggs Street, Boardman Street, An- drew Street, Pickmam Street and Spring Street one way streets during the same period." Returned unsigned by the Mayor. The following order, offered by Councillor Harrington, was referred Handbills 813 to the Committee on Ordinances: "ORDERED: That the provisions of Section 15 of Chapter 42 of the City Ordinances, insofar as this section relates to the distribution of handbills, is herewith repealed. " Councillor Stefanski moved reconsideration with the hope it would not prevail and reconsideration was refused. " Councillor Harrington moved adjournment at 9.47 P. M. and it was so voted. ATTEST:- City Clerk. i ��156 Lecember 11, 1 �39 A special meeting of the City! Council was held on December 11, 1939 at 4 o'clock P. M. President Beaulieu presidedandall the members were present excepting Councillors Durkin, Ste'fanskl• 644 nd The reading of the minutes of the previous meeting were dispensed with, on motion of Councillor Ferguson. The President stated the purpose of the meeting was to draw jurors and appointed Councillor Dooley to draw one juror for the Grand Jury . Councillor Dooley drew the name of Constantine Soboczinski, 40 Daniels St. , Machinist. Councillor Dooley then drew three names for the Superior Court as follows: Robert V. O' Grady, 63 Beaver St. , Chauffeur Patrick J. Burke, 85 Tremont St. , Leather worker John J. Fallon, 30 P.c.ncock St. , Shoe Worker. Councillor Stefanski moved adjournment at 4.09 P. M. and it was so i voted. ATTEST:.- City Clerk. i I 157 December 14, -1939 A regular meeting of the City Council was held on Thursday, D.ecembe 14, 19399 at eight oTclock P. M. All the members were present except- ing Councillor Safford, and the President presided. On motion of.Coun-• cillor Callahan, it was vot5d to dispense with the reading of the records A hearing was held on- the application of the Massachusetts Bowling Signs Inc. for a Large Type, Electrical sign at 18 New Derby Street. A repre- sentative of the applicant appeared 'in favor, there was no opposition and the permit was granted on motion of Councillor Stefanski. A hearing was held on the applivation of Thomas Eleopoulos for a Large Type Electrical sign at 53 North Street. No one appeared in favor and on motion of Councillor Callahan, the matter was laid over until the next meeting. The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under Tractor for Cem- etery Com. suspension of the rules by Councillor Dolan: 815 "ORDERED: That the sum of One Thousand Four Hundred and Fifty Doll- ars be and hereby is appropriated for the purposes of purchasing a Trac- tor for the Cemetery Commission, and said sum is to be charged to the item "Cemetery Lot Funds." Approved by the Mayor, December 18, 1939. ^` A communication was received from the Mayor suggesting the appoint Commodity Stamp,• 816 ment of a Committee to investigate the advisability of the use of surplu commodities stamps to be purchased through the Welfare Department. The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: Christmas Decora h a 817 ;y T'ORDERED: That the following. sum of money heretofore appropriated for the Highway Department be transferred to the following: 1. From the item ?'Street Lighting and Signals in the Highway De- partment" to the new item entitled "Electrical Christmas Decorations, I 193911. $500." Approved by the Mayor, December 182 1939. The foll&wing order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: health Dept. 18 "ORDERED: That the following sums be and hereby are transferred ill the Health Department Budget: $150.00 from Item #3, Other Cities and Towns to Item #2 Quarantine and Contagious Diseases. $500.00 from Item #47 Collection of Garbage to Item #2 Quarantine and Contagious Diseases. " Approved by the Mayor, December 18, 1939. December 14, 1939. semis Street The following order recommended by the Mayor and the Park gommissio 813. was adopted under suspension of the Pules, on motion of Councillor Dolan: "ORDERED: That the sum of One Hundred and Twenty-five Dollars be . and hereby is appropriated for the purposes of purchasing land on Bemis Street." Approved by the Mayor, December 18, 1939. 104th Veterans The following order recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under sus 819 pension of the rules, on motion of Councillor Dolan: TIORDERED: That the sum of Seven Hundred Dollars be and hereby is appropriated for the purposes of paying in part certain expenses contract- ed by the 104th Veterans Organization. Said sum to be charged to the Reserve Account. " Approved by the Mayor, December 18, 1939.. School Dept. 820 The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: "ORDERED: That the following sums he and hereby are transferred in the School Department Budget: $1,000 from Salaries to Other Expenses. 400 from Textbooks to Printing and Supplies 300 from Textbooks to Repairs and Equipment 300 from Textbooks to Correctional Institutions." Approved by the Mayor, December 18, 1939. ire Dept Personnel A communication was received from the Mayor, recommending that the 821 city ordinances be changed to provide for two Deputy Chiefs and three additional privates in the Salem Fire Department." The matter was referred to the Committee on Ordinances. Police Radio The following order, recommended by the Mayor and the City Marshal 822 was adopted under suspension of the rules, on motion of Councillor Dolan: "ORDERED: That the sum of $100.00 (One Hundred ) be and 'hereby is appropriated for the purposes of installing a new unit in the Radio De- partment of the Salem Police Department. Said sum to be charged to the i Reserve Account." I ' Approved by the Mayor, December 18, 1939. Salaries in Police The following order, recommended by the City Marshal, was adopted Dept. 823 under suspension of the rules, on motion of Councillor Dolan: ".ORDERED: That the sum of Two Thousand Dollars be and hereby is appropriated and added to sums heretofore appropriated for the Item, Sal- aries and Wages in the Police Department Budget. Said sum to be charged to the Excess and Deficiency Account. " Approved by the Mayor, December 182 1939 1tif December 14, 1939. The following order ,recommended by the Mayor, was adopted:. Cemetery Commissi "ORDERED: That the following sums of money heretofore a 324. ppropriate for the Cemetery Department be transferred as follows: 1. From the item "Coal" to the item "Gas and Oil" $20.00 r 2. From the item "Telephone" to the item "Other Expenses" $¢20.00 3. From the item "Insurance" to the item "Dump Truck?' $60.00 4. From the item "Auto Expenses" to the item "Other Expenses?? $25. 5_ From the item "Postage and Office Supplies" to the item "Dump F Truck" $30.00 € 6. From the Item "Hardware & Tools'? to the item ?'Fertilizer and Seed" .15¢" Approved by the Mayor, Dec 18, 1939. 1 The Mayor' s appointment of Michael F. McGrath to the Hoard of Michael F McGrati. Cemetery Commissioners for a period- of three years was confirmed. Ten 825 ' members voted in favor and one .was absent. The following order, recommended by the Mayor and the City Soli- Law Dept. 26 citor, was adopted under suspension of the rules, on motion of Councillor Dolan: e` "ORDERED: That the' sum of Seventeen Hundred Dollars be and hereby is appropriated for the purposes of settling cases and claims which are now pending in the Law Department. Said sum to be charged to the Excess and Deficiency Account." Approved by the Mayor, December 18, 1939. The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: Welfare Dept. 27 "ORDERED: That the following sums of money heretofore appropriate for the Department of Public Welfare be transferred as follows: 1. - $ 1,000 from Item #3, City Home, other expenses to item #4, Outside Relief. 2. From Item #9, Hospitals $3,000, to item #4 Outside Relief. 3. From Item #10, Old Age Relief to Item ##4, Outside Relief A96500 -and be it further ORDERED: that the sum of w141500 be and the same is hereby appro- priated for the following purposes and' in the following sums:- $7500. for the Item #41 Outside Relief $1,500. for Item #5 Other Cities and Towns $5,500. for Item #8, Aid to Dependent Children Said sum to be charged to the Excess and Deficiency Account. The above was adopted under suspension of the rules, on motion o Councillor Dolan. Approved by the Mayor, December 18, 1939. The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: Auto for Water Dept. "ORDERED: That the following sums of money heretofore appropriat 828 ed for the Water Department be transferred as follows: 1. From the item "Pumping Station-Salaries and gages" to the ite ?'Coupe -Water Department" $700.00 2. From the item "Pumping Station - Fuel and Light" to the item '?Coupe - Water Department" x;250.00 Approved by the Mayor, Dec 18, 1939. IP160 December 14, 1939 Public Property The following order, recommended by the Mayor and requested by the Dept. 829 Supt. of Public Property, was adopted: "ORDERED: That the following sums of money heretofore appropriated for the Public Property Department be transferred as follows: 1. From the item "Maintanance to City Hall" to the item +'Repairs to Other Department Buildings. " $400.00. 2. From the item "Maintenance to Town 'fall" to the item "Repairs to Other Department Buildings," $ 100,00." Approved by the Mayor, Dec 185 1939. Street Dept. The- following order, recommended by the Mayor and requested by Actin 830 Supt. of Streets Thomas Hever,, was adopted: "ORDERED: That the following sums of money heretofore appropriated for the Street Department be transferred as follows: 1. From the item "General Administration" to the item "Cleaning Streets and Catch Basins" 81,000. 2. From the item "Bridges & Fences" to the item "Sidewalks & Curb- ing. $750.00. 3. From the item "Street Sprinkling" to the item "Sidewalks & Curb- ing. $487.46. 4. From the item "Highway Maintenance" to the item "Sewer .dainte nance" $55,000. " Approved by the Mayor, Dec 18, 1939. Public Library The following order approved by the Mayor and requested by the 831 Librarian, was adopted: "ORDERED: That the following sums of money heretofore appropriated for the Salem Public Library be transferred to the following: 1. From the item "Fuel & Light" to the item "Salaries" $100. 2. From the item "Repairs & Furniture" to the ><tem "Sala-ries" $40. Approved by the Mayor, Dec 18, 1939. ulvert of Jefferson The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: F:venue 832 "ORDERED: That the sum of Ten Thousand Seventy-five Dollars be and hereby is appropriated for the purposes of installing a culvert on Jeff- erson Avenue. Said sum to be charged to the Excess and Deficiency Ac- count. " Approved by the Mayor, Dec 18, 1939. W. P. N. The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under 833 suspension of the rules, by Councillor Dolan: "ORDERED:That the sum of Nine Hundred Thirty-Three Dollars and Twenty two cents be and hereby is transferred from the item "Bills of Previous Years" to the item "Works Progress Administration", and be it further 161 December 14, 1939 ORDERED: that the sum. of Two Thousand Dollars be and hereby is appropri- ated for the purposes of Works Progress Administration. Said sum of $ 2 00 to be charged to the Exeess and Deficiency Account." Approved by the Mayor, Dec 18, 1939. fI The following order, requested by the Acting Supt. of Streets, was Sewer Maintenance j I appropriated under suspension of the rules, on motion of Councillor Dolan 834 "ORDERED: That the sum of Five Thousand Dollars, be and hereby is appropriated and to be added to item already appropriated namely:T'Sewer Maintenance". Said sum to be charged to the Excess and ,Deficiency Accoun . " Approved by the Mayor, Dec 18, 1939. The following order, recommended- by the Mayor, was adopted: Police Department 835 "ORDERED: That the sum of Two Hundred Dollars be and hereby is trans- ferred from the Item, Other Expenses to the Item, Equipment and Repairs Approved by the 'Mayor, llec 18, 1939. A report was received from the Planning Board relative to the peti- Rezoning on Irving Street tion of Henry K. 'Barnes Co to change the zoning on the northerly side of 836 Irving Street to a Business District, recommending that the change be granted. Report accepted and filed. The following amendment to the Ordinances was then offered and given first passage, and ordered advertised: "In the year One Thousand Nine Hundred and Thirty-Nine An Ordinance amending the odinance approved Novekber 10, 1925, commonly cAlled the Zoning Ordinance. BE IT ORDAINED by the City C aancil of the City of Salem, as follows: Section 1. -That the zoning mapbe changed do that the area (bn the north- erly side of Irving $treet, commencing at a point 99.85 feet distatt from Grove Street and running northwesterly 107.38 feet along Irving Street; northeasterly by land of Sullivan et als 122.68feet; southeasterly by land now or formerly of Pender, Lonergan and Niland, 106.65 feet; and southwesterly by land now or formerlyof Tracy and Lindsey 110.32 feet; all as shown on the plan accompanying this ordinance, and hereby made a part hereof, now zoned as a semi-residence district, be mapped for a business district, classification being taken from Class 4 and placed in Class 5." "Section 2 This ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City Charter. " A communication was received from the Planning Board recommending Rezoning n Lafayette St. that the petition of William E. Haywood for a Funeral Home at 291 Lafay- 837 ette Street be denied. The matter was referred to the Committee on Or for further i study and recommendation. A communication was received from the Boston & Maine R. R. stating 3N8orth St Crossing that the Railroad would go over the layout to see what could, be done to improve the crossing in the Spring, if contacted at that time by the December 14, 1939 Supt. of Streets. The communication was read and ordered filed. Marshalls Report The City Marshal' s Monthly report was read and filed. 839 Claims The claim of Evelyn C Pauley was read and referred to the Committee 840 on Claims. Pole Petitiom A petition was received from the New Eng Tel-& Tel Co, covering 841 existing pole-locations held jointly by -the New Eng. Tel & Tel Co.. ,. and the Salem Electric Co. , at School Street between Buffum and North Sts. , and the same was granted. Garage An application was received from Joseph F_ Lynah to- maintain a Two 842 Car Business Garage at 71 Beaver Street and a hearing was ordered for Dec 28, 1939. Licenses The application of Antonina Witkos for a Sunday License and the. . 843-845 applications of Ludger LaPointe and Lilienne Field for Lodging House Lic - enses were referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. Electrical Signs Applications for Large Type-, electrical Signs were received from th 846-847 following and hearings ordered forDec28, 1939: Stanley H Devine, 127 Washington Street Levesque & Sons, 15 Harbor Street. Sign on Tunnel The United States-Naval •Reserve were given a permit to erect a 848 temporary sign on the head of the tunnel. Flagpole An application 'was received from M. H. Baker Co to erect a Flagpole 849 for advertising purposes overhanging the street and a hearing was order- ed for Dec 28, 1939. Sound Truck An application was received from the Baron and the. Lone Star Texan 850 for a Sound Truck permit and the applicant was given leave to withdraw on motion of Councillor Harrington. Sign Bond The bond of M. H. Baker Co covering the Flagpole to be erected at 851 181 Essex Street, was received and referred to the Committee on Bonds. Lubritorium Councillor Stefanski offered the following report which was accept 852 ed and the recommendation adopted: "The Committee on Public Works, to whom was referred the applicati n of Philip Abell, 64 Boston St for a Lubritorium, has considered said matter and would recommend that the same be granted. For the Committee, Adam F. Stefanski, Chairman ,.�.. . w., .7t K.'.. December 14, 1939. Councillor Stefanski offered the following report which was accepte Coasting on Street and the recommendation adopted: 853 j "The Committee on Public Works to whom was referred the matter of P designating streets for coasting as provided by the City Ordinances, has considered said matter and would recommend the designation of the follow= ing streets: i Charles St Ord St from crown of'hill to West Avenue Shillaber St. Summit St to South St Fairmount St. South St to Summit St Barstow St. March Street. For the Committee, Adam F. Stefanski,Chairman." Councillor Dolan offered the following report: Higginson Square • 854. ITThe Committee on Finance, to whom was referred the order that the sum of $600 be and hereby is appropriated for the purpose of purchasing material known as hot-top- for the resurfacing of Higginson Square, has considered the matter and would recommend the adoption of the above orde . For the Committe, H. Francis Dolan, C4airma.n." On roll call vote, eight voted in favor of acceptance of the re- port and adoption of the recommendation, Councillor Harrington voting against and Councillors Safford and Stefanski, absent. Councillor Callahan offered the following report which was accept- Public '+,elfare 855 ed and the recommendation adopted: "The Committee on Public Welfare to whom was referred the Order relative to the investigation of the Public Welfare has considered said matter and would recommend the following: 1- Single men to receive $5.00 per week, 50 c/o of this amount in cash in all worthy cases, other aid in kind, aid to be worked out at pre- vailing city wage, -(laborers rate) 2- All other eases, aid shall be furnished 75 c/o in kind and 25 c/o in cash. 3-That the aid furnished shall include provision for rent not to exceed $20.00 per month and to be paid after one months' arrears. 4- That the aid shall include a reasonable allowance for fuel and light during the entire year, whether for heating or cooking purposes. 5- That recipients shall not be required to work more than three cards Per week, for current aid, regardless of the amount of aid given and that they shall be required to seek employment on the free days. 6- That continued refusal to work out cards shall be brought to the at- tention of the wife and if such conduct persists, the amount of the aid furnished shall be reduced to the extent of the amount for the support of the person refusing to work, prosecution is recommended for able body persons who wilfully and continually refuse to work ou cards. 7- Persons shall be excused from working out cards when able to furnish a certificate of disability or illness from the City Physician or the Salem Hospital. 8- Recommend that no Poll Tax P?arrants shall be placed in the hands o Constables for collections when persons to whom Warrants are issued are Welfare recipients. 164 December 14, 193 9- The FSelfare Dept. shall furnish to the office of the Collector of Taxes,..s list of L..11 male recipients, prior t-o the issuance of the warrants . 10- That citizens applying for Public Welfare be received in G worthy and sympathetic manner and not subjected to unnecessary embarrass- ment or humiliation. 11- That no further prosecution for any matter arising from the distri- bution of Public Welfare shall be instituted without the approval of the City Solicitor and a hearing held at the District Court before- hand. For the Committee, J. Elmer Callahan, Chairman." Councillor Harrington spoke at considerable length explaining why the different recommendations were considered to be necessary. Licenses Councillor Dolan offered the following report which was accepted 856 and the recommendation adopted: "The Committee on Licenses and Permits to whom was referred appli- cations for licenses, having considered said matter, recommend that the following be granted: LODGING HOUSE Lincoln Hotel, 117 Lafayette St SUNDAY LICENSE Joseph B. F. Seeley, 2 Balcomb St. JUNK LICE14SE Theodore Morris, 5 Blaney St. JUNK DEALER Collier & Mizioch, Flint St. For the Committee, H. Francis Dolan, Chairman.}' Balcomb & Oakland The following order offered by Councillor Ferguson, was adopted: Streets 857 11ORDERED: That the Mayor be and hereby is authorized to accept on behalf of the city of Salem certain real estate located on Oakland St at the Junction of Balcomb Street. Said land being given to the city o Salem by Theodore A. Photos. The purposes for which said land is to be given to the city of Salem and be accepted by the Mayor is for the purposes of preventing a nuisance, and for construction of public par'4s or streets or for any other municipal purposes." Approved by the Mayor, Dec 18, 1939. City Employees Councillor Harrington offered the following order, which was adopt 658 ed: "ORDERED: That the Mayor shall be requested to arrange so far as practicable for the payment of all city employees, whether on weekly or monthly payrolls, on the Saturday befpre Christmas." Approved by the Mayor, Dec 182 1939. i Dece-iber 14, 1939 The City Clerk then readthe orders that had been returned unsigned by the yiayor. Councillor Dooley moved adjournment and it was so voted at 9.43 P. . { ATTEST:- � City Clerk. i 1166 December 16, 1939 A special meeting of the City Council, called by the President was held on December 16, 1939, at 3.30 P.M. All the members were present excepting Councillors Durkin, Harrington, Safford and Stefanski. The President stated that the meeting was called for the purpose of hearing evidence of the death of Frank McDonough, who was amember of the Salem Police Department. Attorney Hyman Marcus, counsel for the petitioner stated the case and called Dr. Joseph Murphy, a physician practicing in Peabody 25 years who stated that he believed that pneumonia was the cause of his death and that his act while in the employ of the Police Dept. , had laid the foundation for the disease. Dr. Helen Hannan had treated him up to the time of his death. City Solicitor James Kinsella presented a death certificate. Marshal John C. Harkins said he was not marshal at the time. He presented the police record showing that the temperature was 650 on Jan- uary 8, 1936 and 190 on January 285 1936. Councillor Stromberg moved that the Council recess, and it was so voted. Frank T McDonough On reconvening, Councillor Crosby presented the following order which was adopted: "ORDERED: It is the opinion of the City Council of the City of Salem, that Frank T. McDonough , police officer of the Police Department died as a natural and proximate result of undergoing a hazard peculiar to his employment while in the performance of his duty as a. police of- ficer and within the scope of his employment and duty as a police of- ficer while under the supervision and command of a superior officer. " On roll call vote seven voting in favor and Councillors Durkin, Harrington, Safford and Stefa.nski, absent. Approved by the Mayor, December 16, 1939. Councillor Callahan offered the following order which was adopted "ORDERED: That Dr. Erancis Harrigan, City::Physician and Dr. Harry Freedburg, Doctor of Old Age Assistance Board; be the two doctors ap- proved by the City Council to certify as to whether or not the death of Frank T. McDonough resulted from illness peculiar to his employment as, a police officer of the City of Salem, and while acting in the scope of his employment as such officer. " Approved by the Mayor, December 16, X939. k v £ 167 - December 16, 1939. Councillor Callahan offered the following order which was adopted: Frank T McDonough "ORDERED: That the City Clerk is hereby ordered to notify the StatE 884 Commissioner of Public Health of the hearing held and appointment of Dr. Freedburg and Dr. Harrigan as members of the Board of physicians reouired under Chapter 326 of the Bets of 1936 with reference to the petition of Cathryn McDonough, widow of Frank T. McDonough, former member of the Sale Police Department." ,Approved by the Mayor, December 16, 1939 6ouncillor Ferguson moved adjournment at 5.17 P. M. and it was so voted. . l I fittest:- i City Clerk. ? s I i 1F-- 168 DeceLaber 191 1939. A special meeting of the City Council was held on December 19, 193 at 4.45 P. M. The President stated that the purpose of the meeting was for the purpose of taking action upon the petition of the widow of Jeffrey Manning, late of the Eire Department. All the members of the Council were present excepting Councillors Safford and Stefanski. The reading of the. minutes of the previous meeting were ,dispensed with, om motion of Councillor Callahan. The President stated that first, juro s would be drawn for Superior Court, 2nd Criminal, sitting January 15, 1940 a nd the President appointed Councillor Callahan to draw the same. The following were drawn: Jurors Arthur V. Brown, 3 Eden St. , Clerk Wallace DfEntremont, 71 Bridge St. , Shoe Worker Henry E. Foss, 9 Nursery St. , Plumber. - Councillor Callahan then drew two jurors for Superior Court, lst Criminal, sitting January 15, 1940, and the following were drawn: Thomas H. Anderson, 57 Forrester St. , Shoe worker George E Poirier, 282 Shore Avenue. , Foreman. Petition of Mary J The President then called for the petition of Mary J. Maiming, wid Manning ow of Jeffrey Manning and it was read. Councillor Dolan moved it be received as read and it was so voted. Counsel for the petitioner appeared and stated that the deceased had enjoyed good health up to the time of smoke inhalation while on duty at a fire and that in about ten days later, he suffered five hemorrhages and died some eight moths later. Chief Flynn then spoke of the record of Jeffrey Manning as a Fireman and said that the fire lasted for about three to four hours and that gas had escaped from a gas fixture. Dr. Henry then testified that he treated the deceased for the gas inhalation. City Solicitor Kinsella then prdduced the death record. . Councillor. Callahan moved the hearing be closed and it was so voted. Councillor Callahan then, introdmced the following order, which was adopted: Jeffrey H Manning "ORDERED: It is the opinion of the City Council of the City of 862.. Salem, that Jeffrey H. Manning , fireman of the Salem.:Fire Department, died as a natural and proximate result of undergoing a hazard peculiar to his employment in the performance of his duty as a fireman and within the scope of his employment and duty as' a fireman while under supervisiorl and command of a superior officer. " Approved by the Mayor, December 19, 1939. Councillor Callahan then offered the following order which was adopted: "ORDERED: That Dr. Francis Harrigan and Dr. Hairyg Freedbur of the 4 AM` --- Lccember 19, 1939. Old Age Assistance Department, be the two, doctors approved by the City Council, to certify whether or not the death of Jeffrey H. Manning , re- sulted from illness peculiar to his employment as a fireman of the Salem Fire Department, and while acting in the scope of his employment as such fireman. " Approved by the Mayor, December 19, 1939. Councillor Callahan offered the following order which was adopted: "ORDERED: That the City Clerk is hereby ordered to notify the State Commissioner of Public Health of the hearing. held and appointment of Dr. Harry Freedburg and Dr. Francis Harrigan as members of the board of phy- sicians reouired under the provisions of Chapter 326 of the Acts of 1936, with reference to the petition of Mary J. Manning, widow of Jeffrey H. Manning, late of the Salem Fire Department." Approved by the Mayor, December 19, 1939. Councillor Crosby then moved adjournment and it was so voted at 6.17 P. M. Attest:- 1 /�x � i � e City Clerk. Decenber 28, 1939. A regular meeting of the City Council was held on Thursday, .Dec- ember 283, 1939, at eight otclock P. M. All the members were present -, excepting Councillor Safford, and the President presided. The reading of the records were dispensed with on motion of Councilor Callahan. Flagpole A hearing was held on the application of the M. H. Baker Co. , to erect a Flagpole for advertising purposes at 131 Essex Street. A repre- sentative of the applicant appeared in favor as well as Councillors Call- ahan, Stromberg, and Ferguson. There :as no opposition and the permit was granted on motion of Councillor Dolan, subject to the approval of the Supt, of Streets. Signs A hearing was held on the application of Stanley H. Devine, 127 . Washington Street for a Large Type Sign. Mr. Devine appeared in. favor, there was no opposition and the permit was granted on motion of Council- lor Durkin subject to the provisions of law relative to the same. i A hearing was held on the application of LevesqueandSons to erect a Large Type Sign at 15 Harbor Street. Mr. Levesque and Council lors Callahan, Dolan, Ferguson, and Stefanski appeared in favor; there was no opposition and the permit was granted on motion of Councillor narrington, subject to the provisions of the law relative to the same. A hearing was held on the application of Thomas Eleopoulos of 53 North Street to erect a Large Type Sign. As at the previous meeting, no one appeared in favor of the granting and on motion of Councillor Harrington, the applicant was given leave to withdraw. Garage A hearing was held on the application of Joseph F Lynah to main- tain a two car business garage at 66 Beaver Street. Attorney Lynch appeared for the applicant as well as Councillors Crosby, Ferguson, Stromberg and Callahan. There was no opposition acid the permit was granted on motion of Councillor Durkin. Lafayette St and The following order,recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: Vinnin Sq . 865 'IORDERED: That the sum of Seven hundred forty-three dollars and twenty-two cents be and hereby is appropriated for the purpose of cover- ing an overdraft in the Chapter 90- Lafayette Street and Vinnin Square Account. Said sum to be charged to -the Excess and Deficiency Account Approved by the Ylayor, December 29, 1939. eook' s Land The following order recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: 866 "ORDERED: That the sum of Three Thousand Five Hundred ($3500) Dollars be and the same is hereby appropriated for the purpose of acqui - ing real estate known as "Cooks Land" situated on Proctor Street, in Lecember 28, 1939. Salem. Said acquisition is for the purposes of constructing public street, or boulevards, or parks, or for other municipal purposes. Said sum of Three Thousand Five Hundred (3500) Dollars to be charged to the item"Excess and Deficiency Account". Approved by the Mayor, December 29, 1939. The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under Flats in Collins suspension of the rules on motion of, Councillor Dolan: 867 Cove "ORDERED: That the sum of One thousand seven hundred and twenty- five dollars ($1,725.00) be and the same is hereby appropriated for the purpose of purchasing four (4) parcels of flats in Collins Cove and a par cel of upland adjoining them owned by John J OCBrien. Said four parcels of flats containing 349,300 square feet and the parcel of upland 6,430 square feet. Oaid purchase is for the the purpose of abating or prevent ing a nuisance, of constructing public parks or playgrounds, streets or boulevards, and for other municipal purposes. Said sum to be charged to the "Excess and Deficiency Account. " And be it further, ORDERED: That the Mayor be and is hereby authorized to purchase on be- half of the City, the above mentioned parcels of flats and upland. Approved by the "Layor, December 29, 1939. l The following order, recommended by the mayor, was adopted under Land of Low Valu(_ 868 suspension of the rules, on motion of Councillor Dolan: "ORDERED: That the sum of Three Hundred and Twenty-Five Dollars ($325.00) be and hereby is appropriated for the purposes of acquiring ce - tificates pf title to Low Value Lands. Said sum is to be expended by the City treasurer. Said sum to be charged to the Excess and Deficien y Account. ?T Approved by the Mayor, December 29, 1939. r 1 The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under Elections and Registrations. suspension of the rmles on motion of Councilor Dolan: 869 "ORDERED: That the sum of Fifty Dollars be and hereby is appro- priated to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for the item "Elec- tions and Registration". Said sum to be charged to the Excess and IDeficiency Account." Approved by the Mayor, December 29, 1939. The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: 87Street Dept. "ORDERED: That the sum of Four Thousand ("$4,000) Dollars be and hereby is transferred from the item "Sewer Maintenance" to the item "Highway Waintanance". Both of said items being in the Highway Dept. Item. 11 72 _ December 28, 1939. Approved by the Mayor, December 29, 1939. 104th Veterans The following order, recommended by the ME.yor, was adopted: 871 "ORDERED: That the sum of Three Hundred ($300) Dollars be and here- by is transferred from the item"City Councill' to the special item "Expens s 104th Veterans Association." Approved by the Mayor, December 295, 1939 School Dept. The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: 872 "ORDERED: That the sum of Three Hundred Dollars. ($300) be and here- by is transferred from the item "Salaries" to the item i1Repairs Equipment in the School Department appropriation. " Approved by the Mayor, December 299 1939. Public Library The following order, recommended .by the 1dayor, was adopted: 873 "ORDERED: That the following sums be and hereby are transferred in the Library Department Budget: From Books and Periodicals to Miscellaneous $30.00 From FtLrniture & Repairs to Miscellaneous 100.00 " Approved by the Mayor, December 29, 1939. Outdoor Sign Notice was received from the State Dept. of Public Works of the 874 application of F. H. Birch Co. , for a sign on the roof of 129-131 Wash- ington St. , and requesting that any objection should be filed within 30 days and the same was referred to the Committee on Public Works. Thanks to Council The following communication was received from the Mayor and ordered 875 filed: December 28, 1939 Gentlemen of the City Council Salem., Massachusetts Gentlemen: As all of you are meeting perhaps for the last time as a Governmental body of our City, may I take this opportunijy to say thank you for the cooperation that you have given to me. To the retiring members of the Council may I express the hope that they will keep active their interest in public affairs and offer their advise and opinions with reference to the affairs of our City. May I extend to you and through you to the City Clerk John J. Connelly, and the equally genial City Messenger James B. Kelleher my appreciation and the wishes for a prosperous and Happy New Year. Very truly yours, Edward A Coffey Mayor. 17� i uecember �- Communication from marshal John C HarWins requesting permission of Officer Burke the City Council, to retain the name of Officer Daniel F Burke on the 877. payroll of the Police Department. It eras voted to grant the permission, on motion of Councillor Dolan. A communication was received from the City Marshal, relating to Parking Conditions 878. the recent order of Councillor Harrington regarding parking in Ward Two. The Marshal suggests that the City Council create an ordinance forbidding parking at night on all streets in the City from Novemberl, to April 1, to go into effect at 12 Midnight. He further states, that at the Pres- . r ent time the Street Department workensas well as the Fire and Police De- partments are greatly hampered by the conditions that exist. The communication was referred to the Committee on Ordinances. An invitation was received from the Daughters of Union Veterans Invitation 879 to attend their installation on January 2, and the same was accepted. The claim of Annie Trott was read and referred to the Committee Claim 880 on Claims. The following renewal of licenses were received and granted: Renewals 880A l Auto Dealers Licenses Beaver Auto Co. , 281 Derby St. (1st class) Sinarise Gauthier, 62 Leavitt St (1st class) Eudger J Michaud, 250 Jefferson Ave (ls� class) Theatrical Booking Agent Howard W Bragdon, 3 Dodge St. The application for a renewal of David Litmanys 3rd class Auto Dealer' s License was ordered for a hearing on January 119 1940. An application was received from the Penn Oil co., to erect a 881 Sign Large Type Sign at 197 Bridge St. , and the same was ordered for a hear- ing on January 11, 1940. Applications were received from Harriet L Robbins of 731 North 88d-88Signs Street and Pauline J Cadoret of 34 Norman Street for small sign permits and the same were granted. The application of Rosario Puleo for a Sunday License at 34 Mar- 884ndey License gin Street was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. -- The application of Ernest J. Deschenes for an Auto Truck License 8TTrucking License at 39 Harbor St was received and referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. 74 December 28, 1939. The Large Type Sign Bond of Levesque & Sons was received and ap- proved by the Committee on Bonds. Assistant Assessors Notifications were received from the Board of Assesors and also and Registrars. 887-888 form the Board of Registrars, that the following had been appointed as Assistant Assessors and Registrars for the year 1940: Ward 1 Precinct 1 Helen T Donovan 19 Sutton Ave it It 2 John Benirowski . 26 Hardy Street It +' 3 John W Lach — 4 Liberty Street Ward 2 " 1 John R Anderson 17 Pickman Street n + 2 Frank L Pearl 35 Forrester St + +' 3 Mary C Blackler 2 Briggs St Ward 3 " 1 Peter A Guiggio 36 Endicott Street IT ++ 2 Arthur F O'Leary 7 Vale Street It It 3 Jules Morin 278 Jefferson Ave Ward 4 it 1 Daniel Callahan Jr. 1222 Boston Street n it 2 Arthur F Cohane 83 Boston Street n It 3 Michael J Dineen 28 Beaver Street Ward 5 if 1 Edgar J Paquin 10 Prince Street It IT 2 Leandre Morin- 20 Palmer Street '+ It 3 Yvonne E O'Brien 387 Lafayette St, it It 4 Blanche E Allen 20 Hancock Street. It if 5 Walter F. Barton 21 Linden Street WaPd 6 it 1 Flora W. Perkins 30 Walter St* n n 2 John F. Doherty 13 Grove Street 3 Ellsworth E. Melanson 1 Friend Street # Due to illness replaced by Mary F Rooney, E Bu£fum St. Licenses. Councillor Dolan offered the following report which was accepted: 889 "The Committee on Licenses and Permits to whom was referred appli- cations for licenses having considered the same, recommend that the following be granted: Sunday License: Antonina Witkos, 17 Bentley St Lodging Houses: Ludger LaPointe, 8 Ward St. Lilienne Field, 304 Essex Street. , (transfer from M. McDonald) Auto Truck Licenses: Ernest J. Deschenes, 39 Harbor Street. For the Committee, H. Francis Dolan, Chairman. " Rezoning on Irving Under unfinished business the matter of the rezoning on Irving St, Street was taken up. Councillor Callahan moved it be referred to the Committee on Ordinances. Councillor .Dolan wished an opinion from the City Solic- itor as to whether it was necessary under the la.w to have the Council o a Committee thereof, hold a public hearing before a change could be mad in the Zon&ng Laws. Both motions were carried. 175 December f_8, 1939. i The President called on Councillor Dooley for .a few remarks and - . . retiring Members spoke of the friendly relationships that he had had with the members of the Council. President Beaulieu then turned the chair over to Council- lor Dooley who inn urn called on Councillor Callahan. Councillor Cal- lahan said it had been a pleasure to be associated with such a fine group of men. Councillor Dooley then turned the chair over to Councillor Callahan who called on Councillor Beaulieu. Councillor Beaulieu the thanked the Council for having elected him.as their president and said i wa.s with deep regret that he was leaving this body but felt it necessary for business reasons. Councillor Beaulieu was then escorted back to the President' s chair. Councillor Dolan then moved all matters pending before this body be referred to the City Council of 1940, and the same was adopted. Councillor Stefanski, then moved adjournment and it was so E- f voted at 9.10 P.M. I { Attest:- I City Clerk. I i I i 176 Fmm c s CITY OF SALEM Y � In City Council--------------------------- -- 19-------- Whereas; ----- -Whereas; The City Council of the City of Salem has examined the returns of the election of officers in the several voting precincts of the City of the votes cast at the municipal election held on December 5 1939 for the purpose of electing a Mayor for the term of two years from the first Monday in January, 1940 also five conn illars- i at-Large to serve for the term of two years from the first Monday in Januar 1940 also six Ward Councillors to serve in each of the six Wards for a term of two years from the first Monday in January 1940 also three Memb of f�chool Committpp to serve for the term of four years from the first Monday in January 1940 and they find the same properly made and duly recorded. From said examination it appears that the following were elected. MAYOR Edward A. Coffey COUNCILLORS-at-Large Philip J. Durkin Stephen W. Francis Joseph B. Harrington Wilfred J. Poitras William 0. Safford _ WARD COUNCILLORS WARD 1 Adam F. Stefanski WARD 2 Herman A. Stromberg WARD 3 H. P ncis Dolan WARD 4 Arthur H. Crosby WARD 5 Philip L. Morency WARD 6 Arthur T. Ferguson SCHOOL COMMITTEE Donald F. McCloskey Eleanor G. Marchand Joseph Caruso CITY GOVERNMENT - 1940 MAYOR Edward A. Coffey COUNCILLORS-A�-LARGE Philip J. Durkin) Joseph B. Harrington✓ Stephen W. Francis✓ Wilfred J. Poitrasf William 0. Saffordi WARD COUNCILLORS Ward One - Adam F. Stefanski✓ Ward Two — Herman A. . Stromberg Ward Three - H. Francis Dolanv, Ward Four - Arthur H. Crosby` Ward Five - Philip L. Morency,/ Ward Six - Arthur T. Fergusoni President of the City Council - Philip J. Durkin s i I 78 '± 1`7 January 1, 1940. The organization meeting of the City Council for the year 1940 was rheld on Monday, January 1, 1940, at ten o' clock A. M. The Councillors assembled in the Mayor' s office and proceeded to the Council Chambers, escorted by the City Clerk. and City Messenger. All the members were t present. The City Clerk called the meeting to order and requested that Councillor Safford, the senior member, take the chair. All members were present. Councillor Stefanski of�ered •the following order which was admpted Notification "ORDERED: That a message be sent to His Honor the Mayor-elect that the City Council for the year x.940 has organized and respectfully extends to him an,-.invitation to address the members at this session. " i Councillors Stefanski and Morency were appointed to notify and es- cort the Mayor-elect. Mayor-elect Edward.l.A. Coffey was escorted to the Council Chambers. Rev. John E. Sullivan offered prayer. The City Clerk read the record of the election. Record of E'lectio 2. Associate Justice James J. Ronan of the Massachusetts Supreme Court Oath of Office administered the oath of. office. to the Mayor-elect. 3-4 I He, then administered the ,oath of office to the Councillors-elect. The Mayor retired. On motion of Councillor Dolan it was voted to proceed to the elec- President tion of a President. Councillor Dolan nominated Councillor Durkin and it was seconded. There were no further nominations and on viva voce vote Councillor Dur- kin was elected, tea in favor; Voting for Councillor Dolan, Councillor Durkin. Councillor Dolan moved the election be made unanimous and it was so voted. Councillor Durkin took the chair and thanked the mem- bers for the honor bestowed on him. President Durkin appointed Councillors Dolan and Poitras to notify Mayor' s Address 5 the Mayor that the Council had organized with the election of a President and to invite him to deliver his inaugural address. The Mayor addressed the Council. The President appointed Councillors Stefanski and Stromberg to es- cort the Mayor from the Council Chambers and the Mayor retired. Councillor Crosby offered the following order which was adopted: Mayor' s Address 6 "ORDERED: That the thanks of the City Council be extended to His Honor the Mayor for his able and instructive address and that a copy be requested for publication with the City Documents." dl gp JenuEry 1, 1940. Rules Councillor Morency offered the following order which was adopted 7 "ORDERED: That the rules and regulations of the City Council for th 1939 be adopted as the rules and regulations for the year 1940 and the same be suspended for this meeting. " Unfinished 8 Councillor Ferguson offered the following order which was adopted: Business "ORDERED: That all matters referred to the City Council by the City of 1939 and all matters not finally disposed of or in the hands of com- mittees be referred to the City Council of 1940 and to the several commit tees usually considering the same. " Manuals 9 Councillor Harrington offered the following order which was adopte : "ORDERED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is authorized and di- rented to prepare and have printed a pocket manual for the use of the members of the City Council and city officers, the cost of the same not to exceed one hundred and twenty-five dollars ($125.00) . Said sum to be charged to the regular appropriation of the City Council. " Meetings 10 Councillor Francis offered the following order which was adopted: "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. " Documents 11 Councillor Poitras offered the following order which was adopted: "ORDERED: That the City Purchasing Agent be authorized end instruct- ed to solicit bids for the printing and binding of the city documents of 1939 and execute a contract therefor, the details of preparation and ex- ecution of the work to be under the direction of the City Clerk.11 Approved by the Mayor, January 5, 1940. Temporary Loan Councillor Dolam offered the following order which was adopted: 12. "ORDERED: That the City Treasurer be and hereby is authorized, with the approval of the Mayor and the Committee on Finance, to incur debt from time to time during the current financial year beginning January 11 1940, on temporary loans in anticipation of revenue, and to u/ therefor the notes of the city, payable within one year from their re-- spective dates. The amount of such notes shall, not exceed two million dollars. Any such notes or portions thereof maybe refunded by the 181 ' January 1, 1940. i issue of new notes within one year from the date of the original obligati cn Said notes shall not be obligatory unless certified thereon as to genuin- 1 ess by the National ShawRuut Bank of Boston, Massachusetts. " I On r011 Call vote, all present and voting in favor. Appy-911vd by the Mayor, January 5, 1@40, Advertised, January S. 1940E Councillor Safford offered the following order which was adopted Compensation by a vote of eleven yeas: 13. "That the compensation of the members of the City Council be and hereby is established as five hundred dollars per year payable in equal monthly installments. " Approved by the Mayor, January 5, 1940. Councillor Stefanski moved immediate reconsideration of all busi- ness transacted, and the Council voted against it as was intended. Bouncillor Stefanski then moved adjournment and it was so voted at 11.30 A. M. Attest:- City Clerk. 1 82 JUnu�ry 11, 1940. A regular meeting of the City Council was held on Thursday, January 115 1940, at eight o' cicok P. M. All the members were present and President Durkin presided. The reading of the records were dispensed with, on motion of Councillor Safford. Auto Dealer A hearing was held on the application of David Litman for a renewal of his Third Class Auto Dealer ' s License at 56 Bridge Street. No one appeared in favor and the matter was referred to the Committee on Licens s and Permits on motion of Councillor Harrington. Sign A hearing was held on the application of the Penn Oil Co. , to erect a large type sign at 197 Bridge- Street. No one appeared in favor and the applicant was given leave to withdraw. Land of 'Clotilde Jones 14 The following order was adopted on roll call vote, ten in favor, Councillor Harrington opposed: "ORDERED: That by vittue of the authority contained in Section 30 of the City Charter of the City of Salem and all other laws thereto en- abling, the City Council of the City of Salem does hereby take in fee , by eminent domain under Chapter 79 of the General Laws, on behalf of sai ' City, certain land in said City located on Proctor Street belonging to or supposed to belong to Clotilde Jones or to whomever else it may belong. Said land is bounded and described as follows: Beginning at a stone bound marked "A" on "a plan entitled, "Land of Clotilde Jones To be Conveyed to the City of Salem Proctor Street-Salem, Mass. Scale 1 im. = 40 ft. Jan. 1940 Frank P. Morse City Engineer" thence running northwesterly on the westerly street line of Proctor Street, 28.08 ft. to a stone bound marked "B" on said plan; thence continuingrnbrth*est'e,, y on thesWesterly"rstfeet .line of Proctor Street 127.10 ft. to a stone bound marked "C" on said plan; thence running less nothwesterly on the westerly street line pf Proctor Street 104.93 ft. to a stone bound marked "Dtt on said plan; thence turning and running westerly by the land of Paskowsky, land of Donlan and land of Wishnefsky, 115.50 ft. to a stone bound marked "E" on said plan; thence turning and running northwesterly by land of said Wishnefsky 75.00 ft. to a point marked "F" on said plan; thence turning and running southwesterly on the southerly street line of Langdon Street 100.26 ft. to a point marked TMG" on said plan; thence turning and running southeasterly_by land of the City of Salem 10.0 ft. to a point marked "H" on said plan; thence turning and running southwesterly by land of the City of Salem 31.00 ft. to a point marked "I" on said plan; thence running more southwesterly by land of the City of Salem 69.00 ft. to a point marked "J" on said plan; thence turning and running southeasterly by land of the City of Salem 274.50 ft. to a point marked "K" on said plan; thence turning and running northeasterly by land of Anna G. Barry 369.26 ft. to said stone bound marked "A" and point be5un at. The above described parcel of land contains about 2.32 acres of land. 18 --J«jauar 11 Ali as set forth on the plan above referred t the office of the City Clerk, City Hall, Salem. o which is on file in No betterments are to be assessed on account of this taking. Said land is taken for the purpose of constructing public s a d arks P tre v r s, parks, or for other municipal ets or boule- P` purposes. . Said taking as hereinbefore stated is of the land of the owner as hereinbefore set out and we have considered and estimated the damages sus- tained in her property by the owner aforesaid and all other persons by th taking of said land and we determine and award the same as follows: i . Clotilde Jones $3500.00 As compensation in full for any and all damages sustained by her as afore- said. Said amount to be charged to an appropriation already m ad e f orthis purpose and to be paid by the City. All trees upon the land taken ostrun structures affixed are included in this taming. i Given under our hands this 11th day of January in the year One Thousand Bine Hundred and Forty. Signed, Edward A. 60ffey, Mayor Philip J. Durkin Arthur T. Ferguson Philip L. Morency Fdilliam 0. Safford H. Francis Dolan Adam F. Stefanski Arthur H. Crosby Eierman A. Stromberg Wilfred J. Poitras Stephen W. Francis. Notice was received from the Dept. of Public Works of a nearing Harbors and River 15. to be held at 100 Nashua Street, on January 18, 1940 for all parties in- terested in petitions for the improvement, development, maintenance and protection of rivers, herbors, tide waters End foreshores of Boston Har- bor. The matter was referred to the Committee on Legislation, on motion Of Councillor Dolan. Communications were received from the Mayor and City Marshal, to- "etirement of Richard C. Colii gether with a reouest from Patrolman Richard C. Collins that he be re- 16. i tired from the Police Force and the following order was adopted on roll tali vote, all being in favor; "ORDERED: That Patrolman Richard C. Collins of the Police Depart- ment be and hereby is retired from active service in said Department and placed upon the pension,rollpi it appearing, as provided by the statute, that he has performed faithful service in said Department for a period of twenty-three years and has reached the age of 66 years; said retirement to date as of the 27th of January, 1940. And it is further, ORDERED: That an annual pension ig hereby granted the said Richard C. Col- lins, under Chapter 32, Section 83 of the General Laws, as amended, in the sum of One Thousand One ($1,001.) Dollars, said sum being one-half of his annual (�C ompensation of Two Thousand Two (521002) Dollars at the time X84 il, 1940. of his retirement; said annual pension to be paid weekly and to begin as of January 28th, 1940, the date of his retirement. " Approved by the Mayor, January 20, 1940., i � eral Stamps foi A communication was received from the Mayor, recommending the ado t- %,%elfare Dept. 17 ion of the Following order: "ORDERED: That the sum of $100.00 be and hereby is appropriated to be expended by. the Welfare Department to investigate the Federal Stamp Program for the use of Surplus Commodities now being used in Providence, Rhode Island. Said sum to be charged to the Tax Levy for the Current year. " Councillor Dolam moved suspension of the rules and Councillor-Har - rington objected and the order was referred t_) the Committee on Finance. Higginson Square The following order recommended by the Mayor was read: 18 "ORDERED: That the sum of Six Hundred Dollars be and hereby is appropriated for the purposes of ."Hot-topping" Higginson Square. Said sum to be charged to the Tax Levy for the Current year. " Councillor Harrington moved it be referred 'to the Committee to Finance and the order was so referred. Marshalls Report The Marshalls Monthly report was received and ordered filed. 19 Council Committees Notification was received from President -Durkin of the following 20. Committee appointments for the year 1940: ACCOUNTS- Councillors Crosby, Stefanski and Morency. BONDS- Councillors Dolan, Safford and Crosby. CLAIMS - Councillors Stromberg, Francis and Poitras. ELECTRICAL AFFAIRS - Councillors Safford, Stromberg and Francis. FINANCE - Councillors Dolan, Safford, Stromberg, Francis and Ferguson. FIRE DEPARTMENT - Councillors Stromberg, Poitras. gnd Ferguson. LEGISLATION - President Durkin. LICENSES AND PERMITS - Councillors Morency, Dolan and Ferguson. MILITARY AID - Councillors Harrington, Stefanski and Safford. ORDINANCES - Councillors Poitras, Stromberg, Harrington, Stefanski, and Morency. PUBLIC HEALTH - Councillors Morency, Crosby, and Harrington. PUBLIC PROPERTY - Councillors Francis, Ferguson and Poitras. PUBLIC WELFARE - Councillors Stefanski, Harrington, Poitras, rerguson and Morency. PUBLIC WORKS Councillors Fer uson, Stefanski and Crosby . RULES - Councill6rs Francis, Safford, Crosby, Dolan and Poitras. SALARIES - Councillors Plitras, Dolan, Francis, Harrington and Marency. SHADE TREES - Councillors Ferguson, Stefanski and Crosby. TRAFFIC RULES - Councillors Stefanski, Stromberg and Poitras. INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS - Councillors Harrington, Francis and Poitras . Signed, Philip J. Durkin President of the Council. usiness notices Notices were received from Stephen W. Francis and Arthur H. CroslY 21-22. that they intended doing business with the City of Salem. Rezoning An opinion was received from the City Solicitor stating that no 23. zoning ordinance may be amended, added to , or repealed until the City 185 Jenuary 11, 1j40. Council or a Committee thereof, has held a public hearing thereon. At least twerity days notice of the time and place of such hearing shall be published. The opinion was ordered filed. Notice was received from the City Marshal appointing Peter A. Ca- Appointment of sale as a permanent patrolman and the follow Police Officers ing as Permanent Reserve Of- C4. ficers. Roland C. Duchene 86 Congress St. Leo B. Ward 14 Albion St. Eduard C : Brennan 22 Grove St. Raphael Fillacio 16 Pratt St. Jeremiah E. J. Cronin 55 Butler St. Joseph M. Monahan 83 Flint St. John D. Brennan Jr. 160 Boston St. Andrew M. Coughlin 29 Boston St. Morris Gibeley 3 Becket St. Thaddeus S. Olbrych 17 Forrester St. The above appointments were approved by the Mayor. i- communication was received from the City :Marshal rec:uesting the Officer Olsson City Council of 1940 to grant permission to keep the name of Officer 01- 254 sson on the payroll until he had recovered from his injuries. The Coun- cil voted to grant the same. The following claims for personal injuries were referred to the Claims 26-33. Committee on Claims: llexander Popielski Irene Theriault Elsie Hughes Francis, Bridget T. , Paul & Helen M. Quinlan Robert Cunningham. Maxime Perry T'_erese Fregeau Etta Groman. The application of Henry A. Claisse of 11- Meadow Street, to sell Firearms 34. 4 Firearms was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. The Sign Bond of the Stanley Cafeteria and the Constables bond of Bonds 35-36 Dennis Mlavrog_enis, were referred to the Committee on Bonds and approved. Permits were granted to the Elks Charity Circus and to the A. O.H. ; Signs on Tunnel 37-38 for signs at the head of the tunnel. l The renewal of Falke Semonts First Class Auto Dealer' s License 39. Renewals � was granted. The applications for renewal of Third. Class licenses of the Pope Street Auto Exchange, 8 Pope St. , and Soucy Auto Sales, 41F JEsse Street, were ordered for hearings, January 25, 1990. Councillor Morency offered the following report which was accepted 40;License and the recommendation adopted: I'The Committee on Licenses and Permits to whom was referred the application of Rosario Puleo, 34 Margin Street, for a Sunday License has considered the same and would recommend that it be granted. For the Committee, Philip L. Morency , r,.: 86 _Jcnuary 11,. Milk Distribution Councillor Stefanski offered the _foliowing order which was adopted: 41. "ORDERED: That the Mayor, department of Public Welfare and any other department having authority to do so immediately arrange with the W.P.A. authorities for the establishment of a local station for the distribution of milk as onec.of the surplus commodities available to 11%.P.A. and welfare recioients. " Presented to the TIAayor, January 12, 1940. Returned unsigned, January 23, 1940. Registration of Councillor Poitras offered the following order: Voters 42. "ORDERED'. That arrangement be made by the Iiayor and Board of Regis- trars of Voters for registrationofvoters throughout the year through the office of the City Clerk in conformity with legal procedure and in co-operation with the Board of Registrars of Voters, as well-.-as continu- ing whatever special evening registration sessions, that may be necessary up to the legal deadline dates on registration. " The above order was amended by Councillor Harrington soas to read, "That a. Committee of three members of the Council be appointed to inves- tigate the advisability for arranging for registration throughout the year.. . . . . . . . . . . " Adopted as amended. President Durkin appointed Councillors Poitras, Harrington and Mo- rency. Ward Lines Councillor harrington offered the following order which was adopted: 43. "ORDERED: That the Presiddnt shall appoint a committee of five mem- bers of the City Council to investigate and consider the matter of estab- lishing new ward lines within the City of Salem to conform with the pro- visions of the General Laws relating thereto,- and that the City Solicito and the Board of Registrars of Voters shall be requested to serve with said committee in their investigation and study of this problem. " President Durkin appointed Councillors Harrington, Poitras, Franci , Morency and Stefanski. Seaworms Councillor Harrington offered the following order which was adopte 44. "ORDERED: That the City Council as a committee of the nihole shall conduct a public hearimg to determine the advisability of enacting ap- propriate legislation to control and regulate the taking of seaworms wit - in the City of Salem. That such hearing shall be held on Saturday, Ja - uary 27th at 2.00 P.M. , in the Council Chamber, and that notice shall be sent to all persons holding a permit from this city to take seaworms, and that further notice Ql� said hearing shall be given by publication in the Salem Evening News." i 187 January. 11., 1940.. Councillor Poitras offered the following order which was adopted: Rezoning on Irving "ORDERED: That the case of Henry Barnes, q on change of the zoning 45. Street now in the hands of the Committee on Ordinances, be given a public hear- ing in the City Council Chamber on February 8, 1940 and an advertisement of the same to be, inserted in the Salem Evening Neti%,s." Councillor Poitras offered the following order which was referred Assistant City Cie to the Committee on Ordinances on motion of Councillor Harrington: 46. "ORDERED: In the year one thousand nine hundred and forty. An ordinance to amend an ordinance relative to the compensation of certain city officers. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Saiem as follows Section 1. Section 1 of Chapter 14 of the City Ordinances is hereby amended by striking out the words "and to the Assistant City Clerk as they occur in the second and third sentences of the thirty-fifth para- graph. Section 2. Said Section 1 of said Chapter 14 is further amended by inserting a new paragraph immediately preceeding the paragraph above referred to, which new paragraph shall read as follows: "To the Assist- ant City Clerk eighteen hundred dollars payable in weekly installments. " Section 3. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City Charter. " Councillor Stromberg moved adjournment at 8.55 P. M. , and it was so voted. ATTEST:- City Clerk. I i i • Janary 25_ 1940. u __._ _ z A regular meeting of the City Council was held on Thursday, January 25, 1940, at 8,o' clock P.M. All the members were present, excepting Councillor Stefanski and the President presided. The reading of the records was dispensed with, on motion of Councillor Safford. Third Class Auto A hearing was held on the application of the Pope St. Auto Exchange Dealers of 8 Pope St. , for a renewal of their 3rd Class Auto Dealer' s License. A representative of the applicant appeared in favor, there was no opposi- tion and the hearing was-;elated. A hearing was held on the application of the Soucy Auto Sales of 412 Essex St. , for a renewal of their 3rd Class Auto Denier ' s License. Attorney Hyman Marcus appeared for the applicant. Councillor Harring- ton interrogated him as to whether it was the intention of the applicant to make full use of his permit, if it were granted stating that he would be opposed to his wrecking autos at this location. Attorney Marcus said the intent was merely to sell tires and batteries etc. and it was agreed that the applicant would file notice of such intention with the City Clerk. The hearing was then closed. Flats in Collins The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted:under Cove. 47. susoengion' of' the rules, on motion of Councillor Dolan: "ORDERED: That the sum of Two Hundred and Thirty-'seven Dollars and Fifty cents ($237.50) be and the same is hereby appropriated for the pur- pose of purchasing a parcel of flats in Collins Cove owned by Miriam G. Lewis, containing 769600 sauare feet. Said purchase is for the purpose of abating or preventing a nuisance, of constructing public parks or play grounds, streets or boulevards and for other municipal purposes. Said sum to be charged to the item "Sale of City Land". And be it further ORDERED: That the Mayor be and is hereby authorized to purchase on behalf of the City, the above mentioned parcel of flats. Approved by the Mayor, January 26, 1940. Pension of Ludger Notice was received from the Mayor, that he had pensioned Ludger LaPointe 48. LaPointe, a laborer in the Street Department, who has worked for the Cit' since 1908 and is incapacitated by result of injuries received while in the employ of the City of Salem. He is to be pensioned on a basis of one-half pay or $780.00 a year. This pension is to be paid to him week- ly and is to take effect as of February 1st, 1940. Approval of the pension was voted on roll call vote, ten in favor, and one Absent. 189 _._Jaruary 25, 1940. The Mayor' s appointment of Donald F. McCloskey and Walter T. McDon- Trustees of aid Jr. to be Trustees of the Plummer Farm School, for aPlummer Farm Sn period of five 49 ears commencing the First day of February 1940, was confirmed under sus- pension of the rules on motion of Councillor Dolan. The Mayor' s appointment of George E. Benson to be a member of the Bd. of Assessors Board of Assessors, commencing February lst, 1940 for a term of three 50. ears was confirmed by the Council under suspension of the rules on motio of Councillor Dolan. The Mayor' s appointment of Emile Brunet to be a member of the Board bli. of Public of Public Welfare, for a period of three years commencing the First day 51.Welfare of February 1940 was confirmed by the Council under suspension of the rules on motion of Councillor Morency.- The Mayor' s appointment of John J. O'Rourke, to be Supt. of Public Supt of Public Propert for a y } ., property y period of one year commencing February 1st 1940 was con- 52. firmed by the Council, under suspension of the rules, on motion of Coun- cillor Dolan. The Mayor' s appointment of Mathew Skoniecki as a sworm weigher of 1'-eigher of Hides Hides and Commodities was read and filed. Appointment is for one year 53. commencing February lst, 1940. The Mayor' s appointment of Joseph S. McCarthy as City Electrician City Electrician for a period of one year commencing February 1st, 1940 was confirmed by 54. the Council, under suspension of the rules. The following appointments of constables to serve for a period of Constables 55. one year commencing February 1, 1940 were readand filed: William H Annable Roman J. KulakowsWi Charles A. Burns _ Dennis Mavrogenis Frank P. Cook John D. McCarthy Carl B. Czar J. William Sheehan Edwin F. A. Francis Charles H. Symonds Jacob Hurwitz Walter I. Thomas John Francis Brawders The Mayor' s appointments of the following to serve as Weighers of Weighers of Coal 56. Coal and Commodities, in the City of Salem, for a period of one year comes mencing February lst, 1940, were read and filed: Vito DiPaolo James T. Lorenz Emmett Sholds Lewis C. Moalli Albert Munnelly George Kassaris George H,Greene Merrill A. Gorman William F. Mooney Arthur W. Farley Thomas F. Stamton William C. Iles Michael V. Ring William H. Colbert Arthur F. Campbell Helena M. Kelley 190 January 25, 1940. Geig'- ers of The Mayor' s appointment of the following to serve as weighers of Commodities 57 Commodities, in the City of Salem for a period of one year commencing Feb- ruary 1st, 1940-was read and filed: Charles W. Moore Frederick J. Needham Lorenzo J. Claveau Martin R. Lane Albert C. Lawrence Outdoor Signs Notice was received from the State Department of Public Works of 58 the application of the John Donnelly Co. , for an Outdoor Sign on the roof at 21 Congress Street facing Derby Street. On motion of Councillor Dolan. it was referred to the Committee on Public 'Forks and a hearing ordered for February 82 1940. Lynde & Sewell Sts A communication was received from the Mayor suggesting in order to 59 assist the Upper Essex Street Merchants that authorization be given to the Mayor to execute a lease to this group for the consideration of $1.0 with a provision that the lease may be terminated by the City upon 30day notice in writing and that the merchants save the City harmless on ac-. count. of any liability from the use of the parking space, and that no expenses be entailed by the City on account of any use for parking pur- poses. On motion of Councillor Francis, the matter was referred to the Committee on Public . Property. Christian Endeavor A communication was received from the Mayor together with a letter Convention 60 from the Salem Christian Endeavor Union stating that Salem had been chos - en as the site of the 50th annual convention of the Essex County Christ- ian Endeavor Union. A committee of three were appointed to cooperate in this matter; Councillors Harrington, Morency and Francis. Business Notice Notice was received from Arthur T. Ferguson of his intention of 61. doing business with the City of Salem, and the same was ordered filed. sewer Abatement Notice was received from the Acting Supt. of Streets stating that 62. there is a sewer assessment of $y48.30 against Mr. Frank C. Garrano at Jackson Street corner of Jefferson Avenue, and that Mr. Garano has enter- ed the sewer from Jackson Street where an assessment has already been paid and therefore the present assessment shuuld be abated. However, if the entry be made at any time from Jefferson Avenue that the assess- ment be renewed. Council voted to abate as requested. Capt. James A Bre an A communication was received from the Fire Chief requesting permi - 63 Sion to retain Capt. Brennan on the payroll for the duration of his in 4 juries sustained in the performance of his duty and the same was grante 1 --_January 5, 1949. Notice was received from the City Marshal that. on January 23, 1940 Patrolmen Appoint- with the approval of the Mayor, he had appointed John J. Whelton, 93 Tre- 64.ments mont Street to the position of regular patrolman and also appointed John B. Powers, 57 Butler Street to the position of Permanent Reserve Officer. The communication was read and filed. The yearly report of the City Marshal was received and ordered fil dMarshalts Report 65 The claims of Annie M. Ellard and Mildred McIntosh were referred Claims 66-67 to the Committee on Calims. A petition for the removal of a. tree at Nos. 5-7 Barstow St, was Tree Removal 68. received from Thomas MCGiUern and a hearing was ordered for February 8, 1940. An invitation was received from the Italian- American Civic p.sso- Invitation 69. ciation to attend a reception and dance for the Salem High School.Foot- ball Team to be held on. February 6, 1940, and the same was accepted. The Constable Bonds of Carl E. Czar and Jacob Hurwitz were referre Bonds 70-71 to the Committee on Bonds and approved. The application of Marie A. Cadoret for a small sign at 34 Norman 72 Sign Street, was granted. The application of Rita Gagnon, a minor to appear in a public per- Minor' s Permit 73. formance was granted. The application of Isaac Polansky to maintain I Pool Tables at Pool Tables 74. rear 146 Washington St. , (transfer from William Tarner) was received and referred to the Committee 6n Licenses and Permits. The application of William, Frances and Mary Creedon for an adds- 75Gasoline . tional storage of 1000 gallons of gasoline at 428 Essex Street was re- ceived and a hearing ordered for February 4, 1940. The Renewal of the Auctioneer' s license of Frank E. Cross was 76Renewals granted. The renewal of the Passenger Auto license of James H 001onnor was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. The Infantile Paralysis Committee were granted a permit to erect 7Sign on Tunnel a sign on the head of the Tunnel. Councillor Morency offered the following report which was accept- 78. Licenses and the recommendation adopted: "The Committee on Licenses and Permits to whom were referred appl - cations for renewals have considered the same, and would recommend that 1�92 JL.n.L.rg the following be granted: AUTO DEALERS: (3rd Class) David Litman, 56 Bridge Street Pope Street Auto Fxchange, 8 Pope St . Soucy Auto Sales, 412 Essex Street AUTO DEALERS: (1st C1Ass) E. Falke Semon, 32 North Street. TO SELL FIREARMS: Henry A. Claise, 111 ~Meadow Street. For the Committee, ptilip L. Morency, Chairman. Federal Stamps Councillor Dolan offered the following report which was accepted 79 and the recommendation adopted: "The Committee on Finance to whom was referred the Order that the sum of $100.00 be and hereby is appropriate to be expended by the 'Wel- fare Department to investigate the Federal Stamp Program for the use of surplus commodities now being used in Providence R. I., has considered said matter and would recommend the adoption of the above order." For the Committee, H. Francis Dolan,--0hairman. The order was then adopted, all being infavor. Approved by the Mayor, January 26, 1940. Higginson Sq. 80 Councillor Dolan then offered the following repoert which was ac- cepted and the recommendation adopted: "The Committee on Finance, to whom was referred the Order that th sum of $600.00 be and hereby is appropriated for the purposes of "Hot- topping" Higginson Square, has considered said matter and would recommen the adoption of the above order." For the Committee, H. Francis Dolan, Chairman. The order was then adopted. Councillor Harrington expressed his desire to be recorded in opposition thereto. Approved by the Mayor, January 26, 1940. Electric Light Councillor Poitras offered the following order which was adopted: Contract 81. "ORDERED: Shat the Mayor be requested to meet with the Salem City Council sitting as a committee of the whole to make arrangements for a meeting with the Salem Electric Lighting Co and its affiliates for the purpose of discussing and drawing up a nese street lighting contract for the City of Salem." Approved by the Mayor, Janaary 26, 1940. Marsa�' January 25, 1940. Councillor Ferguson offered the following order which vias adopted: Coasting on "ORDERED: That Irving Street be added to those streets set aside 82Irving Street. y! the City Council for childred for coasting.n Approved by the Mayor, January 26, 1940. Notice was received to draw two jurors forthwith for the. Superior Jurors. Civil Court sitting at Salem, February 12, 1940. The President appoint- ed Councillor Harrington to draw the names and the following were drawn: George St. Pierre, 38 Hazel St Ins. Agent. John R. Folsom, 11 Mt. Vernon Street, Machinist. Councillor Ferguson moved adjournment at 8.57 P.M. and it was so voted. ATTEST:- City Clerk. I I '194 February 8, 1940. A regular meeting of the City Council was helm on Thursday, Febru- ary 8, 19402 at eight P. M. All--the members were present excepting Coun cillor Ferguson and President Durkin presided. The reading of the record was dispensed with, on motion of Councillor Safford. Outdoor Sign A hearing was held on the application of the John Donnelly Co, to erect an outdoor sign on the roof at 21 Congress Street. A representa- tive of the applicant appeared in favor. Councillor Dolan stated that the owner of the property had informed "nim that no permission had been granted to the applicant to erect said sign and the Council voted to go on record as favoring the application subject to the approval of , the Supt of Buildings and the Committee on Public Works. Gasoline A hearing was held on the application of teary, Frances and William Creedon, to store 1000 additional gallons of gasoline at 428 Essex Street. Mr. William Creedon appeared infavorof the application and there was no opposition. On motion of Councillor Crosby, the permit was granted. Tree Removal A hearing was held on the petition of Thomas McGivern for the .re- moval of a tree at 5-7 Barstow Street. A report was received from the Committee on Shade Trees in favor of the removal which report was accept- ed and the recommendation adopted. It was then voted to order the re- moval of the same. Rezoning on Irving A hearing was held on the application of the Henry K. Barnes Co., Street for rezoning on Irving Street; the Committee on Ordinances reported fav= orable and the same was accepted and recommendation adopted. The Ordi- nance change was then adopted on. roll call vote, ten in favor, one ab- sent, and first passage of the same ordered advertised. Finnish Relief A communication was received from the Mayor, requesting the use o 83' the Council Chambers on February 12th for the purposes of holding as or- ganization meeting relative to the Finnish Relief Endeavor. The same was granted. j Weighers of Coal Notive was received from the Mayor of the appointment of the fol-' and Commoditied 84. lowing as Weighers of Coal and Commodities for a period of one year com-1 mencing February 11 1940: Charles Brewster H. B. Pickering Selrberh Tanner Lillian Gourdeau Everett Tucker Ella Auger Ralston Pickering James E. Matthews t a: 196 February 8, 1940. Notice wqs received from the Mayor of the appointment of the. fol- Constables � lowing as Constables in the City of Salem, for a period of one85. year com- mencing February 1, 1940: James Armstrong Albert C. Lawrence Daniel J. Ayers George Leclerc Armand E. Berube John S. Leszczynski John J. Cahill Frank L.- McDonald Guy H. Clark Joseph McKeever Arthur J. Cote Frederick J.-Needham Joseph M. Daly Fredetick T. O+Neil Harcourt W. Dodge Joseph Raymond Martin H. Doyle Herbert A. Remon Patrick J. Fallon Richard F. Smith Walter H. Forster Frank. Stokes William H. Foye Wilfred 0 Theriault Jacob Galper Sylvester V. Tredway Albert F. Wardwell A communication was received from the Mayor, stating that an in- Invitation vitation had been extended to the City Government of Salem to attend the 86. reception by the Governor to the public to be held on Washington's Birth- day, in the Hall of Flags, State House, Boston, Mass. The invitation was accepted. A communication was received from the Building Inspector as fol--' Building 87. lows: To the Honorable City Council City Hall Salem, Massachusetts. Gentlemen: Please be advised that the Naumkeag Amusement Company have no- tified me of their intention to erect a one story extension to the corner -of the Peabody Building at the corner of Barton Square and Washington St': as shown on the attached plan. As it is proposed to erect this addition within the fire limits and within ten feet of the street line, this application is respectfully referred to you for approval in accordance with the City Ordinances, Chap ter 5, Section 96 which reads as follows: i "Whenever the inspector receives notice of the intention to erect any building or alter the external walls of any building within the fire lima s within ten feet of the line of any street, he shall forthwith notify the city council thereof, in order that any encroachment or other injury to the street may be prevented, and so that steps may be taken to widen or improve such street of deemed desirable." Very truly yours, John J. O'xourke, Building Inspector. The above was referred to the Committee on Public Property on motion of Councillor Francis. The following communication was received from the War Departmen and referred to the Committee on Legislation: February 3, 1940 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: 1. It has come to the notice of the undersigned that you have 196 F.ebruary_8.9 1940. expressed an interest in the pending proposition for the improvement of Salem,Harbor, Massachusetts. You- are hereby notified that the survey re— ort thereon, authorized by Section 8 of the 4iver and Harbor Act, appro— ved June 20, 1938, has been made and is partially favorable to the impro- ement desired in that it recommends modification of the ex_sting project for an extension of the existing channel, with a depth of 10 feet to the upper end of Pickering Wharf in South River, and an 8-foot- anchorage basin along part of the easterly side of Derby Wharf. The following improvements desired by local interests are not considered necessary and would not be attended by sufficient general benefits to be justified for expenditure o federal funds st this time: (a) Deepening -the main ship channel to 30 feet (b) dredging a channel to Dion' s Boat Yard; (c) dredging a channel to an an anchorage in Palmer' s Cove; (d) dredging the' northetly 700 feet of the desired basin along the easterly side of Derby Wharf; and (e) dredging the slips adjacent to Central and Pickering wharves and east of Derby Wharf. 2. You are further .notified that all interested parties have the privilege of an appeal from this conclusion to the Board of Engineers for Rivers and Harbors, a permanent body sitting in Washington D. C. , to whit all examination and survey reports of this character are referred. Parti s desiring to do so may be heard on appeal by the Board, either orally or i i writing. Written communications should be addressed to the Board of EngiI veers for Rivers and Harbors, Munitions Building, Washington, D. C. , and should be mailed in time to be in the possession of the said Board within four weeks from the date of thiscommunication. If, however, you have im portant data to communicate to the Board, which cannot be collected and put in shape for proper presentation within four weeks, the Board should be informed of this fact without delay and request made for an ex- tension of the limiting data for submitting information. If oral hear- ings are desired, dates for the same may be. arranged by correspondence with the Board." etc. . . . . . The above communication was referred to the Committee on Legis- lation. Claims The claims of Minnie Rosenthal, Henry Zbysrynski, and Dollie 89-91 Stanchfield were referred to the Committee on Claims. sign The application of Bernard' s Inc. , to erecta Large Type Sign at 92. 173 Essex Street was ordered for a hearing on February 23, 1940. Bonds The Constable' s Bond of Herbert A Remon and the Sign bond of 93-95 Bernkfdts Inc were referred to the Committee on Bonds and approved. February b, 1940. The Constablets bond of Frank L. McDonald which was referred to the Committee on Bonds was not approved. The application of the F. L. Gamble Motor Co., for a First- Class Auto Dealer Auto Dealer' s License at 39 Bridge Street, was referred to the Committee 96 on Licenses and Permits. The application of Rowena M. 1�'att for a Logging House License was Lodging House 97 referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. The application of Edward A. L'Italien for a permit to take sea- Seaworms worms was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. 98 The following renewals of Licenseg were referred to the Committet Licenses on Licenses and Permits: 99 AUTO DEkLER: Loring Motors Inc., Canal St Extension (1st Class) ' AUTO TRUCK; Arthur G. Roderick, 55 BroadStreet Arthur G. Roderick, 200 Washington Street Adelard Provencher, Salem Depot. PASSENGER AUTO: John A. -Cooper, - Salem Depot - Thomas A. Cooper,Salem Depot (2) Frederick J. Fossa, Salem Depot (2) Arthur G. Roderick, Salem Depot 2 Arthur G. Roderick, 55 Broad Street (2) Councillor Morency offered the following reports which was accep - Licenses 100 ed and the recommendation adopted: "The Committee on Licenses and Permits to whom was referred ap- plications for licenses, having considered the same would recommend that the following be granted PASSENGER AUTO: James H. OlConnor, 60 Linden St., (Renewal) For the Committee, Philip L. Morency, Chairman. Councillor Dolan made a motion that the Council proceed to elecl lCCity Clerk. a City Clerk, for a term of three years. Councillor Dolan then, plac- ed the name of John J. Connelly in nomination.- Councillor Francis then stated it was a pleasure to second the nomination and the nomina- tions were then closed on motion of Councillor Harrington. Councillor Morency was appointed to call the roll. The ten present members all voted in favor, Councillor Ferguson being absent. John J. Connelly was then announced as the City Clerk for a period of three years, from I i February 15, 1940. x`98 February 8, 1940. Jurors The President appointed Councillor Safford to draw three jurors - for the Superior Civil Court holden at Lawrence, March 4, and the follow- ing were drawn: Frank W. Connors, 121 Highland Avenue,- Shoe Worker Hugh F. Rodden, 46 Orne Street, Milk Dealer Jean P. Berube, 3 Raymond Road, Painter Councillor Stefanski that the Council vote to meet on February 23, 1940 and it was so voted. Councillor Stefanski then moved adjournment and the Council so vote at 8.40 P. M. i ATTEST:- City Clerk. a 199 February 23, 1940. A regular meeting of the City Council was held on February 23, 1940 at eight o' clock P.M. Allthemembers were present and the President presided. The reading of the records were dispensed with, on motion of Councillor Safford. A hearing was held on the I application of Bernard' s Inc. , to erect a Sign large type, electrical sign at 173 Essex Street. Councillor Poitras dpoke in favor of granting and the Council voted to grant the permit sub- ject to the provisions of law relative to the same. A communication was received from the Mayor, together with a letter nand on Essex St and plan from the Salem Realty Co. , stating that theSalemRealty Co. , pr -102 pose certain alterations on Real Estate ori Essex St at what is now- Wool- worth' s Five and Ten and Kennedy' s Buuter and Egg Store. The Realty Co propose to give to the City 33.27 sq. ft. and take inreturn from the City 9.23 sq. ft. On motion of Councillor Francis the matter was referred to the Com- mittee on Public Property. The Mayor t ssappointment of the following as Weighers of Coal aid Com Weighers of Coal modities for one year from February 1, 1940-were read and ordered filed: 103 Wilfred J. Poitras Lucille M. Theriault Arthur J. Livingston Edward N. Bergeron The Mayor' s appointments of the following as Constablesfor one year Constables commencing February 1, 1940 were read and ordered filed: 104 Clarence E. Comer Louis Hoffman Warren F. Jones The Mayor' s Annual Budget in the amount of $2,523,348.32 was rceive I Annual Budget 105 I and referred to the Committee of the Whole. I Notice was received from the Building Inspector that he disapproves Outdoor Sign 106 the application of the John Donnelly Co. , to erect signs on the roof at 21 Congress St. The communication was referred to the Committee on Public Forks. The Marshal' s Monthly report was received and filed. Marshal' s Report 107 A communication was received from the Fur and Leather Worker' s Unio Surplus Commodity Stamp Act. Local #21 requesting the City Council to investigate the possibility of 108 establishing the Surplus Commodities Stamp Act in Salem. The same was referred to the Committee on Welfare. ` 200 February 23, 1940. Signs Applications for Lar T3' Large oe Electrical Signs were received from . , 109-110 Dines Millinery Store, 191 Essex St. , and from Wilfrid' s Beauty Shop, 51, Leach St, and hearings were ordered for March 142 1940. Builder ' s License An application for a Builder ' s License was received from Adelard 111 Savoie, 20 Kosciusko St and the same was granted on motion of Councillor Crosby. Claim The Claim of Florence Malonson was referred to the Committee on 112 Claims. Renewals The Sound Truck permit of Napoleon G. Ouelette and the Auctioneer' 113 License of Fred J. Norris were granted. The Passenger Auto permit of Leo St. Pierre and the Auto Truck permits of Leo St. Pierre and Arthur J. Lee were referred to the Committ e on Licenses and Permits. Bonds The following bonds were referred to the Committee on Bonds and 114-117 approved: Jacob Galper, Constable Arthur T. Brennan, City Collector David W. Hamilton, Purchasing Agent John J. Connelly, City Clerk. Head of Tunnel An application was received from Radio Station WESX for the use of 118 the head of the Tunnel for a Sidewalk Quiz each noon time from 12:00 to 12:15 and the same was granted subject to the approval of the City Mar- shal. Licenses Councillor Morency offered the following report which was accepted 119 and the recommendation adopted: 'The Committee on Licenses and Permits, to whom was referred appli - cations ppl -cations for Licenses, having considered the same would recommend that the following be granted: AUTO DEALER (1st Class) F. L. Gamble Co., 39 Bridge St. Lodging House: Rowena M. Watt, 4 Howard St. RENEWALS AUTO DEALER (1st Class) Loring Motors Inc. , Canal St. Ext. AUTO TRUCK: Arthur G. Roderick, 55 Broad St Arthur G. Roderick, 200 Washington St Adelard Provencher, Salem Depot. 2®1 February 23, 1940.. PASSENGER AUTOa - - John A Cooper, Salem Depot Thomas A. Cooper, Salem Bepot (2) FredericIS J. Fossa, Salem Depot Fred J. Fossa, Salem Depot Arthur G. Roderick, 55 Broad Street (2) Arthur G. Roderick, Salem Depot (2) For the Committee Philip L. Morency, Chairman. Councillor Poitras offered the following report which was accepted: Fire Dept. Per- "The Committee on Ordinances to whom was referred the recommendatio 1 120onnel of the Mayor the the personnel of the Fire Dept. be increased by adding two Deputy Chiefs also three new privates,- has considered said m atter and would recommend the adoption of the following Ordinance. " "In the year one thousand nine hundred and Forty. AN ORDINANCE to amend an Ordinance relating to the Fire Dept. Be it ordained by-the City Councilofthe City of Salem, as follows: SECTION 1. Chapter XVIII of the City Ordinance is hereby amended by striking out the word "A" in the second line, and inserting- in place the» - of the word 11two" so that said' section shall read "Two Deputy Chiefs", also the word forty in the fourth line and inserting in place thereof the words "forty-three" so that said line shall read "Forty-three privates". SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided bj� the City Charter." I Given first passage and ordered advertised. Councillor Francis offered the following report which was accepted Building 121 and the recommendation adopted: "The Committee on Public Property to whom was referred the commu- nication from the Naumkeag Amusement Co., to erect a one story extension of the Peabody Bldg. at the corner of Barton Square and Washington St., has considered said matter and would recommend that the same be granted. For the Committee, i Stephen W. Francis, Chairman" Councillor Francis offered the following report which was accepted Lynde & Sewall St and the recommendation adopted: I'The Committee on Public Property to whom was referred the communi- cation from the Mayor to negotiate a lease of real estate at the corner Of Lynde and Sewall St., to the "Upper Essex StMerchants ASsn72 has con- sidered. said matter and would recommend that the same be granted. For the Committee, i Stephen W. Francis, Chairman" 202 February_23-9,-.,1940. Snow Removal Councillor Harrington offered the following order which was adopted: - 123 "ORDERED: That the officials and the personnel of the Street Dept. an the Plater Dept. , be commended for their splendid work in clearing the streets on the occasion of the scent blizzard, and for their untiring ef- forts in restoring normal traffic conditions and providing protection by the uncovering of fire hydrants and otherwise acting with promptness and efficiency in the face of abnormal conditions which created a grave pub- lic emergency. _ AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED thatt-he Mayor shall be commended for recog- nizing the need of immediate action to combat the hazardous conditions re sulting therefrom and directing that the work of plowing the streets and snow removal be undertaken without undue delay thus providing opportunity for our merchants to resume normal business activities and afford com- plete protection to our citizens." "ezoning on Irving The Ordiance changing the semi-residential a>ne on Irving St to a bus- Street 124 iness district was given final passage. Approved by the Mayor, February 26, 1940. Councillor Stefanski moved reconsideration of all business with the hope it would not prevail and it was refused as intended. Councillor Stromberg then moved adjournment and it ws so voted at 8.35 P. M. ATTEST:- - � l City Clerk I � ' Y 2W �.�arch 5, 1940. A special meeting of the City Council washeld on Tuesday, March 5, 1940, at 4.30 P.M. The meeting was called by the President to take c ' action on the application of the Salem healty Co., to exchange parcels of land with the City inorder to straighten the street line. All the mem- bers were em-bers-were present and the President presided. Reading of the record. _ the previous meeting was dispensed with on motion of Councillor Saff d. The President announced that three jurors were to be drawn for the Superior Civil Court at Salem, on April 1, 1940 and appointed Councillor Francis to draw the same. The following were drawn: Martin L. Herrick, 25 Roslyn St, Station Attendant Frank E. Lockwood, 14 Forrester St, Clerk. Max Silverman, 160 Lafayette Street, Shoe Dealer. The regular order of business was then suspended up to the reports of Committees. Councillor Francis reported for the Committee on Public Property stating that the Committee favored a public hearing at the next regular meeting. The report was accepted and the recommendation adopted. Councillor Dolan then moved adjournment and it was so voted at 4.4 P. M. ATTEST:- City Clerk. i Y x,204 Larch 14, 1940. A regular meeting of the City Council was held on March 14, 1940 t eight O'clock P.M. All the-members were present and President Dur- in presided. The reading of the records of the previous meeting were ispensed with on motion of Councillor Safford. Signs A hearing was held on the application of- Wilfrid' s Beauty Shop o erecta Large type sign at 52 Leach St. Councillors Poitras, Morency i nd Stefanski spoke in favor. There was no opposition and the--permit as granted subject to the provisions of law relating to the same. A hearing was held on the application of Dines Millinery Store. 0 one appeared in favor and the matter was laid over till the next meet- ng. Essex Steet A hearing was held on the application of the Salem Realty Co., o change the street line on Essex Street at Kennedy' s Butter and Egg Store and Woolworth' s Five and Ten Cent Store. Councillors Francis, Stefanski, Stromberg, Morency and Poitras spoke in favor. There was no opposition and the Committee then retired to make a report. On return- ing the Committee on Public Property recommended that the matter be laid over for further study and report and the same was voted. Appointment of The mayor' s appointment of William J. Carson as a member of the Registrar. 125 Board of Registrars for three years commencing April 1, 1940 was approved on roll call vote all voting in favor, under suspension of the rules on motion of Councillor Dolan. Constables The Mayor' s appointment of the following to serve as Constables 126 for a period of one year commencing February I, 1940 was received and or- dered filed: Charles B. Ayers Richard C. Collins Alton Grant. Weighers of Coal The Mayor' s appointment of the following to serve as Weighers 127 of Coal and Commodities for a period of one year commencing February 1, 1940 was received and ordered filed: Frank J. Morin Maurice E. Flynn Ernest J. Simmons William E. Flynn Benjamin J. Simmons Theresa G. Hyde ension of Azarie A communication was received from the Mayor, stating that he Pariseau 128 had pensioned Azarie Pariseau, a laborer in the Park Department, in the amount of 661,780 which is one-half of his usual compansation and said pen- sion to be paid to him weekly. The pension was ratified by the Council on roll call vote, all , 1 205 March._144,. 1940. voting in favor. The following order recommended by the Mayor was received: W. P. A. Loan "V,niEREAS the deferred operation of this order would tend to de- 129 feat its purpose and WHEREAS the &ealth and safety of our people and thei property may be effected, therefore, this order is declared an emergency g Y order necessary for the immediate preservation of the public convenience. ORDERED: That the sum of One Hundred and Twenty Thousand ($120 000.) dollars be appropriated for the purpose of paying the City' s share of the cost of '"orks Progress Administration projects, including the ex- penditures made in accordance with the provisiond of Chapter 180, of the Acts of 1938. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED: that the CityTreasurerwith the approv- al - of the Mayor be authorized to borrow the sum of One Hundred and Twenty Thousand ($ 120,000) Dollars under the authority of Chapter 72 of the Acts of 1939 and to issue bonds or notes of the city therefor, payable in not more than ten (10) years for the purpose of meeting the said appropriatio made for the City' s shareofthe cost of Works Progress Administration Projects,including the expenditures made in accordance with the provisio s of Chapter 180 of the Acts of 1938. " Emergency preamble given passage on roll call vote, all in favor Given first and second passage on roll cal�cvote, all in favor. rpproved by the Mayor, March 16, 1940. The Mayor's appointment df Dr. John H. Seale as Inspector of Inspector of Animals Animals for one year from April 1, 1940 was approved by the Council unde 130. suspension of the rules on motion of Councillor Dolan. The following order recommended by the Mayor and the Fire Chie was &48P�6di ander suspension of the rties on motion of Councillor Dolan "ORDERED: That the sunt of Sixty-one Dollars be and hereby is appropriated for the purposes of paying the same to Dr. William W. Hen- nessey for medical services rendered to Francis B. Kiley, Call Roseman of Engine Company No. 5 Said item to be charged to "Other Expen'6es" of the Fire Department appropriation. Approved by the Mayor, March 20, 1940. The Marshal' s Monthly report was received and ordered filed. 1Marshal' s Report Notice was received from the County Commissioners stating that 13ridge Street 2. they had examined certain specific repairs made on Bridge Street upon the etition of Mayor. Edward A. Coffey and another and that the same was done according to their direction and completed to our acceptance. Ma-r-ch--14,., 1940. The communication was ordered filed. Sunday Licenses The following applications for Sunday Licenses were referred to 134-5-30 he Committee on Licenses and Permits: Dronislawa Mroz, 149 Derby Street Bertha Turcotte, 21 River Street John H. Zarella, 197 Bridge Street. Firearms The application of Jerry ' s Army and Davy Store, 162 Washington St. , 137 to sell firearms and ammunition was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. Signs The applications of C. F. Tomkins Co., Clear Weave Hosiery Co. , 138-140 and the Bradford Clothiers, for Largetype sign permits were ordered f6r hearings at the next regular meeting. Gasoline The application of Edwin Williams to store 3,000 gallons of gaso- 141 line at 29 Bridge Street was referredtothe-Committee on Licenses and Pe - mits and a hearing ordered for the next regular meeting.("-�-,),�) Small Sign The application of the Norman Cafe, 102 Norman Street for a small 142 type sign was granted, on motion of Councillor Poitras. Lodging Houses The applications for Lodging House licenses, of Pearl A. Nagel 143-144 at 2 Federal St., and Violet Malenfant at 27 North St., were referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. Seaworms The application of Ignatius Zaborowski to dig seaworms was refer 145 ed to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. Ulaims The claims of Robert Gagnon, John M. Piecewicz, Ida Collier, 146-150 Gerard Gaudreault, Jane Dawidowicz, were referred to the Committee on Claims. Bonds The bonds of C. F. Tomkin Co. , and Bradford Clothiers were re- I50-151 ferred to the Committee on Bonds and approved. Renewals The application of Francis T. Parker for a renewal of his auction 152 - eer licenses was granted. The applications for renewals of the Salem Parcel Delivery, Auto truck license and the Sunday License of Clovis Roy Jr. were referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. Licenses Councillor Morency offered the following report which was accept- 153 ed and the recommendation adopted: "The Committee on Licenses and Permits to whom was referred appli - cations for licenses, having considered the same would recommend that the following be granted: 20'x' , r Karc'a 140 1940. PASSENGER AUTO: Leo St. Pierre, Salem Depot AUTO TRUCK: Leo St. Pierre, Salem Depot (2) Arthur J. Lee, 43 Central Street POOL TABLES: Isaac Polansky, r146 Washington St (7 tables) (Transfer from Pulliam Warner) For the Committee, Philip L . Morency, Chairman." Councillor Ferguson offer the following report which was accept Outdoor Sign ed and the recommendatioi} adopted: 154 "The Committee on Public Works to whom was referred the applica tion of the John Donnelly Co., to erect an outdoor sign on the roof at 21 Congress Street, has considered said matter and would recommend that the applicant be given leave to withdraw. " For the Committee, Arthur T. Ferguson, Chairman. Councillor Poitras offered the following report which was ac Police Sergeant 155. cepted and the recommendation adopted: "The Committee on Ordinances to whom was referred the matter o creating an additional police sergeant to increase the number of sergea is from two to three has considered said matter and would recommend that t e following amendment to the ordinances be adopted; For the Committee, Wilfred J. Poitras, Chairman ORDERED: That Section 12 Chapter 23, of the City Ordinances Police Sergeant entitled the police Department is hereby amended by striking out the 156 "two" as it appears in line three before the word "sergeants" and in- serting in place thereof the word "three" so as to read as follows: A police department is hereby established which shall consist of a City :marshal, two Captains, four Lieutenants, who shall act as inspectors, three Sergeants, one of said sergeants to be a Traffic Sergeants, fifty one 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 may order twenty-five Reserve Officers, one chauffeurs, one Janitor, one keeper of the lock up and one Matron. Their compensation shall be determined by the Council but no compensation shall be paid except for one day off in every seven days of actual service and for vacations all as hereinafter provided in section six unless services have been actually rendered during each day for which compensation is sought." Given first passage on roll call vote, all voting in favor. Councillor Dolan offered the following report which was accept-u Annual Budget 157. ed and the recommendation adopted: The Committee on Finance and the City Council as a Whole to M T28 whom was referred the matter of the Budget for the year 1940, has conside - ed said matter and would recommend the adoption of the accompanying order. Fob the Committee, H. Francis Dolan, Chairman. Annual Budget The following order was then adopted on roll call vote; all 158 voting in favor: "ORDERED' That the amounts specified in the Appropriation Sheet for 1940 in the column "Allowed by the Mayor" as amended, be and hereby are appropriated, individually and specifically, for the use of the severEl departments and purposes as itemized during the fiscal year ending Decem- ber 310 19402 and be it further ORDERED: that the sum hereby appropriated for the street depart- ment shall be held to include all sums which may be received during the current year for the street railway taxes under the provisions of Chapter 161 of the General Laws and amendments thereto, and that #:he amounts here- by appropriated for the school department shall be held to include all sums received from the County of Essex on account of dog taxes, and such sums when received shall be credited to the receipts of the respective departments named, The total amount to be included in the tax levy for the current year is $2,521,321.53." Approved by the ]payor, March 202 1940. Salaries Councillor Dolam offered the following report which was accepte 159 and the recommendation adopted: " The Committee on Finance and the City Council Committee as a Whole to whom was referred the matter of the Budget for the year 1940, has considered said matter and would recommend that after considerable study in relation to salary increases for the Assistant City Clerk, and the Chief Clerk in the Treasurer' s office would recommend that this mat- ter be referred to the Committee on Ordinances for further study and re- commendation. For the Committee, H. Francis Dolan, Chairman" Chief Clerks Bouncillor Dolan offered the following report which was accept Salaries 160 ed and the recommendation adopted: "The Committee on Finance and the City Council Committe as a Whole to whom was referred the matter of the Budget for the year 1940 has considered said matter and would recommend that after considerable study the matter of wages, relative to Chief Clerks be referred to the Committee on Salaries; for further study and recommendation. 2ta� ::arch 14, 1940. For the. Committee, H, Francis Dolan, Chairman Councillor Dolan .off ered the following report which was accept- HealthDept. ed and the recommendation adopted: 161. Salaries ?'The Committee on Finance and the City Council Committee as a Whole to whom was referred the matter of the Budget for the year 1940, has considered said matter and would- recommend that the Board of Health be requested to adjust the wages and salaries of the employees in the Garbage Collection Department to provide that they receivefivedollars and fifty cents per day ($5.50 per day) . This recommendation is made in view of the fact that the City Solicitor has rendered an opinion that the Board of Health has absolute authority to fix salaries and wages in their department. For the-Committee, H. Francis Dolan, Chairman. Councillor Dolan offered the following report which was accept- Salaries 162. ed and the recommendation adopted: rThe Committee on Finance and the City Council Committee as a Whole to whom was referred the matter of the Budget for the year 1940 has considered said matter and would recommend that in relation to the proposed increases of salaries and wages in the .Welfare Dept. and the Old Age Assistance Dept., Mayor' s Dept., Dog Constable Dept., City Scale Dept., that the same be referred to the committee on Ordinance for fur- ther study and recommendation as to change in Ordinance if necessary. For the Committee, H. Francis Dolan, Chairman. Councillor Francis offered the following order which was adopt Lynda & Sewell Sts 163 ed: "ORDERED: That the Mayor be and hereby is authorized to lease a certain parcel of real estate located at the corner of Lynde and Se- well Streets, containing 4548 square feet owned by the City of Salem , to Arthur Connelly as President of the "Upper Easex Street Merchant' s Association", a voluntary association of merchants and business men, foe a term of one year for a consideration of one dollar per year with the provision that the lease may be terminated upon a thirty day notice in writing by the city to said lessee and a further provision that the city be held harmless on account of any liability from the use of the parking space and that no expenses be entailed by the city on account Of said use for parking purposes." I Approved by the Mayor, March 20, 1940. 210 March 14, 1940. electric rates Councillor Harrington offered the following order which was adopt 164 ed: "ORDERED: That the City Clerk shall be requested to communicate with the Depar£ment of Public Utilities, notifying that body of our inter- est in a pending petition by local consumers seeking reduction in elec- tric rates for domestic users, and requesting that the City Council be notified of the date set for the hearing of said petition. " Approved by the Mayor, March 20, 1940. North River Councillor Ferguson offered the following order which was adopted 165 "ORDERED: That the City Solicitor be and hereby is instructed to petition the State Board of Health and the State Board of Public Works jointly to investigate the North River nuisance and see if action cannot be taken to abte it, as the river is being polluted and this creates a menace to public health. - Be it further ORDERED: That- if in the opinion of the Board of Health and the City Solicitor, it is deemed necessary to secure injunc- tions forthwith against all violators of the law which prohibits refuse dangerous to public health being dumped in the North River, that the City Solicitor take appropriate legal action to obtain said injunctions." Approved by the Mayor, March 20, 1940. Fire Dept Personne The Ordinance to amend an Ordinance relatite to increasing the pe - sonnel of the Fire Dept. by having two deputy chiefs and forty-three pri- vates was given second passage an roll call vote. Approved by the Mayor, March 16, 1940. Councillor Stafanski moved reconsideration of all business with the hope it would not prevail and it was voted not to reconsider. Councillor Stromberg moved adjournment and it was so voted at 9:19 P.M. ATTEST: 1 City Clerk. 211 Lara: 5, 1340. At a special meeting of the City Council held March 25 1940 at four o'clock P.M. with President Durkin presiding the following business was transacted. All the members were present excepting Councillors Crosby, Morency, Poitras, Safford and Stefanski. The minutes of the previous meeting were dispensed with on motionofCouncillor Harrington. The regular order of business was dispensed with on motion of Councillor Francis. The President announced that the meeting had been called for the purpose, of drawing one Juror to serve at the Second Session of the Superior Court on April 3, 1940, and appointed Councillor Francis to do the drawing. Councillor Francis drew the name of Adelard Pelletier, 20 Forest Avenue; occupation, Leather worker. On motion of Councillor Dolan, the body adjourned at 4.11 P.M. j ATTEST: I City Clerk. /�12 March, 28, 1940. A regular meeting of the City Council was 'held on March 28, 1940 at eight otclock P. M. All the members were present and the President presided. The reading of the record was dispensed with on motion of Councillor Safford. Signs A hearing was held on the application of Bradford Clothiers to erect a Large type sign at 247 Essex Street. A representative of the applicant appeared in favor; there was no opposition and the permit was granted on motion of Councillor Stromberg, subject to the provisions of law relating to the same. A hearing was held on the application of the C. F. Tomkins Co. , to erect a Large type sign at 87 Washington Street. A representative of the applicant appeared in-favor as well as Councillors, Crosby, Morency and Stromberg. - There was no opposition and the permit was granted on motion of Councillor Dolan subject to the provisions of law relating to the same. A hearing was held on the application of the Clear Weave hosiery Co., to erect a Large type sign at 224 Essex Street. A representative of the applicant appeared in favor and the permit was granted on motion of Councillor Stefanski. A hearing was held on the Application of Dines Millinery to erect a Large type sign at 191 Essex St. A representative of the applicant appeared in favor as well as Councillor Stefanski. There was no oppo- sition and the permit was granted subject to the provisiond of law relat - ing--to the same. Constalles The Mayor' s appointment of Wallace Cloutman as a Constable for 166 one year from February 12 1940 was received and ordered filed. Weighers The Tulayor' s appointment of Stanley J. Karbowniczak and John Kar- 167 bowniczak as Weigher of Coal for one year from February 1, 1940, were received and ordered filed. Builderts License On motion of Councillor Dolan, Onesime J. Halle of 135 Loring 168 Avenue, was granted a Builderts License. Garage A hearing was ordered for April 1I, 1940 on the application of 169 1 Edward A. Gleichowski to maintain a Garage at 47 North Street. Firearms The application of Fred W. Sargent to sell-Firearms at 94 Bridge 170 Street- was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. Lodging Houses The applications of the following to conducj; Lodging Houses were 171' / lit referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits; 213 marc_. 23, 1940. Fannie L. Eldridge, 496 Loring Avenue. "eorgia N. Riley,- 2 Federal Street Harriet V. Bates, 248 Lafayette St Margaret Solovicos, 5-7 Summer St The application of the Salvation Army to place a sign on the Sign on Tunnel Head of the Tunnel from April 9, 1940 to April 20, 1940 was granted. 175 The application of Walter Opolski and John-Szczepucha to pre- Sausage Manufac- pare and distribute sausage at 15 Pleasant Street was referred to the 176 ture. Committee on Licenses and Permits. The applications of Sherwin Williams Co., 128 Washington St., Signs and the Lincoln Hotel, 117 Lafayette St., to erect Large type signs were 177-178 ordered for hearings on April 11, 1940 ' The claims of Mary A. Kelley, Timothy J. Kelley, David Lamauro, Claims . 179-183 Ernest Auger and Doris Spillane were referred to the Committee on Claims. The Constable's Bon&of Wallace J. Cloutman and the sign bond Bonds 184v of the Clear Weave Co and the bond of Chas. G. F. Coker, City Treas., were referred to the Committee on Bonds and approved. The application of Joseph Pelletier to erect and maintain a Lubritorium 185 Lubritorium at 145 Canal St., was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits and a hearing ordered for April 11, 1940. The auctioneer' s license of Soloman H. Freedburg and the Guide Renewals 186. Permit of Winston Morse were granted. A list of renewals of Auto Lealers, Auto Truck, Sunday, and intelligence Office licenses were referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. Council;or Francis offered the following report which was ac- EtsexnStreet 187 cepted and the recommendation adopted: i "The Committee on Public Property to whom was referred the matter of discontinuing a certain portion of the highway on Essex Street as filed on plan drawn by Thomas A. Appleton, has considered said matter and would recommend the adoption of the accompanying order. IFor the Committee, Stephen W. Francis, Chairman^ "RESOLVED: that the common convenience, benefit and necessity 88 Essex Street of the inhabitants of the city require that a pert of a public street l or way of said city called Essex Street should be discontinued as sho vm erred to, bounded as follows, on a plan hereinafter refOWL I - fl.j 14 iklarcY 28, 1940. eginning at a point marked- 11A" on a plan entitled "Proposed Change. in Lin Df Essex St. Salem, lass. Scale 1 in.- 4 ft. March 1939, Thomas A Appleton . E. said point being on the northerly street line of Essex St. and bout^295 ft.,-easterly from the northeast corner of Washington & Essex Streets. thence running N 890-23'-04"E on the present northerly street lijae f Essex St. by land of the Salem Realty Co. 14.91 ft. to a point marked "B" on said plan; thence turning and running S 20-12- W on the present northerly street line of Essex St. and by land of the Salem Realty Co. 1.24 ft. to a point marked "C" on said plan; thence turning and running N 850-51'-40"W on the proposed norther- ly street line of Essex St. 14.90 ft. to said point marked "A" and point begun at. The above described parcel being a discontinuance of a portion of Essex St. and contains 9.23 square feet of land; and WHEREAS, the City Council on the fifth day of March A.D• 1949, passed the following order, viz. : "Whereas, in the opinion of the City Council, the public neces- sity and convenience require that a part of a public street or way called Essex Street should be discontinued as a highway of the city as shown on a plan on file in the office of the city clerk of this city, dated March 1939, Thomas A. Appleton, C.E. it is therefore hereby ORDERED., that due notice be given to George W. Full, Almy, Bige- low & Washburn Co. , and the Salem Eiv4 Centsr_Saving Bank and all others interested, that the City Council intend to discontinue the highway be- fore mentioned and that Thursday the fourteenth day of March, 1940, 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 Council to discontinue said part of Essex St 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 appoint ed and notified as aforesaid and has heard all parties interested claiming to be heard in the matter, it is therefore, ORDERED and DECREHD that the said portion of Essex St. above de- scribed be and hereby is discontinued as a public street or way of said city, according to a plan of the same made by Thomas A. Appleton, C.E. dated March 1939, entitled "Proposed Change in Line of Essex St., Salem, Mass. Scale 1 in. = 4 ft. , Thomas A. Appleton, C. 'E. " deposited in the 215 Marc:. 28, 1:340. office of the city engineer, to which plan reference may be had. We have consideded and estimated that no damages were sustained in their property by the several owners aforesaid, and all other persons by the discontinuance of said part of Essex street, as shown on said plan, Given under our hands, this 28th day of March, in the year nine- teen hundred and forty. _ Signed, g , Edward A. Coffey.. Mayor r Y Philip L. Morency Herman A. Stromberg Wilfred J. Poitras Adam F. Stefanski Stephen W. Francis H. Francis Dolan - City Council Arthur T. Ferguson William 0. Safford Joseph Be Harrington Arthur H. Crosby The above order was adopted on roll call vote, ten in favor, and Councillor Durkin voting in the negative. Councillor Francis offered the following order which was adopted Essex Street 189. on roll call vote, ten voting in favor, and Councillor Durkin voting in the negative: f'ORDERED: That the Mayor be and hereby is authorized to convey t the Salem Realty Co. and to execute such deed or deeds as may be neces- sary therefor, a certaim parcel of land formerly a part of Essex Street as shown on a plan entitled nProposed Change in Lineof Essex St., Salem, Mass. Scale 1 in. = 4 ft., March, 1939, Thomas A. Appleton, C. E. 11 and containing about 9.23 square feet of land. Said conveyance to be made in consideration of a deed to the City of Salem by the said Salem Realty Co. of a parcel of land adjacent to the parcel above described. on Essex St. as shown on said plan above referred to and containing 33.27 square feet of land. Councillor Morency offered the following report which was accept Licenses 190 ed and the recommendation adopted: "The Committee on Licenses and Permits to whom was referred ap- plications for licenses having considered said matter would recommend that the following be granted: SUNDAY LICENSES: - Bronislawa Mroz, 149 Derby St. Bertha Turcotte, 21 River St. John H, Zarella, 197 Bridge St. LODGING HOUSE: Pearl A. Nagel, 2 Federal St (Transfer from Ella Harlin) Violet Malnfant, 27 North St. TO SELL FIREARMS: Jerryls Army and Navy Store, 162 Washington St. i 216 :arch 28, 1940. o Take Seaworms: - Ignatius Zaborowski, 22 Essex St. ) Subject to rules and regulations Edward L'Italien, 31 Salem St. , ) that may berrecommended by the committee now studying that questio . RENEWALS - TO TRUCK: Salem Parcel Delivery, 18 Savoy Rd. SUNDAY LICENSE:- Clovis Roy Jr. ,' 22 Palmer St. For the Committee, Philip L. Morency, Chairman. Election Order: Councillor Ferguson offered the following order- which was adopted: 19 "ORDERED: That the meetings of the qualified voters of the City of Salem be held in the several voting precincts of the City, at the polling places designated by the Council, on Tuesday, April 30, 1940, for the pur- pose of electing Delegates and Alternate Delegates to the National Con- vention of each political party.. Members of the Ward Committees and Mem- bers of the State Committees; all the above to be voted for upon one bal- lot; and be it further ORDERED: that the polling places be as follows: Ward 1, Prec 1 - Juniper School Prec 2 - Sons of Poland Hall Prec 3 - Herbert Street School Ward 2, Prec 1 - Church cor Bridge and Lemon Sts Prec 2 - Phillips School, Washington St Prec 3 - East Church, Washington Sq. Ward 3, Brec 1 - Administration Bldg. , Broad St Prec 2 - Administration Bldg. , Broad St. Prec 3 - St. Annets Hall, Cleveland St Ward 4,-Prec 1 - Polling Place, Beckford St Prec 2- Y.M.C.T.S. Hall, Boston St Prec 3 - Endicott School, Boston St Ward 5,- Prec 1 - Saltonstall School Prec 2 - Saltonstall School Rrec 3 - Saltonstall School Prec 4 - So. Branch Library Prec 5 - Training School, Loring Avenue Ward 6, Prec 1 - Engine House, North St Prec 2 Cogswell School Prec 3 - Cogswell School And be it further ordered: That the polls be opened at eight o'clock A.M. and closed at six o' clock P.M. and that the City Clerk be insructed to publish this notice as re- quired by law." Amended by Councillor Dolan so as to read 11that the polls be opened at eight O'clock A.M. and closed at seven o' clock P.M. Adopted by the Council as amended. Police Dept The Ordinance increasing the persomnel of the Police Department Personnel 1914 was given final passage on roll call vote, all voting in favor. Approved by the :payor, April 1, 1940 Welfare Dept 193 Councillor Harrington offered the following order which was 21'7 larch 28, 1940. adopted: "ORDERED: That the Board of Public Welfare be requested 7advisthe City Council as to the steps taken by the Board to adopt the dations of the Council with reference to welfare distribution. " Councillor Harrington offered the following order: Health Dept. 194 "ORDERED: That the Board of Health be requested to advise the City Council as to any action it may take with reference to the adjust- ment of wages of employees in the garbase collection department." Amended by Councillor Dolan so as to read, "Adjustment of wages of all employees in the garbage collection department and all other em- ployees" I Adopted as amended. Councillor Stefanski moved immediate reconsideration of all business transacted with the hope it would not prevail and the motion was lost as intended. 1 Councillor Dolan moved adjournment and it was so voted at 8.40 P. Tai. ATTEST:- City Clerk. 21 8 A regular meeting of the City Council was held on Thursday, April 11, 1940 at eight otclock P. M. All the members were present and the President presided. the reading of the records was dispensed with on motion of Councillor Safford. Large Signs A hearing .was held on the application of the Lincoln Hotel, 117 Lafayette Street, to erect a Large type, electrical sign. Councillors Morency and Poitras spoke in favor; there was no opposition and the per- mit was granted on motion of Councillor Poitras subject to the provisions of law relating to the same. A hearing was held on the application of the Sherwin -Williams Co. , to erect a Large type, electrical sign at 128 Washington St. A repre- sentative of the applicant appeared in favor as well as Councillor Crosby. There was no opposition and the permit was granted on motion of Councillo Crosby, subject to the provisions of law relating to the same. Lubritorium A hearing was held on the application of Joseph Pelletier to erect and maintain a Lubritorium at 145 Canal Street. Attorney Pelletier ap- peared in favor as well as Councillors Morency and tromberg. There was no opposition and the permit was granted subject to the laws relating to the same. Garage A hearing was held on the application of Edward A. Gleichowski to maintain a garage at 47 North Street. On motion of Councillor Ferguson it was referred to the Committee on Public Works. Constable 195 The iviayor' s appointmettof Albert Allen as a Constable for one year from February 1, 194 0., was read and filed. Weighers 196 The Mayor' s appointment of Ray E. Nutting, Harry L. Brown, and Levi B. Larrabee as Weighers of Freight for one year from February 1, 194 was read and ordered filed. ;a:ars-:al' s Report The Marshal's Monthly report was received and ordered filed. 197 Bd. of Health A communication was received from the Board of Health stating 198 that after considerable discussion relative to the financial condition of the City and to the present cost of collecting garbage, it was unan- imously Voted: That the City Council be advised that the Board of Health does not intend to increase the salary or wages of any of its employees at the present time. Beverly Wharf A communication was received from the Building Inspector stating 199 that one Anthony Chioromitoro of Beverly was interested in acquiring the use of the City of Salem Wharf property in Beverly at the rate of $100. 219 April 11, 1940. per year. The matter was referred to the Committee on Public Property. A communication was received from the International Fur And Leath New York Trip er Workers ' Union stating that a complaint has been receivedby the Local 200. #21 that on a recent occasion members of the Salem City Council, partici- pating in the :Major Bowes program at New York crodsed a picket line at a restaurant known as the "Brass Railit, and further states that a resolutio was passed by the Loacl #21 strongly condemning such conduct on the part of elected officials of an industrial community. The communication was read and filed. Councillor Poitras offered the following order which was adopted !yew York Trip ' "ORDERED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is instructed to for 201 ward a copy of the following statement with reference to the recent com- munication sent to the City Council by the- International Fur & Leather Workers Union of- the U. S. and Canada, Local No. 21, of .Peabody. We, the six members of the City Council who were in New York at the time of the Major Edward Bowes broadcast of Salem as the Honor City, hereby state that the International Fur & Leather Workers' Union, Local 21, of Peabody, who in their statement to the Council and to the press charged that members of our party visited the Brass Rail Restaurant, were grossly misinformed, for at no time during this visit did the members of our party individually or collectively patronize the Brass Rail Restau- rant in any manner whatsoever." A communication was received from the Brass Rail Restaurant, New York Trip 02 New York stating that no one in the employ of the restaurant ever saw the person whose picture was sent to New York nor did they know of any member of the Salem Council having patronized the restaurant. The letter was read and ordered filed. A communication was received from the family of the late Albert Albert F. Brown 08 i'. Brown expressing gratitude at the Councils expression of sympathy. A communication was received from Mrs Ellen Kelleher and family Frank L Kelleher 204 thanking the Council for their kind expression of sympathy on the death of her husband. s 4 I A communication was received from the family of the late .Father Father ezubeck 205 Czubeck thanking the Council for their presence at the funeral. 6 An invitation was received from the Polish American Veterans association inviting-the Council, to participate in a reception to Rev. Father Justin on April 21, 1940, and the same was accepted. A- L11 220 April 11, 1940. ELI Invitation An invitation was received from the Odd Fellows to be guest at 207 ' the Saltonstall School on April 26, 1940 and the same was accepted. Loan Order The vote of the Emergency Finance Board approving the $120,000 208 W. P. A. Loan order was received and filed. Drainlayer The application of henry Caron , 1 Cabot Street for a Drain- 209 layer' s License was granted on motion of Councillor Crosby. Sign on Tunnel The application of the Kiwanis- Exposition Committee for a sign 210 at the head of- the Tunnel from April 25 to May 11, 1940 was granted, on motion of Councillor Stromberg. Elephant The application of the Hickory Tree Wild Animal Farm to parade 21 an elephant through the streets on April,131 1940 was granted. Booth on Tunnel The application of the Tuberculosis Assoc. to erect booths on 21 the Tunnel, Hawthorne Blvd. and to have a Hurdy-Gurdy on the streets was ', granted. Speaking on Streei The application of Evangelist Arthur H. Robinson to speak on 21 the streets on Wednesday Evenings:_from April to September was granted. Bowling Alleys The application of "eo H. Atkinson (transfer from Sacco- Rubbi- 21 co Bowling Co) for 6 Bowling Alleys at 183-185 Fort Avenue was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. Seaworms 215 The application of Theodore Gorczyca to diI seaworms was re- ferred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. Sunday License The application of Charles F. Chapman for a Sunday License at 216 Loring Ave at State Road was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. Small Sign The application of Charles Walker to erect a small type sign 217 at 5 Liberty Street was granted. builder' s License The application of John A. Foster for a Builder' s License was -218 • granted on motion of Councillor Lolan. Trailer The application of the Pickering MacFarland Co. , to operate a 219 trailer on the streets twice weekly from April through September, stop- ping on the head of the Tunnel once wekly, was refer-red to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. Kerosene The application of the John Flynn Co. , to store 1500 gallons 220 of kerosene at 84-86 Boston Street was ordered for a hearing April 25, 221 . i i-pril 11, 1940. 1940. The petition of Charles Puleo to change Highland Avenue between Rezoning on High- land Avenue Barcelona Avenue. and Ravena Avenue from a Residential to a Business Dip- 221 trict, was referred to the Planning Board. The claims of Katherine C. Wiswall, Thomas J. Campbell, and Claims Maurice Burrows were referred to the Committee on Claims. 222-224 The Drainlayer' s Bond of Henry Caron was referred to the Com- Drainlayer ' s Bond mttee on Bonds and approved. - - 225 A list of renewals of Junk Dealers, Drainlayers, Bowling Alley4, Licenses Pawnbrokers, Pool, Auto Dealers, Junk Collectors, Lodging House, Sunday 226 Seaworms, and Passenger Aubos, were referred to the Committee on License and Permits. Councillor Morency offered the following report which was adop Licenses ted: a 227 "The Committee on Licenses and Permits to whom was referred applications for licenses, having considered the same would recommend that the following be granted: Lodging Houses: Harriet V. Bates, 248 Lafayette St. , (Transfer from A. Merrill) Fannie L. Eldridge, 496 Loring Avenue. Georgia N. Riley, 128 Bridge St., (Transfer from Ella Harlin) laargaret Solovicos, 5-7 Summer St. Auto Dealer: Boleslaw M. Piecewicz, 206-208 Bridge St. Auto Truck: Zina uoodell Corp., 86 Lafayette St Sunday Licenses: Matteo. Celona, 4 High 5t. James L. Foye, 158 North St. Louis Hollander, 193 Fort Avenue. Intelligence Office: Gertrude B. Carter, 39 Ocean Avenue. For the Committee, Philip L. Morency, Chairman. The sign bond of the Sherwin William Co., was referred to the Sign Bond 228 Committee on Bonds. Councillor Harrington offered the following order which was 229 ight Rates adopted: "ORDERED: That the Mayor, the City Solicitor and the City X222 April 11, 1940. Electrician be requested to confer with the City Council as a committee od the whole to consider the matter of the recent actions of the State Department of Public Utilities to conduct an investigation into the rates and charges of the Salem Electric Lighting Company, and to determine what action shall be taken by the City Government in connection therewith.,' Councillor Stafanski moved immediate reconsideration of all business transacted with the hope it would not prevail and the motion 't was lost. Councillor Stefanski moved adjournment and it was so voted at 8.50 P. M. ATTEST:- City Clerk. 22 April 25, 1940. A regular meeting of the City Council was held on Thursday, Apri 25, 1940 at eighto' clock P.M. All the members were present and the President presided. The reading of the records of the previous meet- ing were dispensed with on motion of Councillor Safford. A hearing was held on the application of the John Flynn Co., to � _ rbsena store 1500 gallons of keroseneat 84-86-Boston Street. Councillors Dolan and Crosby spoke in favor, there was no opposition and the permit was granted on motion of Councillor Crosby. A communication was received from the Mayor, withthefollowing Low Value Lands order which was adopted under suspension of the rules, on motion of Coun- 230 cillor Dolan: - "ORDERED: That the sum of One Hundred Twenty-five ($125) Dollars be and hereby is appropriated for the purposes of acquiring certificates for "Land of lour value" and is in addition to sums previously appropriat- ed prior to this year. Said sum to be charged to the tax levy of 1940." Approved by the Mayor, April 29, 1940. A communication was received from the Mayor, together with let- Pension of Dennis F Foley ters from the City Marshal and Dr. Kiley relative to the pension of Den- 231 nis F Foley a nd the following order was adopted on roll call vote, all voting in favor: "ORDERED: That Patrolman Dennis F Foley of the Police Lepart� went be and hereby is retire from active service in said Department and placed upon the pension roll, it appearing, as provided by the statute, that he has performed faithful service in said Department for a period of twenty-seven years and has reached the age of sixty-five years; said re- tirement to date as of the 27th day of April, 1940. And it is further ORDERED: that an annual pension is hereby granted the said Dene nis F Foley, under Chapter 32, Section 83 of the General Laws, as amended in the sum of One Thousand 1$1,001) Dollars, said sum being one-half of his annual compensation of Two Thosand Two ($2,002) Dollars at the time o his retirement; said annual pension to be paid weekly and to begin April 28th, 1940, the date of his retirement." Approved by the Mayor, April 29,1940. The following communication was received and ordered filed: public WelfLre 232 Hon. City Council Salem, Massachusetts Gentlemen: In reply to your order of March 28, 1940 the Board of 1, 224 April 25, 1940 Public Welfare would like to say that it is in the main granting relief along the lines of your recommendations. You will of course understand that certain cases require a particular interpretation due to circumstances in. gendral, ;the. Ba&rd1.follows::Vher,btAd-gr& prescribed by the State Depart-,_ went of Public Welfare, regarding item 9, in which you state I'The Welfare Department shall furnish to the office of the CIllector of Taxes a list of 'all_ male inecd pients_; ,pttsoX_:=tyo 'tjie issuar e>lA wwanrants"y we wish to ysp that this would be divulging confidential information regarding clients. We trust that this letter will satisfactorily answer your request. Respedtfully yours, Mae Collins, Clerk of the Board. Rezoning at Bridge The petition of the Heirs of Thomas- F Cronan to change the zoning & Pleasant Sts. 233 at the corner of Bridge and Pleasant Streets from a general residence zone to a business zone was received and referred to the Planning Board. Invitation tin invitation was rectived from- the Y. D. to attend the joint in- 234 stallation of- Officers of the Salem Chapter and Auxiliary, Yankee Divisio Veterans Association on Saturday. Evening, May 4, 1940 at the Saltonstall Hall. The invitation was accepted. Invitation An invitation was received from the WPA to attend- ItOpen Houser' 235 of the WPA Professional & Service Projects during the week of May 20-25. The invitation was accepted. New )fork Trip A communication was received from the International Xur and Lea- 236 ther Workerst Union stating that a copy of the City (louncills recent or- der had been sent to New York and that they would let the Council know when they received a reply. The communication was ordered filed. Christian Endeavor A communication was received from the Christian Endeavor Union 237 thanking the City Council for their cooperation during their recent con- vention. The communication was ordered filed. Sign on Tunnel The application of the Salem Assoc. for the Prevention of Tuber- 238 culosis for a sign at the head of the TunneL'.fvom April 26th to May 4th was granted. Small Sign 239 The application of Albert J Denis for a small type sign at 127 Derby St., was granted. Ciaim The claim of Frances Larrabee was referred to the committee on 240 - Claims. Builderls Lie. A Builder' s License was granted to Frank P Hamm of Woburn. 241- 225 _-_---6pri1.251940._ The application of AnthonyChoromitoro, 4 Davis St., Beverly for a Fish Trap at Great Misery Island lined from Airplane Hangar to Hospital Fish Trap 242 Point, was referred to the Committee on Public Property, on motion of Councillor Ferguson. The applications for Sunday Licenses of Adelard Rouillard, 31 Pal- Sunday Licenses mer St., D. A. Schulte, corner of Washington and Essex Streets, and Geo- 243-245 rgianna Burns, 3582 Bridge Street, were referred to the Committee on Lic- enses and Permits. The application of the Leather -W'orkersI Union for a Sound Truck Sound Truck Permit on April 26, 1940 was granted on motion of Councillor Harrington. 246 The application of Roger J. Begin for a Pedlerts License was re- Pedler' s License ', ferred to the Board of Control. 247 The application of Robert St. Pierre for a License to use one Trucking License Auto Truck at the Salem Depot was referred to the Committee on Licenses 248 and Permits. The application of William E Ferris for a Permit to take sea m wor Seaworms was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. 249 The applications of Ropes Drug Co., corner of Washington and New Signs 250-251 Derby Streets and the Kalamazoo Stove Co., 233 Washington St. , for Large Type Sign Permits were referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits The Bonds of the following were referred to the Committee on Bond Bonds 252-254 and approved: Ropes Drug Co Kalamazoo Stove Co. I James J Welch Co. The application of the Pitman And Brown Co. , to store 1,000 ad- Gasoline _255 ditional gallons of gasoline at Bridge & Thorndike Streets was ordered for a hearing on May 9, 1940. A-long list,-of renewals _-of Sunday Lieensesy- Bowling Alle$s;- Pawn- Renewals 256 brokers, Pool Tables, Junk Collectors, Firearm Permits, - Card Reader,Sea- worm Permits, Lodging Houses, Pedlers, Wagons and Public Guides, were referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. Councillor. Morency offered the following report which was accepted Licenses 257 and the recommendation adopted: TyThe Committee on Licenses and Permits to whom was referred appli- cations for licenses has considered said matter and would recommend that I � f f April 25, 1J40 the following be granted: BOWLING ALLEYS: Geo. W. Atkinson, 183-185 Fort Avenue STREET PERMIT: Pickering MacFarland Co. SEkV ORMS: Theodore Gorczyca, 3 River St. SUNDAY LICENSE: Charles F Chapman, Loring Ave. at State Rd. RENEWALS JUNK DEALER: - Collier & Mizioch, r 67 Flint St. BOWLING- ALLEYS: Charles Shribman, 167 Fort Avenue PAWNBROKER: Samuel Soloman, 163 Washington St. POOL TABLES: Isaac Polansky, r 146 Washington St. Thomas J Girard, 38-40 Palmer St Joseph Ingemi, 48 Margin St. AUTO DEALER: Harper Garage, 278 Derby St. JUNK COLLECTORS: Samuel J Thorn, 2 Ives Court Isaac Talkowski, 24 Phillips Street Israel Yoffa, r165 Boston Street LODGING HOUSES: John C Alber, 8 Brown St Abraham Camil, 20 Brown St (3) Noel Clement, 26 St. Peter St. Lilienne Filed, 304 Essex St. Emma N George, 13 Barton Sq. Harry Halpert, 57 Washington St Daniel J Joyce, 8 Federal St Edith Lajoie, 12 Church St Juliette Letourneau, 4 Liberty St Jennie McMath, 1 Hamilton St George H Osgood, 313 Essex St Adelard H Turgeon, 135 Essex St. SUNDAY LICENSES: Adelard Duchene, 86 Congress St Rene Gauthier,-54� Roslyn St Hawthorne Patent Medicine Co, 121 Derby St - George S Wright, 103 Webb St. SEAWORMS: Bolish Gonet, r 8 Alen St William Gonet., 46 English St Gordon E Leslie, 76 Bridge St Stephen Witwicki, 62 Bridge St Harold E Hodsdon, 10 Greenway Rd. PASSENGER AUTO: Thomas S Hurley, 3 Chase St. Permits to take seaworms are granted subject to any rules that the a 227 April -: 5 p �, Committee studying the same might propose. For the Committee, Philip L. Morency, Chairman. Councillor Ferguson offered the following report which was accept Garage ed and the recommendation adopted: 258 TTKO, Committee on Public Works to whom was referred the matter of a Garage Permit at 47 North St., has- considered said matter and would re- commend that the same be granted." For the Committee Arthur T Ferguson, Chairman. Councillor Stefanski-•offered the following order which was adopt- White Street 259 ed: 110RDERED: That the 14ayor, City Engineer and Supt. of Streets con- sider the reconstruction of White St., as soon as possible." Councillor Dolan offered the following order which- was adopted: Jefferson Ave & Jackson Street ttORDERED: That the committee on Public Works be requested to lool 260 into the advisability of widening the south west corner of Jackson Street and Jefferson Avenue." Councillor Harrington offered the following order which was re- Fireworks 261 £erred to the Committee- on Ordinances: 1tORDERED: Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Sale as follows: Section 1. No person, firm or corporation shall sell, use or authorize the sale or use of fireworks or firecrackers within the city; except that persons having a permit issued under authority of Chaper 148 section 10A of the General Laws may purchase fireworks and display them in accordance with the provisions of said Chapter 148 of the General Law and in compliance with the rules and regulations of the Department of Public Safety." Councillor Stefanski then moved reconsideration of all business transacted with the hope it would not prevail and the motion was lost. President Durkin then appointed Councillor Poitras to draw two Jurors. Jurors for the Superior Criminal Session at Newburyport and the follow- ing were drawn: John J Hynes, 80 Bridge St, Salesman James P Cotter, 19 Maple St, Gardener Councillor Stromberg was then appointed to draw two furors for the Superior Criminal Session at Lawrence and the following were drawn: -`228 .April 25, 1940,.-,-,, Joseph F Shallow, 165 Federal St., Musician Charles G Jeffrey, 38 Union St. , Printer. The following were drawn for the Superior Civil Session at Salem: Alfred Bedard, 28 Zbeatland St. Storekeeper Charles Carbone, 10 Stearns Pl. , Machinist Louis A Sobocinski, 31 Turner St., Salesman Councillor Stromberg then moved adjournment and it was so voted t 8:35 P.M. Attest:- City Clerk. 22f) May 9, 1940 � A regular meeting of the City Council was held May 90 1940 at eighto} clock P.M. All the members were present and the President pre- sided. The reading of the reeords of the previous meeting were dispen- sed with on motion of Councillor Ferguson. A hearing was held on the application of Pitman & Brown Co to "asoline store 1,000 additional gallons of gasoline at the corner of Bridge and Thorndike Streets. A representative of the applicant as well as Coun- cillors Morency and Stefanski spoke in favor. There was no opposition i and the permit was granted on motion of Councillor Stromberg. A hearing was held on the application of the Ropes Drug Co. , to Signs erecter Large Type, Electrical sign at corner of Lafayette ,aKa4,, Hgrbor a4n. A representative of the applicant as well as Councillors Poitras, Stefan- ski and Stromberg appeared in favor. There .was no opposition and the permit was granted on motion of Councillor Stefanski. A hearing was held on the application of the Kalamazoo Stove Co., for a Large Type,: Electrical Sign at 233 Washington St. A representativ of the applicant appeared in favor and the permit was granted on motion Qf Councillor Stromberg. The Mayor'sappointmen't of Ernest S. Richardson as a Weigher of Weighers 262 Coal and Commodities for one year commencing February 1, 1940 was read and ordered filed. The MayorTs appointment of Richard Biancl, Wilfred Hall and Ger- Weighers- 263 trude St. Pierre as Weighers of Coal and Commodities for one year from February 1, 1940 was read and ordered filed. The Mayors appointment of Sylvester J. Hosman, Stephen Wudarczyc Constables 264 i and George A. LeClerc as Constables for one year commencing February 1, 1940 was read and ordered filed. A communication was received from the Mayor, together with the Bonding Order 265 following order which was adopted on toll call vote, all voting in favo : "ORDERED: That the sum of One Hundred Thousand ($100,000) Dolla s be appropriated for the purposes of meeting appropriations made for Pub- lic Welfare, including Aid to Dependent Children; Old Age Assistance; and Soldiers Benefit including State Aid; Military Aid; Soldiers Burial and Soldiers Relief, and it is further ORDERED: That the City Treasurer, with the approval of the Mayo 73gc� - May 9, 1940.. be authorized to borrow the sum of x$100,000. under the authority of Chapt- er 72, of the Acts of 1939, as amended, and to issue bonds or notes of the City treasurer payable in not more than ten years for the purposes of . meeting the said appropriL.tion made by the City for the cost of Public Welfare, including Aid to Dependent Childred; Old Age Assistance; and Soldiers Benefit, including State Aid; Military Aid; Soldiers Burial and Soldiers Relief. " Given first passage and ordered advertised. Grade Crossing A communication vias received together with the following order, 266 from the Mayor: "ORDERED: That the Mayor be and hereby is authorized to execute on behalf of the City of Salem a Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Salem and the Department of Public Works of the Commonwealth of lassa- chusetts in the matter of the elimination of the Bridge Street Grade Cros - ing in the city of Salem, by the terms of which the said City of Salem agrees to pay all land, grade and drainage damages including the cost of all work done in lieu of property damages as determined by the Public Roa s Administration, to do a� its own expense all work necessary in making changes and additions to sewersand water pipes and other municipal ser- vices and to construct at its own expenses the roadway and sidewalk sur- facing and curbing on the approaches, provided the plans for the project are satisfactory to the City, all in consideration of the elimination of the said Bridge Street Grade Crossing in the City of Salem by the Depart- went of Public Works of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the payment of the cost of the work of said elimination by the said Department of Public Works in accordance with the Memorandum of Agreement." By vote of the Council this matter was tabled until lay 10, 1940 at 3 o'clock P.M. Unpaid Bills A communication was received from the L4ayor, together with the 267 following order which was adopted under suspension of the rules, on motion of eouncillor Dolan: "ORDERED: That the sum of Three Thousand Four Hundred Eighty-Six Dollars and Thirty-Nine Cents ($3,486.39) be and hereby is appropriated to pay the items listed below for expenditure of 1939 for the unpaid bills: Police DeMrtment--Fuel& Light 375.47 Public Welfare--Old Age Assistance 393.87 Soldiers Benefit Department 2133.72 _ Soldiers Relief 1015.72 Hospital Acct 1046.00 Soldiers Aid Exaense 72.00 M � I 231 " :day 91 1940. School Department 418.78 Printing & Supplies 80.67 Textbook 128.50 Repairs & Equipment 204.87 Other Expenses 4.74 Public Library 164.45 Books & Periodicals Said sum to be charged to the tax levy of the current year." Approved by the Mayor, May 11, 1940. A communication,.was received from the Mayor, together with Grader the following order: 268 "ORDERED: That the sum of Twenty-four Hundred Dollars be and hereby is appropriated for the purposes of paying balance due on pur- chase of grader. (Austin Western Grader) . - Said sum to be charged to the tax levy for the current year." On motion of Councillor Harrington this matter was put over until the special meeting of May 10, 1940. The following order recommended by the Mayor, was adopted Surfacing of School yards under suspension of the rules,-on motion of Councillor Dolan: 269 "ORDERED: That the sum of $1400. he and hereby is appropri- ated for the purposes of installing a new cork surfacing in School yard area lying between the Centre School and the Oliver School. Said sums to be expended by the School Committee. Said sums to be charged to tax levy of Current year." Approved by the Mayor, May 11, 1940. The following order recommended by the Mayor, was adopted Snow Removal 270 under suspension of the rules, on motion of Councillor Dolan: "ORDERED: That the sum of Eighteen Thousand Five Hundred ($18,500) Dollars be and hereby is appropriated. Said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for Item t'Snow and Icer' in the budget appropriation for 1940. Said sum to be charged to the tax levy for the current year. ?' Approved by the blayor, May 11, 1940. The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: 27emetery Dept "ORDERED: That the sum of One Hundred Seventy-Five ($175) Dollars in item "Seven Tires and Tubes for Ford Truck" in Cemetery De- partment be transferred to the item "Truck Hire" in the Cemetery Depart ment." Approved by the Mayor, May 11, 1940.. The following order recommended by the Mayor, was adopted Chapter 90 272 I 2 32 May 90 1940. under suspension of the rules on motion of Councillor Dolan: "ORDERED: That the sum of Twelve Hundred Ninety ($1290) Dollars be and hereby is appropriated for the City' s share of Chapter 90 work. Said sum to be charged to the `Yax Levy of the current year.T' Approved by the Mayor, May 11, 1940. Sand The following order recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under 273 suspension of the rules on-motion of Councillor Dolan: "ORDERED: That the sum of Five Hundred ($500.) Dollars be and hereby is appropriated for the purposes of transporting sand from Cranes Beach Ipswich, to Salem. Said sum to be charged to the Tax Levy for the year 1940." Approved by the Mayor,. May 11, 1940. Plumbing Inspectoi The following communication was referred to the Board of Health 274 City Solicitorandthe Committee on Salaries: To his Honor, the Mayor, and City Council Gentlemen: - Pursuant to the opinion rendered by the City Solicitor, James Kinsella, to the City Council relative to establishing of compensation by the Board of Health tomits servants and agents, I respectfully call your attention to the following subject matter. January 29, 1930 at a regular meeting of the Board of Health, it was voted that the salary of Peter P. Griffin be increased by two hundred ($200) dollars per year. Mayor Bates struck this item from the Board of Health Budget for 1930, and I maintain Mayor Bated erred in taking this action. Therefore- I maintain that I have legal claim to the salary increase as established by the Board of Health at the said meeting. Respegtfully yours, Peter P. Griffin" Invitation An invitation from Commander Charles O' Shea to participate in 275 the memorial Day Parade was accepted. Invitation An invitation from the Champlain Baseball Club to attend their 276 opening was accepted. Builders License h Builder' s License was granted to Edward Pajchalski, 81 Derby 277 St., on motion of Councillor Stefanski. Parade A permit to parade was granted to the Yankee Division on motion 278 Of Councillor Poitras. 233 May 9, 1940. A permit was granted to the Kiwanis Club to parade on motion of Parade Councillor Poitras. 279 The sign bond of the Western Union Co., was referred to the Bond Committee on Bonds and approved. 280 Small sign permits were granted to the following: Small Signs Lohta M. Brown, 228 Essex St 281-283 Anna B Raitt, 314 Essex St Steve Maga, 132-134 Derby St. ' On motion of Councillor Stromberg, the Now a nd Thens were Sign on Tunnel granted permission to place' a sign on the head of the Tunnel from June 284 3rd, to July 4th, 1940. The applications ofNicholasKaranikolas, 189 Fort Ave. , and Sunday Licenses 285-286 Anna B Raitt, 314 Essex St were referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. The application of Kenneth Desjardins to take seaworms and the �Lioenses application of Fred W. Sargent (which had been previously withdrawn and 287-288 later renewed) to sell firearms, were referred to the Committee on Lic- enses and Permits. The application of Fitch L. Beennan Jr., for a Pedler's License Pedlers 289 was referred to the Board of Control. The claims .s0 Everett Neilsen and Myrtle P. Carr were referred Claims 290-291 to the Committee on Claims. h long list of renewals of diverse licenses were received and Renewals 292 referred to the Committee on Licenses and permits. Councillor �orency offered the following report which was accept - ed and the recommendation adopted with the exception of the Firearm permit of Henry A. Claise which was held over for investigation. "The Committee on Licenses and Permits to whom was referred ap- plications for licenses having considered said matter would recommend that the following be granted: SUNDAY LICENSES: Adelard Rouillard, 31 Palmer St D. A. Schulte Co. cor. Washington & Essex Sts. "eorgianna Burns, 3582 Bridge St SEAWORMS: William E. Ferris, 2 Ives Court. i 234 May 9, 1540. RENEWALS UNDAY LICENSES: Edward Beote, . 51 Harbor St Arthur F. Connelly, 266 Essex St Albert J Denis, 127 Derby St Michael D'Iorio, 18 High St Elizabeth Candy Shop, 136 Essex St Amy Farfara, 40 Ward St Morris Fins, 82 North St Napoleon Fantaine, 327 Jefferson Ave Mary Geronimos, 87 Bridge St George C Goss, 134 North St Rose Lambert, 292 Cabot St Frank J. Lovely, 155 Fort Ave Ellen Lynch, 1222 Boston St Henry Marchand, 271 Jefferson five Napoleon Martineau, 72 "each St Abraham Newman, 2074 North St Patrick OfDonnell, 10 Varney St Thomas Pelletier, 3 Northend Ave Paul Pricone, 75 Summer St James Quinlan, 15 Lemon St Arety Solovicos,_ 289 Essex St TO SELL FIREARMS: . Henry A. Claise, 112 Meadow St BO.IING ALLEYS: Colonial Bowling Alleys, I St. Peter St Francis D. Heffernan, 207 Essex St POOL TABLES: Colonial Bowling Alle$s, 1 St. Peter St JUNK COLLECTOR: Abraham Raymond, 3A Buffum St CARD READER: Mary H Hebert, 56 Ward St SEAWORMS: Richard Desjardins, 19 Bridge St Albert Gonet, 6 Cousins St Stanley Konieczny, 3 Daniels St Ct William Kostyla, 17 Beacon St Charles Pearson, 31 Forrester St Elmer E Thomas, 33 Bridge St LODGING HOUSES: Bicknell Bros., 1762 Essex St Mrs Lester H Horne, 260 Lafayette St Ida A Jones, 18 Beach Avenue Marie L Morin, 1121 Federal St Pearl Ann Nagel, 2 Federal St Georgia N Riley, 128 Bridge St Horace L Upham, 10-12 Federal St Guy Violette, 14 Lynch St Samuel Wassell, 23 Federal St Rosa A White, 6 North St PUBLIC GUIDE: Thomas Gifford, 5 Pickman St The applicant, John Shanahan, r 208 Bridge St applying for a Junk Collectors license is hereby given leave to withdraw. For the Committee, Philip L. Morency, Chairman. 235 i May 1940. Councillor Poitras offered the following report which was ac- cepted and the recommendation adopted: 293 "The Committee on Ordinances to whOm was referred a proposed ordinance prohibiting the sale of fireworks or firecrackers except as per mitted under authority of Chapter 148 Section #10 of the General Laws has considered said matter and would recommend that such prohibition be not made and proposed ordinance be refused passage. For the Committee, Wilfred J. Poitras, Chairman" President Durkin then asged for a short recess which was grants and upon reassembling a roll call vote: was taken on the matter. Councill rs Crosby, Harrington and Safford were recorded in favor of the prohibition of fireworks, while Councillors Dolan, Francis, Ferguson, Morency, Poitra Stefanski, Stromberg, and Durkin were opposed. Councillor Harri4gton reported progress on the regulation of Seaworms seaworms and stated a meeting of the Committee would be held next week. Councillor Poitras offered the following order which was adopt- Oea View Park ed:- 294 "ORDERED: That the Mayor, City Electrician and the Committee on Electrical Affairs be requested to look into the advisability of in- stalling a 100 Watt Street Lamp on Sea View Park." Councillor Orosby offered the following order which was adopted:Marlborough old 295 "ORDERED: That a public hearing be held at the May 23rd meet- Alga. ing of the City `1ouncil on the matter of accepting and laying out of Marl — borough road as a public street or way." Councillor Morency offered the following order which was adopt Laying out of Certain Streets ed:- 296 A9b (�L_ "ORDERED:- That the Committee on Public Works and the City En- "All - Qr a4 � c- gineers be requested to look into the advisability of accepting as public ways, the following streets in Harbor View Park off Lafayette Street: Rosedale Avenue from Lafayette to Riverway Road. Riverway Road from Rosedale Ave to Sunset Road. Sunset Road from Riverway Road to a point 320 feet on Sunset lload, ac- cording to plans submitted herewith. It is also requested that a public hearing be held at the next regular meeting." Councillor Crosby offered the following order which was adopt- Y. D. Veterans ed;- a9� "ORDERED: That the Mayor consider the advisability of allowing 236 the members of the Y. D. Club who are employees of the -City of Oalem to attend the Convention held by that organization in Boston, June 6-7-51 without loss of pay." Councillor Poitras moved immediate reconsideration of all busi- ness transacted with the hope it would not prevail and the motion was lost as intended. Councillor Crosby then moved adjournment and it was so voted at 9:20 P.M.. ATTEST:- City Clerk. 29! May 10., 1940. A special meeting oftheCity Council was held on Friday, May except Councillor Cros 10, 1940 at 3 P.M. All the members were present/and the President pre- sided. The reading of therecordsof the previous meeting were dis- pensed with on motion of Councillor Safford. The matter of the purchase of the Grader was then taken up. Grader Councillor Dolan and Uayor Coffey explained that of the $ 2,000 originally appropriated, $1700 had been disbursed leaving a balance of $300 to be paid. The sum of $ 1300 had been paid out of the W.P.A. account. The present appropriation of $2400 would complete the purchase of the Grader. The order was then taken up and adopted. The next item was the passage of the Memorandum of Agreement re Grade Crossing; lating to the elimination of the Grade Crossing at Bridge Street. Ther was considerable discussion on the matter and it was then voted to author - ize the Mayor to make the said aggeement, nine in favor, Councillor Har- rington not voting and Councillor Crosby absent. Councillor Morency then moved adjournment and it was so voted at 3.55 P.M. ATTEST:- City Clerk. 1 c Y F -Q238 May 23, 1940. A regular meeting of the City Council was held on May 239 1940 at eight o'clock P.M. All the members except Councillor Stefanski were present and the President presided. The reading of the records of the previous meeting were dispensed with on motion of Councillor Safford. s Street Laying Out Hearing/were held on the Laying out of Riverway Road, Sunset Rd. and Rosedale Avenue. Councillors Poitras and Morency were in favor. Councillor Dolan moved the hearing be continued until the next meeting and it was so voted. A hearing was held on the Laying out of Marlborough Road. Councilor Crosby was in favor. Councillor Dolan then moved that it be continued until the next regular meeting and it was so voted. Y.D. Veterans A communication was received from the Mayor stating that he does 298 not feel it advisable to permit employees who are members of the Y.D. Club to attend their convention without loss of pay; however he stated he would investigate the matter and no doubt make arrangements whereby members might attend the convention without interfering with their dutie as employees of the city . Read and ordered filed Land of Geo W Lane The following _order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted unde 299 suspension of the rules on motion of Councilor Doian: "ORDERED: That the sum of Eight Hundred Sixty-two Dollars and thirty cents be and hereby is appropriated for purposes of settling clam of heirs of Estate of George V. Lane against the City of Salem in connec- tion with the development of Derby Wharf. Said sum to be charged as follows: x•562.30 from "Sale of City Property" Account and $300.00 from the Tax Levy for the Current year. " Approved by the Mayor, May 24, 1940 Independence Day The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted unde 300 suspension of the rules on motion of councillor Dolan: "ORDERED: That the sum of Six Hundred Dollars be and hereby is appropriated to be used for the purposes of celebrating Independence Day July 4th. Said sum to be charged to the Tax Levy of the Current year . Approved by the 1,iayor, May 24, 1940. Weigher of Coal The Mayor' s appointment of Epiphane Theriault as a Weigher of 30 Coal and Commodities for a period of one year commencing February 11 194 was read and filed. Weighers of Coal The Mayor' s appointment of the following as Weighers of Coal an 30 May 23, ..1940... Commodities for one year commencing February 1, 1940 . was read and filed: James F. Callahan Francis J. Dolan Laurence W. Cogswell Bertie R. Poeton The appointment of Henry S. Lever by the Mayor, as a Constable Constable as read and ordered filed. 303 The Marshal' s Monthly -Report was received and ordered filed Marshal' s Report 304 The following communication was received from the Planning Bd. Rezoning on Bridge To-the Honorable City Council Street 305 Gentlemen: The Planning Board, to whom was referred the petition of the Heirs of Thomas F. Cronan to change the apartment house zone at the southeasterly corner of Bridge and rleasant Streets to a business zone, has held a hearing as required by law, and after due consideration beg leave to report as follows: The Board would recommend that the petition be granted for the reason that rezoning the lot of land in question for business will only extend the present existing business zone on Bridge Otreet, the opposite lot at the northeasterly corner of Bridge and Pleasant Atreets being already zoned for and occupied by business. Respectfully submitted Henry J. O'Donnell, Secretary. A hearing was then ordered for June 13, 1940. A communication was received from the Kiwanis Club of Salem Thanks thanking the City Council for their participation in opening the ?rogress 306 Exposition. The same was ordered filed. An invitation was accepted, on motion of Councillor Safford, to Invitation attend Open House of the Sewing Unit of the Works Progress Administration, 307 The Parade orders for Memorial Day were received and ordered Memorial Day filed. 308 An application of the North Shore nark League to parade was :nrr +.:Paradee 1­3109-310 granted. The invitation of the North Shore Park League to attend the ope e ing of their league was accepted on motion of Councillor Stromberg. The applications of the Champlain-Baseball Club and the Suburba Parade League to 311-312 g parade were granted on motion of Councillor Crosby. An invitation was accepted to attend the Naval Service for the Invitations 313-314 Sailor Dead on May 26, 1940 An invitation was accepted to attend the Fireman's Memorial Ser vices to be held June 9, 1940. An application was received from Joseph Shaktman to store lacqu rLacquer Storage 315 and alcohol at 10 Hanson Street and a hearing was ordered for the next me t- ing. ,J� � 240 May 23, 1940. Bus Petition A petition renuesting thattheEastern Massachusetts Street 316 Railway operate Bus service on the upper end of Mason Street through Har- mony Grove Road to Peabody was received and referred to the Committee on Public Works. Small Sign The application of Theodore J. Caisey. for a. Small Type Sign at 317 'i 66 Boston Street, was granted on motion of Councillor Crosby. Junk Collector The application of John H. Shanahan for a Junk Collectorts Li- 318 cense at 232 Bridge Street was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. Clairvoyant 1 The application of Gladys Koffman as a Clairvayant at 12 Federa 319 Street was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. Seaworms The applications of the following for Seaworm Permits was refer- 320-331 red to the Committee on Licenses and Permits: Leo Szybiak Ernest Ruest Herbert J. Howell John H. Ohepperson Albin F. Twardowski Stephen Kaplan Walter J. Szczympek Mitchell Twardowski John Warren Edward J. Zdanowicz Teddy Rozumek Leonard McGrane Claims The claims of Rose Constantino, Leslie M. Cole, and Mrs. Annie 332-334 Lubets were referred to the Committee on Claims. Renewals A lengthy list of renewals of licenses was received and referr- 335 ed to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. Licenses Councillor Morency offered the following report which was ac- 336 cepted and the recommendation adopted: "Thb Committee on Licenses and ` ermits to whom was referred ap- plications for licenses having considered the same would recommend that the following be granted: TO TAKE SEAWORMS: Kenneth Desjardins, 19 Bridge 5t SUNDAY LICENSES: Nicholas Karanikolas, 189 Fort Avenue Anna B. Raitt, 314 Essex Street RENEWALS BOWLING ALLEYS: John H. Ferris, 18 New Derby Street LODGING HOUSES: Florence E. Carroll, li Lynde Street Mary Englehart, 6 Hawthorne Blvd Bridget Connelly, 23 Church Street Mary Englehart, 125 Essex Street Daniel A. Henderson, 7 Federal Street 241 May 23, 1940. Mary A. Labonte, 82 Church Street . Mary Murtaugh, 24 Lynde Street TTVivinig°LeDduX., !'286 �Washtngtbn Street Anna M. Pinault, 4 Porter Street Joseph Rioux, 167 Washington Street Annie H. Toleos, 14 Lynde Street James A. Tolios, 5 Rust Street Edith M. Wall, R133 Essex Street Gertrude M. Williams, 741 Federal Street Annie O'Keefe, 4 Brown Street SUNDAY LICENSES: Irene April, 2 Gardner Street Frank Bertini, 10i Norman Street Albertine Belanger, 53. West Avenue Henry A; - Claise, 21 Brown Street Olive C. Ely, 30 Upham Street Jacob Epstein, 35 Winthrop Street Fanny-Farmer Candy Shop, 172 Essex Street Margaret E. Henry, 12 Tremont Street Emanuel D. Kaknes, 142 Essex Street Alexander Kohn, 136j Derby Street - Kohr Bros. , 191 Fort Ave Alfred Marcaurelle 280 Jefferson Avenue Leo Iuiarquis, 198 Loring Avenue National Pop Corn Works, Salem Will&ws J. . Philias Provencher, 20 Leavitt Street Harry Samolchuk, 48 Ward Street Joseph B. F. Seeley, 2 Balcomb Street John L. Sheehan & Son, 159 Fort Avenue Hanry Szetela, 87 Derby Street Grace Talbot, 25j Harbor Street Philip Zbikowski, 46 En lish Street Lillian M. Ferguson, 40* Balcomb Street Lillian M. Ferguson, 153 "ort Avenue PEDLER1S LICENSE: William Abell, 36 Forrester Street Sam Jordan, 99 Derb� Street RobertRichmond, 122 Boardman Street Edmund J. Ring, 8 Hanson Street David Saper, 27 Eden Street JUNK COLLECTOR: Morris Feldman, 28 Irving Street Charles Litman, 44 Irving Street Morris Waller, 9 English Street POOL TABLES: Elzear Goucher, 175 Essex Street SEAVXRMS: William H. Barnes, 6 Planters Street j FORTUNE TELLER: J. Oliver Arkrog, 266 Essex Street For the Committee, Philip L. Morency, Chairman The Bonding order for $100,000.00 to meet appropriations made on Welfare Bonding Order account of Welf6re Relief which was given first passage on May 9, 1940 was then taken up and given second passage on roll call vote, ten voting in favor and Councillor Stefanski absent. Approved by the Mayor, May 24, 1940 i 242 _lday 231, 1940. W.P.A. Projects Councillor Poitras offered the following order which was adopted 337 "ORDERED: That the City Council of Salem, Mass. , adopt the follow in g -;resolntio n: WHEREAS, the members of the Salem City Gbmncilhave had the op- portunity to inspect some 19 of the so-called "White Collar" Projects now in operation within our city and employing a goodly number of Salem residents, and having seen some very fine work and results being accom- plished through these projects, BE IT RESOLVED: That the Salem City Council goes on record as favoring the work and beneficial results of said W.P.A. white collar pro- jects within our city, and express the hope that the scope and variety of suclj projects be increased and broadened in the near future. And further that a copy of this resolution be sent to the- Federal, State and District W.P.A. Administrators having charge of said projects." Licenses Councillor Harrington offered the following order which was 338 adopted: "ORDERED: That the City Clerk with the cooperation of the City Marshal be requested to investigate andreportto the City Council as to the proper and seasonable renewal of licenses of all types issued by vot of the Council and which by their terms expire annually, where such li- censes require that an annual fee be paid there6or." Seaworms The following order introduced by Councillor Harrington was 339 referred to the Committees on Public Property and Ordinances: "ORDERED: That the City Council shall 'Pepeal the existing re- strictions relating to the taking of sea worms from Collinc Cove and that this area shall be opened for the taking of seaworms effective Jun 17 1940, and subject to such other requirements as may now be in force relating to permits." Seaworms The following order intorduced by Councillor Harrington was 340 referred to ,the Committees on Public Property and ordinances: "ORDERED: That the City Council shall consider the advisabil- ity of prohibiting the taking of seaworms from the flats of the North River from the North Bridge to the Beverly line, and that such prohibi- tion shall be effective June 1, 1940 and continue until revoked by the action of the Council." Licenses Councillor Morency offered the following order which was ado )- 341 ted: "ORDERED: That the Police Marshal be requested to investiget as much as possible oert�,in persons or corporations doing business 243 may 23, 1940. or carrying on certain occupations for which licenses or permits are re- quired by law, either statute or ordinance. Such an investigation to be conducted with a view of prohibiting violators of these statutes or ordinances, from operating unless the; be properly licensed. 11 Councillor Stefanski offered the following order which was Traffic Line adopted: 342 "ORDERED: That the Superintendent of Streets be requested to paint a white traffic line on Fort Avenue from the Railroad Crossing to Salem Willows." Councillor Poitras offered the following order which was adopt- Obscene Literature ed: 343 tfORDERED: That the City Marshal be requested to take immediate steps to eliminate from Salem News Stands several obscene and indecent magazines now being sold to the general public, among them being a cheap type of fifteen cent magazine. 11 Councillor Morency moved Immediate reconsideration of all busi- ness transacted with the hope it would not prevail and it was voted not to reconsider. Councillor Poitras moved adjournment and it was so voted at 8.53 P.M. ATTEST:- city Clerk. 244 A Special Meeting of the City Council was held on May 28, 1940 at 4.30 otclock P.M. All the members excepting Councillors Dolan, Crosti Morency and Stefanski, were present and the President presided. The reading of the records wasrdispensed with, on motion of Councillor Safford . Dog Constable The Mayor' s appointment of vdilliam T. Harney as Dog Constable 344 for one year from the First Monday in May, 1940 was confirmed by the Council on roll call vote under suspension of the rules, seven for and four absent. Law Department The following order, recommended by the Mayor was adopted under $45 suspension of the rules, on motion of Councillor Safford:- "ORDERED: That the sum of Three Thousand Dollars be and hereby is appropriated and added to sums heretofore appropriated for the Law De- pgrtment for purposes of settling verdicts and agreements now outstanding against the Oity of Salem. Said sum to be charged to the Tax Levy for the current year. " Approved by the Mayor, May 29, 1940. Flats in Collins The following order, recommended-by the Mayor, was adopted unde Cove $46 suspension of the rules, on motion of Councillor Stromberg: "ORDERED: That the sum of Three Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($350 be and the same is hereby appropriated for the purpose of purchasing a parcel of flats in Collins Cove owned by the Vstate of ''red J. Conlin, containing 1130800 square feet. Said purchase is for the purpose of abating a nuisance, of constructing public parks or playgrounds, streets or boulevards and for other municipal purposes. Said sum to be charg- ed to the Tax Levy for the Current year. And be it further ORDERED: That the Mayor be and hereby is authorized to pur- chase on behalf of the City, the above mentioned parcel of flats." Approved by the kayor, May 28, 1940. Reserve Fund The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted $47 under suspension of the rules on motion of Councillor Stromberg: "ORDERED: That the sum of Twenty Thousand Dollars be and here- by is appropriated to meet extraordinary or unforeseen expenditures that may arise between the date of the adoption of this order and the end of the fiscal year, and the same is established as a reserve fund. Drafts against this fund are to be made by transfers from this fund as recom- mended by the Mayor, subject to the approval of the Mayor and City Audi- tor as provided." Approved by the Ua.yor, May 29, 1940. 245 icay 28, 1940. The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted undei Truck for y�ater Department suspension of. the rules, on motion of Councillor btromberg: 848 "ORDERED: That the sum of One Hundred and Fifty-five Lollars be and hereby is transferred from the item "repairs to boilers" and the sum of Two Hundred and Forty Dollars and forty-five cents be and hereby i transferred from the item "Water- Department Coupe" to the item "Truck, Water Department" And be- it further, ORDERED: That the sum of Three 'tundred and Twenty-five Dollars be and hereby is appropriated for purposes of making up the difference f the purchase of "Truck.-Water Department". Said sum of &325. to be charg - ed to the Tax Levy of the current year. Approved by the Mayor, May 28, 1940. Councillor Poitras offered the following order which was adopte :Memorial Lay "ORDERED: That the Mayor be requested to grant all veterans of $49 the Spanish American War and the World "ar now in the employ of the City, memorial Day off from work without loss of compensation for the purpose of participating in the Memorial services and parade that will be held on May 30, 1940. Such day off being for a period of twenty-four hours. ' Councillor Yoitras offered the following order which was adop- Repairing Adams- & Parallel Streets ted: 950 "ORDERED: That the Mayor, City Engineer, Committee on Public Works and Superintendent of Streets be requested to look into the matter of repairing, regrading and resurfacing Adams Street and Parallel Street and also to consider the advisability of connecting both of the above streets by extending a portion of Adams Street across a piece of low land to connect with Parallel Street. " Approved by the Mayor, May 28, 1940. 1 Councillor Harrington offered the following report which was Seaworms $51 referred to the Committee on Ordinances: "The Iommittee of the whole to which was referred the matter of establishing rules and regulations relative to the taking of seaworms in the City of Salem has considered the matter and would recommend as follows: 1. That the existing ordinance passed in the year 1935 and all other ordinances or resolutions relating thereto shall be repealed. 2. That the following ordinance shall be adopted: "In the year one thousand nine hundred and forty. An Ordinance relative to the control, regulation, or prohibition of the taking of sea worms on flats and shores in the City of Salem i', 246 IL :IaY 28� 1940. Be it ord€ined by the City Council of the City of Salem as follo .s: SECTION 1. The City Council are hereby authorized to issue per- mits for the taking of sea worms from the flats and shores owned by the b : i City of Salem. i SECTION 2. The Superintendent of Public Property and the Com- mittee on 'Licenses and Permits of the City Council shall meet annually in March and consider the advisability of establishing and defining areas of flat and shore lands owned by the City of Salem from which the taking of sea worms may be permitted for that year, and the recommendation of this committee when approved by vote of the City Council shall authorize and permit the taking of sea worms from areas thus defined subject to the pro- visions of these ordinances. Notice of the establishment of such areas shall be given by advertisement and by posting in a conspicuous public place in the near vicinity of such areas. SECTION 3. No permit shall be issued to any person whl is not a citizen of Salem or a resident thereof for a period of three years. SECTION 4. The fee for said permit shall be twenty-five cents ex- cept as hereinafter provided. SECTION 5. Persons engaged in the business of selling sea worms to be used for fishing shall pay a fee of Five Dollars annually for said permit. SECTION 6. Citizens of Salem or residents for theee years or ove may take at any time sufficient sea worms for their own use without being required to hold a permit therefor, providing that such taking shall not exceed one quart per person. SECTION 7. No person shall be permitted to take or dig worms as aforesaid by means of any electrical appliance or other mechanical devi- ces, nor shall sea worms be taken from one hour after sunset to one hour before sunrise on any day. SECTION 8. For violation of this ordinance or any section there= of, a fine of not less than five, nor more than twenty dollars shall be levied for each offense. SECTION 9. This ordinance is ordained pursuant to powers given to alderman of cities under Chapt. 110, Acts of 1935. SECTION 10. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City Charter. For the Committee, Joseph B. Harrington, Chairman" 947 May u8j, 1940. Councillor Ferguson moved immediate reconsideration of all busi- ness transacted with the hope it would not prevail and the motion was lost. Councillor_ Safford moved adjournment and it was so voted at 5:00 P. M. ATTEST:- City Clerk. 4s .June 131 1940. A regular meeting of the City Uouncil -.was held om June 13, 1940 at eight o'clock P.M. All the members excepting Councillors Safford and Stromberg were present, and the President presided. The reading of the records of the previous meeting were dispensed with on motion of Councillor Dolan. Rezoning at Bridg . A hearing was held on the petition of the heirs of Thos. F. and Pleasant Sts Cronan to change the zoling from an apartment house district to a bassi ness district. Attorney John J. Connelly Jr. , appeared for the peti- tioner, there was no opposition and the hearing was closed. Laying Out of A hearing was held on the Laying out of Riverway "oad. Mr J. .Riverway Road S52 Mackey and others as welly--as Councillor Ferguson for the Committee on Public Works appeared in favor. Councillor Morency offered the following order which was adopte " 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 Riverway Road hhould be laid out from Rosedale Avenue to -Sunset Road, 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 Thomas A. Mackey, bounded as follows, viz: Beginning at a point marked "K" on a plan entitled, "St Acceptance Plan of Harbor Viww Park, Salem, Mass. Scale. l in. = 40 ft, June 1939. Thomas A. Lppleton, C. E. Amended May 22, 1940, Amended June 10, 1940 by City Engineer." thence running Southeasterly by land of Thomas A. ➢lackey, 101.27 ft. , to a point marked "F" on said plan; thence running less southeasterly by Rosedale Ave. , 100.39 ft. , to a point marked "EI' Qn said plan; thence turning and running southwesterly across Riverway Road, 40.00 ft. , to a point marked "H" on said plan; .thence turning and running northwesterLy by land of Thomas A Mackey, 35.0 ft. , to a point marked "I" on said pla thence running nore northwesterly by land of Thomas A. Mackey and Sun- set Road, 159.14 ft. , to a point marked "J" on said plan; thence turning and running northeasterly by land of Thomas A. Mackey, 40.00 ft. , to said point marked "K" and point begun at. and Whereas, the City Council on the ninth day of May A.D. 1940, 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 Riverway Road should be laid out as a highway of the city from Rosedale Avenue to Sunset Road as shown on a plan on file in the office of the city cl rk of this city, dated June 1939, it is therefore hereby ORDERED, that due notice: be given to `jhomas A. Mackey and all other in i 249 June 132 1940. terested, that the City Council intend to lay out the highway before men- tioned, and to take therefor a portion of their land and to day out the same as a highway of daid city; and that Thursday the 13th day of June 1940,at 8 otcicock, P.M. at City Hall, Salem, is appointed as the time s and place for a public hearing; in the matter; and WHEREAS, due notice has been given ofthe intention of the City Council to take said parcel of land for the purpose aforesaid, as appears by the return of notice issued therefor as aforesaid.; and, WHEREAS, - the City Council did meet at the time and place appoint- ed and notified as aforesaid and has heard all parties interested clim- ing to be heard in the matter, it is thereo re, ORDERED and DECREED that the parcel of land before described be and the same is hereby taken and laid out as a public steet or way of said city, according to a plan of the same made by Thomas A. Appleton, as amended June 10, 1940 City Engineer dated June 10, 1940, entitled Accept - ance Plan of Harbor View Park, Salem, Mass. Scale 1 in. . 40 ft. deposite 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 Thomas A. Mackey and we have considered and estimated that no #amages 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 Riverway Road, 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 30 days from and after acceptance of this laying out by the city council, Given under our hands, this 13th day of June21940. Edward A Coffey, Mayor Philip L. Morency H. Francis Dolan Adam F. Stefanski Wilfred J. Poitras Arthur H. Crosby Stephem W. Francis Joseph B. Harrington f Philip J. Durkin, Pres. A hearing vas held on the Laying Out of Rosedale Avenue. Laying Out of Rosedale Ave Councillor Ferguson reported favorably for the Committee on Public Yorks J53 and Mr. J. Mackey appeared in favor. Councillor Morency offered the Laying out order which was adopted: RESOLVED,. that the common conveniende, benefit and necessity of the inhabitants of the city require that a public street or way of said city to be called Rosedale Avenue should be laid out from Lafayette Otree to Hiverway Road, as shown on . a plan hereinafter referred to and for that, 251) June 13, 1940. purpose it is necessary to take and lay out as a public street or way of said city of Salem a parc 1 of land belonging to or supposed to belong to Thomas A. luackey and Mary R. Mackey, bounded as follows: Beginning at a point marked "A" on a plan entitled, "St. Acceptance Plan, Harbor View Park, Salem, Mass. , Scale 1 in= 40 ft. June 1939. Thomas A. Appleton- C. E. 1940 Amended May 22, 1940, Amended June 102 1940 by City Engineer. " thence r - ning southeasterly on the southerly street line of Lafayette St, 20.50 ft to a p9i.nt markes "B" on said plan; thence running southeasterly on the said southerly street line of Lafayette Street, 40.71 ft. , to a point marked "C" on said. plan; thence turning and running southwesterly by lan of Thomas A. Mackey, 163.28 ft. , to a point marked "D" on said plan; thence running southerly on a curved line of a radius of 20.00 ft. , by land of Thomas A. Mackey, a distance of 31.42 ft. , to a point-marked 11E" on said plan; thenceturningand running northwesterly by Riverway Rd, 100.39 ft , to a point marked "E'" on said plan; thence running easterly on a curved line of a radius of 24.65 ft. 3, by land of Thomas A. Mackey, a distance of 33.60 ft. , to a point marked "G" on said plan; thence running nobtheaste - ly by land of Thomas A. Mackey and land of Mary R. Mackey, 160.00 ft. , to said point marked "A" and point begun at. and Whereas, the City Council on the ninth day of May A.D. 1940 passed the following order, viz: WHEREAS, in the opini6n of the City Council, the public necess- ity and convenience require that a public street or way to be called. Rose- dale Avenue should be laid out as a highway of the city from Lafayette Street to Riverwa� Road as shown on a plan on file in the office of the city clerk of this city, dated June 10, 1940 it is therefore hereby Order ed, that due notice be given to Thomas A. Mackey and Mary R. Mackey and all other interested, that the City Council intend to lay out the high- way before mentioned, and to take therefor a portion of their land and t lay out . the same as a highway of said city; and that Thursday the 13th day of June 1940, at 8 o' clock P.M. , at City Hall, Salem, is appointed a 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 as aforesaid; and 11,1HEREAS, the City Council did meet at the time and place appoin - • ed and notified as aforesaid and has heard all parties 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 Thomas A. Appleton, as amended June 10, 1940, City Engineer dated June 10, 1940 entitled r June 13, 1940. St. Acceptance Plan of Harbor View Park, 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 Thomas A. Mackey and Mary R. Mackey and we have 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 Rosedale Avenue as shown on said plan. Said owners may remove and take away any and all buildings, trees, fences and other property, which iw will obstruct the building of such street or public way within 30 days from and after the acceptance of this laying out by the city council. Given under our hands, this 13th day of June in the year ntnetee hundred and Forty. - Edward A. Coffey, Mayor Arthur T. Ferguson H. Francis Dolan Philip L. Morency Adam F. Stefanski Wilfred J. Poitras Arthur H. Crosby Stephen W. Francis Joseph B. Harrington Philip J. Durkin, Pres. A hearing was held on the Laying out of Sunset Road. Councilloi Laying Out of Sunset Road Ferguson reported favorably for the Committee on Public Works. Mr. J. $54 Mackey at-well as many others appeared in favor. Councillor Morency then offered the following order which was adopted: RESOLVED:that the common convenience, benefit and necessity of the inhabitants of the city reouire that a public street or way of said city. to be called Sunset noad should be laid out from Riverway Road to a point 280 feet on Sunset Road, as shown on a plan hereinafter referred to and for that purpose it is necessary to take and lay out as a public stye t or way of said city parcels of land belonging to or supposed to belong to Thomas A. aiackey; Francis N. & Ann L. Nazaroff; names T. &' Anita H. Lor- enz; Thomas L. Hever; and Thomas F. & Antoinette M. Mackey bounded as follows, Viz: Beginning at a point marked TMJ" on a plan entitled " St Acceptahce Plan Harbor View Park Salem, Mass. Scale 1 in. = 40 ft. June 1939. Thomas A. Appleton C.E. Amended May 221, 1940, Amended June 10, 1940 by City Engineer." thence running Southeasterly by the Southerly Street line of Riverway Road, 60.00 ft., to a point marked 110" on said plan; thence running westerly on a curved line of a radius of 20.00 ft. , by land of Thomas A. Mackey, 31.42 ft. , to a point marked "N" on said plan; thence running southwesterly by land of Thomas A. 4iackey, 260.00 ft. , to a point marked "M" on said plan; thence turning and running north westerly by land of Thomas A. liackey,40.00 ft. , to a point marked "L" on I said plan; thence turning nin and running northeasterly by land of Francis N. R- Cn�: r. S-.zaroff; JGmes T. & !mita E. Lorenz; Thomas L. Hever; and land Na j. 252 .June 13, 1940. of Thomas F. & Antoinette M. Mackey. , 280.00 ft. , to said point marked "jit and point begun at, and "hereas,. the `'ity "ouncil on -the ninth day of May A.D. 1940, passed the following order, viz: WHEREAS, in the opinion of the 'ity Council, the public necessity and convenience require that a public street or way to be called Sunset Road should be laid out as a highway of the city from Riverway noad to a point 280 feet on Sunset Road as shown on a plan on file in the office of the city clerk of this city dated June 10, 1940, it is therefore hereby ORDERED, that due notice be given to Thomas A. 'lackey; Francis N. & Ann L. Nazaroff; James T. & Anita E. Lorenz; Thomas L. Hever; and Thomas F. & Antoinette M. Mackey, and all other interested parties, that the City Council intend to lay out the highway before mentioned, and to take therefor a portion of their land and to lay out the same as a high— way of said city; and that Thursday the 13th day of June 1940 at 8 of clock P.M. at City Hall, Salem, is appointed as the time and place for a public hearing, in the metter; and WHEREAS, due notice has been given of the intention of the City Council to take said parcel of land for the purpose aforesaid, as appears 'by the return on the order of notice issued therefor passed as aforesaid; and WHEREAS, the City Council did meet at the time and place appoint ed and notified as aforesaid and has heard all parties interested claim- ing to be heard in the matter, it is therefore, ORDERED and DECREED that the parcel of land 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 madeby Thomas h. Appleton, as amended , June 10, 1940, City hngineer, dated June 10, 1940 entitled St. Acceptance Plan of Harbor View Park, 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 Thomas A. Mackey; Francis N. & Ann L. Nazaroff; James T. & Anita E. Lorenz; Thomas L. Hever; Thomas F. & Antoinette M. Mackey and we have considered and es- timated that no damages are sustained in their pfoperty by the several owners aforesaid, and all other persons by the .taking of said. parcel of land and the laying out of said Sunset Hoad 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. Given under our hands this 13th day of June in the year nineteen hundred and forty. SIGNED 7 r 253 June Philip L. Morency Arthur T. kerguson H. Francis Dolan r Adam F. Stefanski Wilfred J. Poitras Arthur H. Crosby Stephen W. Francis Joseph B. Harrington Philip J. Durkin, Pres. Edward A. Coffey, Mayor. A hearing was held on the Laying out og Marlborough Road. many Laying out of Marlborough Rd. property owners appeared in favor among whom were Attorney Reardon, Messrs $55 Gaudreault, Osgood, Germain, Merandino, as well as Councillor Srosby. Councillor Crosby then offered the following order which was adopted: "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 Marlborough Road should be laid out from Highland Avenu to the Peabody Line, 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 wa of said city of Salem parcels of land belonging to or supposed to belong to The City of Salem; Freeman D. Curtis; Leo H. Gaudreau; Amanda Gaudreau et ali; Anna G. kennedy; Raymond G. Jones; Guiseppe Guerriero; Palmerino Musto; Marie Musto; Donald Webber; Louis & Josie Sidlauski; Hazel E. Wal- ker; Michael J. Reardon, et ali, Trustee, Almy Trust; ueorge B. AicShay; Estate of Charles E. Marsh; Wesley G. Reynolds, Exec. ; Dominic mazzo; Wilmot A. Craven; Heirs of Dennis A. Coffey; Thomas & Florence T. �-'orco- ran; Catherine Kinzett; Frederick Macione; Joseph A. ""acione; Henry B. Little; Rosie Grasso; Jach & Sarah Merandino; Domesela Kanevick; Bertha E. Andrews; Lorenzo Soucy; Elmer M. & Mary E. Jermyn; Alex Spiro; Luigia Ciman; Ellen I Hutchinson; Caroline Santulini; Guisippe Santulini; Davis S. Bellehumeur; Evelyn R. Osgood; Maco. Maelo; Ralph 0. & Dora H. Russell; Virginia Valente; Joseph & Mary Macione; and Edith A. dsggod, bounded as follows, viz: Beginning at a point marked "A" on a plan entitled "Pro- posed Layout of Marlborough Road, Salem, &ass., Scale 1 in = 40 ft. April 1940. Frank P. Morse, City engineer." thea-ce running northeasterly by land of the Gity of Salem; and Freeman D. Curtis, 178.69 ft. , to a point h marked "B" on said plan; thence running northwesterly y land of Freeman D. Curtis; Orleans Ave; the Gity of Salem; Leo R. Gaudreau; Amanda Gaud- reau et ali; Anna G. nennedy; Verdon St; and land of the City of "alem, 254 --- --- -- --- --- June 13, 12,4Q. 435.99 ft. , to a point marked "CTM on said plan; thence running less north westerly by land of the City of Salem; Raymond C. Jones; the City of "aleri Mussolini Rd; Guiseppe Guerriero; Palmerino Musto; Marie Musto; and the City of Salem, 668.42 ft. , to a point marked "D" on said plan; thence run } ning more northwesterly on a curved line of a radius of 750.00 ft. , by land of the City of Salem, a distance of 218.71 ft., to a point marked "E" on said plan; thence running more northwesterly by land of the City o Salem; and the Estate of Charles E. Marsh, Wesley G. Reynolds Executor, ' r 275.90 ft. , to a point marked"F" on said plan; thence running more north westerly on a curved line of a radius of 250.00 ft. , by land of the Istat II' of Charles E. Marsh, Wesley G. Reynolds Executor, a distance of 100.77 ft ?I to a point marked "G" on said plan; thence rmnning more northwesterly by 7, RI land of the ''state of Charles E. Marsh, Wesley G. Reynolds Executor; and land of George B. McShay, 490.97 ft. , to a point marked "H" on said plan; thence running more northwesterly by land of Ueorge B. McShay, 299.14 ft. , to a point marked "I" on said plan; thence running less northwesterly, o a curved line, of a radius of 320.00 ft. , by land of "eorge B. "LcShay; the Lstate of Charles E. Marsh, Wesley G. Reynolds Executor; Henry E. Little; and Rosie Grasso; a distance of 384.97 ft. , to a point marked "J" on said plan; thence running northeasterly by land of Rosie Grasso, 423.69 ft. , to a point marked "K" on said plan; thence running more nort - easterly by land of Rosie Grasso, . 410.38 ft. to a point marked "L" on said plan; thence running less northeasterly by land of Hosie Grasso, 295.40 ft. to a point .marked I'M" on said plan; thence running less north easterly by land of Ellen I. Hutchinson, 27219 ft. , to a point marked "N" on said plan; thence running less northeasterly by land of Ellen I Hutchinson; and land of Marco Maelo, 158.82 ft. , to a point marked "0" on said plan; thence running more northeasterly by land of Marco " aelo, 95.55 ft., to a point marked "P" on said plan; thence running more north- easterly by land of Joseph Macione; and land of Virginia �alnte & Joseph & Mary Macione; and South °t., 186.36 ft. , to a point marked "Q" on said plan; thence running more northeasterly, on the Town Line between the City of Salem and the City of Peabody, and by °utton "t. , 124.35 ft. , to a point marked "R" on said plan; thence turning and running southwest- erly by Sutton Terrace, and land of Edith A. Osgood, 94.93 ft. , to a point marked "S" on said plan; thence running less southwesterly by land of Ralph & Dora H. Russell; and land of Joseph Macione, 198.93 ft. , to a point marked "T" on said plan; thence running less southwesterly by land of Evelyn R. Osgood and Rockdale tive. , 90.12 ft. , to a point mark- ed "U" on said plan; thence running less southwesterly by land of David S. Bellehumeur; the City of Salem; and David S. nellehumeur, 163.40 ft. to a point marked "V" on said plan; thence running more southwesterly 255 Jurie_ 13, 1940. by land of Guiseppe Santulini; Caroline Santulini; Sable hd; Heirs of Den is A. Coffey; Luiagia Ciman; and Alex Spiro, 282.83 ft., to a point marked "W" on said plan; thence running more southwesterly by land of Alex Spiro the City of Salem; Alex Spiro; Heirs of Dennis A. Coffey; and Elmer M-& Mary E. Jermyn; 301.54 ft., to a point marked "X" on said plan; thence running more southwesterly by land of Elmer M. Mary E. Jermyn; Lorenzo Soucy; Outlook. Ave; and Bertha E. Andrews, 407.64 ft., to a point marked "Y" on said plan; thence running Tess southwesterly by landofBertha E. Andrews; Scenic I've; Domesela Kannevick; Jack & Sarah Merandino; Joseph Macione; and the City of Salem, 419.38 ft. , to a point marked. "Z"- on said i plan; thence running southerly, on a curved line of a radius of 270.00 ft , by land of the City of Salem; and Frederick -i4acione; a distance of 324.81 ft., to a point marked "AA" on said plan; thence running southeasterly by land of Frederick Macione; Vista Ave; Heirs of Dennis A. Coffey; Catherin Kinzett; Thomas & Florence T. Corcoran; and heirs of Lennis ti. Coffey; 299.76 ft., :�o a point marked "BB" on said plan; thence running less southeasterly by land of weirs of "ennis A. Coffey; 6ilmot A. Lraven; Dominic Mazzo; and "eorge B. McShhy; 491.62 ft., to a point marred "CC" on said plan;thence running less southeasterly on a curved line of a rads s of 300.00 ft. , by land of George B. McShay, a distance of 120.92 ft. , to a point marked "DD" on said plan; thence running less southeasterly by land of George H. McShay, 275.91 My to a point marked "EEn on said plan thence running less southeasterly on a curved line of a radius of 800.00 ft. , by land-'of George B. McShay, a distance of 233.29 ft. , to a point marked "FF" on said plan; thence running less southeasterly by land of the Almy Trust, Michael J, Reardon, Trustee; Cloverda;e Ave; The Almy H ydalker; 665.06 ft. to Trust,. Michael J. Reardon, trustee; and azel E. , , a point marked "GG" on said plan; thence running more southeasterly by land of Hazel E. Walker; Louis & Josie Sidlauski; Leo. Gaudreau; Donald Webber; and the City of Salem; 437.82 ft. , to a point marked "HH" on said plan; thence running less southeasterly by land of the City of Balem, 59.96 ft., to a point marked "II" on said plan; thence running more south- easterly on a curved line of a radius of 40.00 ft., by land of the city of Salem, a distance of 89.13 ft., to a point marked "JJ" on said plan; thence turning and running southwesterly on the northerly street line of Higrnland Ave, 65.09 ft. , to a Massachusetts highway bound marked "KK" on said plan; thence running less southwesterly on the said northerly street line of Highland Ave. , on a curved line, a distance of 81.96 ft. , to said Point marked "A" and point begun at. ; and. kvhereas, the City Council on th ninth day of May A.D. 1940 passed the following order, viz; 256 WHEREAS, in the opinion of the City Cou_e.11, the public necessity and convenience require that a public street or way to be called Marlbo- rough Road should be laid out as a highway 6f the city from Highland kve- 1 nue to the Peabody Line as shown on a plan on file in the office of the 5i city clerk of this city, dated 1940 it is therefore hereby ORDERED: that due notice be given to the City of Salem, ; freeman D. Curtis; Leo H. Gaudreau; Amanda Gaudreau; et ali Anna 5. bennedy; Ray- mond C. Jones; Guiseppe Guerriero; ralmerino Musto; Marie ""usto; Donald Webber; Louis & Josie Sidlauski; Hazel E. Walker; Michael J. Reardon, 'et B( ali, Trustee, Almy Jrust; George McShay;" Lstate of Charles E. Marsh; Wesley G. Reynolds, Exec; Dominic ""azzo; Wilmot A. Craven; Heirs of Denni ,r A. Coffey; Thomas & Florence T. Corcoran; Catherine Kinzett; Frederick Macione; Joseph A.. Macione;--Henry b. Little; Rosie "rasso; Jack &- Darah erandino; Domesela Kanevick; Bertha E. Andrews;-Lorenzo Soucy; Elmer M. & Mary E. Jermyn; Alex Spiro; Luiagia Ciman; - Ellen I. Hutchinson; Carolin Santulini; David S. Bellehumuer; Evelyn B. Osgood; Maco Naelo;Ralph 0. & Dora H. Russell; Virginia Valente; Joseph & Mary Macione; and "dith A. Osgood; and all other interested parties, 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 13th day of June 1940, at 8 o'cicok r. "i. at City hall, Salem, is appointed as the time and place for a public .hearing, in the matter an WHEREAS, due notice has been given of the intention of the CS.ty Council to take said parcel of land for the purpose aforesaid, as appears by the return on the order of notice issued therefor passed as aforesaid; and WHEREAS, the pity Council did meet at the time and place appointed and notified as aforesaid, and has heard all partied 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 Frank P. Morse dated April 1940, entitled- Proposed LL.yout o "arlborough "oad deposited in _- - the office of the city engineer, to which plan reference may be had. Said laying out as hereinbefore stated, is over or by land of the City of Salem; Freeman D. Curtis; Leo H. Gaudreau; Amanda Gaudreau; et ali; Anna G. Kennedy; Raymond C. Jones; Guiseppe Guerriero; Palmerino Musto; Marie Musto; Donald Webber; Lnuis & Josie Sidlauski; Hazel E. Walker; "Lichael J. heardon, et ali, Trustee, filmy 'rust; George B. McShay ; Es- tate of Charles E. Marsh, Wesley G. JAeyno ,; °exec:: ; Dominic uazzo; Wilmot A. Craven; Heirs of "ennis A. `'offey; Thomas &Florence T. Cor- coran; Catherine Kinzett; Frederick Macione; Joseph A: Macione; Henry B t M 257 June_13,. 1940.., .. Little; Rosie Grasso; Jack & Sarak Merandino; Domesela Kanevic ; er a E. Andrews; Lorenzo Soucy; Elmer M. & Mary E. Jermyn; Alex Spiro; Luiagia , Liman; Ellen I. Hutchinson; Caroline Santulini; Guisippe Santulini; Davidl S. Bellehumeur; Evelyn R. Osgood; Maco 'ilaelo; Ralph 0. & Dora H. Russell; Virginia Valente; Joseph & Mary Macione; and Edith A. "sgood, 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 Marlborough Road. 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. Given under our hands, this 13th day of June in the year nineteen hundred and forty. (Signed) Philip J. Durkin, Pres Joseph " "arrington Stephen Y1. Francis Arthur. H. Crosby Wilfred J. Poitras Adam F. Stefanski Philip L. Morency H. Francis. Lol�n Arthur T. rerguson Edward L. Coffey, Mayor. A hearing was held on the application of Joseph Shaktman to La.cauer Storage store alcohol, lacquer, color and thinner at 16 Hanson Street. A repre- sentative of the applicant appeared in favor, there was no opposition and the permit was granted subject to the provisions of law relating to the same. The "ayor' s appointment of '"alter L. Poor as Chairman of the retirement "card 256 Contributory Retirement Board for a period of three years commencing July 1, 1940, was confirmed under suspension of the rules on motion of Councillor Dolan. The following order, recommended by the ivayor, was read: J5now truck �- "ORDERED: _ That the sum of Two Thousand Dollars be and hereby is transferred from the item "Reserve 1,ccount" to the item "Walter Snow Truck". Councillor Dolan moved suspension of the rules. Councillor Harrington moved the matter be laid over until next meeting. The Mayor' s appointment of the following as Ronstables for one a58nrt.,bie year commencing February 1, 1940 was read and filed: William I. harney Ruth Pett James R. Dooley �3�58 June.13, 1940. Constable at Peabody Museum The "layorls appointment of James R. Dooley as Constable at the 859 Peabody Museum was confirmed on roll call vote under suspension of the rules, nine present and all voting in favor. Constable at Peabmy The following order, recommended by the yayor, was adopted under Museum 260 suspension of the rules, on motion of Councillor Dolan: "ORDERED: That the sum of NineHundredand Sixty Dollars be an hereby is transferred from the item "Reserve ticcount", to the item "Con- stable, Peabody Museum". Approved by the Mayor on June 14, 1940. Resignation of A communication was received from the Mayor, together with a. Fire Chief 261 copy of the resignation of Joseph H. Flynn as Chief of the Salem Fire De- partment and the same was read and obdered filed. Janitor in Police The following ordinance amendment, recommended by the Mayor was Department 262 given first passage on roll call vote, nine present and voting in favor: "In the year one thousand nine hundred and forty. An Ordinance to amend an Ordinance relating to the Police Be- partment. Be it ordainedbythe City Council of the �ity of Salem as foll ws: SECTION 1. Section 1 of Chapter 28 of the City Ordinances is hereby amended by striking out the word "Fifty-one" as it appears in the fifth line thereof after the word "sergeant" and inserting" therein the word "fifty-two" and further amending said Section by striking out the words "Jone'.Janitor" as they appear in -the ninth line thereof, so that said Section as amended will read as follows: "A police department is hereby established which shall consist of a City -Marshal, two Captains, four Lieutenants, who shall act as in- spectord, three Sergeants, one of said sergeants to be a Traffic Oer- geant fifty-two tatrolmen, three of whom shall act as motor cycle office s to be on duty in that capacity from hpril first, to 1°ovember first, of each year and such other times as the City Marshal may order, one of whom shall act as Janitor, twenty five Reserve Officers, one chauffeur one keeper of the lock up, and one -atron. Their compensation shall be determined by the City Council but no compensation shall be paid except for one day off in every seven days of actual service and for vacations all as hereinafter provided in section six unless services have been ac- tuallyrendered during each day for which compensation is sought-." SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City Charter. " Suo_ t. of Streets The apf)ointment of Thomas L. Hever as Supt. of Streets 865 259 -_June 1,3, 1990. y the gity Engineer with the approval of the Mayor, was confirmed under suspension of the rules on motion of Councillor Dolan, nine present and voting in favor. The same to be effective as of June 7, 1940. A communication was received from the City 'Aarshal relative to Obscene Literptur $64 the recent order of the Council pertaining to obscene literature. He : .._ states that steps have been taken to prohibit the sale of certain maga- zines on the newstands in the City -of Oalem but that there are about 400 magazines distributed by one concern alone and that he feels it is the re- sponsibility of the concerns to see that the magazines do not violate the law. In conclusion, he states that if any councillor has knowledge that any concern is displaying or selling magazines contrary to law the `olice Department will prosecute the same. A communication was received from the City marshal relative to Licenses $65 the recent order of that body, regarding individuals or cooperations do- ing business without a license. He states that all Patrolmen have been instructed to visit all places recruiring such permits or licenses, and hopes that if any member of the Council knows of any place not licensed that he will bring it to the attention of the City marshal. The com- munication was read and ordered filed. The Marshal' s Monthly neport was received and ordered filed. M&rsh�:lfs Monthly Report $66 A communication from the Supt. of Public Property stating that City ,Yharf 967 he had received two bids for the rental of the City v1harf located in Bev- erly; one from Albert Ruest for $125 per year, the other from Anthony . Chioromitoro for $150, which is nifty Dollars more than his previous offe , was read and referred to the Committee on Public rroperty and the City Solicitor. The approval of the Emergency Finance Board relative to the Chap Chapter 72 Loan 868 ter 72 Loan of $100,000. for Old Age Assistance and Aid to Dependent Chill- ren was read and ordered filed. A communication from Harold G.Dunney, Director of Professional White Collar Projects & Service Projects, W.P.A. , expressing his appreciation for the recent 269 resolution of the City Council relati#e to the so-called "White Collar" projects, was read and ordered filed. A communication from the "hode =hand rirework Co. , was read 1' Irev:iorks 870 and referred to the Committee on Fire Dept. An invitation from the Salem Lodge of Llks to participate in a Invitation $11 I I June 13, 1940 parade and service on June 14, 1940 was accepted. Pole Location A petition for a relocation of a pole on Irving Street by the 272 New England Tel. & Tel. Co. , was received and a hearing ordered for June 27, 1940. Licenses The application of Alphonse W61ocko for a Sunday License at 187 873-$74 Fort Avenue and Jacob S. Hart for a Junk Dealers License at 40 Roslyn St was referred to the Committee on Licenses and 2ermits. ign on Tunnel The application of the Salem Willows Merchants Association for 375 a temporary sign on the head of the Tunnel was granted. ign Bond The sign bond of the Esquire "rill, 234 Vashington St. , was re- 376 ferred to the Committee on Bonds and approved. Claims The claims of George Hooper and Stephen hosinski were referred 377-378 to the Committee on Claims. Spund Truck The application of Alfred L. MacDonald to operate a Sound Truck 279 was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. Seaworms Applications for seaworm permits were referred to the Committee 380-391 on Licenses and Permits. kenewals The Auctioneer Licenses of William r . manning and Fernand hioux 392 were granted. The Pedlerfs application of 'Phomas Leventis was referred to the Board of Control. Applications for Sunday Licenses, Seaworm Permits, Bowling Alleys Junk Dealer and Lodging Houses were referred to the Committee on License and Permits. Licenses 293 Councillor aiorency offered the following report which was accept - ed and the recommendation adopted: "The Committee on. Licenses and J'ermits to whom was referred ap- plications for licenses, having considered said matter would recommend that the foll6wing be granted: R SEAYIORMS: Leo Szybiak, 62 Lerby St Stephen Kaplan, 75 Bridge Street Herbert J. Howell, 7 Oakland St Leonard McGrane, 17 Conant Street Teddy nozumek, 60 Derby St Edward S. Zdanowicz, 54 Webb Street John 'Farren, 16 Thorndike St John H. Shepperson, 8 Saunders Street a RENEWALS 261 Jule 13, 1940. AUTO DEALER: Salem Willys Co. , 212 'ridge -treet (1st Glass) POOL TABLES: Joseph 0. Ally, 17 Salem Street Salvatore Rizzotti, 15 High St JU14K COLLECTORS: Loren W. Copp, 94 Orchard Street Harry Pithcher, Franklin St, (Argoos ractory) SUNDAY LICENSES: Joseph 0 Ally, 17 Salem Street C. Annie Finnan, 93 Bridge Street Ira L. Gershaw, 199 Fort Avenue Alma L. Guenette, 30 Cabot "treet Joseph Kulak, 84 "erby Jtreet Jacob Loss, 124 North Street Maurice A. Panneton, 38 Charter Street 'Manche Peterman, 69 bridge Otreet Arthur Poussard, 69 Palmer Street Karol Przypek, 32 Essex Street Joseph Richard, 199 Jefferson Avenue Katrina 5haluk, 210 Derby Street ODGING HOUSES: Caldwell House, 21 Sutton Avenue Lary J. Cass, 16 Summer Street Annie Davis, 2 Church °treet Clara Poitras, 2844La£ayette Street Selina Puliston, 20 Federal Street Julia L. Ryan, 10 Barton Square Annie S. Velonis, 55 Charter Street EAWORMS: Henry Baginski, 21 Conant Street Arthur Damas, 1 Hawthorne Blvd Albert J. Englehart, Jr., 1 Ferry Street Bernard Falkowski, 78 Derby Street Fran# J. Hincman, 112 Hardy °treet John T. OtBrien, 10 Saunders Street George J. Robinson, 6 E. Collins Street Walter Rozumek, 45 English Street For the Committee, Philip L. idorencyt Chairman The application of Josenh Sipel for a renewe l of his Pedlerts Bd. of Control License was granted on the recommendation of the "oard of Gontrol. Councillor 1dorency offered the following order which was Lights on Loring Avenue 994 ado_gted: "ORDERED: That the Electrical Department be requested to study the lighting conditions on Loring Avenue, particularly at the sec- tion starting at Grant itoad up to Loring Villa, with a view of improving the lighting situation either by the installation of stronger units or by increasing the frequency of the same type of lamps as are already install ed. n Councillor Francis offered the following order which was adopted: 18132 June 13, . 140. t'ORDERED: That the Supt. of Ohade Trees- and the Uommittee on i Shade Trees be requested to look into the advisability of removing a. tree i om or near the corner of Beacon and Fridge "treets a nd that a hearing be held at the next regular meeting." Plymouth Street Mouncillor Poitras- offered the following order which was adopte : $96 "ORDERED: That the Mayor, City Engineer, Superintendent of Streets berequestedto look into the advisability of making Plymouth St. a through street from west Avenue to Clifton Avenue. " Fish Traps Councillor ierguson offered the following order which was adopt d: 297 i "ORDERED: That the Ordinance Committee look into the advisabil- ity of changing the fee for fish traps to ($25.00) Twenty Five Dollars. " Councillor Stefanski moved immediate reconsideration of all business transacted with the hope it would not prevail and the motion was lost. Councillor Francis Moved adjournment and it was so voted at 9:23 P.M. ATTEST:- . 41- City Clerk. I 263 June-2-7,,_ 1940 A. regular meeting of the City Council was held on Thursday, June 27, -1940 at 8 o'clock P.M. All the members were present and President Durkin presided. The reading of the records of the previous meeting were dispensed with, on motion of Councillor Safford. A hearing was held on the application of the -squire Grill to Sian erect a Large Type, -lectrical Sign at 234 Vvashington St. Councillors Morency and Poitras appeared in favor, there was no opposition and the permit was granted subject to the provisions of law relating to the same. A hearing was held on the application of the New England Tel & Pole Locations Tel Co to. relocate a pole on Irving Street. Councillor rerguson spoke in favor, there was no opposition and pePmission was granted. A hearing was heldonCouncillor Francist motion to remove a tree Tree Removal at Bridge and Beacon Streets. Councillor rerguson reported that the Comm 347x" ittee on Shade Trees favored removal. There was no opposition and the tree was ordered removed. The Mayor' s appointment of William J. McNamee as a constable Constable for one year from February 1, 1940, was read and ordered filed. 398 The following order, recommended by the "Layor, was adopted: Law "ept. "ORDERED: That the sum of One Hundred and Twenty-Five Dollars 299 be and hereby is transferred from the item "Reserve -ccount" to the item "Law Department-Robert Gagnon Claim" Approved by the Mayor, July 1, 1940. The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: W.P.A. Sidewalks 400 "ORDERED: That all sums of money received by the street Depart- ment on account of installation of Sidewalks under the W.P.A. program should be paid by the Street Department to the pity Treasurer. and be it further ORDERED: That the City Treasurer shall credit such sums as re- ceived by him to the W.P.A. account. and be it further i ORDERED: That sunh sums may be expended in the same manner and for any purposes for which any appropriation is made for W.P.A. purposes may be expended." Approved by the Mayor, July 1, 1940 The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: Playground Instructors "ORDERED: That the sum of One Thousand Four Hundred and tour 401 Dollars be and hereby is transferred from the item "Reserve Account" to the item "Playgrounp. Instructors, nark Department". Approved by the "layor, July 1, 1940. F 264 June . 27, 1940. Tax 2'itle Loan The following order, recommended by the mayor, was adopted: 402 t'ORDERF.D: That the City 'treasurer, with the approval of the Mayo be authorized to borrow under the provisions of Chapter 49, Act of 19339 0.p nded, the sum of Forty Thousand Dollars, which said sum shall be used for ordinary maintenance expenses as follows: P 1 - Maintenance, repairs, and Operation of the Street Department and Sewers $25,000. 2 - Maintenance and Operation of Stone Crusher, $103,000. 3 - Maintenance of School Buildings $53,000. and it is farther ORDERED: r. That the said sum of $5,000 is to be expended under the directio of the School Committee, and the remaining sums totalint $35,000 be under the direction of the Superintendent of Streets. and be it further ORDERED: That the City treasurer, with the approval of the mayor shall issue notes therein for the purposes of sale to the ' ommonwealth of Massachusetts in the sum of Forty Thousand Dollars, and said notes to be payablb within one year from the date of issue, and to generally do all the things which are necessary in order to comply with the terms of said Chapter 49, as amended. " Adopted under suspension of the rules, on roll call vote; all present and in favor. Approved by the +mayor, July 2, 1940. Retirement of Fire The following order recommended by the -ayor, was adopted, under i Chief 403 the suspension of the rules: "ORDERED: Whereas, Joseph H. Flynn, Chief of the Hire Department of the city of Salem and a permanent member thereof, having served as a member of said department for more than 39 (thirty-nine) years and having reached the age of 65 years, has requested that he be retired on a pen- sion in accordance with Section 80 and 81 of Chapter 32 of the General "aws, as emended; It is hereby ORDERED: that said Joseph H. Flynn be retired from active ser- vice in the said Fire Department on a pension of $1350. (Thirteen Hun- dred and fifty dollars) a year, which is one-half of his annual present salary. Said retirement to take effect on July ll, 1940. Said pen- sion to be paid in weekly installments and to be paid from sums of mon- ey heretofore appropriated under nPENSIONSty. Approved by the mayor, June 299 1940. Retirement of The following resolution of of appreciation, recommended by the Chief rlynn 404 mayor, was adopted by the Council: "On behalf of the City of Salem, the Mayor and City Council re- view the record dild pay tribute to the service of Joseph H. Flynn, Chief 265-__. June 27, 19aO. of the Salem Fire Department on the occasion of his retirement from actio duty. Chief Flynn was born in Salem on November 14,1874. On July 11, 19000 he beeame a permanent member of the department serving first as Engine kan on Chemical No. 1. He has served in various capacities as Aide to the Chief; driver of the Chemical and as driver of Chemical No. 1 On September 8, 1914 he was placed in ch$rge of Engine No. 5, the first Pump Engine of the Lepartment. On July 12, 1915 he was appointed a lieutenant, and on November 13, 1915 he was made a captain. On April 14, 1931 he was detailed as Acting Deputy Chief and on September 27, 1932 he was appointed DeputyChief. On March B. 1934 he was appointed Chief of the Salem Fire Department. This brief summary of assignments and promotions forms the frame- work of his career as a fire-fighter, and presents the story of his stead climb to the highest rung in the ladder of his life' s chosen vocation. A true picture of Chief Flynn would require further and deeper search. Son of a father who had given a life-time of faithful and cour- ageous service to the SalemFire Lepartment, Chief Flynn was born to the best traditions of public service. As a public servant he has typified all that is finest in one who is chosen to serve his city. Honest, fair,humane and courageous, he has served his city with ability and devotion and has earned the respect and affection of his as- sociates and his service to the Community. By his retirement the city will lose the services of a loyal, sincere and efficient public servant and histo-workers a just add kindly superiot officer. It is our wish that he have health and happiness for the years to come, years of peace and contentment justly earned by his forty years of devoted service to his beloved city. The best wishes of the City Government, the Mayor and the City go with him in full measure. " A communication was read and ordered filed from the City Olerk Licenses stating that, in accordance with a recent order of the Qouncil a list of 405 all delinquent license holders had been sent to the `ity Marshal who has assured the City clerk that he will check up on the same. The appointment of Thomas A. Gilligan as Police oergeant by the Appointment of Police '°ergeant City marshal, with the approval of the Mayor, was received and ordered 406 filed. Letters of Appreciation on the recent order of the City Council Whitectse Collar Proj407-408 266 ( f __. June 5�72 1940 . relating to "White Collar" W.P.A. Projects, were received from Florence Kerr, Asst Commissioner of W.P.A. and from Dennis W. Delaney, Federal W.P.A. Administrator. The same were read and ordered filed. i Invitation `-n invitation to attend the dedication services of Camp Leslie 409 at Georgetown, June 30, 1940 was accepted. I i Seaworms The application of Armand Labreccue to take seaworms was referr- 410 ed to the Committee on Licenses and rermits. Sunday Licenses The applications of Peter Hoogasian9129 Boston °t. , and Dorothea 411-41 A. Drislane, 187 Fort Avenue, were referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. Guides The applicationd of the following for uuide' s Licenses were 413-420 granted, on motion of Councillor Morency: William Arnold, 15 Winter St James Bennett, 71 Webb St Robert Butler, 17 Boston St . Francis J. McCarthy, 104 Columbus Ave William McDonald, 33 Summit Ave. Kenneth Ma.rtin, -3. Osborne Street Philip J O'Donnell, 46 Washington Sq . Leo G. Sweeney, 229 North Street Fnnh 421 The Constable' s Bond of Ruth S. Pett was referred to the Committee and approved. t Renewals 422 The Lrainlayer' s license of Edward Page, 1 Skerry. Place was grant- ed and the Public Guide' s renewal of Stanley A. Doret. The application for a renewal of the Pedler' s License of John Stanatopulos, 13 Prescott St. , was referred to the Board of Control. A list of Sunday Licenses, Lodging House Licenses and Fortune Tellers were referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. Licenses 423 Councillor Morency offered the following report which was accept- ed and the recommendation adopted: "The Committee on Licenses and Permits to whom was referred ap- plications for licenses having considered the same, would recommend that the following be granted: SUNDAY LICENSE: 1 Alphonse Wolocko, 187 Fort Avenue. JUNK DEALER: Jacob S. Hart, 40 Roslyn Street. SEAWORMS: Edward Beck, 9 Collins Street Ignatius Hineman, 85 Derby Street Chester Hineman, 54 Derby Street Eliot Hincman, 85 Derby Street Henry L. Goreyca, 6 Cousins Street nonald Handy . 791 Bridge Street _ ,, _,,s Fi Bridge Street 267 June 27, 1940. SEAWORMS (cont1d) Frank J Tansey, 12 Planter Street Raymond Rozumek, 60 Derby Street Raymond Sobocinski 40 Daniels Street Rudolph Szpak, 39 Luffum Street Walter Tataronis, 6 Lathrop Street Ernest Ruest, 29 Hazel Street Albin F. Twardowski, 52 Essex Street Walter J. Szczympek, 54 Derby Street RENEWALS BOWLING ALLEYS: James E. Mavrakos, cor. Federal & Washington Sts. James E. Mavrakos, 94 Lafayette Street JUNK DEALER: Simon Myers, 50 North Street JUNK COLLECTOR: John J. McLaughlin & John H. Shanahan, 232 bridge St. SUNDAY LICENSES: William tirpin, 31 Ocean Ave. Adelard Ayotte, 247 Jefferson Ave. Louis J. Beaulieu, 255 Jefferson Ave Edmond E Bouchard, 44 Harbor St Walter Orzorowski 8 Essex St. Frank P. Cook, 8 Gerona St Charles Goldberg, 107 School St Stanislawa,Palmer, 66 Derby St Anna A Iverson, 15 Bay View Ave Wasil Kopka, 20 Essex St Jean B. Latocque, 304 Essex St John E. McCarthy, 75 North St Nelson Nersasian, 408 Essex St Louis Paolucci, 34 Dunlap St Frank Przeynik, 27 Hawthorne Blvd. Emma Roy, 73 Ocean Ave Bella Soucy, 101 Loring Ave Blanche Stallings, 134 Boston St SEAWORMS: Peter Bimbo, 34 Margin St Edward Howlak, r 5 Becket St Matty Kos, 4 Curtis St Clarence beveille, 30 Arbella St Peter Pobiedzinski, 9 Barton St Charles E. Ryan, 16 Thorndike St William Smith, 12 Pearl St LODGING HOUSES: Catherine Condon, 14 Central St Tony Damanis, 31 Charter St J. P. Giroux, 83 Federal St Anna A. Iverson, 15 Bay View Ave Ludger LaPointe, 8 Ward St. For the Committee, Philip L. Morency, Chairman. I Councillor Yoitras offered the following report fov the Com- 224 Salaries mittee on Salaries and Ordinances:- "The Committee on Salaries and "rdinances to whom was referred the matter of increases to various city officers has considered said mat- -268 ..__.__.. _..._ .. _ _. June 273, 1940. ter and beg leave to submit the following changes in the City: Ordinances. These changes in Ordinances are being submitted to make available to the various persons affected amounts placed in the annual budget by the Mayor for that purpose, without which change of ordinance said sums cannot be legally disbursed. " i City Scales 425 Councillor Poitras then offered the following order: "In the year one thousand nine hundred and Forty. An ORDINANCE to amend an Ordinance relative to the compensation of certain city officers. Be it ordained by the City, Council of the City of Salem, as fol- lows: SECTION 1. Section 1 of Chapter 14 of the City Ordinances is hereby amended by striking out in the paragraph relating to Superinten- dent of Scales the words "thirteen hundred" and inserting therein the words "fifteen hundred and sixty" so that said paragraph shall read as follows: "To the Superintendent of Scales, fifteen hundred and sixty dol- lars". SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City Charter." Councillor Harrington moved the amount be amended to $1820 per t year but it failed to carry on roll call vote, Councillors Harrington an Crosby alone favoring the amendment. The ordinance was then passed as presented on roll call vote all being in favor. Clerk in Poor Dep- . The following ordinance amendment was given first passage on r ll 426 call vote all present and voting in favor: "In the year one thousand nine hundred and Forty An ORDINANCE to amend an Ordinance relative to the compensation of certain city officers. Be it ordained by the City Council of Salem, Mass, as follows: SECTION 1. Section 1 of Chapter 14 of the City Ordinances are hereby amended by striking out in the paragraph relating to the Clerk of the Poor Department the words "eighteen hundred" and inserting therein the words "two thousand" so that said paragraph shall read as follows: "To the Clerk of the Poor Department, two thousand dollars". SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by th� City Charter." e 269 June 27 1940. The following amendment to the Ordinances was given first pass- Foreman in Street age on roll call vote, all beingDepartment present and in: favor: 427 "In the year one thousand nine hundred and Forty. AN ORDINANCE to amend an Ordinance relative to the compensation of certain city officers: Be it ordained by the-' City Council of the City of Salem, as fol - Ows: SECTION 1. Section 1 of Chapter 14 of the City Ordinances is hereby amended by striking out the wors,"six dollars per day" after the words "General Foreman" in the paragraph relating to the Street Depart- t I ment and inserting therein the words "forty-five dollars per week" SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City Charter." The following amendment to the Ordinances was given first pass- Mayor' s Secretary ) age on roll tail vote, all present and voting in favor: 428 "In the year one thousand nine hundred and Forty. AN ORDINANCE.to amend an Ordinance relative to the compensatio of certain city officers. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as fol - lows: SECTION 1. Section 1 of Chapter 14 of the City Ordinances is hereby amended by striking out the words "fifteen hundred dollars, paya- ble in weekl)a installments" after the words, "secretary to the Mayor" in the twenty-second and twenty-third lines thereof and inserting therein t e words "thirty-three dollars per week" so that said paragraph shall read as follows: "To the secretary to the mayor, thirty-three dollars per wee . " SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by th City Charter. " The following amendment to the ordinances was given first pas- Building Inspector sage on roll call vote, all present and voting in favor: 429 i "In the year one thousand nine hundred and Forty. AN ORDINANCE to amend an Ordinance relative to the compsnsatio paid certain city officers. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as fo - lows: SECTION 1. Section 1 of Chapter 14 is hereby amended by striki g out the words "two thousand and ninety" after the word "buildings" in th twenty-ninth line thereof and inserting therein the words "twenty-five hundred" so that said paragraph shall reach as follows: To the superinten dent of public buildings, twenty-five hundred dollars. " 1940 SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City Charter. " City Engineer The following amendment to the Ordinances was given first pas- 430 sage on roll call vote, all present and voting in favor: "In the year one thousand Nine Hundred and Forty. i , AN ORDINANCE to amend an Ordinance relatifide to the compensation of certain cityoofficers. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem as fol- lows: ol-lows: _ SECTION 1. Section 1 of Chapter 14 of the City Ordinances is I El hereby amended by striking out in the paragraph relating to the City En- gineer the words"three thousand" and inserting therein the 'words "thirty- three. hundred" so that said paragraph shall read as follows: "To the City Engineer, thirty three hundred dollars. " SECTION 2. This 'Ordinence shall take effect as provided by: tlhe City Charter." Cashier in Treasur The following ordinance amendment was introduced: er' s Office 431 "In the year one thousand nine hundred and Forty . An ORDINANCE to amend an ordinance relative to compensation of certain city officers. t Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem as fol- lows: SECTION 1. Section 1 of Chapter 14 of the City Ordinances is hereby amended by striking out the word "treasurer' s" in the twenty-fourth line thereof in the paragraph relating to the chief clerks and by insert- ing after said paragraph a new paragraph to read as follows: "To the cas- hier in the City treasurer' s office, thirty dollars per week" . SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by th City Charter." Councillor` Dolan moved that this amendment be referred back to theCommittee .on Salaries and Ordinances as well as to the Mayor due to the fact that inadvertently the money for this increase had been taken 0111t of the Budget. The motion was carried. Asst City Clerk The following amendment to the Ordinances was introduced: 432 "In the year one thousand nine hundred and Forty. An ORDINANCE to amend an Ordinance relative to the compensation of certain city officers. Be it ordained by the City Oouncil of the City of Salem as fol' I � NOR__ _ 271 June �-7, 1940. lows: SECTION 1. Section 1 of Chapter 14 of the City Ordinances is hereby amended by striking out the word "twenty-five" after the words "assistant city clerk" in the twenty-sixth line thereof and inserting the words:",thirty; and the assistant city clerk shall also act as chief clerk. " SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City Charter." Councillor Dolan moved that the matter be referred back to the i i Committee on Salaries and Ordinances and the Mayor, stating that the sam situation existed here as with the Treasurer's Department, the money hav- ing been striken from the Budget. Councillor Harrington had offered a motion on both the Cashier Ln the Treasurer' s Office and the Assistant City Clerk, that the amount Pe increased to Thirty-Five Dollars per week. Councillor Harrington stated that this would only be a fair wage for men with the responsibil- ities entailed. 'veither motion carried. Councillor Poitras then offered the following amendment to the Chief I'lerks 433 Ordinances which was also referred back to the Committee oh Salaries and Ordinances as well as to the Mayor: "In the year one thousand nine hundred and Forty. An ORDINANCE to amend an Ordinance relative to the compensatio of certain city officers Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: SECTION 1. Section 1 of Chapter 14 of the City Ordinances is hereby amended by adding the words "Purchasing Agent's" after the words "water department" in the second line of the paragraph pertaining to "chief clerks"; and by adding the words"and in all other departments where there is only one clerk, said clerk shall be classified as a chie clerk and shall receive twenty-five dollars per week", so that said par - i graph shall read as follows: "To the chief clerks in the treasurer' s, collector' s, atiditor' s, street, assessors, water and purchasing agent's departments, twenty-five dollars per week; and in all other departments where there is only one clerk, said clerk shall be classified as a chie clerk and shall receive twenty-five dollars per week. Other clerks, regularly employed, for the first year, twenty dollars per week; for th second year, twenty one dollars per week, ; for the third year and there after, twenty two dollars per week; and clerks temporarily employed six teen dollars per week. " SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City I ! 2 June 27, 1940. Charter." Old hge Dept. The following amendment to the Ordinances was given first pas- 434 sage on roll call vote, all present and voting in favor: "In the year one thousand nine hundred and forty. An ORDINANCE to amend an ordinance relative to the compensation of certain city officers. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as fol lows: SECTION 1. Section 1 of Chapter 14 of the City Ordinances is hereby amended by adding two new paragraphs to read as follows: "To the Office Investigator. in the Bureau of Old Age Assistance, eighteen hundred dollars". SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City Charter." Seaworms Councillor Poitras then offered the following amendment to the 435 y Ordinances which was given first passage on roll call vote, all present and voting in favor: "In the year one thousand nine hundred and forty. d An ORDINANCE to amend an Ordinance relating to the taking of seaworms on flats and shores of the City of Salem Be it ordained by the City Council of the pity of "alem, as i fd)llows: SECTION 1. That the existing Ordinance passed in the year 1935 and all other Ordinances relating thereto shall be repealed, and the fol- lowing ordinance shall be adopted: Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem. SECTION 1. The City Council are hereby authorized to issue per- mits for the taking off sea worms from the flats and shores owned by the City of Salem. SECTION 2. The Superintendent of Public rroperty a}id the Uommit tee on Licenses and Permits of the City Council shall meet from time to i time as necessary and consider the advisability of est,ablisUung and de- fining areas of flat and shore lands owned by the City of Salem from whic l the taking ofseaworms may be permitted for that year, and the recommen- dation of this committee when approved by the vote of the pity Council shall authorize and permit the taking of seaworms from areas thus define spb3ect to the provisions of these ordinances. Notice of the establisbi j ment of such areas shall be given by advertisement and by posting in a conspicuous p public place in the near vicinity of such areas. 273 .—_....June f-7, 1940. SECTION 3. No permit shall be issued to any person who is not a citizen of Salem, or a resident thereof for a period ofthreeyears. SECTION 4. The fee for said permit shall be tvienty-five cents except a hereinafter provided. SECTION 5. Persoms engaged in the business of selling sea worms to be used for fishing shall pay a fee of five dollars annually for said c permits. SECTION 6. Citizens of Salem or residents for three years or over may take at any time sufficient sea worms for their own use without being required to hold a permit therefor, providing that such taking shall not exceed one quart of worms per day per person. SECTION 7. No person shall be permitted to take or dig worms as aforesaid by means of any electrical appliance or other mechanical devices, nor shall sea worms be taken fro-,a one hour after sunset to one hour before sunrise on any- day. SECTION 8. For violation of this ordinance or any section thereof a fine of not less than five nor more than twenty dollars shall be levied for each offense. SECTION 9. This ordinance is ordained pursuant to powers given to alderman of cities under Chapter 110 Acts of 1935. SECTION 10. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by q the City Charter. i For the Committee, Wilfred J. Poitras, Chairman" The Mayor' s order for $2000 for a Snow Truch which had been Snow Truck laid over from the meeting of June 13, was taken up. Councillor Har- rington withdrew his objections and the order was adopted on motion of Councillor Ferguson. Approved by the Mayor, July 1, 1940. The Ordinance relating to the Police Department which was Janitor in Police Lepartment given first passage at the last meeting was amended and adopted as amen - ed, on roll call vote, all present and voting in favor. "In the year one thousand nine hundred and Forty. An ORDINANCE, to amend an Ordinance relating to the Police be- partment. ue it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: SECTION 1. Section 1 of Chapter 28 of the City Ordinances is hereby amended by striking out the word 11fifty-one" as it appears in the fifth line thereof after the word "sergeant" and inserting therein the word "fifty-two" and further amending said Section by striking out June 27, 1940. the words "one Janitor" as they appear in the ninth line thereof , so that said section as amended will read as follows: " A police department is hereby established which shall consist of a City Marshal, two Captains, four Lieutenants, who shall act as Inspectors, three Sergeants, one of said sergeants to be a Traffic Sergeant, fifty-two Patrolmen, three of shall act as motor cycle officers, to be on duty in that capacity from April first, to November first, of each year and such other times as the City Marshal may order, and one of whom may act as Janitor, twenty-five Reserve Officers, one clerk, and one matron, but nothing in this section contained shall be deemed to affect the tenure of office of any person now holding office in said department as a chauffeur or keeper of the lock-up. Their compensation shall be determined by the City Council but no compensation shall be paid except for one day off in every seven days of actual service and for vacations all as hereinafter provided for .in section six unless services have been aetually rendered during each day for which compensation is sought. SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City Charter." Approved by the Mayor, June 28, 1940. Rezoning at Bridge Councillor Poitras offered the following report which was acs Pleasant Sts. 436 cepted and the recommendation adopted: "The Committee on Ordinances to whom was referred the proposed change in the zoning laws at the corner of Bridge and Pleasant Sts. (Cronan Estate) from a residence to a business zone has considered said matter and would recommend the above change. For the Committee, Wilfred J. Poitras, Chairman" The following amendment to the zoning ordinances was then given first passage on roll call vote, teh present, nine in favor, Coun- cillor Stromberg opposed, and Councillor Stefanski absent: "In the year one thousand nine hundred and forty. I An ORDINANCE amending the ordinance approved November 109 1925 commonly called the Zoning 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 the southerly side of Bridge "treet, beginning at a point marked "A" � on a plan entitled, "Land of Thomas F. Cronan Salem, Mass. Scale i in.- i 20 ft. October 1921. Thomas A. hppleton C. E." thence running northeast- erly on the southerly street line of Bridge street, 113.50 ft. , to a point marked "B" on said plan; thence running on a curved line in a 2'75 June 27, 1940. southeasterly direction, 17.20 ft. , to a point marke on sa p an, thence running southwesterly on the westerly street line. of rleasant St. , 135.21 ft. , to a point marked "D" on said plan; thence turning and runnin northwesterly by lot marked "C" on said plan, 25.55 to a point marked "E" on said plan; thence running less northwesterly by lot marked "A" on said plan, 91.59 ft. , to said point marked "A" and point of beginning; all as shown on plan accompanying this ordinance, and herebymade a part thereof, now zoned as an apartmant house district, be mapped for a business distri t classification being taken from Class 3 and placed in Class 5. Section 2. y This ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City Charter, " Councillor Poitras offered the following order which was adopt Chief Joseph H. ed: _ Flynn 437 "ORDERED: That the attached letter addressed to Mr. Joseph E. Fylni} Chief of the Salem Fire Department, expressing the appreciation of the Salem City Council for his many yaers of public service, be sent to Chief Flynn and that a copy of the letter be spread on the records of the City Council. " "Mr. Joseph H. Flynn Chief of -the Salem Fire Department Salem, Massachusetts Dear Chief Flynn: We, the members of the Salem City Council wis to express to you on the eve of your retirement from actual service, our sincere appreciation of your forty years of vol- uable service to the City of Salem, and as elected represen- tatives of the citizens of this city, we feel sure we voice their sentiments of appreciation also. We want you to feel free to visit us often and give us the benefit of.your experiences. Trusting you Will. enjoy many years of well deserved rest and good health, we are Sincerely yours, The Salem City Council. " Councillor Morency moved reconsi-der^tior of F-11 business tsar - acted with the hope it would not prevail and the motion was lost. Councillor Harrington moved adjournment and it was so voted a 9:57 P.M. ATTEST:- City Clerk. 276 ILI July 11, . 1040 A regular meeting, of the city Council was held on July 11, 1940 at eight o' clock P.M. in the Council Chambers. All the members were pres- ent excepting Councillor Dolan, and the "resident presided. The readin of the records of the previous meeting -were dispensed with on motion of Councillor Safford. Large Sign A hearing was held on the application of Maxwell H. Casson to er ct a Large Type Electrical Sign at 126 Washington St. Councillor Stefanski spoke in favor. There was no opposition and the permit was granted sub- ject to the provisions of law relating to the same. Constable The Mayor' s appointment of Edmftnd Tremblay as a Constable for 438 a period of one year commencing February 11 1940, was read and filed. Outdoor AdvertisinE k communication was received from the Mayor, together with a 439 notice from the Department of Outdoor Advertising to the effect that if the City Council had any objections to any billboards now existing in + E Salem, such objections should be made known to the Department within 4 thirty days. On motion of Councillor rerguson the matter was referred c to the Committee on Publiv Works and the City Solicitor. 4j Fire Hose The following order,, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted unde 440 suspension of the rules, on motion of Councillor Safford: k "ORDERED: That the sum of Nine Hundred Seventy Five Dollars ($975) be and hereby is appropriated for the purposes of purchasing 1,50 feet of 22 inch hose for the Salem Fire Department. Said sum to be charged to the "Reserve Account" . Approved by the Mayor, July 12, 1940. Ocean Terrace A communication was received from the Mayor, together with a 441 petition signed by twenty six residents of Ocean Terrace headed by Hon. Rufus D. Adams. The petition states that the condition of Ocean Ter- race is a traffic hazardand requests that an investigation be made with the hope of eliminating the existing condition. The communication was referred to the Committee on Public Works. Vayor' s bept. The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: 442 "ORDERED: That the sum of Three Hundred ($300) be and hereby is transferred from the item "Reserve Account" to the item "Other Expen- ses--- Mayor' s Department ." Approved by the Mayor, July 12, 1940. Board of Control The following report was received from the Board of Control 443 and the recommendation ,ras adopted : "The following applications -ere referred to the Board of Con- _., =Wit.._.' - 1 f 27`7 -July 11, 1940. rol and I wish to state the following: PEDLER: John Stematopulos, 13 Prescott St ravorable Thomas Leventis, 11 Stearns el. n Respectfully, John C fiarkins, Sec. Bd.. of control j The Vote of the Emergency Finance Board approving the recent Tax Tax Title Loan 444 Title loan of the Council was read and ordered filed. Notice was received from Marshal John C. Harkins that he had ap- Appointment of Patrolmen pointed, with the approval of the Mayor, Edi^ard J. Whalley and Francis H. 445 Linskey and=Thomas M. I'Neville -,as Permanent Patrolmen. and also as Perma- nent Reserve Officers Omer A. Michamd, John J. Canty and Albert H. Buckle The application of Babe' s Auto Sales for a First Class Dealer' s Auto De1pr ' � . license at 21 Ropes Street, was referred to the Committee on Licenses and 446 Permits. The application of the American Legion, Peabody Post to exhibit Head of Tunnel an Auto on the Head of the Tunnel during the week of July 15th, 1940 was 447 granted. The application of Alexia Callinicos for a Sunday License at Sunday Licer -e 87 Bridge Street, was referred to the Commijstee on Licenses and Permits. 448 The applications of Napoleon Ouellette, 104 Lafayette St. , and Lodging Houses Gladys Stever, 25 North St, were referred to the Committee on Licenses 449-451 and Permits. The application of Violet Malenfant for a transfer of her Lodg- ing House license from 27 North St to 352 Essex Street, was granted. The application of Benjamin Letarte, 2 Gifford Ct. , for a Pedler sPedler' s License 452 License was referred to the Board of Control. i I The application of Mark E. Kelley for a Dra.inlayer' s License was Drainlayer 458 granted. Councillor Crosby gave notice of reconsideration at next meet ing. The application of the Salem willows Merchants to erect a tempo- Sign on Tunnel 454 rary sign at the head of the Tunnel from July 15th to Aug. 5th, 1940 was granted on roll call vote, six in favor, four opposed and one absent. The application of the Roger Conant Bank to erect a Small Type Small Sign 455 Sign at 256 Essex Street was granted on motion of Councillor Stefanski. The applications of Milton Blais and Michael )'Brien to take sea Seaworms worms was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. 456 July 11, 1940. . ,, Lrrge Sign Bond The Sign' Bond -of ,tdaxwell Casson was referred to the Committee on Bonds and approved. Lubritorium A hearing was ordered for Thursday, July 25, 1940 , at eight P. M. , 45Eon application of Morris Loss to maintain lubritorium at 53 Canal Street. Builderts License The application of Stanley M. Bennett of Ipswich for a Builder 459 license was granted. Claims The claims of Napoleon Gagnon, Mary Rowen and J. Bouchard were 460-462 referred to the Committee on Claims. Sound Truck The application of the Peabody Post, American Legion to parade 463 cars through the streets with a sound truck during the week of July 22, was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. Renewals 464 Applications for renewals of Sunday, Lodging houses and Intelli- gence Offices were referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. Licenses Councillor MorencjC offered the following report which was ac- 465 cepted and the recommendation adopted: "The Committee on Licenses and Permits to whom was referred ap- plications for licenses, having considered the same would recommend that the following be granted: SUNDAY LICENSES: - Peter Hoogasian, 129 Boston Street Dorothea A. Drislane, 187 Fort hvenue SEAWORMS: Armand Labrecque, 6 Park Street RENEWALS SUNDAY LICENSES: C. Madeline Babcock, 167 Federal Dtreet John T. F. Barrie, 74 Federal Street Estate of Annie M. Crowley, 9 Ord Dtreet Diana Fournier, 69 .Essex Street Charles M. Saffer, 163 Boston Street Stephen Bpaneas, 104 Boston Street Lautier E. Theriault, 25 Roslyn Street LODGING HOUSES: Caroline 0. Emmerton, 27 & 31 Hardy Street Caroline 0. Emmerton 54 Turner Street FORTUNE TELLER: Anne Smith, 203 Bridge Street For the Committee, Philip L. Morency, Chairman Councillor Francis then moved that there be a short recess and ; i the same was had. i I I I I _ i 279 July 11, 1940. 9n reconvening Councillor Stefanski was granted the privilege f offering the following order which was adopted: "ORDERED: That the Committee on Electrical Affairs and the City Light on "..;ebb t Electrician be requested to consider the advisability of installing an ad- 466 ditional street light on Webb Street near the corner of Allen 6treet. " Councillor bforencjC offered the following order which was adopt- Light on Glover ed: Street 467 "ORDERED: That the Electrical Department be requested to look into the advisability of installing a light on Glover Street where the present lighting effect is inadequate." Councillor Harrington offered the following order which was V.F.W. Drum Corps adopted: 468 "RESOLVED: That whereas Witch City Post No. 1524 V.F.W. has announced a drive to raise funds by popular subscription for the purpose of defraying the expenses of its Junior Drum Corps to compete in the Na- tional competition in California, and whereas Witch City Post Junior Drum Corps has brought gre=:t honor to the City of Salem by twice winning the National Championship in this competition and proposes to defend this honor in . California; j§E IT RESOLVED that the Salem City Council expresses its admiration of the accomplishments of this Drum Corps and endorses the pending drive for funds in the hope that the name of Salem may again be carried to vic- tory in the finals of the Californis competition." Councillor Poitras offered the following report which was accep Cashier in Treasur ers Office& Ass'T ted and the recommendation adopted: 469 City Clerk "The Committee on Salaries and Ordinances to whom was referred the matter of changing the ordinances relating to the cashier in the Trea i surer' s Office and the Assistant City Clerk, has considered said matter and would recommend the adoption of the following amendments to the City Ordinances: " "In the year one thousand nine hundred and forty. An ORDINANCE to amend an Ordinance relating to compansation of certain city officers. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem as follows: SECTION 1. Section 1 of Chapter 14 of the City Ordinances is hereby amended by striking out the word "treasurer's" in the twenty-four i line thereof in the paragraph relating to chief clerks and by inserting I after said paragraph a new paragraph to read as follows: "To the cashier in the City Treasurer' s office, thirty five dollars per week". x '80 rd July 11, 1940. SECTION 2. This "rdinance shall take effect as provided by the City Charter." Given first passage on roll call vote, ten present and all in favor. ss►t City Clerk Councillor Poitras then presented the following amendment to the Ordinances: "In the year one thousand nine hundred and forty. An Ordinance to amend an Ordinance relative to compensation of certain bity officers. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: SECTION 1. Section 1 of Chapter 14 of the City Ordinances is hereby amended by striking out the word "twenty-five" after the words "assistant City Clerk" in the twenty-sixth line thereof and inserting therein the words"thirty-five; and the assistant city clerk shall also act as chief clerk." SECTION 2. This 'Jrdinance shall take effect as provided by the: City Charter." Given first passage on roll call vote, ten present and all in favor. Supt of Bay Scales The ordinance amendment relative to the salary of the Supt. of Hay Scales was given second passage on roll call vote, nine present and voting in favor. Approved by the Mayor, July 12, 1940. Clerk in Poor Dept The ordinance amendment relative to the salary of the Clerk in the Poor Department was given second passage on roll call vote, nine pres- ent and all in favor. Approved by the Mayor, August 11 1940. Mayor's Secretary The ordinance amendment relative to the salary of the Mayor► s Secretary was given fifial passage on roll call vote, nine present and all in favor. Approved by the Mayor, July 13, 1940. Supt of Public The ordinance amendment relative to the salary of the Supt. of Buildings Public rroperty was given final passage on roll call vote, nine present and all in favor. Approved by the Mayor, July 139 1940. Foreman in Street The ordinance amendmant relative to the salary of the Foreman Department in the Street Department was given final passage on roll call vote, nin present and voting in favor. Approved by the Mayor, July 132 1940. -YS 281 ` , July 11, 1940. The ordinance amendment relative to the salary of the City En- City Engineer gineer was given final passage on roll call vote, nine present and voting 1 in favor. Approved by the biayor, July 22, 1940. The ordinance amendment relative to the Office Investigator in Old Age Lept. ! the Old Age Assistance Department was given final passage on roll call vote, nine present and voting in favor. Approved by the Mayor.. July 22, 1940. The ordinance relative to the taking of seaworms in Salem was Seaworms given final passage on roll call vote, nine present and voting in favor. The matter of rezoning on Bridge Street was laid over. Rezoning on Bridge ', Street Councillor Stromberg moved adjournment and it was so voted. ATTEST:- City Clerk. $2 July 25, 1940. A regular meeting of the City Council was held on July 25,, 1940 fat eight o'clock P.M. All members were present excepting Councillors Dolan and Safford, and the President presided. The reading of the ree I cords of the previous meeting were dispensed with on motion of Councillor Francis. Lubritorium A hearing was held on the application of Morris Loss to erect and maintain a Lubritorium at 53 Canal Street.- Mr. Marchand appeared in favor, there was no opposition and the permit was granted on motion of Councillor Poitras. i Law Department i 469 The following order recommended by the- Mayor, was adopted:- "ORDERED: That the sum of One Thousand Dollars be and hereby is transferred from the Reserve Account to be added to sums heretofore ap- propriated for the Law Department, for the purposes of settling claims i and judgments outstanding against the city of Salem. " Approved by the mayor, July 30, 1940. Engineers Dept. The following order, recommended by the mayor, was adopted:. 47 "ORDERED: That the sum of Eight Hundred Dollars be transferred from the Reserve Account to the item "Extra Help- Engineer Department.- Said sum to be used to employ additional engineers for a period of eight weeks." Approved by the Mayor, July 30, 1940. Salem-Beverly The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted on Water Board 47 roll call vote: "ORDERED: That the City of Salem by its City Council under authority of Section 40, Chapter 40 of the Ueneral Laws, declare in its opinion, an emergency is existing and hereby jointly with the city of Beverly takes by eminent domain under authority of Chapter 79 of the General Laws from July to November, inclusive, 19400 all the waters of the. Ipswich River in amounts not exceeding those which may be taken dur- ing the moijths of December to May, inclusive, as set forth in Cha_-Dter 709f the Acts of 191; approval of such taking having been given by the Department of Public Health in accordance with the provisions of said Section 402 Chapter 40, of the General Laws in a communication to the Salem and Beverly Water Supply Board dated July 82 1940." Approved by the Mayor, July 30, 1940. I Seaworms: The following letter was read and ordered filed: 47 City Council Salem Massachusetts 283 t July 250 1940. Gentlemen of the Council: On July 12, 1940 there was presented to the Mayor an ordinance to amend an ordinance relative to taking of sea worms on the flats and shore of the City of Salem. "ecause of the nature of some of the sections of this proposed or- dinance, it becomes necessary for me to ask further time of your Honorabl Body before I either approve .or disapprove of this ordinance. Therefore, I recommend that the Mayor be authorized to consider thi ordinance up to the first day of August 1940. Thanking you, permit me to remain, Very truly yours, Edward A. Coffey, Mayor. The Mayor' s appointment of William Warwick as a Constable for Constable one year ending February 1, 1941, was read and ordered filed. 473 The Marshal' s monthly report was received and ordered filed. Marshal ' s Report 474 The following report was received and the recommendation adopted: Bd. of Control 475 "City Council City Hall Salem, Mass At the meeting of the City Council, July 11, 1940 an application of Benjamin Letatre, 2 uifford Court, for a Pedler' s License was referred to the Board of Control. I wis to report unfavorable on this License as we found that this man lives in Swampscott and not at Gifford Court, Salem. Morris Bielous, 53 English St., Peabody O.K. Respectfully submitted, John C. Harkins, Sec Bd. of Contro " An application was received from the North Shore Equipment Co. , Large Sign 476 to erect a Large Type, Llectrical Sign at 127 Essex Street, and a hearing was ordered on the same for August 8, 1940. An application was received from Edward Tondreau for a Small Small Sign 477 ; Type sign at 270 Washington Street and the same was granted, on motion of ( Councillor Morency. A permit was granted to the Essex Agricultural Society to main- Sign on Tunnel 478 Itain a sign on the head of the Tunnel from August 20th to September 7th, i Ion motion of Councillor Poitras. I A hearing was ordered on the application of the Colonial Wall Sig479n ! Paper Co for a sign at 161 Washington Street. for August 8, 1940. f Clams i IThe claims :of J. F. Perry and Elizabeth L. Bouchard were re- 480-481 ( £erred to:-.the Committee on Claims. The Builders Licenses of Stanley M. Bennett and Louis S. Kline 482 Builders Licenses1l- min were granted on motion of Councillor Francis. '2684 July 25, 1940. Loud Speaker The application of Station wESX for a Loud Speaker to be install 483 ed at Summerfields for news broadcasts twice daily, was referred to the ;Committee on Licenses and Permits. ' I Sunday Licenses Applications of Derby Food Shoppe, 22 Hancock St., and Balbins 484-485 Kozlowski, 134 North St., were referred to the Committee on Licenses and I Permits. I Fuel Oil The application of the Socony Vacuum Co. , to store additional 485A Fuel Oil in the amount of 20,000 gallons (above ground) at 45-47 Boston Street was ordered for a hearing on August 81 1940. Seaworms The applications of the following for seaworm permits were re- 486-489 ferred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits: Joseph P. Murphy, 76 Bridge St. Donald E. Levasseur,125 Webb St. Louis Pelletier, 248 Washington St . Leo J. Roy, 9 Turner St. Sign Bond 490 A communication was received from Farquhar and Black Co. , stat- ing that their Company carried public liability insurance for the North Shore Equipment Co., at 127 Essex Street and that the policy had limits of $202000 and $30,000 and that the City of Salem has been included in the policy. The communication was referred to the Committee /on Bonds and the City Solicitor. Renewals A list of renewals of Sunday Licenses, Lodging Houses, Pool 491 Tables, Junk Collector and Drainlayer License, were referred to the Com- mittee on Licenses and Permits. Lacquer The application of Chester H. Waite to store and use five gall 492 ons of Lacquer and Oil Stain at 7-9 Bentley Street, was ordered for a hearing on August 83, 1940. Salem willows An application was received from the 0alem Willows Merchants 493 requesting permission to rope off a section of the street from August 44 to August 10th. , and the same was granted. Licenses Councillor Morency offered the following report which was acs- 49 cepted and the recommendation adopted: "The Committee on Licenses and Permits, to whom was referred applications for licenses, having considered said matter would recommen that the following be granted: AUTO DEALER: Babe' s Auto Sales, 21 Ropes Street (1st Class) SUNDAY LICENSE: Alexia Callinicos, 87 Bridge Street 285 July 252 1940 LODGING HOUSES: Napoleon Ouellette, 104 Lafayette Street Gladys Stever, 25 North Street SEAWORMS: Milton Blais, 50 Bridge Street Michael O'Brien, 10 Saunders Street RENEWALS SUNDAY LICENSES: Pauline Aronson, 2 Essex Street John W. Briggs.. 19 Butler Street Augustin Duchene, 66 Loring Avenue Peter Spanos, 23 Endicott Street INTELLIGENCE OFFICE: Rachel Tucker, 389 Essex Street LODGING HOUSES: Caroline S. Bauer, 268 Lafayette Street Alice Kinsella, 12 Summer Street Lincoln Hotel, 117 Lafayette Street FortheCommittee, Philip L. Morency, Chairman. Councillor Ferguson offered the following report which was ac- Billboards cepted and the recommendation adopted: 493 "The Committee on Public Works to whom was referred the matter of advertising Sign Locations of advertising companies in the City of Salem, has considered said matter and would recommend that objections be made of the following sign locations: Permit No. 13154 Roof, 2 Boston Street 13152 Roof, 2 Boston Street 13157 Highland Ave, near Danvers Road 12956 Loring Ave, near Canal Street 15726 Wall, 66 Loring Avenue 13297 R-1 near Marblehaed Read 14889 R-lA n/o Salem Swampscott Line For the Committee, Arthur T. Ferguson, Chairman. Under unfinished business the matter of the salary increases Asst City Clerk & Cashier in Treas. of the Assistant City Clerk and the Cashier.,in the Treasurerts Office Office was taken up. Councillor Morency moved that it be laid on the table but the motion was lost on roll call vote. The Prdnance amendment relating to the Cashier in the Teeas- urer' s Office was then given second passage on roll call vote, nine in favor and Councillors Dolan and Safford absent. Approved by the Mayor August 1, 1940. i i July 25, 1940. The Ordinance amendment relating to the Assistant City Clerk was given final passage on roll call vote, nine in favor and Councillors Dolan and Safford absent. Approved by the Mayor, August 1, 1940. I Rezoning on Bridge The matter of rezoning at the corner of Bridge and Pleasant Street. � Streets was laid over. 'f Councillor Crosby gave notice that he was withdrawing his Drainlayer i j notice of reconsideration on the Drainlayer' s license of Mark Kelley. Claims Councillor Harrington offered the following order which was 494 adopted: "ORDERED: That the City Solicitor and the Committee on Claims shall report to the City Council, semi-annually, on all claims brought against the City of Salem, and shall specify as to each claim the follow- ing information:- A A brief description of the claim. B The amount asked by the claimant. (((C The action of the Committee on Claims, as to whether pay- C ment is recommended or not, and if recommended, the amount Of such recommendation. (D) The final desposition of the claim, whether paid or contest- ed in Court, and the amount of money paid by the City either by settlement or by order of the Court. " I Street resurfacing Councillor Francis offered the following order whIch was adopt 495 1 ed:- "ORDERED: That the Mayor, City Engineer and Supt. of Streets S be requested to look into the advisability of resurfacing Willow Avenue W from Summit Avenue to the harbor front; .also Messervy Court from Messer- vy Street to Willow Avenue; also the sidewalks and curbing on the same." Seaworms Councillor Morency offered the following order which was 496 adopted: "ORDERED: That the taking of seaworms as regulated by a city ordinance be prohibited at Collins Cove. Beginning at a point marked "A" on a plan entitled, "Proposed Restricted Area for taking of sea worms Collins Cove, Salem, Mass. Scale 1 in.-200 fett July 1940. Frank P. Morse, City Engineer" Thence running southeasterly by a concrete cap- stone of the sea wall by land of the city of Salem, 229.73 feet to a point marked "B" on said plan; Thence running southerly across Collin Cove to a point marked "C" on said plan; Thence turning and running northwesterly by the center line of the Boston & Maine Railroad track 857.48 feet to a point marked f'D" on said plan; Thence running north- westerly to the sea wall on C&llins Street 92.53 feet to a poi4t marked "E" on said plan; Thence running northeasterly on a curved line by said sea wall, 562.44 feet to said point marked "A" and point begun at. 28"7 ` -- July 25, 1940. Councillor Morency offered the following resolution which was Msgr. Labossierre adopted: 497 i "ORDERED: That having learned regretfully today, of the death of the Right Reverend Monsignor Jean B. Labossiere, Domestic Prelate, Pastor of St. Joseph' s Parish, the following resolution be adopted by the City Council. WHEREAS Alimighty God in His Divine Wisdom has this day called the Right Reverend Jean B. Labossiere, P.D. to his eternal reward and WHEREAS we all bow to his Divine Will and WHEREAS in the death of Monsignor Labossiere, the City of Salem loses one of its most distinguished citizens w4o,as an American leader of the people of his faith, never failed in his duty to his God, his people and his country, and .WHEREAS once more the City of Salem loses a man who added luster to the galaxy of great men who settled here, BE IT RESOLVED that we members of the City Council of the City of Salem, representing all the people of our city, tender to his relativ s and to the members of Saint Joseph' s Parish and to the citizens of Salem, our sincere sympathy in the loss of a true American, a great spiritual leader and friend. " Councillor Francis then moved adjournment and it was so voted at 9:10 P.M. ATTEST:- City Clerk. " s8 August 83 1940- A regular meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Chambers on August 8th2 1940 at eight o'clock P.M. All the members ex- cepting Councillor Stromberg, were present and President Durkin presided. The reading of the records of the previous meeting were dispensed with o motion of Councillor Safford. Lacquer Storage A hearing was held on the application of Chester Waite to stor Lacquer at 7-9 Bentley Street. :A representative of the applicant ap- peared in favor. A petition was presented signed by residents of the neighborhood protesting the granting of a permit. On motion of Coun- cillor Dolan the matter was referred to the Committee on Public Works. E :..Fue1�0i1 A hearing was held on the application of the Socony Vacuum Co. to store additional Fuel Oil in the amount of 20,000 gallons (above groin ) at 45-47 Boston Street. A representative of the applicant appeared in favor. There was no opposition. The matter was referred to the Committee on Public Works, on motion of Councillor Crosby. Sign A hearing was held on the application of the North Shore Equip- ment Co., to erect a Large Type Sign at 127 Essex Street. A repre- sentative of the applicant appeared in favor. There was no oppositions and the permit was granted on motion of Councillor Stefenski, subject t the provisions of law relating to the same. Sign A hearing was held on the applivation of the Colonial Wall- paper Co., to erect a sign at 161 Washington Street. Councillors Ste- fanski and Poitras were in favor, and the permit was granted on motion of Councillor Poitras, subject to the provisions of law relating to the same. Board of Appeal The Mayor' s appointment of James E. Lynch as a member of the 498 Board of Appeal for three years expiring May 1, 1943, was confirmed on roll call vote, under suspension of the rules. Am. Legion Conven- The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: tion 499 "ORDERED: That all official delegates of the American Legion Post 23, Salem, to the National Convention to be held in Boston, Sept- ember 23rd, 24th, 25th, and 26th, who are employees of the city of Salem, shall be granted September 23rd, 24th, 25th and 26th off without loss of pay. And be it further ORDERED: That all members of the American Legion who are em- ployees of the City of Salem and who intend to participate in the Nat- ional Convention American Legion Parade being held in Boston, Septem- ber 25th shall be granted September 25th off without loss of Pay' A 289 August 8, 1940. - I Approved by the Mayor, August 90 1940. The following communication from the Mayor, was referred to the Seaworms Committee on Ordinances. 500 To the City Council Salem,- Massachusetts Gentlemen of the Council: I have not approved of disapproved in its present form theordinancerelative to the taking of sea worms. Because I sincerely wish to assist your body, I suggest it consider the following changes: SECTION 2. Add to Board of Health to the group established to define the areas. Thus we could prevent the digging in any area that might affect the general health. Approval by the Mayor of the area ought to be included in this ordinance. - SECTION 3. There ought to be a provision per- mitting temporary resident- e.g. Summer resident to dig worms. SECTION 5. Persons engaged in selling sea worms taken from the local flats ought -to pay a substantial fee so that the local supply shall be preserved for Salem persons. I assume that this ordinance refers to such persons and not to persons engaged in the business of selling sea worms taken from ikon-locel- areas. SECTION 6. I recommend that Salem persons be permitted to take what supply that the,; may need, as I do feel Salem fisherman ought not to be limited in any manner. Thanking you, permit me to remain, Very truly yours, Edward A. Coffey, Meyor. The following communication from the Mayor was referred to the Land of Goldberg Trust ommittee on Public Property and the City Solicitor: 501 Gentlemen: I enclose herewith a letter which I have c received from Mr. James Kinsella, advising me that_ a small parcel of land now owned by the City of Salem was apparently to be returned by the City to the former owners, namely, the Arrington Estate. A recent examinaton of the title to this Real Estate indicates that this parcel was not returned. There is enclosed herewith a plan of the property #155-187 Washington Street, Salem. The strip of land involved indicated with a blue pencil marking. I recommend that the Council authorize the Mayor to execute a deed returning this parcel to the present owners of the Real Estate, namely, the Gold- berg Trust, and that no charge for this Real Estate be made. The subject matter is such that I believe a conference with the Committee on Public Property or any Committeedesignatedby your Body is desirable and I shall confer with you as requested. Arrange- ments can be made to have the City Solicitor present a t this conference. Thanking you, permit me to remain, Very truly yours, I Edward A. Coffey, Mayor. 1290 August 8, 1940. Rt. Rev Labossiere A communication was received from the Priests and Parishoners 502 of St,Joseph' s Parish expressing their gratitude for the sympathy ex- tended by the Council on the death of Msgr. Labossiere. The same was ordered filed. White Collar Proj- A communication was read and filed from Harry Shanahan, Distric ects 503 Manager of the W.P.A. thanking the City for the courtesies extended while) the Regional Offices of the W.P.A. , were located at the Town Hall. Gasoline An:. application was received from John Grasso, Marlborough to 504 store 500 gallons of gasoline and the same was referred to the Committee on Public Works. Fish Trap An application was received from Daniel A. Peach for a Fish 505 Trap at the South End of Dry Breakers, and the same was referred to the Committee on Public Works. Pedler The application of Curtis E, Jones for a Pedler' s License was 506 referred to the Board of Control. Sign on Tunnel The application of St, Thomas Parish for a sign on the Tunnel 507 from August 9th to the 19th, was granted, on motion of Councillor Fer- guson. Small Sign I The application of Philip Toby for a small sign at 114-118 Nort 508 I Street, was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. Large Sign The application of Reardon and McDonald for a Large Type, Elec 509 trical Sign at 115 Bridge Street, was ordered for a hearing on Aug 22, 1940. Sound Truck The application of the Veterans of Foreign Wars for a Sound 510 Truck on the streets was granted. Parade A permit was granted the Franklin Street Playgromnd to parade 511 on August 9th2 1940, on motion of Councillor Ferguson. Claims The claims of Joseph J. Martel, Delphis Demeule, and Adeline 512-514 i Lapointe, were referred to the Committee on Claims. I Sign Bonds The Bonds of McDonald & Riordan, John H. Ferris and North 515-517 i Shore Equipment Co. , were referred to the Committee on Bonds and approved. Renewals The following renewals were received: 518 LODGING HOUSE: s Rose Brilliant, 6 Liberty Street AUCTIONEER: Max Shribman, 150 Essex Street. �._ 291 August 8, 1940. The auctioneer license was granted while the lodging house li- cense was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. I A communication was received from the "Caruso for County Com- Voting Hours missioner" Committee stating that said committee favored the hours of 519 12M to 8 P.M. for the polling hours for the State Primary. The com- munication was ordered filed. Councillor Morency offered the following report which was accep -Licenses ed as presented with the exception of the Loud Speaker application of Sta 520 tion WESX which was sent back to the Committee for further study and re- port: City - Council Salem, Mass Gentlemen: The Committee on Licenses and Permits, to whom was referred ap- plications for licenses, having considered said matter, would recommend that the following be granted: SUNDAY LICENSES: Derby Food Shoppe, 22 Hancock Street Balbina Kozlowski, 134 North Street SEAWORMS: Joseph P. Murphy, 75 Bridge Street I Donald E. Levasseur, 125 Webb Street Louis Pelletier, 248 Washington Street Leo J. Roy, 9 Turner Street AUTO TRUCK: Robert St. Pierre, 70 Palmer Street LOUD SPEAKER: Station WESX -- 1,1.00 A.M. & 4:30 P.M. RENEWALS SUNDAY LICENSES: John Geneakos, Bakens Island Annie Belanger, 67 Mason Street William Ambrose, 108 Boston Street Himmel Drug Co. , 214 Essex Street LODGING HOUSE: Franklin B. Ballou, 384 Essex Street POOL TABLES: William A. Ambrose, 108 Boston Street JUNK COLLECTOR: Theodore Morris, 5 Blaney Street Sarah Liss, 91 Tremont Street i DRAINLAYER: Christian F. Dennesen, 26 Gardner Street For the Committee, Philip L. Morency, Chairman" Popp 92 r 2 August 81 1940. State Primary The election order for the State Primary was adopted as amended 521 s follows: ITORDERED: That in accordance with the provisions of law relat1 to joint primaries, the same will be held on Tuesday, September 17, 1940 at the polling places hereinafter designated by this board, for the pur- pose of nominating candidates from the Democratic and Republican Parties to be voted for on Tuesday, November 51 1940 as follows: Governor, Lieu- tenant Sovernor, Secretary, Treasurer, Auditor, Attorney General, Sena- to in Congress, Representatives in Congress from the 6thand7th District Councillor from the 5th District, Senator from the 2nd Essex District, Representatives from the 12th and 13th Essex Districts, Register of Deeds County Commissioners and Clerk of Courts; and be it further ORDERED: that the Primaries be held in the following places: Ward 1, Prec 1 - Juniper School Prec 2 - Sons of Poland Hall, Derby Street Prec 3 - Herbert St. School Ward 2 Prec 1 - Church, cor. Bridge and Lemon Sts. Prec 2 - Phillips School, Washington Sq. Prec 3 - ,Sec6nd Church, Washington Sq. Ward 3 Prec 1 - Old High School, Broad St. Prec 2 - Old High School, Broad St. /Pre c 3 - St Allme s //4//, CleVrAw l St Ward 4, Prec 1 - Polling Place, Beckford St. Prec 2 - Young Ments Hall, Boston Street Prec 3 - Endicott School, Boston Street Ward 5, Prec 1 - Saltonstall School., Lafayette St Prec 2 - Saltonstall School, Lafayette St. Prec 3 - Saltonstall School, Lafayette St. Prec 4 - South Branch Library Prec 5 - Training School, Loring Ave. Ward 6,-Prec 1 - Fire Station, Notth Street Prec 2 - Cogswell School, School St Prec 3 — Cogswell School, School St. And be it further ORDERED: that the polls be opendd at 10:00 I A.M. and closed at 8:00 P.M. and that the City Clerk be instructed to publish this notice as required by law." i Rezoning at Bridge Final Passage was given the rezoning at the corner of Bridge and Pleasant Sts and Pleasant Streets (Cronan Estate) from an-- apartment zone to a business zone on roll call vote;ten present, and voting:: in favor and Councilor Stromberg absent. Presented to the Mayor for approval and returned unsigned afte tan days. ILI --- August 8, 1940. Councillor Harrington offered the following order which was ad- Traffic on Bridge St. opted: 522. "ORDERED:- That the City Marshal be requested to assign an of- ficer from 8 A.M. to midnight, daily, to patrol Bridge Street on motor- cycle for the purpose of reducing speed of traffic on this street and eliminating the hazardous and gangerous conditions which exist and which have resulted in an alarming series of personal injury accidents within recent months. " Councillor Francis offered the following order which was adopt- Parking Area ed: 523 "ORDERED: That the Veterans of Foreign Wars and their Auxilliary be granted the use of the Parking Space on New Derby Street on any night that the prefer from August 12th to 16th inclusive subject to the usual regulations by the Mayor and City Marshal." Councillor Poitras offered the following order which was adopt- Traffic Ordinance ed:- 524 "ORDERED: That the Committee on Traffic and the Committee on Ordinances be requested to look into the matter of revising and bringing up to date the traffic ordinances and regulations in the City of Salem. This to be done in coordination with the W.P.A. project now working on the revision of ordinances for the new edition of same to be issued soon. Councillor Stefanski offered the following order which was Traffic on Derby S 525 adopted: "ORDERED:- That the City Marshal and the Committee on Traffic study and prepare recommendations for the alleviation of traffic condi- tions on Derby Street and particularly study the advisability of having one way traffic on Sundays and Holidays during the summer season." Councillor Poitras offered the following order which was adopt- Traffic at Raymond Road ed: 526 "ORDERED:- That the Committee on Traffic be requested to look into the matter of correcting a dangerous traffic and speed condition at the junction of Raymond Ave and Lafayette Street. " Councillor Harrington offered the following order which was Stamp Plan 527 adopted: "ORDERED: That the Welfare Department be requested to submit a report to the City Council on the result of the investigation into the so-called "stamp" plan for the benefit of relief recipients, and any ef- forts which have been made to obtain such a program for Salem." i + - 294 _ ,,,August 8.,. 1940. raffic on Palfrey Councillor Stefanski offered the following order which was adop - ourt 528 ' ed: "ORDERED:- That the Committee on Traffic consider the advisabil ity of prohibiting parking on the Easterly side of Palfrey Court. " i Peace Meeting Councillor Harrington offered the following order which was 529 ' ' adopted: "ORDERED: That the Park Board be requested to grant the Borth Shore Peace Council a permit to conduct a public meeting on Salem Common on Sunday, Sept 8th, 1940, subject to the regulation of the Police Dept. " Councillor Dolan moved immediate reconsideration of all busines transacted with the hope it would not prevail and the motion was lost. Councillor Stefanski moved adjournment and of was so voted at 9:25 P.M. ATTEST:- City Clerk. i i L 29 ' August 20, 1940. A -special meeting of the City Council was held on August 20, 190 at four O'clock P.M. All the members were present excepting Councillord Crosby, ,Morency,Poitras, Saffore and Stefanski. The reading of the reco d was dispensed with, on motion of Councillor Francis. Business was suspended down to the drawing of jurors, on motion of Councillor Francis. Councillor Stromberg was appointed to draw three Jurors for the Jurors Superior (Civil) Court at Salem and the following were drawn: Jules Gourdeau, 69 Ocean Ave, Contractor Aime A. Leger, 77 Leach St., Chauffeur Lewis J. Symes, 14 Brown St. , Sand Cutter Councillor Ferguson then was appointed to draw two Jurors for the Superior Civil Court at Newburyport, and the following were drawn: Richard L. Freyman, 3 Lemon St. Court, Salesman Roscoe W. Gould, 121 Federal St., Broker Councillor Dolan was then appointed to draw two jurors for the Superior (Criminal) Court at Lawrence and the following were drawn: Daniel Clegg, 4 Barton Place, Leather Worker Cornelius J. O'Brien, 44 Dearborn St., Retired. Councillor Harrington then drew the name of William M. Canavan 50 Ocean Avenue, Real Estate for the Superior Court at Lawrence. Councillor Francis then moved adjournment and it was so voted a 4:37 P.M. ATTEST:- City Clerk. "i`I X296 August 22, 1940. A regular meeting of the City Council was held on August 22, .- 1940 at eight otclock P.M. in the Council Chambers. President Durkin presided and all were present excepting Councillors Crosby and Poitras. The reading of the record was dispensed with on motion of Councillor Saf- ford. Large Sign A hearing was held on the application of McDonald and Riordan to erect a Large Type Sign at 115 Bridge Street. A representative of the applicant appeared in favor as well as Councillor Stefanski. There was no opposition and the permit was granted on motion of Councillor Fran - cis subject to the provisions of law relative t6 the same. Fourth Of July The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted on 530 motion of Councillor Francis: "ORDERED:- That the sum of One Hundred and Sixty-Seven Dollars and Fifty-seven Cents ($167.57) be and hereby is transferred from the ite "Reserve Account" to the Item "Fourth of July C&lebration". Approved by the Mayor, August 23, 1940. Invitation Communication was received from the Mayor, together with an in- 531 vitation from the Commander of the National Guard, inviting the City Gov- ernment to visit the regiment during field training. The invitation was accepted. i Fire Lept The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: 532 "ORDERED:That the sum of Six Hundred and Seventy-Five Dollars be and hereby is transferred from the Item "Reserve Account" to the item "Equipment, Portable Lighting Equipment" and "Fire Extinguishers". Approved by the luayor, August 23, 1940. Precinct Officers The appointment of Precinct Officers by the Mayor, was receiv- !, 533 ed and laid over. City Employees The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: 534 "ORDERED:- That any person between September 11 1940 and Dec- ember 31, 1941, resigns from or leaves the regular employment for the express purpose of entering the Military or Naval Service, shall upon request and within one month of discharge or release from said service be restored to the employment from which the person resigned or left. " Approved by the Mayor, August 23, 1940. Outdoor Sign The application of the John Donnelly Co., for an Outdoor Sign 535 at the corner of Bridge and Flint Streets was referred to the Committee on Public Works on motion of Councillor Dolan. 7Constables 977 August. 22,___1940__ The Mayor' s appointment of Arthur C. Plante and J. AlexanderMichaud, Jr., as Constables for one year ending February 1st, 1941, wa read and filed. The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted Seiler of Weights "ORDERED: That the sum of Seventy-Eight Dollars be transferred 537 from the Item "Salary and Wages of Weights and Measurers Department" to the item "Analytical Balance for the testing of Apothecary, Metric, and Jewler Weights. " Approved by the Mayor, August 23, 1940. A communication was received from the Mayor, recommending the Legion Lease passage of the accompanying order authorizing theMayorto execute the 538 lease of the Salem. Legion Associates. The matter was referred to the Committee on Public Works. A communication was received from the Mayor, stating that in- Real Estate 539 terested parties have indicated a desire to purchase real estate owned by the City of Salem at the corner of Central and Lafayette Streets. The matter was referred to the Committee on Public Works. A communication was received from Edward K. O'Donnell, Welfare Stamp Plan 540 Investigator stating that a report of the investigation of the "Stamp. Plan" had been submitted to the Board as well as to the Mayor. The Department of Agriculture was then contacted and their questionaire fill d out and returned. The letter further states that action is now pending by the Department of Agriculture. The communication was ordered fil d. A communication was received from the City Marshal stating Traffic on Derby Street that in regard to the order of the Council relative to traffic on Derby 541 Street, he wishes to report as follows: " For the last two Sundays we hav made Derby St a one-way street, all traffic coming from the Willows be- ing directed to Essex Street. We -have also placed an officer at Hawthor e Blvd and Essex St. to take care of the heavy traffic caused by traffic ' coming up Essex St. . . - . . . We feel it inadvisabl8 to make Derby St a per- manent one-way street because of the many side streets which lead into Derby St. from Orange to Webb Sts." The same was filed. A communication was received from the City Marshal stating Traffic on Bridge Street that, relative to the recent order of the Council concerning traffic on 542 Bridge Street he wishes to report that the officer on the beat together z_ with the motorcycle officer and Sergeant Hyde have put considerable time on Bridge Street in an effort to comply with this order. The com- munication was read and filed. X98 August 22, 1940. Marshal' s Report The Marshal' s Monthly report was received and ordered filed. 543 Pole Petitions Applications for Pole Locations at Highland Ave. , near Jackson 544-545 Street and Powder House Lane and at Odd Street between Bradford and Shil- laber Streets were ordered for hearings at the meeting of September 12, 1940. Board of Control The Board of Control reported favorable on the application of 546 Curtis E. Jones, 288 Lafayette Street for a Pedler' s License. The re- port was accepted and the recommendation adopted. Sunday Licenses The applications of John Konnevich, 6 Harris Street and Tom Ma- 547-548 sevicz, 13 Aborn Street for Sunday Licenses, were referred to the Commi- ttee on Licenses and Permits. Salem billows The application of the Salem Willows merchants for permission 549 to rope off a section of the street for the week of August 18 - 24th for the purpose of staging an aerial act, was granted. Pedler' s License The application of Fran. Szopa, 7 Hardy Street, for a Pedler's 550 License, was referred to the Board of Control. Claims The claims of Margaret F. Daly, John Perchekos, Marion L. Bliss, 1. 551-554 Harry A. Bliss, and Arthur Balzotti, were referred to the' Committee on Claims. Small Sign The application of Adelard J. Tondreau for a. small sign at 270 555 Washington Street, was granted. Bonds The Drainlayer' s Bond of Christian F. Denneson and the sign bond 556-557 of McDonald and Riordan were referred to the Committee on Bonds and ap- proved. Renewals The application of Alfred Garneau for a renewal of his Sunday 558 License at 95 Canal Street, was referred to the Committee on Licenses & Permits. Licenses Councillor Morency offered the following report which was ac- 559 cepted and the recommendation adopted: "The Committee on Licenses and Permits, to whom was referred applications for licenses, having considered said matter, would recom- mend that the following be granted: i LODGING HOUSE: Rose Brilliant, 6 Liberty Street TO SELL FIREARMS: Henry Claise, 1112 Meadow Street I 299' August 22, 1940. A@spectfully submitted, Philip L. Morency, Chairman. On motion of Councillor Harrington, a roll call vote was taken n the Firearm Permit of Henry Claise, and eight voted in favor with Coun- cillor Harrington recorded as opposed to the granting. I Councillor Francis offered ,the following report which was accept Land on New Derby ! d and the recommendation adopted:- Street 560 "The Committee on Public Property to whom was referred the rec- i pmmendation from the Mayor that he beauthorized to execute a deed return- ling a parcel of land, namely, the Arrington Estate to the present owners, (The Goldberg Trust) taken by the city in error, has considered said mat- ter and would recommend that thl Mayor be authorized to execute a deed i returning this parcel of land to the present owners, namely, The Goldberg Trust. For the Committee, Stephen W. Francis, Chairman" It was then voted to authorize the Mayor to execute the deed on roll call vote, nine present and, voting in favor; Councillors Crosby and oitras absent. Councillor Harrington offered the following order which was re- Tax Collection ferred to a Committee of three, including Councillors Harrington, Dolan, 561 (and Stefanski to meet with the bIayor and the Tax Collector: "ORDERED:- That the City Council shall record itself as being I opposed to the practice of the office of the City Collector in forwarding to constables for collection poll tax bills for the current year, and that such bills for 1940 poll taxes which have already been given out for col- lection in this manner shall be recalled. And the council further rec- mmends that tax bills shall not be sent out for collection during the Icalendar year for which said tax is assessed. " I Councillor Harrington offered the following order which was welfare Lept ' !adopted: 562 "ORDERED:- That the Welfare Department shall be requested to (immediately remove from any and all motor vehicles used by employees of that department, all signs, markings, or other identifying marks, so that the use of said motor vehicles in connection with visits of said employees Ito the homes of reciuients, shall not result in unnecessary embarrassment �f humiliation to such persons. " Councillor Stei'anski moved immediate reconsideration of all buss �Oo August 22, 1940. ness transacted with the hope it would not prevail and it was voted not ti i reconsider. i Councillor Francis moved adjournment and it was so voted at 8:5�i P.M. ATTEST:- City Clerk. 301 August 28, 19402 77 A special meeting of- the City Council was held on August 28, 1940 at 4 otclock P.M. Councillor Dolan presided and all the members were present excepting Councillors, Crosby, Durkin, Harrington, Morency and Poitras. The reading of the records was dispensed with on mo- tion of Councillor Safford. The regular, order of business was suspend- ed. An application was received from the Kelly Campaign Committee ` Sound Truck for a permit to have a Sound Truck on the Streets on Sept 5, 1940. 563 Councillor Ferguson moved that the applicant be given leave to withdraw. The motion did not carry however. Councillor Stefanski then moved reference to the Committee on Licenses and Permits and it was so voted. An invitation-. was accepted from the Salem Chamber of Commerce Invitation inviting the City Council to a t'Demonstration of Early American IndAs - 564 tries" at the Pioneer Village. The list of Precinct Officers submitted by the Mayor at the Precinct Officers meeting of August 24th, 1940 were confirmed as follows, with the excep- tion of Ellsworth Melanson whom the Council did not confirm: Ward One - Precinct One D Warden Joseph A. Murray, 20. Columbus Ave R Clerk Harold U. Osgood, 2 Cheval Avenue R Insp. William H. Foye, 2 Columbus Sq. D Insp. William J. Feehily, 99 Bay View Ave R Insp. Francis J. McCarthy, 104 Columbus Ave D Insp. George J. Coleman, 14 Columbus Ave Ward One - Precinct Two D Warden Julian Szetela, 27 Carlton St R Cierk John J. Callahan, 12 Curtis St R Insp. Antoni Napolski, 7 Carlton St A Insp. Vincent J. Bartnicki, 2 Bentley St D Insp. James E. Harkins, 16 WebbSt St D Insp. James F. Bresnahan,Jr. , 22 Ward One - Precinct Three D Warden John P. Doyle, 167 Washington St R Clerk Charles G. Jeffrey, 38 Union St R Ihsp': Constantine Soboszinski, 40 Daanis s St. D z ns R Insp Romauld S. Brud yki, 72 erY D Insp Stanley J. Witkos, 17 Bentley St D Insp Edward F. Moran, 45 Charter St Ward Two - Precinct One (D) Warden Francis P. Cronan, 13"pickman St 103 Bridge St Clerk Warren A. Bathhelder, IR Insp. Peter J. Kieran, 5 Barton ST. R Insp. Gerald Hogan, 47 Bridge St. D Insp. Richard J. Meaney, 62 Bridge St RI Insp. William J. Yelverton, 30 Northey St Ward Two - Precinct Two • D Warden Michael J. Curtin, 17 Skerry St. St ex R Clerk Clarence J. Richards19yOsgoodsSt. R Insp. William H. Buckley, D Insp. John G. Doyle, 48 Forrester St. John J. Griffin, 80 Bridge St. ID Insp. 9 Spring St. (R Insp. Arthur W. Johnson, J '302 .August 28, 1940. Ward Two - Precinct Three R Warden Frank L. Pearl, 176 Essex St D Clerk John A. Conway, 30 Andfew St` R Insp. Harry M. Vent, 6 Federal St. R Insp. John J. Collins, 10 Cross St. D Insp. Thomas J. Dooley, 17 Briggs St. D Insp. Thomas F. Rabbitt, 18 Rice St. Ward Three - Precinct One R Warden Michael J. McNiff, 13 Vale St D Clerk J. Arthur Pare, 9 Hathorne St. JRJ Insp. Robert. B. Griffin, 24 Warren St. R Insp. Fred L. Newell, 2 Hathorne Place. D Insp. Peter Guiggio, 36 Endicott St. D Insp. George F. Cassell, 49 Broad St. Ward Three - Precinct Two. R Warden Frank Meagher, 15 Phelps St. D Clerk George A. Queenan, 51 Warren St. IRI Insp. Arthur F. OfLeary, 7 Vale St. R Insp J. Henry Turbett, 6 Phelps St. D Insp. Henry M. McNiff, 13 Vale St D Insp. William M. Burke, r59 Summer St. Ward Three - Precinct Three D Warden Rene Marcaurelle, 193 Ocean Ave. R Clerk Arthur J. Demers, 235 Jefferson AUe. JRJ Insp. Louis 0. Pelletier, 259 Jefferson Ave. D Insp. Joseph A. Foote, 16 Cloutman St. R Insp. Edward J. Ayotte, 316 Jefferson Ave D Insp. Philip A. Frechette, 252 Jefferson Ave. Ward Four - Precinct One. R Warden Arthur K. Shepard, 11 Andover St. D Clerk J. Frank McLaughlin, 16 River St. R Insp. William G. Hennessey, 63 Federal St. R Insp. Francis J. Moynihan, 12 River St. D Insp. William H. Higgins, 1262 Federal St. D Insp. James T. Connolly, .6 Andover St. Ward Four - Precinct Two. D Warden John-.Whitehtgd:� 62iBeyver St. R Clerk. Louis T. OfGrady, 78 Beaver St R Insp. Albert J. Duggan, 4 Harrington Ct. D Insp. Owen J. Fallon, 8 Scotia St. DInsp. Dennis J. Clifford, 11 Fowler St. R Insp. Samuel Fanning, 22 Nichols St. Ward Four - Precinct Three D Warden J. Joseph McNally, 72 Butler St R Clerk Edward W. Harney, 16 Varney St. R Insp. John J.. Toomey, 24 Ord St. D Insp. George A. Cohane, 83 Boston St. D Insp. Michael J. Dineen, 28 Beaver St. R Insp. Thomas F. Dunn, 28 Albion St. Ward Five - Precinct One D Warden Alfred H. Pariseau, 55 Hancock St R Clerk Emile 0. Banville, 58 Salem St. R Insp, Paul Michaud, 21 Greene St. D Insp. Eugene J. Perron, 109 Loring Ave. D Insp. James F. Kelley, 26 Dow St. R Insp. Hilarion Dumas, 1 Geneva St. Ward Five - Precinct Two (R) Warden Rosario :Derube, 16 Raymond Rd. D Clerk Thomas F. Sullivan, 37 Ocean Ave. R Insp. Joseph A. Turcotte, 18 Gardner St. R Insp. Alphonse Ouellette, 2 Chase St. D Insp. John H. Greeley,Jr. , 29 Ocean Ave. (D) Insp. Charles A. Caswell,. 116 Lafayette St. 303' August 280 1940. Ward Five - Precinct Three RWarden Arthur L. Saunders, 15 Cherry St. D Clerk Thomas H. Bresnahan, 14 Shore Ave. R Insp. Arthur L. Morse, 21 Shore Ave. D Insp. James M. Collier, 11 Ropes St. R Insp. Joseph Rosenthal, 11 Holly St. D Insp. Leo E. Connelly, 28 Hazel St. Ward Five - Precinct Four R Warden Charles F. Maurais, 43 Linden St. D Clerk John J. Regan, 117 Lafayette St. D Insp. Erasme St. Pierre, 412:L' Harbor St. R Insp. Joseph A. Michaud, 6 Harrison Rd. R Insp. Romeo E. Michaud, 7 St. Paul St. D Insp. Aurele J. LaPlante, 24 Ward St. Ward Five - Precinct Five. R Warden John J. Fallon, 30 Hancock St. D Clerk John W. Connors, 8 Cypress St. R Insp. Rene LeBlanc, 21 Leach St. R Insp. Ludger Dionne, 1 Sumner Rd. D Insp. Aristide St. Pierre, 8 Hazel St. D Insp. Ernest B. Blouin, 3 Preston Road. Ward Six — Precinct one D Warden Eugene F. McCarthy, 4 Barr St. R Clerk- Alfred Call, 14 Woodside St. R Insp. William E. Carr, 22 Southwick St R Insp. Thomas W. Quinlan, 12 Harris St. D Insp. Thomas H. Gallagher, 12 Harris St. D Insp. Edward H. Griffin Jr., 22 Tremont St. Ward Six - Precinct Two R Warden George W. Story, 10 Granite St. D Clerk Ellsworth Yelanson, 1 Friend St (Not approved) R Insp.::,= Charles W. Locke, 26 Lee St. R Insp. William R. Farris, 140 North St. D Insp. Arthur V. Murphy, 37 Balcomb St. D Insp. Arthur E. Pender, 60 Mason St. Ward Six - Precinct Three R Warden Gordon W. Crossman, 1 School St. D Clerk Myron Reynolds, 43 Irving St. R Insp. Richard T. Sweeney, 82 Barr St. R Insp. Cornelius, J. Cashman, 11 Japonica St. D Insp. William Ready, 44 Tremont St. D Insp. Ralph Glidden, 21 Osborn St. Councillor Francis, then moved reconsideration of all business transacted with he hope it would not prevail, and the motion was lost. Councillor Safford moved adjournment and it was so voted at 4:35 P.M. ATTEST :- City Clerk 304 September 11, 1940_ _ A special meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Chambers on September 11, 1940, at 12 noon. All the members were present and the President presided. The regular order of business was suspend- ed on motion of Councillor Dolan, President Durkin then appointed Coun cillor Morency to draw one juror for the Superior Court (Civil Session) holden at Newburyport. I Juror Councillor yorency then drew the name of Augustus Theriault, i 199 Lafayette Street, Clerk. The meeting adjourned at 12:10 P.B . ATTEST:- I i City Clerk I I I I 1 i I I l 'I �_...._-_Sept.ember..,l4__1940.. A regular mmeting of the City Council was held in t e ounce Chambers on September 12, 1940 at eight o'clock P.M. All the members excepting Councillors Crosby, Ferguson and Safford were present and the President presided. The reading of the records of 'the previous meet- ing were dispensed with on motion of Councillor Dolan. Hearings were held on the application of the Salem Electric Pole Petitions Light Co., for Pole Locations at Highland Avenue near Jackson Street and Ord Street between Shillaber and Bradford Streets. There was no op- position and the same was granted on motion of Councillor Dolan, A hearing was held on the application of John Grasso to store Gasoline 500 gallons of gasoline on Marlborough Road. Councillor Stefanski re- ported that the Committee on Public Works was favorable. There was no opposition and the permit was granted subject to the provisions of law telating to the same. A communication was received from the Mayor, recommending that Rev. Peter J. Fole the Council adopt suitable resolutions on the death of the late Rev Pete 1 565 J. Foley. Councillor Harrington then presented the following resolution Rev. Peter J. Fole which was adopted: 566 "WHEREAS:- IIpon the death of the Rev.Father Peter J. Foley, Pastor of the immaculate Conception Church, this community, for the thir time in recent months, has suffered the loss of a well beloved cleric whose pastorate and spiritual guidance of a numerous body of our citi- zens has been a notable . force for good in our city; and BHEREAS: - The deep piety, the rich wisdom, and the kindly na- ture of this humble priedt endeared him to his parishoners and to our city so that his passing has been the occasion of profound sorrow and re gret to all of us whose have been enriched by his labors here; Be it therefore RESOLVED that the City Council of Salem shall by this resolution record its heartfelt regret at the loss of this goand and noble character, and express our sympathetic condolences to his Church; to his family and to his parish;and that a copy of this resolu- tion shall be spread upon the records of this body and that suitable copies hereof shall be transmitted to his family and to his parish." An order, recommended by the Mayor, to pay the sum of Fifteen Pension of Kathry McDonough Dollars a week to Kathryn McDonough, widow of Frank T. McDonough, was 567 referred to the Committee on Finance. r� ___-Be.ptember__i2?_:1Q40. Pedler License The following report was accepted and the recommendation adopted: ,C68 rGentlemen: At the meeting of the City Council, Aug 22, 1940 he application of Frank Szopa, 7 Hardy St. , for a Pedler' s icense was referred to the Board of Control. The Board of Control wished to report favorable on this application. Respectfully submitted, John C. Harkins, Sec & Treas." Monthly Report The monthly report of the City Marshal was received and ordered S69 filed. Pole Locations Notice was received from the City of Beverly of a hearing on ' 70 Beverly and the same was referred to the Pole locations on Water Htreet, y Mayor and the City Solicitor. . Rezoning on High- A communication was received from the Planning Board recommendin land Avenue S70A that the petition of Charles Puleo from a change in the zoning laws on Highland Avenue between Ravena and Barcelona Avenues be denied.. A.-hear= ing was oddered for October 10, 1940. Head of Tunnel An application of the Gamble Motor Car Co. , seeking the privilege S71 of parking a car on the head of the Tunnel for ad7ertising purposes was referred to the Committee om Licenses and Permits, which Committee recom- mended that the applicant be given leave to withdraw, and it was so voted Sign on Tunnel . The application of the Catholic Charities for a..pSi-gn on the 2 Head of the Tunnel from Sept 17th to Oct 3rd, inclusive was granted. Claim The claim of Charlotte Frost was referred to the Committee on . ,4'73 Claims. Lodging Houses The applications of Edward Laverty, 28-30 Lynde St (Transfer A74-A'75 from Henry Laverty) and Euphemia Handerson, 17 Federal St, were referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. Sound Truck The application for�aSSound Truck in the interest of Mayor Glynn x'76 Glynn for County Commissioner was refused. Lubritorium The application of the Gulf Oil Co. , for a two-car Lubritorium -477 at Canal & Washington Streets with storage of 30 gallons of gasoline in two autos was ordered for a hearing on September 26, 1940. N,l' Renewals A list of renewals of Sunday Licenses and Lodging House Licenses r8 was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. ^III "! Placards . An application of the Barbers Union to carry placards at Norman 479 and Front Streets was granted on motion of Councillor Harrington. IRS 307 September 12, _19,10. The application of the Salem Political Club for a sign on the Sign on Tunnel head of the Tunnel from Sept 12th to Sept 14th, 1940 was granted. gd0 Councillor Morency offered the following report whiff was ac- cepted and the recommendation adopted: City Council Salem,- Mass Gentlemen: The Committee on Licenses and Permits to whom was referred applications for licenses, having considered said matter would redommend that the following be granted: SUNDAY LICENSES: Tom Masevicz, 13 Aborn Street John Konevitch, 6 Harris Street PREVIOU&: MEETING CLAIRVOYANT: Gladys Koffman, 12 Federal Street :RENEWAL W SUNDAY LIC12TSE: Alfred Garneau, 95 Canal Street For the Committee, Philip L. Morency, Chairman. Councillor Harrington offered the following report which was Tax Bills ,q81 , accepted: and the recommendation adopted: "The special committee appointed by the President to confer with the Mayor and the Tax Collector relative to the matter of collection of Poll taxes by civil constables, has met and considered the matter and reports as follows: That it is the opinion of the City Solicitor and the Mayor that the unpaid poll taxes shall continue to be referred to constables for collection after the expiration of a reasonable time from the date of the demand notice sent by the Collector to the taxpayer, and that a def- inite policy fixing the time when such bills shall be so referred shall be adopted for the year 1941. That it further appears to be impossible asd impractical to withdraw from the constables such bills as have already been forwarded for the current year. And further that it has been the practice of the Collector to grant all possible assistance to worthy citizens whose cir- cumstances may make the payment of the tax burdensome or unduly difficult and that assistance will continue to be granted to deserving persons. Therefore your committee recommends that no further action be ta :en this year but that a definite policy shall be adopted for the future. For the Committee, Joseph B. Hatrington. 808 I September 12, 1940. Traffic Signs Councillor Francis offered the following order which was ,$g2 • adopted: • "ORDERED: That the City Marshal, Traffic Sergeant and the . r Committee on Traffic lookintothe advisability of placing stop signs at the corner of Franklin and Orchard Streets. " Tree Removal Councillor Stefanski offered the following order which was adopted: ++ he Committee on Shade Trees consider the ad- visability "ORDERED:- That t of 23 Appleton Street as the same ! a ' t of removing a tree in front pp � vis bili y g blocks the driveway." Perambulation Councillor Dolan offered the following order which was adopter g$4 "ORDERED: That a committee of two together with the City Cler be appointed to arrange for the customary preambulation of the City bound arses.'+ President DurVin then appointed Councillors Dolan and Strom- berg. Councillor Stefanski moved immediate reconsideration of all business transacted with the hope it would not prevail and the motion was last. Councillor Morency moved adjournment and the Council so voted ) at 9:20 P.M. ATTEST:- ) City Clerk. II'f I' ,..,.<. 301� S „teMber_.2.6,_ 1940. A regular meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Chambers on Thursday at eight o' clock P.S . All the members were present and the President presided. On motion of Councillor Safford the read- ing of the records was dispensed with. A hearing was held on the apllication of the Gulf Oil Co., fo Lubritorium a two car Lubritorium at the corner of Canal and Washington Streets. A representative of the applicant as well as Councillors Poitras and Stefan ski spoke in favor. There was no opposition and the permit was granted subject to the provisions of law relative to the same. The Mayor' s appointment of Samuel H. Donnell, Jr. , as a Weigh Weigher er of Coal and Commodities in the City of- Salem filr one year from Febru- 585 ary 1st, 1940 to February 1st, 1941, was read and filed. The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was referred W.P.A. Bonding Order to the Finance Committee on motion of Councillor Harrington: 586 "WHEREAS the deferred operation of this act would tend to de- feat its purpose and WHEREAS the health and safety of our people and thei property may be affected, therefore, this order is declared an emergency order necessary for the immediate preservation of the public convenience. ORDERED: that the sum of ($30,000) Thirty-Thousand Dollars be and hereby is appropriated for purposes of meeting the City' s share of t cost of Works Progress Administration projects, and be it further, ORDERED: that the city treaaurer, with tha approval of the Mayor be authorized to borrow Thirty-Thousand Dollars ($30,000) under Chapter 72, Acts "of 1939 and issue bonds or notes of the City therefor, payable in not more than ten years for the purpose of meeting the said appropriation made for the City' s share of the cost of Works Progress Administration Projects." The; follbavifigaordeEcrecommendedubylthetMgyor, was adopted: Highway Maint. W7 "ORDERED: that the sum of Four Thousand Dollars (4,000) be and hereby is transferred from the item "Reserve Account" to the item "Highway Maintenance" in the Street Department Budget." Approved by the Mayor, September 30, 1940. The following order, recommended by the mayor, was adopted: Treasurer' s Dept. 588 "ORDERED: .That the sum of $500 Five Hundred Dollcr.ssbe taans ferred from the item "Interest on Temporary Loans" to the following item in the City Treasurer' s Account: i i a 31 i _.__ September-_26,-1940. (1) stamped envelopes, etc $ 79.78 (2) Bank Ghecks 43.26 (3) New Check *otector 99.50 (4) Other expenses 277.56 Street Dept The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: 5@9 "ORDERED :- That the following items be transferred in the Street Department budget, and from special items. (1) $3500. from the item »General Administration" to "Highway Maintenance". (2) $557.98 from the Special item "Culvert-Jefferson Avenue" to the item "Highway Maintenance". Io (3) $2000. from the Special Item "Culvert-Jefferson Avenue" IP to the item "Bridges and Fences, Highway' Department", Street Department.fr Approved by the Mayor, September 30, 1940. Treasurer' s Bond The The bond of Acting Treasurer Arthur T. Brennan was refer- red to the Committee on Bonds and approved. Invitation An invitation was received from the- American Legion, Post #23 591 o attend their installation on October 2, 1940, and the same was accepted. Large Signs Applications of the following for Large Type Sign Permits were X92 593-594ordered for a hearing on October 10, 1940: Brolo Weaving Co., Church St (Co-op BX Bldg. ) Earley Radio Co. , 290 Derby Street Bernard' s Inc. , 173 Essex Street Lodging House The application of Abraham Patterson to conduct a Lodging 5 $ House at 19 North Street, was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. Lacquer Storage The application of Jeffrey Bros. , to store Lacquer, Thinner and Ehamel at 244 Canal Street was ordered for a hearing October 10, 1940. Lubritorium The application of Irving Sylvester for a two-car Lubritoriun 59'7 at Mill and Canal Streets was ordered for a public hearing on October 10, 1940. Pedler' s License The application of Benjamin D. Letarte, 76 Haviland St. , Lynn & for a Pedler,' s License was referred to the Board of Control. Sign The application of the Salem Lion' s Club for a Small Type on Sign at the Hawthorne Hotel was granted on motion bf Councillor Ferguson. Banner The application of Webbers for a temorary banner across Es- 60G sex Street was granted on motion of Councillor Dolan. Septemb.er,._j.6,._19440. The application of the Republican City Committee for a Banne Banner across Essex Street was granted on motion of Councillor Dolan. e01 The claims of Mary B. Dodge, Kathryn A. Hagan, and Rachel M. Claims Kingston were referred to the Committee on Claims. The sign bond of the Brolo Weaving Co. ,. and the Drainlayer' s Bonds bond of Edward Page were referred to the Committee on Bonds and a 665-606 approved . An application was received from Joseph B. Harrington for Sound Truck the privilege of having a Sound Truck on the streets for political pur- 607 poses. Councillor Dolan said he did not think the recent order of the Council relative to sound trucks was legal. The Council then took a vote on the question as to whether the body considered it legal and it was so voted. A roll call vote,was then taken on the Harrington appli- cation and it was refused Eight nays, Councillor Crosby for, and Coun- cillors Francis and Harrington not voting. The application of Mrs. William Sosnowski for two pool tabl sPool Tables at 15 Collins Street, was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Her- 608 mits. The application of Dennis Mavrogenis for a renewal of his Auctioneer 609. Auctioneer License was granted. Councillor Morency offered the following report which was Licenses 609A accepted and the recommendation adopted: ttThe Committee on Licenses and Permits to whom was referred applications for licenses, having considered said matter would recommend that the following be granted: LODGING HOUSES: - Edward Laverty, 28-30 Lynde Street Euphemia 'Henderson, 17 Federal Street RENEWALS SUNDAY LICENSES: Alfred Garneau, 95 Canal Street LODGING HOUSES: Dora J„ Carroll, 142 Federal Street Annie M. MacPhee, 497 Loring Avenue Anne S. Mahoney, 331 Essex Street Edward C. Pauling, 396 Essex Street Bessie Rayfuse, 49 Federal Street For the Committee, Philip L. Morency, Chairman-" _. Sept__26_,-.:1940w.__ Traffic Lights Councillor Poitras offered the following order which was adopted: 610 "ORDERED: That the Committee on Traffic and the police depart- ment, through its traffic sergeant, look into the matter of readjusting the traffic lights at Loring Avenue and Lafayette Street at West Avenue so that the time on the pedestrian walking signal may be lengthened for adult padestrian and school children at that wide and busy intersection. " Hayes Road The following order was adopted by the City Council: 6:L1_ "WHEREAS, in the opinion of the City Council the public neces- sity and convenience require that a public street or way to be called . Hayes Road should be laid out as a highway of the city from Pickman Road to a point about 578 feet southwesterly on Hayes Road from Pickman Road, as shown on a plan on file in the office of the city clerk of this city dated May 14, 1940, Thomas A. Appleton, C.E. , it is therefore hereby, ORDERED: that due notice be given to Loring Realty Co. , and William F. Tyrell 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 same as a highway of said city;- and that Thursday the tenth day of October, 1940 at eight o' clock P.M., at city hall, Salem, is appointed as the time and place for a public nearing in the, matter." Sound Truck Councillor Nerguson offered the following order which was re- ferred to the City Solicitor: "ORDERED: That no Sound Truck permits be granted for the balance of this year 1940." Traffic Signs Councillor Morency offered the following order which was &13 adopted: "ORDERED:- that the Police Dept. be requested to provide ade- quate "Stop" signs at the junction of Dow and Salem Streets thereby elim inating the danger existing there particularly in reference to school i children. " Jurors Councillor Stefanski was appointed to draw two jurors and the following were drawn: Elmer T. Chubb, 30R.,Andrew Street Signal,;Mam I Joseph A. Cote, 5 Porter Street Court, Shoemaker Councillor Stefanski moved reconsideration of all business transacted with the hope it would not prevail and the motion was lost. i h Councillor Dolan moved adjournment and it was so voted at 9:10 P.M. ATTEST: City Clerk 313 A special meeting of the City Council, called by 7siden was held on October 3, 1940 at Four o'clock P.M. All thing Councillors Crosby, Harrington and Mo rency were presenof the records of the previous meeting were dispensed with, Councillor Safford. The following communication from the City Marshal was read and Stop Signs ordered filed: 614 "John J. Connelly City Clerk Salem, Mass Dear Sir: On the order intaoduced by the City Council, September 26, 1940 in regard to ^inadequate stop signs at the junction of Salem and Dow Streets, " I wish to state that Sergeant Hyde has attended to this matter Very truly yours, John C. Harkins, City Marshal" The following communication from the gity Marshal was read and Traffic Lights ordered filed: G35 "John J. Connelly City Clerk Salem, Mass Dear Sir: On the order introduced by the City Council, Sept= ember 26, 1940 requesting the Police Department to look into the matter of readjusting the traffic lights at Loring Avenue and Lafayette Street, at West Avenue, so that the timing on the pedestrian walking signal may be lengthened for the use of adult pedestrian and school children, I wish to state that our Department has no authority to change these lights or their timi-mg, without the consent of the State Department of Public Works. I have sent a communi- cation to E. F. Copell, Traffic Adjustor, and in it, I have stated the request est which wask asked of us. When I receive an answer, I will forward the same to you. Very truly yours, John C. Harkins, City Marshal. " The application of the Society of Prevention of Cruelty to Child Sign on Tunnel ren for a sign61& on the head of the Tunnel was granted on motion of Council- lor Safford. Councillor Dolan offered the following report which was accepted W.P.A. Bonding Order and the recommendation adopted: 617 "The Committee on Finance to whom was referred the order for a X30,000 appropriation for the City's share of the cost of Works Progress Administration projects has considered said matter and would recommend that the same be approved. For the Committee, H. Francis Dolan, Chairman" ; . 314 _October-37-_1940.-- W.P.A. Bonding. The $302000 W.P.A. Bonding Order introduced at the meeting of Order September 26, 1940 was then -passed on roll call vote as follows: Emergency preamble adopted eight yeas, three absent. Given first passage nine yeas and two absent. (Councillor Morency, now present) Given final passage, nine yeas and two absent. Approved by the Mayor, October 41 1940 (See meeting of Oct 19, 1940) Councillor Dolan moved immediate reconsideration of all business transacted with the hope that it would not prevail, and the motion was lost. Councillor Dolan then moved adjournment and it was so voted at 4;13 P.M. ATTEST :- City Clerk. J i - i t.. 315 : __Octob.ar_10, 1940. _ _r A regular meeting of the-City Council was held in e ounc hambers on October lo, 1940 at eight o'clock P.M. All the members were resent excepting Councillors Morency and Harrington and the President Durkin presided. The reading of the records were dispensed with, on mo- ion of Councillor Safford. A hearing was held on the petition of Charles Puleo to change Rezoning on High- is property situate on Highland Avenue between Barcelona Avenue and Ra- Land Avenue ena Avenue from a General residence to a Business district. Attorney man Marcus appeared for the petitioner-. There was nooppositionand : e hearing was closed. A hearing was held on the Laying Out- of Hayes Road. Attorney Hayes Road William H. MCSweeney appeared in favor. Mr. McGee appeared in opposition. On motion of Councillor Dolan, the matter was referred to the City Engin- eer and the Committee on Public Works. A hearing was held on the application of Irving A. Sylvester Lubritorium for a two car Lubritorium at the corner of Mill and Canal Streets. Atte'y John A. Murphy appeared for the petitioner and there was no opposition. On motion of Councillor Stromberg the permit was granted subject to the laws relating thereto. A hearing was held on the application of Jeffrey Bros , to store Lacquer lacquer at 244 Canal Street. Councillors. Dolan and Poitras spoke in favor. There was no opposition and the permit .was granted subject to the provisions of law relative to the same. A hearing was held on the application of the Earley Radio Co. , t . Large Signs erect a Large Type Sign at 290 Derby Street. Councillor Ferguson appea - ed in favor. There was no opposition and the permit was granted sub- ject to the provisions of law relative. to the same. A hearing was held on the application of the Brolo Weaving Mo. , for a Large Type Sign at the Co-op Bank Building on the Church St side. A representative of the applicant appeared in favor, There was no op- Position and the permit was granted subject to the provisions of law rel- ative to the same. A hearing was held on the application of Bernard' s Inc., to erec a Large Type Sign at 173 Essex Street. Councillor Poitras appeared for the applicant,': There was no opposition and the permit was granted sub- ject to the provisions of law relative to the same. The following order, recommended by the mayor, was adopted under Tax Title Loan 618 suspension of the rules on motion of Councillor Dolan: "ORDERED:- That the City Treasurer, with the approval of the 316 Octaher_ Mayor be authorized to borrow under the provisions of hapter 49, Rets of 1933, as amended, the sum o£ Sen Thousand Dollars ($10,000) , which said sum shall be used for maintenance expenses in the Street Department, unde the item "Highway Maintenance" and be it further ORDERED: That the City Treasurer, with the approval of the Mayor, shall issue notes thereon for the purposes of sale to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts din the sum of Ten Thousand_Dollars (°$10,000) ans said notes to be payable within one year (1) :from the date of issue, and to generally do all the things which are necessary in order to comply with the terms of Chapter 49, as amended." Adopted on roll call vote, nine yeas, two absent. Approved by the Mayor, October 14, 1940. Constables The Mayor' s appointment of the following as Constables in the. fi19 City of Salem for a period of one year commencing February 1, 1940 were read and filed: Ernest H. Helliwell George 17. Marsden Wilfred A. Jodoin William Mills Roy Wentworth Prescott C. Smit Martin R. Lane r Federal Housing A communication was received from the Mayor, stating that the 620 present Housing Committee in Salem has no authority to act under Chapter 484. The Mayor suggests that a Housing Awthority to conform with the necessary regulations be established. The matter was referred to the Committee on Finance. Sound Trucks The following communication was read and filed: 621 "Honorable City Council City Hall Salem, Massachusetts Gentlemen: I have received a communication from the City Clerk which informed me that on September 26, 1940 an Order was introduced by Councillor Fer- guson as;.follows: "ORDERED: That no Sound Truck Permits be granted for thebalanceof this yaar, 1940. " The communication further states that Councillor Stefanski doubted the constitutionality of the motion and the matter was referred to the City Solicitor for an opinion. The local regulation of the use of the public streets rests to a large extent with the City Council . Any such regulation of a permanent nature should be made effective by ordinance. However an Order such as set forth above is an expression of opinio of the City 6ouncil of their intention in regard to the regulation of the use of the public ways for a temporary period of time and I believe that thereis nothing unconstitutional in the passage of such an Order. Very truly yours, James Kinsella, City Solicitor. " Marshal' s neport The Monthly report of the City Marshal was received and filed. s�� 31 Octihex._10,_1940, Notice was received from the Mayor stating that there would be a Light Rates hearing on October 14, 1940 at the State House on the Electric Light Rate 620 in Salem. A communication was received from .the Emergency Finance Board W. P. A. Loan approving the $30,000 Loan under Chapter 72 for the Cit T 624 y s share of W.p.A The claims of miss Leslie Gardner and Agnes Jarzynka were referr 'Claims ed to the Committee on Claims. 625-626 A petition was received requesting that a tree be removed at 75 Teee Removal Lawrence Street. A hearing was ordered on the same for October 24, 1940 627 An application of the William Stopford Co., for a Large Type Large Sign Sign ar 29 New Derby Street was ordered for a hearing on October 24, 1940 628 The sign bond of the William StQpford Co., was referred to the Sign Bond Committee on Bonds and approved. 629 An application of Isaac Polansky for another pool table at r146 Pool Tables Washington Street was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. 630 T)4e application of the State Loan Co. , for a Small Type Sign at Sign 228 Essex Street was631 granted on motion of Councillor Francis. . Applications for the renewal of the Sunday Licenses of Unis Renewals Baker, 23 Brown Street and Stephen C. Marlarian, 112 North Street, were 632 referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. The application of the Pickering Coal Co., to store an addition- Petroleum Storage 633 al 300,000 . gallons of Petroleum Products at 87 Union Street, was referred to the Committee on Public Works and a hearing ordered for October 24, 1940. Councillor Francis offered the following report which was accept Legion Lease ed and the recommendation adopted: 634 "The Committee on Public Property to whom was referred the matte of a Lease of the American Legion Home, has considered said matter and would recommend that the same be approved. For the Committee, Stephen W. Francis, Chairman" The authority was then voted to the Mayor. to enter into said Tease, the same being by roll call vote, nine yeas, and two absent. Councillor Dolan offered the following report which was accepted Pension of Kathryn and the recommendation adopted: McDonough 635 318 G ct oh e r..:1a,0_a9 40. nThe Committee on Finance to whom was referred the matter of the Pension of Kathryn McDonough, has considered said matter and would recom- mend that a pension in the sum of $1,000. x` For the Committee, H. Francis Dolan" Licenses Councillor Ferguson offered the following report which was ac- 636 cepted and the recommendation adopted: IfThe Committee on Licenses and Permits, to whom was referred ap- plications for licenses, having considered said matter would recommend that the following be granted:- POOL TABLES: Mrs. William Sosnowski, 15 Collins Street (2 tables) LODGING HOUSE: Abraham Patterson, 19 North Street For the Committee, I Arthur T. Fergusonit Ocean Terrace Councillor Ferguson offered the following report which was ac- 637 cepted and the recommendation adopted : IfThe Committee on Public Warks to whom was referred the traffic hazards on Ocean Terrace has considered said matter and would recommend, because of lack of agreement with the abuttors in this matter, the com- mittee deem it inadvisable to make any changes at this time. For the Committee, Arthur T . Ferguson, Chairman." illiams Street Councillor Francis offered the following .order which was adopted 638 "ORDERED: That the Mayor, City Engineer and the Supt. of Streets be requested to look into the advisability of resurfacing Williams Street from Bridge Street to Washington Square." State Election Councillor Crosby offered the following order which was adopted: 639 "ORDERED: That meetings of the qualified voters of the City of Salem be held in the several votings precincts of the city, at the poll- ing places designated hereinafter, on Tuesday, November 5, 1940 for the election of the Presidential Electors, Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary, Treasurer, Auditor, Attorney General, Senator in Congress, Representatives in C6ngress from the Sixth and Seventh Districts, Coun- cillor from the Fift'n District, Senator from the Second Essex District, Representatives to the General Court from the Thirteenth and Fourteenth Districts, Clerk of Courts, ILegister of Deeds and County Commissioners, and be it further ORDERED: that the following places be and hereby are designated as polling places for said meetings: ------------------ Ward 1. Prec 1, Juniper School, Salem Willows Prec 2 Sons of Poland Hall, 114 Derby Street Prec 3 Herbert Street School 'Ward 2, Prec 1 Church, cor. Bridge and Lemon Streets Prec 2 Phillips School, Washington Square Prec 3 Second Church, Washington Square Ward 3, Prec 1 Old High School, Broad Street Prec 2 Old High School, Board Street Prec 3 St. Anne' s Hall, Cleveland Street Ward 4, Prec 1 Polling Place, Beckford Street Prec 2 Y. M. C. T. Society Hall, Boston Street Prec 3 Endicott School, Boston Street Ward 5, Prec l Saltonstall School, Lafayette Street I Prec 2 Saltonstall School, Lafayette Street Prec 3 Saltonstall School, Lafayette Street Prec 4 South Branch Library, Lafayette Street Prec 5 Training School, Loring Avenue Ward 6, Prec 1 Firehouse, North Street Prec 2 Cogswell School Prec 3 Sogswell School i And be it further ORDERED: That the polls be opended at eight o'clock A. M. and losed at eight o1cicock P. M. and that the City Clerk cause notice to be ublished as required by law. " The president appointed Councillor Safford to draw three jurors Jurors or the Superior Court in .Salem and the following were drawn: Earl A. Wilkins, 1812 Pickman Street, Clerk Arthur R. Brown, 13 Summit Street, Insurance John A. Maciejewicz, 7 Turner Street, Shoe Worker The president then appointed Councillor Francis to draw two jurors for the Superior Court at Lawrence and the following were drawn: Elliot A. Dacey, 18 Larchmont Rd.,Assyt Manager Edward E. Merrill, 117 Columbus Avenue, Salesman Councillor Stefanski moved immediate redonsideration of all busi- ess transacted with be hope it would not prevail, and the motion was lost. Councillor Poitras moved adjournment and it was so voted at 8;57 P.M. ATTEST:- City Clerk ul::: 320 Oct.oher_14,._1940 At a special meeting of the City Council held on October 142 1940 j t Four o' clock P.M. with Councillor Dolan in the chair, the following usiness was transacted. All the members were present excepting Council- or Durkin. The minutes of the previous meeting were dispensed with, n motion of Councillor Francis. Armistice Day The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: 640 11ORDERED:- That the sum of Five Hundred Dollars be and hereby is ransferred from the item "Reserve Account" to the item +'Armistice Day" or the purposes of properly observing Armstice Day." Approved by the Mayor, October 162 1940. Veterans The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: 641 tIORDERED:- That all employees of the City of Salem, who are Vet- erans of Wars of the United States be granted Armistice Day off duty with ay. Approved by the Mayor, October 16, 1940. Oc Councillor Stefanski moved adjournment and it was so voted at 4.20 P. M. ATTEST:- City Clerk it Sta 321' _-October 1 , 1940. A special meeting of the City Council, called for the purpose of taking action on the $30,000 Bond Order for W. P. A., was held in the Council Chambers on October 19, 1940 at one o+cicock P.M. All the mem- W.P.A. Bonding ers were present excepting Councillors Francis, Harrington and Morency. Order The president explained that the meeting was called for ta4ing action on the Bonding qrder because the attorneys for the National Shawmut Bank had questioned the legality of notice of the special meeting on October 3, 1940, when the Council has passed the necessary order to authorize the Mayor and the City Treasurer to execute a bond. The City Clerk then read the Bonding order which was adopted on roll call vote as follows: Given first passage eight yeas, three absent Given final passage eight yeas, three absent. Approved by the Mayor,,- October 21, 1940. Councillor Stefanski moved immediate reconsideration of all busi- ness transacted with the hope it would not prevail, and the motion was lost. Councillor Dolan moved adjournment and it was so voted at 1:30P.M. ATTEST:- . \ City Clerk i j� 22 _- .-----.October, 24, 1940. A regular meeting of the City Council was held on Thursday, Oct- ober 24, 1940 at eight o'cicok P.M. in the Council Chambers. All the members excepting Councillor Harrington, were present and the President presided. The reading of the records of the previous meeting was dis- pensed with on motion of Councillor Safford. Petroleum Storage A hearing was held on the application of the Pickering Coal Co. , to store 300,000 additional gallons of Petroleum products at 87 Union St. A representative of the applicant appeared in favor. Councillor Fergus- on reported that the Committee on Public Works w favorable to the ap- plication. The Council then voted to grant the permit, subject to the provisions of law relating to the same. Large Sign A hearing was held on the application of the Wiliam Stopford Co. to erect a Large Type Sign at 29 Derby Street. A representative of the applicant appeared in favor as well as Councillord Morency and Stefanski. The permit was granted on motion of Councillor Stromberg, subject to the 0 provisiogs of law relating to the same. Tree Removal A hearing was held on the removal of two trees at 75 Lawrence Street. The Committee on Shade Trees reported favorable to the removal. The Council then voted to have the trees removed. Tree Removal A hearing was held on the removal of a tree at 23 Appleton St. The Committee on Shade Trees reported favorable to the removal. The Council then voted to have the trees removed. Pension of Kathryn The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: �i McDonough 642 "ORDERED:-That the sum of One Thousand (61000) dollars be paid annually as a pension in equal weekly installments to Kathryn M. Mc- Donough, widow of Frank T. McDonough commencing from the 15th day of September. And be it -further St ORDERED: that such sums as paid shall be charged to the sums hereby appropriated for the item "Pension Account". . Approved by the Mayor, October 28, 1940. Land of Mary L. The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was referred to Dwyer 643 the Committee on Finance, on motion of Councillor Harrington. i "ORDERED:- That the sum of Five Thousand and Eighteen Dollars and Fifty-eight cents ($5018.58) be and the same hereby is appropriated for the purpose of purchasing a parcel of real estate located at #54 Washington Square, south and owned by the heirs of Mary L. Dwyer. Sai purchase is for the purpose of constructing and enlarging a public school yard and for other municipal purposes; and that said sum be and hereby is transferred from the item "Reserve Account" to the item "Purchase of 323 Octahex_24, 1940 . Real Estate, #54 Washington Square,South. And be it further ORDERED: That the Mayor be and hereby is authorized to purchase the said real estate on behalf of the city." The Mayor' s appointment of Edward E. Merrill as a member of the Planning Board 644 Planning Board for a term of five. year.s commencing with the firsts-day of May, 1940, was received and confirmed under suspension of the rules on roll call vote; ten yeas, one absent. The Mayorts appointment of Andrew W. Robinson as a member of the Plummer Farm Trustee Board of Trustees of the Plummer Farm School for an unexpired term ending 645 February 1. 1944, was confirmed by the Council, under suspension of the ruled, on roll call v&te; tan -yeas, one absent. The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: Police:Dbpt. 646 "ORDERED: That the stun of $$250.00 (Two Hundred and Fifty Dollars be and hereby is transferred within the Police Department Budget as fol- lows: from the item "Equipment and Repairs" to the item "Fuel and Light". Approved by the Mayor, October 28, 1940. The Mayor' s appointment of James H. Boulger as a member of the Appeal Board 647 Board of Appeal for two years commending May 1, 1940, was confirmed un - der suspension of the rules, by roll call vote; ten yeas, one absent. A communication was received from the Mayor_.ttating that he had Planning Board 648 received the resignation of Richard H. Wiswall as a member of the Plan- ning Board. The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted unde Pension of William Trojanowski suspension of the rules, on motion of Councillor Dolan: 649 "ORDERED: That the sum of Seven Hundred and eighty 0780) in equal weekly installments of $$15.00 (fifteen dollars) weekly be paid to William Trojanowski as a pension; first installment to commence from Sunday, October 27th, 1940. ORDEREDt That said sums so paid be charged to sums hereby ap- propriated for the Item "Pensions" . Approved by the Mayor, October 28, 1940. The following communication from the Mayor, was referred to thE BartonnSquare Wideni 650 Committee on Public Works: "Gentlemen of the Council: At present, definite changes are being made at �f$ton Square This highway is quite narrow. Widening of it in any manner -r 324 October _24, 1940. ought to be an improvement. At my suggestion] City Engineer, Mr. Frank P. Morse has prepared a plan of a proposed widening. This plan accompanies this letter. T recommend therefore that your Honorable body consider this matter and take the necessary proceedings to insure this improvement, I shall be pleased to assist your Honorable body in this matter. Very truly yours, Edward A Coffey, Mayor. " Traffic Lights A communication was received from the City Marshal relative to 651 the changing of the traffic signal for pedestrians at the intersection of Loring Avenue, Lafayette Street and West Avenue, together with the follow - ing letter from the Department of Public Works: 'Mr. John C; Uafkins' City Marshal Salem, Mass Dear Sir: This is relative to your letter of October 5, regarding the ex- tension of time for a pedestrian period in the traffic control signal at o the intersection of Loring Avenue, Lafayette Street and West Street. Investigation reveals that this signal is operating under permit #220-a issued January 5, 1932, which does not contain any provision for a red-yellow pedestrian period. Examination of the timing and sequence of this signal on the ground reveals that the existing operation contains no red-yellow indication for a pedestrian period. The yellow change period cannot be used as a pedestrian period under any circumstances. To secure a permit for the operation of this signal t6 include a standard pedestrian period it will be necessary to send a standard ped- estrian count covering a period .of at least (6) hours. This is necessary to determine the proper type of control for the pedestrian period, such as pedestrian push-button control wherein the pedestrian period comes in onLly when the push button is used. The other type of pedestrian period op- erates automatically with each cycle. F' If you will forward to this office a pedestrian count at this intersection the Traffic division will gladly advise you as to what type of pedestrian period will be best suited to your needs. May I take this opportunity to point out that as the City of Salem has no Traffic Regulations approved by the Department of Public Works, the traffic control signals are operating illegally, The permits issued by the Department covering existing traffic control signals are Sifor location, timing and sequence only. Very truly yours, Signed E. F. Copell Traffic Engineer'r The matter was referred tothe Committee on Traffic. Invitation The invitation of the Salem Post, American Legion to partici- 652 pate in the Armistice Day Parade was accepted. Pedler A communication was received from the Board of Control report- 653 ing favorably on the application-of Benjamin Letarte, 76 Haviland St, Ly for a Pedlerts License. The report was accepted and the recommendation a dopted. 32 Notice was received from the Emergency Finance Board approving Loan the $10,000. Loan from the Commonwealth under authority of Chapter 49 of 654 the Acts of 1933. The same was ordered filed. The claims of Eva Moss, E.. & F. King Co., Leo J. Morency and Claims John H. Kenney were referred tg the Committee on Claims. 655-658 The application of the Cassino Press for a small type sign at Small Sign 83-85 Lafayette Street, was granted on motion of Councillor Poitras. 659 The application of the Edward' s Shoe Store for a Large Type Large Sign sign at 184 Essex Street was ordered for a hearing on November 14, 1940. 660 The application of the Salem Political Assoc. for a sign on Sign on Tunnel the head of the Tunnel from October 21st to November lst, was granted on 661 motion of Cbuncillor Poitras. The application of Unis Baker , 104 Essex St (transfer from Sunday License 662 23 Brown St) was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. The application of Harold iVeissman for one Pool Table at 147 Pool Tables 663 Derby Street was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. The application of the Aome Beautiful Furniture CO. , for a Large Sign 664 Large Type Sign was ordered for a hearing on November 14, 194M. The Sign Bonds of the Home Beautiful Furniture Co., and the Bonds 665-666 Edwards Shoe Co., were referred to the Committee on Bonds and approved. Councillor Morency offered the following report which was ac- cepted and the recommendation adopted: TICity Council Salem, Mass The Committee on Licenses and Permits to whom was referred Licenses 667 applications for licenses having considered said matter would recommend that the following be granted: RENEWALS SUNDAY LICENSES: Unis Baker, 23 Brown Street Stephen C. Markarian, 112 North Street. For the Committee Philip L. Morency, Chairman. " Councillor Ferguson offered the following report which was ac- Jefferson Avenue Widening cepted and the recommendation adopted: 668 "The Committee on Public Works, to whom was referred the matte Of widening the southwest corner of Jackson Street and Jefferson Avenue c tnber__.24,.194Q.. his considered said matter and would recommend the widening be made and that the Mayor make provisions for the same. " For the Committee Arthur T. Ferguson, Chairman Authority was then voted to the Mayor. Lacquer Storage Councillor Ferguson offered the following report which was ac- 669 cepted and the recommendation adopted: "The committee on Public Works to whom was referred the applica- tion of Chester H. Waite to store five gallons of lacquer at 7 - 9 Bent- ley St has considered said matter and would recommend that this applica-. tion not be granted. For the Committee Arthur T. Ferguson, Chairman. " Outdoor Sign Councillor Ferguson offered the following report which was ac- 670 cepted and the recommendation adopted: "The Committee on Public Works to whom was referred the applica- LItion of the John Donnelly Co. , for an outdoor sign at the corner of Flint and Bridge Sts. , gaving considered said matter would recommend that the applicant be given leave to withdraw. For the Committee Arthur T. Ferguson, Chairman". I I Fuel Oil Councillor Ferguson offered the following report which was ac- 671 cepted: "The Committee on Public Works, to whom was referred the appli- cation of Socony Vacuum Co. , to store 20,000 gallons of Fuel Oil at 45- 47 Boston St. , has considered said matter and would recommend that the same be granted. For the Committee, S , Arthur T. Ferguson, Chairman. " The question of granting the permit was then put to a roll call II vote. Councillors Ferguson, Morency, Poitras, Stefanski and Durkin, ye ; Councillors Crosby, Dolan, Francis, Safford and Stromberg, nay; Councillo Harrington, absent. The permit was therefore refused. Council Rules The change relative to notice of meetings was put over until the next meeting on motion of Councillor Dolan. Hayes Road 672 Councillor Morency offered the following order which was adopted I on roll call vote, nine yeas, two absent: RESOLVED, that the common convenience, benefit and necessity of the inhabitants of the city require that a public street or way of said city to be called Hayes Road should be laid out from Pickman Road to E. point about 578 ft southwesterly from Pickman Rd on Hayes Rd . 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 Loring Realty- Co. , bounded as follo s viz: Beginning at a point marked eAn on a plan entitled IlPlan of Layout of Hayed Road, Salem, Mass. Scale 1 in.= 40 ft. May 14, 1940. Thomas A. Appleton, C. E. 11 said point "All being on the southerly street line of Pickman Road and 114.72 ft.westerly from a bound stone as shovm on said . plan; thence turning and running southwesterly direction on a curved line of a radius of 20.74 ft. , -a distance of 31.82 ft. 3 'by land of Loring realty Co. to a point marked nBu on said plan; thence runningS 4-24t-10fl E by land of Loring Realty Co. 34.00 ft. to a point marked nCn on said plan; thence runnign southwesterlJ5 on a curved line of a radius of 143.26 ft. , by land of Loring Realty Co. , a distance of 174.61 ft. , to a point marked "DtT on said plan; thence running S 65-251-5011 W by land of Loring Realty Co. , 159.00 ft. , to a point marked nEn on said plan; thence rennin southwesterly on a curved line of a radius of 159.27 ft. , by land of Loring Realty Co. , a distance. of 185.94 ft., to a point marked ?'Ft' on sai plan; thence running S 1-271 -40"E by land of Loring Realty Co. , 5.27 ft . to a point marked "Gn on said plan; thence turning and running S 88-32! 201TW by land of Loring Realty Co. and the proposed southerly street line of Hayes Road, 40.00 ft. , to a point marked tfHft on said plan; thence turn ing and running N1-2714011 W by land of Loring Realty Co., 5.27 ft. , to a point marked IIIn on said plan; thence running northeasterly on a curved line of a. radius of 199.27 ft. , by land of Loring Realty Co. , a distance of 232.64 £t". , to a point marked f'Jff on said plan; thence running N 65-25... 50tT E by land of Loring Realty Co., 159.00 ft. , to a point marked "Kn on said plan; thence ru_nnign northeasterly on a curved line of a radius of 103.26 ft. , by land of Loring Realty Co. , and land of Willitm F. Tyrell a distance of 125.86 ft.., to a point marked T'L11 on said plan; thence run- ning N 4-2411011 W by land of William F. Tyrell, 35.67 ft. to a point mark- ed nMti on said plan; thence running northwesterly on a curved line of a radius of 20.86 ft. , by land of William F. Tyrell, a distance of 31.89 ft to a point marked Pffft on said plan; thence turning and running N 87-59 -2011 E on the southerly street line of Pickman Road 59.90 ft. , to a point marked 110t' on said plan; thence running N 83-30150" E on the southerly street line of Pickman Road 20.13 ft. , to said point marked nAl' and point ay of Sept. A.D. begun at; and WHEREAS, the City Council on the 26th d October,_24, _1941... 1940 passed the following order, viz: 11V4THEREAS, in the. opinion of the City Council, the public neces- sity and donvenienbe ftbquire that a public 'street or way to bb dallied Hayes Road should be laid out as a h1ghway of the city from Pickman road to a point about 578 ft southwesterly from Pickman Road on $ayes Road as shown on a plan on file in the office of the city clerk of this city datedMay 14, 1940, it is thereforechereby ORDERED: that due. notice be given to. Loring, Realty Co' and William T. Tyrell and all others interested, that' the City Council intend to lay out the highway before mentioned, an to take therefor a portion of their land and to lay out the same as a highway of said city and that Thursday the Tneth day of October 19,40 at 8 olclock;cP. M. at City Hall, Salem is appointed as the time and place for a public hearing in the matterft, and WHEREAS, due notice has been given of the intention oftheCity Council to take said parcel of land for the purpose aforesaid, as appear by the return of theiord.er of notice issued therefor passed as aforesaid and WHEREAS, the City Council did meet at the time and place appoin - and notified as aforesaid and has heard all parties interested claiming to be heard in the matter, it is therefore, ORDERED and DECRE➢D that the parcel of land 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 Thomas A. Aplleton C. E. dated May 14, 1940 entiled Plan of Layout of. Hayes Road 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 Loring Realty Co and William T. Tyrell, and we have considered and estimated 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 lay- S ing out of said Hayes Road as shown on said plan and we determine there- fore no damages. . 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. Given under our hands, this 24th day of October in the year nineteen hundred and Forty. Philip J. Durkin William 0. Safford Stephen W. Francis CITY Arthur R. Crosby COUNCIL H. Francis Dolan Herman A. Stromberg Wilfred J. Poitras Philip L. Morency Arthur T. Ferguson OCTOBER 24, 194b. _- Councillor Morency moved recomsideration .of all business trans acted and the motion failed. Councillor Stromberg moved adjournment and it was so voted at 8:47 P. M. ATTEST: - CITY CLERK a A regular meeting of the City Council was held on Thursday, Nov ember 14, 1940 at eight o' clock P. M. All the members were present excepting Councillor Stefanski and President Durkin presided. The read - ing of the records was dispensed with on motion of Councillor Safford. Large Sign A hearing was held on the application of the Home Beautiful Co. , to erect a Large Type Sign at 228 Essex Street. Councillor Crosby appea - ed in favor of the applicant and the sign permit was granted subject to the provisions of law relative to the same. Large Sign A hearing was held on the application of the Edward' s Shoe Store to erect a Large Type Sign at 184 Essex Street. No one appeared in favor and the matter was laid over until the next meeting. Snow Plow The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under 673 suspension of the rulzs on motion of Councillor Dolan: "ORDERED: That the sum of Five Hundred Dollars be and hereby is appropriated for the purposes of purchasing a "$uow. Plow" .for use in the Cemetery Department. Said sum to be charged to the Reserve Account. " Approved by the Mayor, November 18, 1940 Pension of John J. The following order, recommended by the mayor, was adopted under O'Day 674 suspension of the rules, on motion of Councillor Uolan: "ORDERED: That Patrolman John J . O'Day of the Police "epartment be and hereby is retired from active service in said Department and placed upon the pension roll, it appearing, as provided by the statute, that he has performed faithful service in said Department for a period of thirty r three years and has reached the age of Seventy years; said retirement to date as of November 9th, 1940. , And it is further ORDERED: That an annual pension is hereby granted the said John J. O'Day, under Chapter 32, Sec- tion 83 of the General Laws, as amended, in the sum of One Thousand and S One ($1,001) Dollars said sum being one-half of his annual compensation of Two Thousand and Two 02,002) Dollars at the time of his retirement; said annual pension to be paid weekly and to begin as of November 9th2 1940." Approved by the Mayor, November 18, 1940. Lav: Dept. The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: 675 'ORDERED: That the sum of Two Hundred Dollars be and hereby is transferred from the item "Reserve Account" td) the "Law Department" . Approved by the Mayor, November 18, 1940. City Council 676 The following order, recommended by the Mayor, vias adopted: "ORDERED:- Tnat the sum of Three Hundred Fifty Two Dollars and 331 and eleven dents ($352.11) be transferred from the item "Investigation of Assessor' s Valuation" to the item "City Council". Approved by the Mayor, November 18, 1940. The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: City Clerk1s Dept . "ORDERED: That the sum of Two Hundred Thirty-two Dollars and 677 fifty cents be and hereby is transferred from the item tISalaries" in the Sealer of weights & Measures Department, to the item "Salaries" in the City Clerk' s Account. " The following order, recommended b y the Mayor, was adopted: Election & Regis. ('ORDERED:-" That the following items be and hereby are transferr 678 ed: 1 From the item "Hot-topping of Higginson Square" $182.54 2 From the item "Printing of Building Ordinancesit 50.00 3 From the item "Reserve Account" the sum of ; 267.46 to the item "Elections & Registrations". Approved by the Mayor, November 18, 1949. A ' communication was received from the Mayor relative to the pro- widening of Essex Street posed widening of Essex St at Sewall Street and the same was referred to 679 the Finance Committee. The following order, recommended by the layor, was adopted: Street Dept. "ORDERED:- That the sum of One Thousand, Five Hundred (,$1500.) 680 Dollars be and hereby is transferred from the following items in the Stre t Department Account:- $300 from "General Administrations" to "Cleaning Streets and Catch basins . " ";;700. from "Highway Maintenance" to "Cleaning Streets and Catch Basins x;500. from "Sewer Maintenance" to "Cleaning Streets and Catch Basins" Approved by the. Mayor, November 18, 1940. The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: Water Dept. 681 "ORDERED:- That the _sum of Two Thousand ($2,000) Dollars, be and hereby is transferred from the item "Reserve Account" to the item "Gen- eral Mainte11llance--Water Department. " Approved by the Mayor, November 18, 1940. ,II The Mayorts appointment of John J. OtDay as a Constable in the Constable L 682 City of Salem for one year from February lst, 19401was read and filed. The following bonding order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopt Tax TiB.e Loan 683 ed on roll call vote, ten yeas and Councillor Stefanski absent: ('WHEREAS: The deferred operation of this Order would defeat its Purpose as delay would cause unnecessary hardship and suffering to per- sons on Soldeir' s Relief and Highway ;Suintenance lfiork ,:nd 332 i � i i THEREFORE: It is hereby declared to be an Emergency Order, in- volving the health or safety of the people or their property . ORDERED: That the City Treasurer, with the approval of the Mayor be authorized to borrow under the provisions of Chapter 49, Acts of 1933, as amended, the sum of Ten Thousand ($102000.) Dollars, which said sum shall be used for "Soldier' s Relief" and for "Highway Maintenance", and be it further ORDERED: That the City Treasurer, with the approval of the Mayo -,, shall issue notes thereon for the purposes of sale to the 0ommonilrsrealth of Massachusetts in the sum of an Thousand ($10,000) Dollars and said dotes to be payable within one year (1) from the date of -issue., and to generally do all the things which are necessary in order to comply with the terms..-of said Chapter 49, as amended. " Approved by the luayor, November 15, 1940. Town Hall The following order, recommended by the ndayor, was adopted; 684 "ORDERED: -" That the sum of Five Hundred Fifty ($550) Dollars be and hereby is transferred from the item "Other Department Buildings" to the item "Town Hall" both of said items being in the Public r'roperty De- partment. " Approved by the Mayor, November 18, 1940. M&rshalls neport The Monthly report of the City Marshal was received and ordered 685- filed. Fire Dept: A communication was received from Acting Fire Chief Richard J. 686 Ullins requesting permission to have Callman John W. O'Neil remain on the payroll; he being still incapacitated due to injury sustained in the performance of his duty. On motion of Councillor Dolan, it Was voted to grant permission,• on roll call vote, ten yeas, one absent. g Fire Lept. A communication was received from Acting Chief Richard J. Colli s 687 requesting permission to have Private Ernest April remain on the payroll he being still incapacitated due to injury sustained in the performance of his duty. On motion of Councillor Dolan, permission was granted,on roll call vote, ten yeas, one absent. ouicil Chamber Permission was granted to the Advisory Draft Bard to use the 688 Council Chambers for their meetings. Small Sign 689 A smL11 sign permit was granted to Simard Printers, 31 Dow St on motion of Councillor Morency. Large Signs Applications of the following for Large Type Cigns were order- 690-693 'd 333 - N.oyember ed to a hearing November 29, 1940: Ashton' s, 258 Essex St wayside Furniture Co, 59 Bridge David "rye, 263 Lssex St Cogley' s, 135 Essex Street The Sign Bonds of Ashton Shoe Co. , David rrye and Cogley' s were Sign Bonds referred to the Committee on Bonds and approved. 694-696 The cicaims of Max Cooper, Louis LaForme, Stanley E. Priggen and Claims John F. ,McManus were referred to the Committee on Claims. 697-700 An application was received from Frank B. Goodwin Inc. to move Oil Tanks two Oil Tanks from Jackson Street to Union St and the same was granted on 701 motion of Councillor Poitras. The Bond of Frank 19. Goodwin Inc., in the matter of moving two Moving Bond oil tanks was referred to the Committee on Claims, 702�d approved. � Councillor Morency offered the following report whichwas accept Licenses ed and the recommendation adopted: 703 I'The Committee on Licenses and Permits, to whom was referred ap- plications for licenses having considered said matter would recommend that the following be granted: SUNDAY LICENSE: Unis Darer, 104 Essex Street (Transfer from 23 -brown St) For the Committee, Philip L. Morency, Chairman" Approved by the Mayor, November 18, 1940. Councillor Harrington offered the following order which was Zoning 704 adopted: "ORDERED: That a committee of three members of the City Council shall be appointed to confer witrn the -building Inspector, elanning Board, the Board of Appeal and the pity Solicitor to consider the the advisabili ty of amending the existing zoning ordinances to permit the alteration of existing single or doubleshbuses of eight or more rooms, so as to permit the use of said property for apartment house purposes, wherever said property may be located. And that the said Committee shall be request- ed to conduct a public hearing, which shall be advertised,and to which invitations shall be extended to real estate agents, bank officials, building contractors and other interested parties who may dtsire to atten such hearing and present their views thereon." Councillor Crosby offered the following order which was adopted: Street Light 705 - "ORDERED: That the Committee on Electric Lights consider the ad- visability of installing street lights on Ord Street Extension. " ._-.. . ...... .. . .. 334 V � --___ . _ _ November_14,..1940. Fire Box councillor Crosby offered the following order which was adopted: 70E "ORDERED: That the committee on Fire Dept. condider the advisa- bility of installing a Fire Alarm Box at the corner of Belleview Avenue and Bedford Street. " Street Laying Out Councillor Dolan offered the following order which was adopted: 707 "ORDERED: That an unnamed street or way running from about 67 Broad St. in a southeasterly direction to Jackson St. be taken and laid out by the City as a public way. .And that a public hearing be held at the next regular meeting on this matter. " Jurors Presidett Durkin appointed Councillor Poitras to draw two jurors for the Superior Court and the following were drawn: Alphonse Stramsky, 34 English St, Shoe Worker Walter A. Brennan, 30 Dunlap SY, Leather Worker Councillor Poitras was then appointed to draw one Juror for the November 18 sitting of the Superior Court and John J. IIullarkey, 30 Symon s Street, Fireman, was drawn. Councillor rergusom moved immediate reconsideration of all busi- ness transacted and the motion was, lost. Councillor idorency moved adjournment and it was so voted at 8.55 P. M. ATTEST: - CITY CLERK 335 A Special meeting of the City Council, called by the President for the purpose of taking action on the Mayor' s appointment of a City Treasurer, Collector and Fire Chief, was held on Friday, ,, November 22nd, 1940 at 4:30 P.M. All the members were present excepting Councillor Crosby. The reading of the records were dispensed with, on motion of ' Councillor Safford. The following communication was received from the Mayor: City Treasurer "Salem City Council 708 Salem, Massachusetts Gentlemen of the Council: Mr. Arthur T. Brennan ha s resigned his position as City Collector to take effect at the discretion of the Mayor. I have accepted this resignation as of Friday, November 22nd at 4 P.M. , the close of the business day. As you know, Mr. Brennan has had considerable experience in financial problems, having been City Collector for many years and it is my intention to submit his name to your Honorable Body for ap_jointment to the position of City Treasurer. Therefore, I appoint, subject to your confirmation, Mr. Arthur T . Brennan as City Treasurer of the City of Salem. Thanking you, permit me to remain, Very truly yours, Edward A. Coffey, Mayor" Councillor Harrington moved suspension of the rules, and the appointment was confirmed on roll call vote ten yeas and one absent. The following communication was received from the Mayor: City Collector 709 }'Salem City Council Salem, Massachusetts Gentlemen of the Council: I appoint, subject to your confirmation, Mr. C. "eo Clapper to be City Collector for the City of Salem. - He has served as my secretary for approximately three years and previous to that lie had considerable business and financial experience. Thanking you permit me to remain, Very truly yours, Edward A. Coffey, Mayor. " Councillor Dolan moved suspension of the rules and the appoint- ment was confirmed on roll call vote, ten yeas and one absent. The following commmnication was received from the Mayor: Fire Chief 710 "Members of the Salem City Council Salem, Massachusetts Gentlemen of the Cluncil: I appoint, subject to your confirmation, Captain Arthur L. Flynn as permanent Chief of the Salem Fire Department. He is first on the list of eligibles as indicated by the Civil Service Department. vovember 22, 1941D. Since entering the Fire Department, Captain Flynn has served as Private, Lieutenant, and Captain. He resides with his family at 82 Larchmont Road. Thanking you permit me to remain, Very truly yours, S Edward H. �-offey, mayors' Councillor Dolam moved suspension of the rules, and the appoint- ment was confirmed on roll tail vote, ten yeas and one absent. Councillor Stefanslti moved immediate reconsideration of all busi- ness transacted and the motion was lost. . Councillor Dolan moved adjournment and it was so voted at 5:10 P. M. IIS ATTEST:- CITY CLERK. I I 33'7' _.:: Iovemher_..29,_19.40. A regular meeting of the City Council was held on Thursday, Nov- ember 29, 1940 at eight o'clock P. M. All the members excepting Coun- cillor Stromberg were present and President Durkin presided. The read- ing of the records were r`dispensed with on motion of Councillor Safford. A hearing was held on the application of Edwards Shoe stroe to Large Sign erect a Large Type Sign at 184 Essex St. A representative of the appli- cant appeared in favor. There was no opposition and .the permit was - granted, on motion of Councillor Stefanski, subject to the _provisions of law relating to the same. A hearing was held on the application of Ashtonts Shoe Store fo Large Sign a Large Type Sign at 258 Essex Street. A-representative of the applic- cant appeared in favor. There- was no opposition and the permit was granted, on motion of Councillor Irosby, subject to the provisions of law relating to the same. A hearing was held on the application of David "rye to erect a Large Sign Large Type Sign at 263 Lssex Street. A representative of the applicant appeared in favor. There was no opposition and the permit was granted on motion of Councillor Francis, subject to the provisions of law relat- ing to the same. A hearing was held on the application of the wayside Furniture Large Sign Co. , to erect a Large Type Sign at 59 Bridge Street. A representative of the applicant appeared in favor. There was no opposition and the per- mit was granted, on motion of Councillor Stefansgi A hearing was held on the application of Cogley' s to erect a Large Sign Large Type 'Sign at 135 Essex Street. A representative of the applic- ant appeared in favor. There was no opposition and the permit-was granted., on motion of Councillor Poitras, subject to the provisions of law relating to the same. A hearing was held on the proposed street to be laid out south Street Laying Out easterly from #67 Broad Street. Thomas H. Dunn spoke in favor as well: as a Mr. Adelard Bouchard. Attornet M.. J. -Reardon representing Theresa Pd. Little spoke in opposition. On motion of Councillor Ferguson, the matter was referred to the Committee on Public works. A communication was received from the Mayor, offering the use Council Meetings 711 of the Mayorls office to the City Council for committee meetings. The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: 71reet Dept. +IORDERFD: That the sum of Thirty-seven and 93/100 Dollars 3 338 be and hereby is transferred from the Item "Bridges & Fences" to "Mainten ance of County Bridges" in the Street Department Account." Approved by the Mayor, December 3, 1940. Park Dept. The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: 713 "ORDERED: That the sum of $655.00 be and hereby is transferred to the item 'Laborers, General Account-Small Parks", as follows: x`150.00 be transferred from the item "Expense Account, Balem Willows" . Y;150:00 be transferred from the "Expense Account, Small Parks" 4355.00 be transferred from the "Reserve Account" Approved by the Mayor, December 35 1940. IIT School Dept.t. The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: 714 "ORDERED: That the following sums be and .hereby are transferred in the School Department Budget as follows: (((1))) $350.00 from the item "Salaries" to the item "Janitors" 2 12000.00 from the item "Salaries" to the item "Fuel & Light' 3 2000.00 from the item "Salaries" to the item"Printing" and Supplies". (4) $300.00 from the item "Other Expenses" to the item "Text- books" . Approved by the Mayor, December 31 1940. Welfare Dept. The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: 715 "ORDERED: - That the sum of Seventy Eight Hundred ($7..800)- be and hereby is transferred in the Department of Public Welfare as follows: $300. from the item "Aid to Dependent Children" to the item General Administration" u1500, from the item "Aid to De_)endent Children" to the 'item r'Other Cities" . $6000. from the item "Aid to Dependent Children" to the item "Hospital" . Approvedbythe Mayor, December 31 1940. Pensions 716 The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: "ORDERED: That the sum of $1,130.00 be and hereby is transferre from the item "Salaries ii} the Fire Department" to the item "Pensio4s Account" And be it further W. P . A. ORDERED: That the sum of $2,743. 55 be and hereby is transfered from the item "Salaries in the Fire Department" to the item "Works Pro- jects Administration-(W.P.A.),I' Approved by the Mayor, December 31 1940. Street Dept. Toe following order, recommended by the -Mayor, was adopted: "!17 "ORDERED: That the sum of Twenty Five Hundred ($2500) 'Pbllars be and hereby is transferred from the item "Highway Maintenance" to the item "Snow and Ice", both in the Street Department Budget." , Approved by the Mayorp December 3, 1940. 339 Novemher__29, A communication was received from the Mayor, recommending that Parking the Council enact two orders, one of which will prohibit all 718 p parking be- tween the hours of 12:30 A.M. and 7 A.M. during the period from November 15 to April lst, and the second order to prohibit the parking of any ve- hicle in any manner that it will interfere with snow ploughing or snow removal by the City. The matter was referred to the Committee on Ordinances, on mo- tion of Councillor Harrington. The Bonds of Arthur T. Brennan, City Treasurer and Leo Clapper Bonds Tax Collector, were referred to the Committee on Bonds and approved. 719-720 A communication was received from the Emergency Finance Board Tax Title Loan stating that the borrowing of Ten Thousand Dollars by the City from the 721 Commonwealth of Massachusetts, had been approved. The proceeds of thi loan are to be used for appropriations made fo'r Soldiers' Relief and Highway Maintenance. A permit was granted to the Veragua Knights of Columbus Lrum Sign on Tunnel 722 Corps to erect a sign over the tunnel from November 18th to 28th, inclu- sive, on motion of- Councillor Francis. The applications of Ella L. Harlin, 134 Bridge St. , and Doroth Lodging Houses V. Camil, 30 Charter St., for Lodging Houses, were referred to the Com- 723-724 mittee on Licenses and Permits. The application of Anne Smith of 12 Ash Street for a Fortune Fortune Teller 725 Tellerls License was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. The claims of Marjorie V. Brown, Samuel D. Smith, Jr. , and Claims 726-728 Annie C. Pope, were referred to the Committee on Claims. The Sign Bond of theWaysideFurniture Co. , was referred to Sign Bond 729 the Committee on Bonds and approved. The Petition of the New England and American Telephone and Conduits 730. Telegraph Co. , for conduits throughout the city, was referred to the Committee on Public Works. The renewal of Harry D. Clifford' s Auctioneer License was Renewals 731 granted and the renewal of the Bowling Alley Permit of the Salem Odd Fellows Bldg. Assoc. , and the Sunday License of Sarah Lander, 38 Lafay- ette St. , were referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. f ' 3`140 i�o_vember_ The invitation to attend the visitation of the Invitation Disabled Veteran 732 at the Danvers State Hospital was accepted. Ward Lines Councillor Harrington offered the following report: 733 rred the matter of "The Committee on v4ard Lines to whom was refe a subdivision of the city ward lines; has considered said matter and would recommend that because of the apparent lack of interest in the mat- ter on the part of the public, the committee recommends that no action be taken at present and would recommend that this committee be discharged of further duties in this matter. For the Committee Joseph b. Harrington, Chairman" Councillor Harrington a minority report, as follows: "There having been submitted a report of the special committee appointed to consider the advisability of making a new division of the territory of the City into wards: and said committee having recommended that no action be taken at the present time, such recommendation being based upon the vote of the majority of said committee, I submit herewith a minority report dissenting ;rom the views of the majority, outlining objections thereto, and requesting that this report shall be accepted by the City Council, and that the said Committee shall be instructed to con- tinue with an investigation and consideration of the problem and make a further report thereon. According to the records of the office of the City Clerk, the number of voters of the City of Salem as of November 5, 1940 totalled 23,426. The number of- voters in each ward of the City is as follows:- Ward One. . . . . .2588. . . . . . .Ward Two. . . . .3480 . . . . . . . .Ward „Three. . . . . .2700 Ward Four . . . .3071. . . . . . .Ward Five. . . .7581. . . . . . . . .Ward Six. . . . . . . .4006 The provisions of the General Laws relating to the subject of ward lines is found in Ch.541..._S.l, which provides as follows: "In nineteen hun- dred and ywenty-four, and every tenth year thereafter, in December, a cit , by vote of its city council, may make a new division of its territory in- to such number of wards as ma,c be fixed by law. The boundaries of such wards shall be so arranged that the wards shall contairf as nearly as can be ascertained and as may be consistent with well defined limits to each ward, an equal number of voters. The City Cler'c shall forth with give written notice to the State Secretary of the number and desig- nations of the wards so established, together with an official copy of the description of said wards. " The language of the statute is such as to make for uncertainty as to whether the word "may" used in the first sentence, and the word "shall" 341 _._� _ nvembzr 29, 1940. used in the second sentence are to be construed as directory or mandatory, It is evident, however, that the intent of the Legislature in drawing the law was po provide for a periodic examination of the voting population of a city, and the arrangement of its territory into wards containing as nearly as may be ascertained, an equal number of voters. The further reference to "Well defined limits" has no application here, since"well defined limits" could easily be establised in the Ward where the major problem may be said to exist. It is plain from an examination of the figures that Ward Five contains a number of voters greatly-in excess of that of the next largest ward, and that 7581 voters is groslly dispropor tionate to the number of voters In the other wards, there being nearly twice the number of voters in this ward as- in the next largest ward, and nearly as many as the total in -the three smallest wards, One,Three, and Four. Or to illustrate in another way, Ward Five contains practically One-third of the vote of the entire city-, and by reason of its areas avai - able for future development, and its general desirability as a residentia section, it is reasonable tb assert that the trend is likely to show even greater disproportion in the future. Further, it is my opinion that there is a definite desire for division of%he ward and the laying out of a new ward in the area generally described as Precincts Four and Five of the present Ward. There has been no public hearing held by this Con- mittee nor by the City Council as a body,to give opportunity to the res- idents of .the entire city, and Ward Five in pa-rticuler, an opportunity to be heard. I agree that on the occasion when the public meeting was sponsored by a civic club in Ward Five, little interest was shown, but I do not consider that a meeting of any private organisation is a proper substitute for a public hearing by the official body charged with the responsibility of investigating and considering the subject. Such opinion as has been expressed to me by citizens has been in favor of laying out a new ward at the Swampscott and Marblehead end of Ward Five, and no per- son has expressed to me his ooposition to such a division. Therefore I respectfully recommend that further study be given to the problem, and that public hearings shall be held at appropriate times and places, and that in the event that action by the Legislature may be necessary, the matter may be concluded in proper time for the drafting and filing of remedial Legislation. Respectfully submitted, Joseph B. Harrington IMinority Member Ward Lines Com. tt The question of the acceptance of the Minority report was then Put and acceptance was refused on roll call vote, Councillors Crosby and Harrington in favor, eight opposed and one absent. 342 Then came the question of the acceptance of the Majority report, and the same was accepted on roll call vote, nine yeas, Councillor Har- rington voting in the negative, and Councillor Stromberg absent. Stamp Plan Councillor Poitras offered the following order which was adopte 735 "ORDERED: That the Mayor, Public WelCtrk ifel Commissioners and the Council Committee on Public welfare be requested to take the steps neces- sary to put into effect the welfare Food Stamp Plan in the City of Salem. ' Approved by the Mayor, Lecember 3, 1940. Voting Machines.; Councillor Harrington offered the following order which was 736 adopted: "RESOLVED:- That the City Council shall consider the advisabil- ity of the purshase or lease of voting machines. , and that a Committee of the Council shall be appointed to investigate and make recommendations relating thereto." Councillor Stefanski moved immediate reconsideration of all business transacted with the hope it v;ould not prevail and the motion was lost. Councillor Morency moved adjournment and it was so voted at 9:30 P.M. ATTEST:- CITY CLERK. i __..__--Dseemher A regular meeting of the City Council was. held in the Council Chambers on Thursday, December 12, 1940 at eight o'clock P.M. All the members were present excepting Councillor Stefanski and the President pr - sided. The reading of the records were dispensed with on motion of Councillor Safford. The following order, recommeuided by the mayor, was adopted : Health Dept. "ORDERED: That the sum of. Ninet 737 y-nine Dollars and Eighty-six cents ($99.86) be and hereby is transferred from the item #3 "Other Citi s and Tums" to the item #2 "Quarantine and Contagious Diseases". Approved by the Mayor, December 16, 1940. The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: Pensions 738 "ORDERED: That the -stun of Forty-five Dollars be and hereby is transgerred from the item "Reserve Account" to the Item "Pensions". Approved by the Mayor, December 16, 1940. The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted on r'ension of Geo. Seward roll call vote, ten yeas, one absent: 739 "ORDERED:- That the sum of Seven Hundred and eighty ($780.00) in equal weekly installments of $15.00(fifteen dollars) weekly be paid to George W. Seward as a pension; first installment to commence as of December 9th, 1940. And be it futher ORDERED: That the said sums so paid be charged to sums hereby appropriated for the Item "Pensions". Approved by the Mayor, December 16, 1940. The following order, recommended by the mayor, was adopted: Soldiers' Relief 740 "ORDERED: That the sum of $118.00 be and heeeby is transferred from the item "Burial" to the item "State Aid" and the sum of $460. from the item "Hospital" to the item "Soldiers' Relief" all within the Sol- diers? Relief Department. And be it -further ORDERED: That the sum of $1000 be and hereby is transferred from the item "Reserve Account" to the item "Soldiers' Relief" in the Soldiers' Relief Department. " Approved by the Mayor, December 16, 1940. The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted on Gift of Amelia J. Hood roll call vote, ten yeas, one absent. 741 "ORDERED: That the City of Salem hereby accept the gift of Five Thousand Dollars ($5000.00) bequeathed to -said City under the will Of Amelia J. Hood, late of said Salem, deceased, after the termination o a life estate in Laura W. Hood of said Salem, the said $5000.00, togethe with any accrued interest or dividends,to .be held as a fund known as the "Asa Hood Fund", the income to be used for the relief of deserving poor 34rl 5 e 1 ur er people, in accordace with the terms of said will. n t ORDERED: That the City Clerk and the Mayor, Edward A. Coffey be requested to advise Attorney Robert T. Bamford of the appreciation_ of the city for this bequest of Amelia J. Hood. " Approved by the Mayor, December 16, 1940. hristmas Decora- The -following order, recommended by the Mayor was adopted: ions 742 "ORDERED:- That the sum of Five Hundred Dollars ($500. .00) be and hereby is transferred-;from the .item "Street Lighting" to the item "Christmas Electrical Decorations", in the Electrical Department Budget. " Approved by the Mayor., December 16, 1940. Stamp Plan 743 A communication was received from Edward K. O'Donnell, Wel- fare Investigator stating that everything that could be done to put the "tamp elan into effect in Salem, has been done. The communication was ordered filed. iviarshal' s Report The idonthly report of the City Marshal was received and order- 744 ed filed. Fish 'rap A communication was received from the Town Clerk of Marblehead 745 stating that the Board of Selectman had granted permission to Lot C. Peach Jr. , to construct and maintain a Fish Trap in Salem Bay on the Bout - rvest side of Lowell or Cat Island, the same being subject to the approval of the City of Salem. The matter was referred to the Committee on Public Property. Sunday Licenses The applications of Isaac H. Snore, Florida Thibault and Albert 746-748Licenses B, Savory for Sunday Licenses, were referred to the Committee on and Permits. L«rge Sign An application was received from Rogers Jewelry Co. , for a 74 Large Type Sign at 216 Essex Street and the same was ordered for a hear- ing on December 26, 1940. Claim the claim of Alma Bolduc was referred to the Committee on 750 Claims . Renewals The renewal of The Salem Rubber Store' s Firearm permit and 751 Falke 6emon' s Auto Dealer' s License was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. Small Sign A small type sign permit was granted to H. 11. Rosenthal at 75& 239 Lafayette Street. i I 3dJ "ecember 12, 19.40. Councillor Francis offered the following .report which was ac- Council Rules 753 cepted and the recommendation adopted: "The Committee on Rules to whom was referred the Order; That j section 1 of the Rules and Orders of the City Council be amended by in- serting after the words "in order" in the last line of said section, the words"unless said notice shall state the purpose of said meeting if for any _ and all business"so that said section shall read as follows: SECTION 1. Every member of the City Council shall have mailed or delivered to him at his residence or place of business, a written noti e stating the day and hour .to which the Council stands adjourned or for which a specill meeting has been called, and shall give his punctual at- tendance accordingly. The notice of a 'special meeting of the council shall state the purpose for which said meeting is called and no business other than that specified in the notice shall be in order, except that jurors may be drawn at said meeting, unless said notice shall.state the purpose of said meeting is for any and all business". , has considered said matter .and would recommend the adoption of the same. For he Committee, Stephen 6. Francis, Chairman. " The order was then adopted on roll call vote, ten in favor, one absent. Councillor Morency offered the following report which was Licenses 754 accepted and the recommendation adopted: "Thd Committee on Licenses and Permits, to whom was referred applications for licenses, having considered said matter, would recommen that the following be granted: LODGING HOUSES: Ella L. Harlin, 134 Bridge Street Dorothy V. Camil, 30 Charter Street FORTUNE TELLER: Anne Smith, 12 Ash St. (Formerly 203 Bridge St) Bol"`LING ALLEYS: Salem Udd Fellows Bldg. Assoc. , 53 Washington St. SUNDAY LICENSE: Sarah Lander, 38 Lafayette Street For the Committee, Philip L. Morency, Chairman. " Approved by the Mayor, as to Sunday Licenses, Dec 16, 1940. 346 Land of Mary L. Councillor Dolan offered the following report which was ac- Dwyer 755 cepted and the recommendation adopted: "The Committee on Finance to whom was referred the matter rel- ative to the property at #54 Washington Sq,. (Dwyer) has considered said matter and would recommend that it is advisable to purchase this property but suggest that the actual purchase be deferred until January 1941. For the Committee, H. Francis Dolan, Chairman" Patrolman Kingsley A communication was received from Acting City idaIr.shal Pelletie 756 requesting permission to keep Patrolman Arthur W. Kingsley on the payroll the City Physician having certified that he is still incapacitated. It was voted to grant the permission as requested. t:ezoning on Highlani Councillor Poitras offered the folld)wing report which was ac- kvenue 757 cepted and the recommendation adopted: "The Committee on Ordinance to whom was referred the petition of Charles Puleo for rezoning a section of Highland Ave. 203.20 feet Northeasterly by lot 242 as shown on plan submitted, be changed to a bus - ness zone, has considered said matter and would recommend that the same be granted. For the Committee; Wilfred J. Poitras, Chairman" ezoning on Highland The following ordinance was then given first passage on roll venue 758 call vote, eight yeas, Councillors Harrington and Durkin excused from voting and Councillor Stefanski, absent: "In the year one thousand nine hundred and forty. 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 may be changed so that the area bounded Southeasterly by Highland Avenue two hundred three and 20/100 (203.20) feet; Northeasterly by lot 242 as shove on plan hereinafter mentioned, two hundred eleven and 13/100 (211.13) ffet; Northwesterly by Savona Street, two hundred three and 90/100 (203.90) feet, and Southwest- erly by lot 247, as shown on said plan two hundred seven and 37/100 (207.37) feet. All of said boundaries are determined by the Court to be located as shown upon plan numbered 11,802-E, drawn by Thomas A. Apple- ton C. E. dated Dec 6, 1928 as modified and approved by the Court,, now zoned as a general res_dence district, be mapped for a business district and placed in class 5. SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City Charter. " i 34 Councillor Poitras offered the following report which was ac- Signs cepted and the recommendation adopted: 759 "The Committee on Ordinance to whom was referred the Order re- lating to illuminated and unilluminated signs on buildings has considered said matter and. would recommend the following change in said Ordinance. For the Committee, Wilfred J. Poitras, Chairman?' "In the year one thousand nine hundred and forty. Signs .AET ORDINANCE to amend an Ordinance relating to signs on build- 760 ings. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem as follows: SECTION L. Section 24 of Chapter XLII of the pity "rdinances i hereby amended, by adding after the word, Illuminated, in the second line the word unilluminated and in the fifth line of laid ordinance, by strik- ing out the following «and may also grant permits for unilluminated signs to extend not more than two and one half feet from the face of the build- ing to which they are affixed. So that said section as amended will read The City Council may grant permits to construct or place and maintain il- luminated and unilluminated, signs to extend not more than two and one hal feet from the face of the buildings to which they are affixed and to be not less than turn feet above the level of the sidewalk and to be not more than two and one half feet in height. SECTION 2. This drdinance shall take effect as provided by the City Charter." Given first passage on roll call vote, ten in favor and one absent. Clerk in Puxcha.sin Department Councillor Poitras offered the following report which was ac- 761 cepted and the recommendation adopted: 11The Committee on Ordinances to whom was referred the ordinanc relating to salaries has considered said matter and wouldrecommendthe adoption of the following amendment. For the Committee Wilfred J. Poitras, Chairman" "In the year one thousand nine hundred and forty. Clerk in PurchusLn Lepartment AN ORDINANCE to amend an Ordinance relating to salaries. 762 Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem as follows: SECTION 1. Chapter XIV Section 1 of the City Ordinances is hereby amended, by adding after the words"Water Departments" in the para- graph relating to compensation of_ clerks, the words; "Pumhasing AgentTs" #9348 December 12, 1s40. so that said section as amended will read as follows: "To the chief clerk in the treasurers' , collectors' , auditors' , street, assessors, water de- partment and Purchasing Agent's, twenty five dollars per week. " Given first passage on roll call vote, ten yeas, one absent. Dog Constable Councillor Poitras offered the following report which was accept 763 ed and the recommendation adopted: "The Committee on Ordinance to whom was referred the order re- lating to Dog Officer, has considered said matter and would recommend the adoption of the following Ordinance. For the Committee, Wilfred J. Poitras, Chairman" Dog Constable "In the. -.year one thousand nine hundred and forty. 764 iAN ORDINANCE to amend an Ordinance relating to the compensation of certain city officers. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem as folio s: SECTION 1. Chapter XIV Sec 1 of the City ordinances is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof a new paragraph. "To the Dog Constable twelve hundred dollars" SECTION 2. This "rdinance shall take effect as provided bj� the City Charter. " Given first passage on roll call vote, ten yeas, one absent. Dog Constable "In the year one thousand nine hundred and forty. 765 f AN ORDINANCE to amend an Ordinance relating to the Dog Officer. f Be it ordained. by the City Council of the City of Salem,as folio s: SECTION L. The TAayor shall annually in January, subject to the comfirmation of the City Council, appoint a Dog Officer to serve for one year and until his successor is appointed and qualified. A vacancy in said office shall be filled in the same manner for the remainder of the term. He shall be removed for cause by the Mayor, subject to the appro- val of the City Council. SECTION 2. Said Dog Officer shall perform all the duties impos- ed upon him under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts relating to the licensing of dogs. He shall receive such compansation as the Cit Council may determine, Card Workers Given first passage on roll call vote, ten yeas, one absent. 766 Councillor Poitras offered the following order which was adopted: "ORDERED:That the Mayor, Welfare Board and Committee on Pub. Wel- are, be requested to look into the advisability of creating as needed, uccessive municipal sponsored and controlled amprovement projects to em- ploy so-called "card men" so that these persons shall have a definite pro 'Ject on which to work instead of making it necessary- as at present ao fin ,odd work and fill in joins in the various departments." Approved by the mayor, December 16, 1940. 349 Ir _ _I2ecemlaer , , nnn President Durkin appointed Councillor Morency to draw wo furors Jurors for the Superior Court at Salem, January 6, 1941 and the following were dravm: Julian Sztela, '7 Carlton St. , Shoemaker Philip L. Morency, 9 Cherry St. , Bookeeper Councillor Morency moved immediate reconsideration of all busi- ness transacted with the hope it would not prevail and the motion was lost. Councillor Stromberg moved adjournment and it was so voted at 9:05 P. M. ATTEST:- \ CIT6=m� i i 35 0 1 �. _ Deaember__ _19.40. _ A regular meeting of the City Council was held on Thursday, Dee- ember 26, 1940 at eight o'clock P. M. in the Council Chambers: All the members were present except Councillor Durkin and Councillor 1'olan presid- ed. The reading of the records was dispensed with on motion of Coun- cillor Safford. D Large Sign A hearing was held on the application of the Rogers Jev;elry Co. , for a Large Type Sign at 216 Essex Street. A representative of the appli - cant appeared in favor, there was no opposition and the permit was grante on motion of Councillor Ferguson, subject to the provisions of law relat- ing to the same. Improper Literatur A communication was received from the Mayor., together--with the 767 following letter from the Veragua Council, KnightsofColumbus: D "Honorable Chief Executive and City Fathers: Veragua Council, No 76, Knightsr,of Columbus has had brought to its attention what would appear to be a most flagrant instance of a sacrilegious character. A current magazine, in its issue of December. 9, 1940, has edited on the same page, two pictures which we interpret as a chall- enge to the laws of the Nation that the Supreme Court of the United State has defined as Christian. Veragua Council, under date of December 9, 1940 has mail - .' ed ai - ed to our Salem Police Department a letter of strong approval of its action in prohibiting the sale of the December 9, 1940 edition of this magazine within the limits of our city. Veragua Council now respectfully requests of its Chief Executive and the City Council that our city officially protest such . editing of pictorials which appear so evidently fan-Christian and offensiv to the moral standars of-our community. Respectfully yours, Joseph F. Michaels, Sec. " It was voted to send a letter of protest as suggested. W. P. A. The following transfer recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: 768 "ORDERED That the sum of Eight Thousand Dollars ($8000) be and hereby is transferred from the Item n0utside Relief" in the Welfare De- partment to the Special Item t'Works Projects Administration" Approved by the 1"ayor, December 27; 1940. Fire Department The following transfer recommended by the :Mayor, was adopted: 769 "ORDERED: That the follozing transfers be made: $252.02 from the item "S laried and Wages" to the item "Fuel & Light" $94.08 from the item "Special Appropriation for Lighting Equip- ment and Fire Extinguihhers" to the item "Fuel and Light" $20.00 from the item "Equipment and Repairs" to the item "Fuel and Light". All within the Fire Department. " Approved by the Mayor, December 27, 194M. Police Department The following transfers, recommended by the 2Mayor, were adopted: 770 "ORDERED: That the following items be transferred in the Police Department Budget: Decembes.26. .1940. From the item "Other ExpensesIf to the item "Fuel & Light" 0100.00 From the item "Automobile" to the item "Fuel & Light" 50.00 From the item "Reserve Account" to the item 1tFuel & Light" 50.00 From the item "Reserve Account" ' to the item "Salaries" 200.00 Approved by the MEyor, December 27, 1940. The following transfer; recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: Street Department "ORDERED: That the sum of $1500.00 be and hereby is transferre 771 from the item "Aid to Dependent Children" 1Velfare Department to the item nHighway Maintenance", Street Department. " Approved by the Mayor, December 27, 1940. The following transfer, recommended by the Mayor, was 2_dchpted: Independence Day "ORDERED: That the sum of Ten Dollars and 59/100 cents be trans 772 ferred from. the item 11104th Veteranfs Organization" to the item "Indepen- dence Day. " Approved by the Mayor, December 27, 1940. The following transfers, recommended by the Mayor, were adopted Library 773 "ORDERED: That the following items be transferred in the Lib- rary Appropriation: $100.00 from the item "Books & Periodicals" to the item "Salaries" $75.00 from the item "Books & Periodicals" to the item "Fuel & Light" Approved by the Mayor, December 27, 1949. The following transfer recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: Vd. P. A. "ORDERED: That the sum of Seven Hundred Dollars be and hereby 774 is transferred from the item "S&laries'f in the Salem School Department Budget to the item "works Projects Administration". Approved by the Mayor, December 27, 1940. The following transfer, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: City Messenger 775 "ORDERED: That the sum of Thirty-five Dollars be and hereby is transferred from the item "Constable at Peabody Museum" to the item "City Messenger. " Approved by the Mayor, December 27, 1940. The following transfer, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: Pensions 776 "ORDERED:-.ffhat the sum of Seventeen Dollars and Twenty-three Cents ($17.23) be transferred from the Item "Other Expenses" in the As- sessors Department to the Item "Pension Account" . Approved by the Mayor, December 27, 1940. The following transfer, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: Health Dept. 777 "ORDERED: That the sum of Two Hundred. Fifty ($250) Dollars H be and hereby is transferred from Item #4"Collection of Garbage" to Item '352 December 2(3, 1940 . #2 Nuarantine and Contagious Diseases° all within the Health Department. ' Approved by the Mayor, December 27, 1940. ire 'Truck The following transfers, recommended by the idiayor, were adopted 778 "ORDERED:;. That the sum of Sixty-Five Hundred Dollars ($6500) be and hereby appropriated for the Item purchase of a "Neve Fire Pump" and be it further ordered that the follot,ing sums of money be and hereby are transferred from the following items: 1 Old Age Relief, Welfare Department $2000.00 s Investigating Federal Stamp Plan Urogram 20.00 3 Constable Peabody Museum 55.00 4 Reserve Account 2025.00 5 Park Department & Expenses, Salem Willows .100 .00 Forest River 100 .00 „ n Smith Pool 100.00 Labor 105.91 Shade Tree Department Labor 75.06 Moth Suppression Department Libor 19 .03 (6) Sealer of V�,eights & laeasures_as follovas: A. Salaries $175:00 B. Expenses 50.00 100.00 7 Engineers Department Salaries 8 Electrical Department Salaries 1350 00 9 Street Department "Lighting and Signals making a total of $6500 .00 Approved by the Mayor, December 275 1940. ity Treasurer The folloa-ing transfer, recommended by the itiayor, tre s adopted: 77 t10RDERED: - That the following transfers be made: t'rom the item"Treasurer' s salary $50.00 From the item "Treasurer' s Other Expenses" Three ::unfired Tv:enty-five Dollrrs From the Item "interest on Temporary Loans" $400.00 From the Item "Reserve Account" Two Hundred. Ninety-two Dollars and Ainety five cents. making, a total of One Thousand Sixty-seven Dollars and ,inety-five Cents (5;1067.95) One Hundred. Ninety - two Dollars and Ninety-five cents of this total to be transferred to the item 112L.turing Debt" and Eight Hundred Seventy-five ($875.00) Dollars to be transferred to the item "Current In- terest on Bonded Debt. " Approver by the iri<yor, December 27, 1940 . Public rroperty, The following transfer recommended by the .Mayor, was adopted: 780 "ORDERED: That the following sums be transferred in the Public Property Department as follows: From the item "Other Department Buildings" to City Hall, $150.00 Frpm the Item "Administration" to "Other Lxpenses" 20.00 From the Item "City Home" to "Fire Department" 150.00 320.00 Approved by the Mayor, December 27, 1941. 353 December 26, 1940. The following tranfer, recommended by the, Mayor., was adopted: Street Dept. "ORDERED: That the following sum be and- is transferred: 781 (1) From the Item "General Administration" $350.00 (2) From the Item "Bridges & Fenees" 200.00 making a total of $550.00 to the Item "Snow & Ice" all within the Street Department." Approved by the Mayor, December 27, 1940. The following transfer recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: Collector "ORDERED: That the sum of One Hundred Twenty-five 782 y- 0125.00) be transferred from the Item "Other Expenses" in the Assessors Department to the Item "Other Expenses" in the Collectors Department." Approved by the Mayor, December 27, 1940. The following transfer, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: Elections "ORDERED: That the following transfers be made: 783 From the. Item "Assessors Expenses" One Hundred Seven Dollars and Seventy seven cents ($107.77) From the Item "assessors Salaries" One Hundred ($100.00) Dollars. From the item "City Clerk's Expenses" Twenty ($20.00) Dollars. From the Item "Reserve Account" Twenty-two Dollars and Twenty-three ($22. 3) Cents. , making a total of Two Hundred and Fifty($250.00) Dollars to be trahsferred to ,-.the Elections and Registration Department., Approved by the Mayor, December 27, 1940. The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: City Council 784 "ORDERED: That the sum of three hundred seventy-five dollars be and hereby is transferred from the item reserve account to the item City Council." Returned by the Mayor without signature. The application of Arthur G. Roderick, for a Passenger Automobil Passenger At9' License at 55 Broad Street, was referred to the Committee on Licenses and 785 Permits. The claims of Esther D. Henderson, Catherine J. Deery, Mrs Al- Claims 786-790 fred Jodoin, Ellen Hourihan and Patrick OtShea, were referred to the Com- mittee on Claims. III Communications were received from the Board of Assessors and the Asstt Registras and Assessors Board of Registfars appointing the following as Assistants for the year 791-792 1941: i . ' 354 December 26, 1941). Ward 1, Prec 1, Helen T. Donovan, 19 Sutton Avenue Prec 2, John Benirowski, 26 Hardy Street Prec 31 John W. Lach, 4 Liberty Street Ward 2. Prec 11 John R. Anderson, 17 Pickman Street Prec 21 Frank L. Pearl, 176 Essex Street Prec 31 Mary C. Blackler, 11 Rust Street ard 3. Prec 12 Torino Colletti, 10 Pratt Street Prec 21 Arthur F. O'Leary, 7 Vale Street Prec 31 Jules morin, 278 Jefferson Avenue Ward 4. Prec 11 Daniel Callahan, Boston Street Prec 21 Arthur F. Cohane, 83 Boston Street Prec 31 Michael J. Dineen, 28 Beaver Street Ward 5, Prec 11 Edgar J. Paquin, 10 Prinee Street Prec 2, Ernest Therriault, 97 Leach Street Prec 3, Yvonne E. O'Brien, 387 Lafayette Street Prec 4, Blanche E. Allen, 20 Hancock Street Prec 51 Walter E. Barton, 21 Linden Street and 6. Prec 11 J. Arthur McCartney, 15 Walter Street Prec 2, Mary E. Rooney, E Buffum Street Prec 32 Ellsworth Melanson, 1 Friend Street The communications were read and ordered filed. Invitation An invitation from the Daughters of Union Veterans to attend 793 heir inst$llation on January 7, 1941, was accepted. Dynamite The application--of George Bickley to store 100 pounds of dyna- 794 ite on Swampscott Road was ordered to a hearing at the next regular meet- sing. Marquise The application of the Plaza Theater to erect a Marquise at 273 795 Essex Street was granted on motion of Councillor Morency. Renewals The renewal of Auto Dealers, Passenger Autos and Seaworm permits 796 ere referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. Pole Locations Councillor Ferguson offered the following report which was ac- 797 epted and the recommendation adopted. "The Committee on Public Works, to whom was referred a petition f the American Telegraph Co. , for Joint Locations, the same to supercede rant dated 12/1229, has considered said matter and would recommend that he same be granted. For the Committee, Arthur T. Ferguson, Chairman. 1' Licenses 798 Councillor Morency offered the following report which was ac- epted and the recommendation adopted: *The Committee on Licenses and Permits, to whom was referred ap- plications for licenses, having considered said matter would recommend tha he following be granted: WNDAY LICLXSES: Albert Savory, 167 Federal Street Isaac H. Snow, 333 Lafayette,.-Street Florida Thibault, 97 Mason btreet w: 355 December 26, 1940. SALE OF FIREARMS: Salem Rubber Co. , 156 Essex Street AUTO DEALER (lst Class) : C. Falke Semon, 32 North Street For the Committee Philip L. Morency, Chairman" The Ordinance rezoning a section of Highland Avenue for busi- Rezoning on High- Hess was given final.. passage on roll call vote and approved by the Mayor land Avenue January 3, 1941. The Ordinance relating to the salary of the clerk in the Pur- Clerk in Purchasin chasing Department was given final passage on roll call vote; ten yeas, Department and one absent. Approved by the mayor, December 27, 1940. The two Ordinances relating to the Dog Constable, which were Dog Constable given first passage on December 12, 1940, were referred back to the Com- mittee on Ordinances. The amendment to the Ordinances relating to signs was given Signs final passage on roll call vote; ten yeas, one absent. Approved by the Mayor, January 3, 1941. Councillor Stefanski offered the following order which was Cheval Avenue adopted: 799 "WHEREAS, in the opinion of the City Council the public neces- sity and convenience require that a public street or way to be called Cheval Avenue should be laid out as a highway of the city from the east- erly line of Bay View Avenue to the westerly line of Beach Avenue as shown on a plan on file in the office of the city clerk dated Nov 1940, Frank P. Morse, C. E. it is therefore hereby ORDERED, that due notice be given to Estelle E. Pocharski, John A. Remon et ali; Alda M. South, Jennie M. Henry; Charles E. & Alice M. Stone; Walter V. Batson; Fred B. Wheeler; Oliver J. Holt; Edward A. Coffey; George W. D&nn; Charles G. & Florence E. Sullivan; City of Salem; Walter & _Bebtha Lee; Hanna J. Scott Henry D. & Lille. F. Wilson; Arthur E. & Annie M. Coon; Richard C. MacIn- tire; Henrietta Killam; Harold U. & Annie E. Osgood and all other inter- ested parties 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 Ninth day of January 1941 at 8 o' clock P. M. , at city hall, Sale, is appointed as the time and place for a public hearing in the matter. 1,&356 December---2b,--11,.0 Approved by the Mayor, December 30. 1940. ay View Avenue - Councillor Stefanski offered the following order which was 800 adopted: "WHEREAS, in the opinion of the City Council the public necessi ty and convenience require that a public street or way to be called. Bay View Avenue should be laid out as a highway of .the city from the souther- ly street line of Columbus Avenue in a southeasterly direction about 480 feet as shown on a plan on file in the office if the city clerk of this city dated Nov 1940, Frank P. Morse, C. E. , it is therefore hereby ORDERED: that due notice be given to Charles C. Murphy, Eva M. Townsend, Ruth E. Remon, Estelle E. Pocharski, Margaret E. Griffin, Paul N. & Josephine Chaput, Margaret M. Welch, Harold E. Dunn, George W. & Annie M. Dunn, Harriet M. Moody, and all other interested, that the City Council intend to lay out the highway before mentioned, and to take there for a portion of-their land and to lay out the same as a highway of said city;- and that Thursday the Ninth day of January 1941 at 8 o' clock P.. M. at city hall, Salem, is appointed as the time for a public hearing in the matter." Approved by the Mayor D: cember 30, 1940. Beach Avenue Councillor Stefanski offered the following order which was 801 adopted: "WHEREAS, in the opinion of the City Council the public necess- ity and convenience require that a public street or way to be called Beach Avenue should be laid out as a highway of the city from the norther ly side of Cheval Avenue to the northerly street line of Bay View kvenue as shown on-a plan on file in the office of the city clerk of this city dated Nov 1940, Frank P. Morse, C. E. , it is therefore hereby ORDERED, that due notice be given to Pearl , . Smuth, H. Albina Manning, Kathleen S M. & Timothy F. Lyons, Harry A. Simon, City of Salem and all others in- terested, that the City Council intend to lay out the highway before men- tioned, and to take therefor a portion of theri land and .to lay out the same as a highway of said city;- and that Thursday the Ninth day of Jan- uary 1941 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, December 30, 1940. Sewer Abatements Councillor Stefanski offered the following order which was 802 adopted: "ORDERED: That the attached list of Unapportioned Deferred Sewer Assessments totalling Vo647.60 be abated for the following reason: 357 December 26, 1940, Fabate ese deferred Sewer Assessments which go .back _in most instance ears and represent properties which have long sice passed out of the owners named in the list, have up to this point been he city' s accounts and appear to be uncollectable. e State Auditors recommend that these Deferred Assessments s moved by the City Council which alone has the authority to assessments. a 1868 George P. Farrington • 310 Essex Bal. $36.73 1869 Estate Michael Shepard 25 Brown 44.30 state Nath'1 Rogers 376 Essex Bal. 76.38 Timothy Ropes 397 Essex 31.82 1870 Albert E. Newton Broad 29.00 1872 Samuel P. Floyd 78 Bridge 107.32 William Churchill 82 Bridge James P. Cook 64 Bridge 268,30 Joseph Gardner Jr, Bridge 134.15 John R. Norfolk Bridge `ieorge H. Sargent Cor Bridge & LathropB"1. 29,76o.12 Richard Skinner 64 Essex 60.00 First Baptist Church Federal 60.00 Jacob Haskell 22 Peabody 30,52 Daniel Upton 11 Pickman 32.48 William B. Parker Est. Pickman 48.72 William B. Parker Est. Pickman 48.72 Mrs. Charles Osborne 21 Pickman 40.58 Samuel A. Tilton Pickman 32,48 Abraham Towle 36 Pleasant 73.04 James P. Cook Pleasant 64.96 Naumkeag St. Ry. Co Pleasant 60,87 1873- Bowker Estate Essex 60.00 John A. Simon Essex 167.20 John Hurley 51 Lafayette Bal. 56.33 John F. Hurley 57 Lafayette It54,87 David Buffum 59 Lafayette " 65.84 George C. Chase 69 Lafayette " 39.51 Hannah Hunt 71 Lafayette IT 28,54 Martha P. Walcott Lafayette 32.92 Caleb Sawyer Prescott 26.18 1874- Elizabeth Goodwin 83 Derby 46.20 i Joseph Shatswell 23-251 Front if 24.17 Hrs. John Crowley 7-9 Ropes 122.75 Annis Smith 8 Ropes 61.37 George Chambers 11 Ropes 102.28 Joseph Chisholm Ropes 40.91 Jonathan R. Church Ropes 61.37 City of Salem Schoolhouse Ropes 194. 34 1875- City of Salem Schoolhouse Skerry 96.54 Jesse B. Edwards Skerry 30.17 Nivins Bagging Co. Skerry 30.17 Mrs. Edward Sampson Skerry 18.10 William B. Smith Skerry 39.22 1876 City of Salem-Common Pleasant 87.06 1881 Joseph Gardner Crombie 51.99 Mrs. William Goodhue 9 Herbert 22.26 W. C. Packard 89 Lafayette 34-56 James F. Almy Lafayette 65.40 T. H. Beaud ry Leach Cr. Glover 77.13 T. T. Berry Turner cor.Derby 23.56 1.882- Marggret Duprey 551 Broad 49. 50 Nancy Naos 58 Broad 41.25 Joseph H. Murphy 8 Messervy " 20.40 1883 John L. Dickinson 10 Beacon 20.40 Nichols Estate 105 Boston 54.50 E. M. Johnson Bridge 10.00 Margaret Joyce 326 Bridge St. Ext 31.50 Richard Mullin 328 Bridge St. Ext 30.00 Bennett Bros. Bridge St. Ext. 37.50 Margaret Dolan Bridge St: Ext. 43.50 ,. 358 December 26, 1940{ 1863 Patrick Mahoney 32 Congress $24.75 Charles Odell Agt. 9-11 Hancock 41. 30 Mary Hunt 13 Pingree 13.68 Alfred Gaudette 29 Pingree 29.07 Mrs. B. Tivnan 31 Pingree 23.94 Patrick Tivnan 34 Pingree Bal. 7. 54 James Donegan ' 35 Pingree it 21:86 William Sheehan 36 Pingree 25.65 1884 John Callahan High 20.68 885- Cavoline A. Sherman 20 Engli h 12.72 1886 Harriet P. Chapman 3 Harrison Ave 22.95 Estate T. Florance Everett 37.23 C. S. Clark Salem 11.00 1888- Mrs Alice Bray 3 Fairfield 35.10 Charles S. Whitney Fairfield 35.10 891- Charles E. Symonds Jr. Chandler Cor. Symonds 34.75 Daniel Mulcahy 22 Hanson 25.00 John P. Peabody 208 North 20.00 Emily A. Glove 71 Ocean Avenue 30.25 Mrs. Bryan Cahill 60 Prospect 25.00 M. J. Cunney 62rProspect 25.00 Joseph F. Smith 68-70 Prospect 24. 50 Edward C. Hutchinson Summit 25.00 1893 E. N. Pack 7 Balcomb Bal. 5.00 J. R. Griffin Balcomb 53. 50 Emma S. Almy 131 Clifton Ave 25.00 Pitman & Brown 2 Cousins 20. 50 ++ it 4 Cousins 16. 50 L: ++ g 6 Cousins 20.00 J. P. Parker 13 Oakland 20.50 Michael Looney 23 Phelps 24.00 Mary Regan 4 Rawlins 18.25 C. B. Balcomb 18 Symonds 25.00 Joseph Farmer 15 Webb 17.00 A. J. Frisbee 83 Webb 30. 50 Cressey Estate Webb 23. 50 1894 George F. Ropes 22-241 Bridge 36.00 Heffernan& Sons 41 Bridge 24.00 Mary Henderson 8 Edeh 25.00 Mrs. J. D. Ayers 14 Eden 25.34 John R. Griffin Northend Cor.' Balcomb 34.00 . P. Crowley 10 Planters 23. 50 George D. Phippen 21 Planters 25.00 Charles B. Balcomb 21 Southwick 22.50 1896 William B. O'Keefe 5 Ord 16.63 Margaret 0. E. Mullane 7 Ord 20.00 W. H. Delaney 20 Ord 92.00 1897 Daniel B. Ives Y now Shore Ave 22.50 1901 William Brenna Aborn 25.70 1905 Irenus E. Newhall 23 Woodside 40. 50 1910 Samuel J. Bernstein 135 Essex 18.00 David R. Boucher 102 Wheatland Bala 12.63 No date J. J. Perkins Barton - 103.00 shown I. C. Foster 86 Bridge- 21. 30 G. Barton 68 Bridge 36.21 Joseph H. Phippen 94 Bridge 44.73 F. T. Sanborn 105 _Bridge 11.71 City of Salem (Prim & Broad 73.92 S High School) Evans Burnham 34 Buffum 24.51 N. T. Safford 53 Charter 25.00 Frank M. Winn Endicott 26.56 Eben'r Buswell 74 Federal 9.40 Eliza A. Chase 83 Federal 48.35 No date Arthur Kemble 85 Federal 42.97 shown Mrs. William G. Webb 90 Federal 18.80 John H. Bell 104 Federal 10.75 Mrs. Joseph Chandler 106 Federal 8.06 Charles W. Robinson 117-119 Federal 18.52 John Calef 126 Federal 15.06 Hrs. Stephen A. Chase 138 Federal 51.45 Richard Harrington 141 Federal 22.63 George Osborne 146 Federal 24.67 Sally B. Brown 156 Federal 25.72 Joseph Moseley 156 Federal 13.36 R. B. Clifford i'rj. 164 Federal 27.44 Rupp Estate 3Jr December 26 , 1940. No date John Chandler Federal 28.95 shown Francis Chase Federal 18. 50 Avis Hill Federal 10.75 John J. Williams Federal 61. 74 Ezra Woodbury Federal 36.96 Thomas Reynolds 26 Fowler 1502 Victor Corbin 231 Jefferson Avenue 40..00, H. M. Brooks 118 Lafayette 112.10' R. S. Andrew 119-121Lafayette 60.gye- P. H. Peach 126 Lafayette 99.65 A. Walen 129 Lafayette 99.65 William F. Gavett 131. Lafayette Bal. 64.51 S. P. Walcott 133 Lafayette 68.51 E. D. Ropes Lafayette 137.03 J. J. Hayes Mason 25.00 Hrs. Thomas N. Gardner 2J Norman 35.18 Hrs. John Price 10 Norman 31.68 Eastern Railroad Norman 26.38 F. Lamspn 1 Northey 21.30 Augustus Brown 9 Northey 27.69 Charles Lamson 5 Northey 14.91 Henry C. Leach 23 Northey 25.56 C. A. & C. S. Clark 3 lots Oidean Avenue 274.04 E. H. Devine Ocean Avenue 37.36 I. C. Foster Ocean Avenue 18.66 D. B. Gardner Ocean Avenue 18.66 E. A. Hodgkins Ocean Avenue 37.36 E. A. Hodgkins Ocean Avenue 143.24 C. S. Nichols Ocean Avenue 18.66 George H. Warren 40 Pleasant 23.43 Joshua Brown 8 Porter Court 39.00 Narcisse Simard 4-6 Prescott 25.50 Jacob Berry Skerry 30.17 Pemberton Hale 29 Summer 10.00 Joseph L. Lougee 31 Summer 23.08 Mary A. Winer 33 Summer 46.16 1911- The Coller Realty Cor. Roslyn & Geneva 57.00 1915 J. Fred Hussey Dodge 30.00 James Chalifour Lot Foster 25.00 1918- A. Levin 41 Beaver 25.00 Helen M. Harkins 16 River 25.00 Jane Maguire 7 Upham 34.45 $7,647.60 Approved by the Mayor, December 30, 1940. Councillor Harrington was appointed to draw two jurors for Jurors January 13, 1941 at Salem and the following were drawn: Aurele L'Heureux, 16 Cherry St , Manager Armand.-J. Larocque, 112 Leach St. , Mill Operattve Councillor Safford was then ppointed to draw two jurors for Jurors the second session and the following were drawn: Harry E. Hodgkins, 27 Ord St. , Leather Worker Harold M. Perkins, 450 Lafayette St. , Manager Councillor Harrington then moved adjournment and it was so voted at 9 P. M. ATTEST:- CITY CLERK. I 3603 December 31, 1940. A Specialmeetingof the City Council was held on December 31-, 940 at five o'clock P. M. President Durkin presided and all the mem- bers were present excepting Councillors, Ferguson, -Harrington,- Morency d Stefanski. The reading of the records of the previous meeting were dispensed with, on motion of Councillor Safford. Card Workers The following communication from the Mayor-was referred to the 803 Committee on Public Welfare: "To the City Council City Hall Salem, Mass Gentlemen: In an order from your Honorable Body dated, Dec- ember 12th, 1940, it was requested that the Mayor, Council Committee and Welfare Department consider a continuing pro- ject for the so called Card Workers. have discussed this matter at great length with the City Engineer, Mr. Frank P. Morse, and Superintendent of Streets, Mr. Thomas L. Hever and other persons interested in manual labor pro- jects in the city and a program is being worked out . Consequently, in the meantime, after your body has organized I will be pleased to have your committee on Public Welfare arrange an appointment with the Mayor and the Welfare De- partment. Assuring you of my interest, permit me to remain, Very truly yours, Signed Edward A. Coffey, MAYOR" Cemetery Commission The Mayor' s appointment of George B. Farrington as a member of 80 he Board of Cemetery Commissioners for a period of three years expiring December 31, 1943 was confirmed by the Council on roll call vote, seven or and four absent. Said confirmation being under suspension of the Pty rules, on motion of Councillor Dolan. Unfinished Business Councillor Dolan offered the following order which was adopted: 805 "ORDERED' :-That all matters in the hands of Committees or any other business before the Council be referred to the Council of 1941." S City Council The,d`o1 9wi4&0,rdabrqu Doeude_d-gibt119iMp�on,;wa� adopted r 10 806 - . 1 "ORDERED: That the following transfers be and hereby are made: From the item "Reserve Account" $135. 79 From the item #1 Admin. Health Dept 110.00 From the item Ledge Hill, Park dept 129.21 making a total of 375.00 to the item City Council. Approved by the Mayor, January 2, 1941. Councillor 'rosby then, moved adjournment and it was so voted 47 at 5:19 P. M. ATTEST:- , I I c r-, 361 r 62 S is 363 ����� r S 365 CITY GOVEENN_ENT - 1941 MAYOR EDWARD A. COFFEY s COUNCILLORS-AT-LARGE Philip J. Durkin✓ Stephen W. Francis/ Joseph B. Harrington✓ Wilfred J. Poitras✓' William 0. Safford ✓ WARD COUNCILLORS Ward One - Adam F. Stefanski ✓ Ward Four - Arthur H. Crosby,/ Ward Two - Herman A. -Strombergl Ward Five - Philip L. Morency✓ Ward Three - H. Francis Dolan✓ Ward Sia - Arthur T: Ferguson✓ President of the City Council - Philip J. Durkin AM I 366 January 6, 1941. The organization meeting- of the City Council was held on-.Monday, January 6, 1941, at ten o*clock A. M. The Councillors met in the Mayor's office and proceeded to the Council Chambers to organize, escorted by the City Clerk and the City Messenger. The City Clerk called the meet- ing to order and called the senior member, Councillor- Safford to take the chair. All the members were present excepting Councillors Harrington and Ferguson. Oath Councillor Stefanski offered the following order which was adopted: 1. "ORDERED: That His Honor, the Mayor be notified that the Councillors are assembeled and waiting to be qualified." Councillors Poitras and Stefanski were appointed to escort the Mayor. Prayer was then offered by the ReverendFatherFrederick J. Muldoon. The City Clerk, John J. Connelly, then administered the oath of office to Mayor Edward A. Coffey. The City-Clerk then administered the oath of office to the Councillors. Councillors Durkin and Dolan were then appointed to escort the Mayor from the Chambers. President Councillor Stromberg offered the following order which was adopted: 2. "ORDERED: That the Council proceed to organize for the year 1941 by the election of a president." Councillor Morency nominated Councillor Durkin. Councillor Dolan seconded the motion. Councillor Durkin was elected by the following vote: Voting for Councillor Durkin, Councillors Crosby, Dolan, Francis, Morency Poitras, Safford, Stefanski and Stromberg, eight in all; Voting for Coun- cillor Morency, Councillor Durkin, one in all; Absent, Councillors Fer- guson and Harrington. Councillor Morency moved the vote be made unan- imous and it was so voted. Mayor' s address Councillor Dolan offered the following order which was adopted: 3-4 "ORDERED: That a message be sent to His Honor Mayor Edward A. Coffey S that the City Council for the year 1941 has organized by the election of Councillor Durkin as its President , and that it respectfully extends an invitation to him to address the members at this session." The President appointed Councillors Dolan and Safford to escort the l°ayor. The Mayor addressed the Council. Councillor "rosby offered the following order which was adopted: "ORDERED: That the thanks of the City Council be extended to His Honor the Mayor for his able and instructive address and a copy be re- quested for publication with the municipal documents." January 6, 1941. Councillor Harrington then arrived and was sworn in by the City Clerk. Oath Councillor Morency-offered the following order which was adopted: Rules and hegulatio "ORDERED:_ That the rules and regulations of the City council of the 5. yearl940 beadoptedas the rules and regulations for the year 1941 qnd that the same be suspended for this meeting." Councillor Dolan offered the following order for Councillor Ferguson Unfinished Busines who was ill and the same was adopted: 6. "ORDERED:- That all matters referred to the City Council by the City Council of 1940 and all matters not finally disposed of or in the hands of committees be referred to the City Council of 1941 and to the several committees usually considering the same." - Councillor Harrington offered the following order which was adopted: Manual "ORDERED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is authorized and di- 7. rected to prepare and have printed a pocket manual for the use of the members of the City Council and City Officers, the cost of same not to exceed one hundred and twenty-five dollars ($125.00) and said sum to be charged to the regular appropriation for the City Council." Councillor Poitras offered the following order which was adopted: Meetings 8. "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 than twenty-four hour notice. ' Councillor Francis offered the following order which was adopted: "ORDERED: That the Purchasing Agent be authorized and instructed to solicit bids for printing and binding the City Documents for 1940 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." Councillor Safford offered the following order which was adopted: Temporary Loan 9 "ORDERED: That the City Treasurer be and hereby is authorized, with the approval of the Mayor and the Committee on Finance to incur debt from time to time during the current financial year beginning January 1, 1941, on temporary loans in anticipation of revenue, and to issue therefor the notes of the city, payable within one year from thier respective dates. The amount of such notes shall not exceed two million dollars ($2,000,000) Any such notes or portions thereof may be refunded by the issue of new notes due within one year from the date of the original obligation. Said notes shall not be obigatory unless certified thereon as to genuineness by the National Shawmut Bank of Boston, Massachusetts." Approved by the Mayor, January 7, 1941. 368 January 6, 19-41- Compensation 9,41Compensation 10 Councillor Dolan. offeredthefollowing order which was adopted: "ORDERED:- That the compensation of the members of the City Council be and hereby is established as five hundred dollars per year, payable in equal monthly installments." Approved by the Mayor, January 72 1941. Councillor Ferguson Councillor Dolan offered the following order which was adopted: 11 "ORDERED: That a letter be sent to our colleague, Councillor Arthur T. Ferguson expressing our regret that he is. ill and trusting that he will soon be able to return to his accustomed place amongst us." Reconsideration Councillor Morencyt moved immediate reconsideration of all business transacted and the motion was lost as intended. Councillor Stromberg moved adjournment and it was so voted at 11.15 A. M. ATTEST:- TY CLERK. I i i I. i i S .. .: < 361 January 7, 1941. A special meeting of the City Council was held on January 7, 1941 at P. M. All the members were present excepting Councillors Morency, Har- ington, Dolan, Crosby and Ferguson. The reading of the records of the revious meeting were dispensed with on motion of Councillor Safford. President Durkin appointed Councillor Stefanski to draw one juror or the Superior Civil Session sitting at Salem January 8, 1941 and Joseph F. O'Brien, 23 Appleton Street, Truck Driver was drawn. Councillor Safford then moved adjournment and it was so voted at 4:25 P. M. ATTEST:- _ / CITY/ CLERK. �70 Januar-y-9,_19.41. A regular-meeting of the City Council- was held on Thursday, -January 99 1941 at eight o'clock--P.-M.. All the members except-ing Councillors Crosby, Ferguson and Stafanski.;were present and the President presided. The reading od the records of the previous meeting were dispensed with on motion of Councillor Safford. i Dynamite Storage A communication was received from George Brockley requesting that Iia the hearing to be held on his application for the storage of dynamite of£ ! � l the Swampscott Road be postponed until January 23rd, 1941 and the same was granted on motion of Councillor Dolan. Beach Avenue A hearing was held on the Laying out of Beach Avenue as a Public way. Councillor Harrington appeared in favor in the absence of Coun- cillor Stefanski. There was no opposition and the matter was referred to the Committee on Public Works. Bay View Avenue A hearing was held on the Laying out of Bay View Avenue as a public way. Councillor Harrington as well as a Mr. Moody appeared in favor. The matter was referred to the Committee on Public Works. Cheval Avenue A hearing was held on the Laying out of Cheval Avenue as a public way in the City of Salem. Numerous residents of the section appeared and asked questions concerning the proposed laying out . The matter was referred to the Committee on Public Works. Assessors A communication from the Mayor appointing Mr. Max J. Kowalski as a 12 member of the Board of Assessors for a period of three years commeneing the first day of February 1941 was read and the appointment was confirm- ed under suspension of the rules on roll call vote, eight yeas, three ab- sent. Street Dept . The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was referred to the 13 Committees on Finance and Ordinances: S "ORDERED: That the sum of Seventeen Hundred and Sixteen ( $1716) be , and hereby is appropriated for the item "Working Foreman, Welfare Workers" and said sum to be expended under the direction of the Superintendent of Streets. And be it further ORDERED: That the said sum be charged to the tax levy of the cur- rent year." Pension of R. Chen6y The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted on roll 14 call vote, eight yeas, three absent: "ORDERED: Whereas, the City Physician has certified in writing that Raymond H. Cheney, Supervisor of Motor Fire Apparatus in the Salem Fire Department and permanent member thereof, is permanently disabled playsi- 3'71 January 9,, -1941. ally from further performing duty as such member by reason of injuries sutstained through no fault of his in the actual performance of duty. It is hereby ORDERED: That said Raymond H. Cheney be-.retired from active service in said Department on a pension of eleven hundred and twenty-five dollazs (1125.00) per year, which is one-half of his present annual salary. Said pension to be payable weekly and that said retirement shall take effect at 6 o'clock P. M. on January 11, 1941.^ Approved by the Mayor, January 13, 1941. The following communication from the Mayor, was referred to the Com ease of Flatinm ittee on Public Property: 15 Bldg. Members of the City Council Salem, Massachusetts Gentlemen of the Council: It is proposed to havetheCity lease the Flatiron Building on Endicott Street from the Trustees under the will of the late Austin L. Baker for a term of three years beginning February 1, 1941. The reason for leasing this property is that the space is required for W.P.A. and N.Y.A. purposes. It is further proposed that the City will slhb-let the second floor of this building to Frederick W. fudge, holder of a present lease from the Baker Estate. Mr. Judge conducts a growing industry which I wish to keep in Salem. The terms of the lease from the Austin L. Baker Estate to the City will be substantially as follows: The City will pay a Tyonthly ren- tal of $150.00; will pay taxes and maintenance and will pay for repairs; will furnish its own heat and pay for the water. The City will also pay . for--elevator inspection and boiler inspection insurance. The Estate of Austin L. Baker will pay the fire insurance. There will be a provision r in the lease giving the City the option to renew for a period of three years. The lease-.from the City to Frederick W. Judge will be for a period of three years beginning February 1, 1941, at a rental of $60.00 per month. The City will furnish the heat and the power to operate the elevator. This will reduce the rental which the City pays by the sum of $60.00 monthly. It has been impossible to have the final draft of the leases ready to submit to your Honorable Body at this meeting but the terms are substabtially set forth in this letter and it is my thought that if the City Council so desires they might refer this matter to a Committee for consideration and that the final &aft of the leases would be submitted to the said committee for their consideration before the next meeting and a report made thereon by said Committee to the Council so that the Council might act on the matter of these leases before February 1, 1941. Thanking you for your cooperation in this matter, permit me to remain, Very truly .yours, Signed Edward A. Coffey, Mayor. The Mayor's gVp@1f1jbbttt of James R. Dooley as a constable at the Constable at Museum Peabody Museum to serve one year from February 1st, 1941 was confirmed on 16 roll call vote, eight yeas, three absent. A communication was received from the Mayor stating that the duties City Physicians 17 Of the City Physician had so increased that it was advisable to establish the position of two City Physicianss and that the salary of each physicia NEW X372 January 9 , 1941. should not exceed One Thousand Dollars. The communication was referred to the Committee on Ordinances. Park Dept. The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was referred to the 18 Committee on Finance: "ORDERED:- That the sum of Five Hundred Dollars be and hereby is ap- proprd)priated for the purposes of repairs at "Diving Pier and Platform, Smith Pool". Said sum of Five Hundred Dollars to be expended by the Park Department. And be it further ORDERED: That the said sum is to be charged toothe tax levy for the current year." ummer Farm Bd. The Mayor' s appointment of Chester G. Goldsmith as a member of the 19 Board of Trustees of the Plummer Farm School for a term of Five years from February ls$, 1941, was confirmed unddr suspension of the rules, on roll call vote, eight yeas, three absent. lummer Farm Bd. The Mayor's appointment of William A. Peterson as a Trustee of the 20. Plummer Farm School for a period of Five years from February lat . 1941, was confirmed under suspension of the rules on roll call vote, eight yeas three absent. Land of Mary L. The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was referred to the Dwyer. 21. Committee on Finance: "ORDERED: That the sum of Five Thousand and Eighteen Dollars and Fifty-eight Cents (5018.58) be and the same is hereby appropriated for the purpose of purchasing a parcel of land located at #54 Washington Sq. , south, and owned by the heirs of Mary L. Dwyer. Said purchase is for the purpose of constructing and enlarging a public school yard and for other municipal purposes; and that said sum be and hereby is charged to the tax levy for the current year and to be known as "Purchase of Real S Estate #54 Washington Square, South". And be it further ORDERED: That the Mayor be and hereby is authorized to purchase the said real estate on behalf of the city." onstable- Licensinj The following order, recommedded by the Mayor, was referred to the Board 22. Committees on Finance and Ordinances: "ORDERED: That the sum of One Thousand Eight Hundred and Seventy- two Dollars ($1872) be and hereby is appropriated for the item "Constable Licensing Board". Said sum to be charged to the tax levy for the cmrren year. -Abd be it further ORDERED: that said sum shall be expended in equal weekly installment of thirty-six ($36. ) per week." MIN _M111111111 SLP A 3, January 9 , 1941. The application of Charles E. Smith for a Fish Trap at the eastern Fish Trap endofInner Gooseberry Island was referred to the Committee on Public 23. Property. The Monthly report of the City Marshal was received and ordered Marshal' s Report filed. 24. The claims of Joseph Sadowski and Elizabeth G. Cook were referred Claims to the Committee on Claims. 25-26 The Bond of Howard W. Bragdon, Theatrical Agent, was referred to the Bond Committee on Bonds and a 27 approved. The application 60 the Salem Lumber Co. , to store 500 gallons of gas Lubritorium 28 oline of 5 Jefferson Avenue, was ordered to a hearing for January 23,1941 ATa_ at eight o' clock P. M. , also the application of Gulf Oil Co. for lubritoT ium at North and Bridge Streets, with 30 gallons of gasoline storage. Applications for renewals of the the following Auto Dealers' License3 Renewals were referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits: 29 Eudger J, Michaud, 250 Jefferson Avenue David Litman, 56 Bridge Street - Soucy Auto Sales, 412 Essex Street Councillor Morency offered the following report which was accepted and the recommendation adopted: "The Committee on Licenses and 1ermits, to whom was referred applica- tions for licenses, having considered said matter, would recommend that the following be granted: PASSENGER AUTO: Arthur G. Roderick, 55 Broad St. - AUTO DEALERS: Pope St . Auto Exchange, 8 Pope St (3rd Class) Sinarise Gauthier, 62 Leavitt St (lst Class) PASSENGER AUTO: James H. O'Connor, 60 Linden St . SEAVJORMS: Armand Labrecque, 6 Park Street. For the Committee, Philip L. Morency, Chairman." Councillor Morency moved immediate reconsideration of all business transacted and the motion was lost. Councillor Poitras moved adjournment and it was so voted at 8:49 P. . ATTEST: CITY CLERK �- 374 I January, 23, 1941. A regular meeting of the City Council was held on Thursday, January 23rd, 1941 at eight o' clock P. M. All the members, excepting Councillor Harrington and Ferguson were present and the President presided. The reading of the records of the previous meeting was dispensed with, on mo- tion of Councillor Safford. I bamite Storage A hearing was held on the application of George Bickley to store 1,000 lbs of dynamite off the Swampscott Road,. No one appeared in favor Attorney Michael J. Reardon representing the Almy Trust appeared in oppo- sition. On motion of Councillor Stefanski the matter was referred to the Committee on Public Works. ubritorium (See end of meeting) - Gasoline A hearing was held on the application of the Salem Lumber Co. , to store 500 gallons of gasoline at 5 Jefferson Avenue. Councillors Crosby, Dolan and Morency appeared in favor and the permit was granted on motion of Councillor Dolan subject to the provisions of law relating to the same incoln Road A communication was reUeiiaed from the Mayor together with a plan of i 31 the proposed laying out of Lincoln Road as a Public Way. The Mayor stated that it would be necessary to seek permission from the County Commissione3 s to layout a public way across a railroad track and suggested appropriate I action be taken to do so. Councillor Morency offered the following petition which was adopted: "WHEREAS, in the opinion of the City Council of the City of Salem, i public necessity and convenience require that a public way to be called Lincoln Road in said City, be laid out across the Marblehead Branch of 1 the Boston & Maine Eailroad, at grade, as shown on a plan by the City Engineer of said City, herewith submitted, the said City Council, under the provisions of Section 104 of Chapter 160 of the General Laws, respect fu?.ly petitions your honorable Body to lay out said street, crossing on a level with the railroad, or to authorize the City of Salem to do so so- cording to said plan and under the authority of the statute referred tox. taking such portion of private land as indicated on said plan after no- tice to the said Railroad Corporation and a hearing to all parties inter- ested. Philip J Durkin, Pres. Herman A. Stromberg William, 0. Safford Adam F. Stefanski Stephen W. Francis Philip L. Morency Arthur H. Crosby H, Francis Dolan Wilfred J. Poitras Lincoln Road Councillor Morency offered the following order which was adopted: 32 "WHEREAS, in the opinion of the City Council the public necessity and convenience require that a public street or way to be called Linech Road should be laid out as a highway from Grant Road to Lafayette Street 375 - Januery �3, 1941. crossing the Boston & Maine tracks as shown on a plan on file in the office of the city clerk of this city dated January 1941, it is therefore hereby ORDERED, that due notice be given to Mary E. Joyce, Nathaniel F. Perkins, Hillard & Zora E. Lovett, Boston & Maine Railroad, Hygrade Syl- vania Corporation, Loring Realty Co. , Wesley H. Rowe, Bertha V. Phelan, Henry J. Gourdeau, et al, Trs. of LeStade Club, Thomas Mackey, Joseph T. Mackey 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 same as a highway of said city;- and that Thurs- day the 13th day of February 1941 at eight o'clock P. M. , at City Hall, Salem is appointed as the time and place for a public hearing in the matter." A communication -was received from the Mayor stating that he had Claim notice of a claim from one Clark C. Benson of 63 Essex St. , Beverly and 33 that he believed the location of the defect complained of was in Peabody and not in Salem. The communication was referred to the Committee on Claims. The Mayor's appointment of William 0. Safford to be a member of the Welfare Board Board of Public Welfare for a period of three years from the first day 34 ' of February, 1941, was confirmed by the Council on roll call vote, under suspension of the rules, eight yeas, two absent and Councillor Safford excused from voting. I j The Mayor' s appointment of Francis Brown to be a member of the Bd. Board of Health 35 of Health for a period of three years from the first Monday in February, 1941 was confirmed by the Council under suspension of the rules, on roll call vote, nine yeas, two absent. The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: Bids without ,Advertising "WHEREAS: The health or safety of the people, or their property may 36 be endangered, unless purchase of materials, to be used on projects carried on by the City in conjunction with the Works Projects Administra- tion of the United States, are made without delay; such purchases are herby declared to be of an emergency nature, and therefor it is ORDERED: that in conjunction with the Works Projects Administratio of the United States, that the Purchasing Agent, with the approval of the Mayor, may make such emergency purchases as are referred to above, by competitive bidding, without the formality of advertising." Approved by the Mayor, January 27, 1941. The folIowing orde:;, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: Pension of Dennis D, Healy "ORDERED: That Patrolmmn Dennis D. ttealy of the Salem Police Depart 37 t January 23, 1941. T ent be and hereby is retired from active service in said Department and placed on the pension roll, it appearing, as provided by the statute, t that he has performed faithful service in said Department , for a period of forty gears and has reached the age of seventy years; said retirement -sixth day of January, 1941. - And-befit further, to date as of the twenty ORDERED: That an annual pension id hereby granted the said Dennis D. Healy, under Chapter 32, Section 83 of the General Laws, as amended, in the sum of One Thousand One ($1,001. ) Dollars., said sum being one-half of his annual compensation of Two Thousand ($2,002. ) Dollars at the time of his retirement; said annual pension to be paid weekly and to begin as Of January 26th, 1941, the date of his retirement._" Approved by the Mayor, January 279 1941.. ension of Richardd The iDilowing order, recommended by the-Mayor,- eras -adopted: . Butler "ORDERED: That Patrolman Richard F. Butler of the Police Department be and hereby is retired from active service in said Department and place upon the pension roll, it appearing, as provided by the Btatute, that he has performed faithful service in said Department for a period of rorty years and has reached the age of sixty-five years of age and said date of I . retirement to be as of the second day of r'ebruary, 1941. And it is further ORDERED: That an annual pension is hereby granted the said Richard F. Butler, under Chapter 32, Section 83 of the General Laws, as amended, in the sum of One Thousand One ( DO,t) Dollars, said sum being one-half of his annual compensation of Two Thousand Two Dollars (2,002) at the time of his retirement; said annual pension to be paid weekly and to begin as of February 2, 1941, the date of his retirement." Approved by the Mayor, January 27, .1941. ouncil Committees A communication was read from President Durkin stating that he had S 39 reappointed the same committees for the Council for the year 1941 as were in existence during the year 1940. The communication was ordered filed. Council Chambers The use of the Council Chambers for the President ' s Birthday Ball 40 Committee was granted. Builder The application of Michael R. Connolly for a Builder' s License was 41 granted. I� i, Bonds The Constable bonds of Jacob Hurwitz and Dennis Mavrogenis were re- 42-43 ferred to the Committee on Bonds and approved. Claims The claims of Elizabeth Regan , Dora Howell and Helen Demers were 44-46 referred to the Committee on Claims. 377 January 23, 1941. The applications of the following for Large Type signs were or ere Large Signs or hearings on February 13, 1941: . 47-48 The Clam Shell, 124 Essex Street Walters Shoe Store, 12 Central Street. The Sign Bonds of The Clam Shell and Walters Shoe Store were referred Sigp-Bonds o the Committee on Bonds and approved. 49-50 The renewal of Norman Rogers Auctioneer License was granted. The Renewals renewal of Howard W. Bragdon's Theater Booking Agency and the Auto Dealer's 51 License of Boleslaw M. -Piecewicz, 206-208 Bridge Street, were referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. Councillor Poitras offeYrbd the following report which was accepted: Working Foreman 52 "The Committee on Ordinances to whom was referred the order that the sum of $1,716 be and hereby is appropriated for the item "Working Foreman' Welfare Workers and said sum to be expended under the Superintendent of Streets, has considered said matter and would recommend that no action is necessary tt the present time. For the Committee Wilfred J. Poitras, Chairman" Councillor Dolan offered the following report which was accepted and Working Foreman 53 the recommendation adopted: "The Committee on Finance to whom was referred the order that the swi pf $1716 be and hereby is appropriated for the item Working Foreman, Street Department, has considered said matter and would recommend the appropria- tion of the sum of "1716 for the position of Working Foreman (This is a temporary matter) For the Committee, H, Francis Dolan." The order appropriating the sum of $1716 as introduced at the meet- ing od January 9 , 1941 was adopted. Approved by the Mayor, January 27, 1941. Councillor Poitfas offered the following report which was accepted: Constable-Licensin Board "The Committee on Vrdinances to whom was referred the order that the 54 sum of $1 ,872 be and hereby is appropriated for the item "Constable-Lic- ensing Board" , has considered said matter and would recommend that no action is necessary at the present time. For the Committee, Wilfred J. Poitras, Chairman" councillor Dolan offered the following report which was accepted and Constable-Licensin Board the recommendation adopted: 55 ��3.7V January 23, 1941. C "The Committee on Finance to whom was referred the Order that the sum of $1,872. be and hereby is appropriated for the item "Constable- Lic- ensing Board, has considered said matter. and would recommend the appropri- ation of the sum of $1,872, for the proposed Constable. tThis is a temporary atter) For the Committee, H. Francis Dolan, Chairman" Constable-Licensing The order appropriating the sum of $1872 for the item "Constable- Board Licensing Board as introduced at the meeting of January 9, 1941 was adopte . Approved by the Mayor, January 279 1941. epairs at Smith Councillor Dolan offered the following report which was accepted Pool 56 and the recommendation adopted: "The Committee on Finance to whom was referred the Order, that the sum of $500 be and hereby is appropriated for the purpose of repairs at "Diving Pier and Platform, Smith Pool", has considered said matter and ould recommend the appropriation of $500. for this purpose. For the Committee H. Francis Dolan, Chairman" The order appropriating the $500 for the Smith Pool as introduced at the meeting of Januanj 9:,. 1941, was then adopted. Approved by the Mayor, January 27, 1941. Dwyer Estate Councillor Dolan offered the following report which was accepted 57 and the recommendation adopted: "The Committee on Finance to whom was referredthe Order that the sum of $5,018.58 be and hereby is appropriated for the purpose of purchas- i ng a parcel of real estate located at #54 Washington Sq. south, and owned. by the heirs of Mary L. Dwyer, has considered said matter and would rec- mmend the appropriation of $5,108.58 and that the Mayor be authorized to S aEe the purchase in behalf of the City. For the Committee, H. Francis Dolan, Chairman." The or �er appropriating the sum of $5,018.58 for the purchase of the Mary L. Dwyer property, as introduced on January 9, 1941, was then adopted. Approved by the Mayor, Januery 27, 1941 ease of Flatiron Councillor Francis offered the following report which was accepted Bldg. 58 and the recommendation adopted: "The Committee on Public Property to whom was referred the matter f proposed Lease of the so-called Flatiron Building for a term of three 379 -__ January 23, 1941. years beginning February 1, 1941 dor W. P. A. and N. Y. A. purposes has considered said matter and would recommend this matter be adopted. For the Committee Stephen W. Francis, Chairman, " It was then voted, on roll call vote, nine yeas, two absent, to grant authority to the Mayor to execute the leases on behalf of the City. Councillor Morency offered the following report which was accepted Licenses and the recommendation- adopted: 59 "The Committee on Licenses and Permits to whom was referred lipplica tions for licenses, having considered said matter would recommend that the following be granted: AUTO DEALERS: - Ludger J. Michaud, - 250 Jefferson Ave (lst Class) , David S. Litman, 56 Bridge Street(3rd Class) Soucy Auto Sales, 412 Essex Street (3rd Class) For the Committee, PhIlip L. Morency, Chairman." A hearing was held on the application of the Gulf Oil -Co. , for a Lubritorium two-car Lubritorium at the corner-of North & Bridge Streets. A repre- sentative of the applicant appeared in favor. There was no opposition and the permit was granted on motion of Councillor Poitras, subject to the provisions of law relative to the same. Councillor Dolan moved immediate reconsideration of all business transacted and the mtion was lost. Councillor Stromberg moved adjournment and it was so voted at 9:03 P. M. ATTEST:- CITY CLERK' 80 February 13, 1941. C A regular meeting of the City Council was, hrld on February. 13-, 1941 t eight o!clock P. M. All the members, excepting Councillors Ferguson d Safford, were present and the. President, presided. - The. ,reading .of. he records of thre. previous meeting were dispensed with on motion of..Coun= illor Stromberg. Large Sign A hearing was held on the application of the Clam Shelf for a Large pe Sign at 124 Essex Street. Councillor Stromberg appeared in favor. here was no opposition and the permit was granted subject to the provis- ions of law pertaining to the same. i Large Sign A hearing was held on the application of Walters Shoe Store for a Large Type Sign at 12 Central Street. Councillor Stefanski appeared in favor. There was no opposition and. the permit was granted subject to to the provisions of law pertaining to the same. Lincoln Road A hearing was heldton the laying out of Lincoln Road as a public ay. Attorney Wm. McSweeney, Joseph Mackey and Councillors Stromberg, orency, Stefanski and Poi-yras appeared in favor. Mr. Hilliard M. Lovett poke of the damage to his house and land but was not otherwise opposed. communication was read from the B. & M. Railroad stating that it was pposed to the Grade Crossing. On motion of Councillor Morency the atter was referred to the Committee on Public Works, City Solicitor and he City Engineer. Weighers The Mayor's appointment of William H. Colbert and Helena M. Kelley 60 s Weighers of Coal and Commodities for a period of one year from Febru- ary 1st , was read and filed. Constables The Mayor' s appointment of the following- as Constables in the City 61 f Salem for one year from February 1st , 1941, was read and filed: Charles B._Ayers Carl E. Czar S Armand E. berube William H. Annable t John J. Cahill Wallace J. Clutman Charles Burns I Alexandre Gagnon Clarence E. Comer William Gorman Frank P. ESok Bernard G. Kackej;t Patrick J. Fallon Jacob Hurwitz William H. Foye Roman J. Kulakowski Jacob Galper George Leclerc Warren F. Jones Dennis Mavrogenis John S. Leszxzynski John McCarthy J. Alexander Michaud Jr. J. William Sheehan Henry Eugene Nadeau Richerd F. Smith Frederick T. O'Neill Frank T. Stokes Arthur C. Plant Walter I. Thomas F. Alvin Stacey Wilfred 0. Theriault Weighers 62 The Mayor's appointment of the following as Weighers of Coal and ommodities for one year from February 1st, 1941, were read and filed: 381 February 13, 1941. Benjamin J. Simmons Lewis C. Moalli Benjamin J. Simmons Jr. Everett E. Tucker Ernest J. Simmons Lillian M. Goudreau Frank J. Morin Harold B. Pickering Michael V. Ring Gladys M. Hamlet William F. Mooney Arthur W. Farley Thomas F. Stahtbn Merrill A. .Gorman Arthur F. Campbell Ernest S. Richardson James T. Lorenz Charles Hrevaster George Kessaris Herbert Tanner The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: Flatiron Bldg. "WHEREAS, the City of Salem has leased from the Trustees of the ,bus- 63 tin L. Beker estate, the premises known as the Flatiron Building to be used for W. P. A. purposes and the rent, therefor to be paid by the City from a W. P. A. account and that the City of Salem has sub-let one floor f said building to Frederick W. Judge d/b/a the F. W. Judge Optical Works t a rental of $60.00 per month, it is hereby ORDERED: That the said rent when received by the City from said Judge e set up with the City Treasurer in an account used for W. P. A. purposes " Approved by the Mayor, February 17, 1941. The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted on roll Pension of Wm. all vote, nine yeas, two absent: Ps 4zenny "ORDERED: That the sum of Seven Hundred and Eighty Dollars (780.00) In equal weekly installments of $15.00 (fifteen dollars) weekly be paid to illiam Pszenny as a pension; first installment to commence with the week Df February 10th, 1941. And be it further ORDERED: That the said sums so paid be charged to the item "Pensions" Approved by the Mayor, February 17, 1941. The following order, recommended by the Mayor was presented by Coun- Lincoln Road illor Francis, and adopted: 65 "ORDERED: 'That James Kinsella, Esq. , City Solicitor for the City of alem, and Frank Morse, City Engineer for the City of Salem, be requested o represent the City of Salem at a hearing before the County Commissioner n the Twenty-first day of February, 1941 at 11 a. m. at the Court House Ln Salem, in reference to a hearing of the Petition of the Salem City Coun it to lay out Lincoln Road across the Marblehead Branch of the Boston & aine Railroad, at grade." Approved by the Mayor, February 17, 1941. The following communication from the Mayor, was referred to the Com- Noise 66 mittee on Ordinances: "To the City Council Salem, Massachusetts Gentlemen of the Council: It has been called to my attention that there has been much noise and unnecessary noise on the streets of our City. I suggest that your Honorable Body consider the Wisdom of establishing an ordinance -February 13, 1941. prohibiting such noise and that further you consider the advisability of including on the ordinance, zones of quiet. These zones of quiet would be adjacent to Churches, Hospitals, and Schools and similar institutions. Thanking you, permit me to remain, Very truly yours, Signed -Edward A. Coffey, Mayor." Invitation An invitatiop was received from Governor Leverett Saltonstall , to 67 attend the reception on Washington's Birthday at the Hall of Flags, State House, Boston. The same was accepted. Parallel St A communication was received from the Mayor, together with a petitio r. 68 signed by Camile Dube and ninety-nine others requesting that Parallel St may be continued and extended so that it may enter into and connect with Adams Street. On motion of Councillor Morency the matter was referred to the Committee on Public Works. Sidewalks A communication was received from the Mayor, recommending that an 69 ordinance be drawn providing for the removal of snow from sidewalks. with- in a reasonable time after a storm. The matter was referred to the Committee on Ordinances. ease of Town Hall The following order, rsapmmended by the Mayor, was referred to the 70 Committee on Public Property: "ORDERED: That the Mayor be and hereby is authorized to lease to the United btatesoof America the second floor of the premises- on Derby Square in Salem, Massachuset&s, known as "Old Town Hall", containing seven ( 7) rooms and about thirty-three hundred ( 3300) square feet, for the term r of one year, said term being partly retroactive and beginning October 232 1940 and ending October 22, 1941 at a yearly rental of $960.00 payable at the rate of $80.00 per month and subject to such other terms and condi- tions as may be agreed on by the Lessor and the Lessee." � S s usiness Notices Notices of intention of doing business with the City of Salem were 71-73 received from Councillor Crosby, Ferguson and Francis. They were read and filed. Patrolmen Notice was received from Acting City Marshal Gideon Pelletier that 74 he had, with the approval of the Mayor, appointed as of February 4, 1941, ' Wilfred C. Dansereau and Thomas P. Bois as permanent Patrolmen. Patrolmen 75 Notice was received from the City Marshal that he had, with the approval of the Mayor, appointed as of February 5, 1941, George C. Brac- kett, Walter C. O'Neill and Lester E. Stillman. 383 February 132 _1941. The following petition was referred to the Committee of the Whole. Pension of Lucia Pelletier Councillor Morency was appointed Chairman. 76 "To the Mayor and City Council City of Salem, Massachusetts I Respectfully represents Lucia L. Pelletier of this City, that she is the widow of Joseph H. Pelletier,- who died on the first day of March, 194C ; that on that date and for several $ears prior thereto, the deceased was a regular and active member of the police force of this City; that on or bout the twenty-sixth day of June, 1935, while in the performannee;of his duty as an active member of the police force of this City, viz.., perform- ing the duty of a police officer as ordered, at the Flying Horse Merry-go- round, at Salem Willows, he was called upon. to apprehend a dog who was snapping at children in an attempt to bite them; that in the a',t of appre- hending the dog he was bitten by said dog; that he was obliged to kill said dog who was dangerous; that he was treated for said dog bite and that, by reason of said dog bite developed a coronary disease; that from that day until he died the deceased was in a weakened condition and was constantly the prey of sickness; that your petitioner believes that the deceased Hied from an illness contracted and received as the result of injuries received, or illness contracted and received as a natural an proximate result of undergoing a hazard peculiar to his employment, while in the performance of his duty as a member of the polive force of this City; and that the death -was the natural ad proximate result of the ac- cident which occurred on June 26 , 1935, or of undergoing a hazard pecu- liar to his employment , while he was acting in the performance and within the scope of his duty. WHEREFOR, your petitioner prays that such action as is provided by laws governing such matters be taken by your Honorable Board, and that your petitioner be granted an annuity as provided under General Laws, (Ter. Ed) Chapter 32, Section 89 , as amended. Signed Lucia L. Pelletier." The petition of he New England Tel. & Tel Co together with thw Pole Locations Salem Electric Light Co. , for Pole locations on Grove Street, Fort Avenue 77 Tremont Street, Mason Street etc. , was ordered for a hearing at the next regular meeting. On motion of Councillor Poitras a Builder' s license was granted to Builder' s License Wayne I. Alholm, 19 Shore Avenue. 78 The application of Robert F. Pierce, 129 Columbus Avenue, for one Auto Truck 79 Auto Truck was granted. The applications of the Gulf Oil Co. , for Large Type Signs at 279 Large Signs 80-81 Bridge Street and 59 North Street were ordered for hearings on February 27, 1941. The application fo Curvien Arms for a Small Type Sign at 24612 Essex Small Sign 82 btkegtwas granted on motion of Councillor Poitras. The Bonds of Wallace J. Cloutman, Carl E. Czar, David W. Hamilton, Bonds 83-86 and C. Leo Clapper were referred to the Committee on Bonds and approved. The application of Beaulieu & Perron for a Sunday License at 134 Sunday License 87 North St. , was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. February 13, 1941. Claims The following claims were referred to the Committee on Claims: 88-96 Bertha Berube Nora M.. White Wayne WLaura M. Millard White ' Bernard. Goldstein Blanche B. Moulton John J. Coughlin Gertrude & Katharine Hichens Frances S. Harvey Renewals " The renewals of Passenger Autos, Auto Trucks, Auto Dealers and 971. Sound Truck Licenses were referred to the" Committee on Licenses and Permits. Licenses Councillor Morency offered the following report which was accepted 98 and the recommendation adopted: "The Committee on Licenses and Permits, to whom was referred applica- tions for licenses, having considered said matter, would recommend that he following be granted: HEATER BOOKING AGENT: Howard W. Bragdon, 3 Dodge Street UT0 DEALER: Boleslaw M. Piecewicz, 206-208 Bridge Street ' UTO TRUCK: Robert F. Pierce, 129 Columbus Avenue. For the Committee, Philip L. Morency, Chairman." Shellfish Councillor Stefanski offered the following amendment .to the Ordinances: "In the year one thousand nine hundred and forty-one. An ORDINANCE relating to the transplanting, cultivation and protect- ion of shell-fish in the City of Salem. WHEREAS: The unrestrained and unregulated digging of shellfish in the flats adjacent to the City of Salem is a menace to the health and safe- ty and peace of the community, it is hereby declared that a public emer- gency exists involving the health and safety of the people or their prop- erty. Bu ThRREFDRE: Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem as follows: li SECTION 1. That the City Council of the City of Salem is hereby authorize PI! to grant clam permits. SECTION 2. That no permit shall be granted except to a native born or nat- uralized citizen of the United States. a _ t been SECTION 3. That Do shall be ranted to an person who has no P Pe�� g Y P an actual resident of the City of Salem for at least six months prior to the first day of April in the year in which the application is made. If, however, an applicant who has a legal settlement in the City of Salem may a . V5Feb385- February ruary 13, 1941 . IF- become a .public charge unless such permit is granted, this rule may be su - pended if in the judgment 6f the City Council it is for the best interest of the city to do so. t SECTION 4. That the City Council be and are hereby authorized and empow- ered to mpow-ered- to declare a closed season on any and all flats in the City of Salem forsuch period or periods as they may deem advisable. No order, how- ever, closing any part of the clam flats, shall become effective until notices have been posted in the areas affected by the order for at least three days prior to the effective date of the closing. When any flats which have been closed are about to be reopened for public digging, no such digging in such flats shall be permitted until notices of such open- ing has been posted in said area for at least three days. The posting of notices, as aforesaid, on the areas affected by the regulations will be sufficient notice to all persons that the particular area is restricted. SECTION 5. No person shall take or' have in his possession clams less than two inches in longest diameter to the amount of more than five per- cent of any one batch. Provided that it shall not be unlawful to take clams or have the same in possession under the suthority of a permit, therefor, which the City Council may grant for replanting for seed pur- poses in waters or flats within the Commonwealth, SECTION 6. All permits giving authority to dig clams are to be on the con dition that no clams shall be dug from any flats in the City of Salem from one hour after sunset to one hour before sunrise of any day. SECTION 7. The City Council is authorized and emp6wered to revoke any permit for the digging of shellfish for any violation of these regulation SECTION S. The Police Department is hereby authorized and empowered to prosecute any person or persons who violate the law or these regulations governing the digging of clams from the flats controlled by or under the authority of the City of Salem. SECTION 9 . All permits shall terminate on the first day of June in each year. SECTIOQ 10. whoever takes any clams from the flats within the borders of the City of..Salem without a permit or in violation .of Chapter 310 of the Acts of 1912 Eind amendments thereto, or in violation of these regulations shall forfeit not less than five dollars or more than fifty dollars for. each offense. SECTION 11. The fee for the issuance of a clam permit shall be two dollar and shall be paid to the City Clerk at the time of the application there- for and said fee shall be returned if the permit is refused. SECTION 12. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City Charter." Emergency preamble given first passage on roll call vote, nine yeas, February 13, 194E two absent. Given first and final passage on roll call vote, nine yeas, two absent ' 1 Approved by the Mayor, February 17, 1941. Shellfish The following order offered by Councillor Stefanski, was referred to 100 the Committee on. Public Property: I "ORDERED: That in accordance with the powers vested in the Council by ii an ordinance relating to the transplanting and cultivation of shell fish in the City of Salem and in accordance with -such further powers as may be vested by reason of ordinances relating to sea worms, the City Council hereby declares a closed season for a period of two years on that portion of Juniper Cov below mean high water lying Westerly of a line drawn from the Southwest corner of house #72 Bay View Avenue to the Northwest corner of house on Winter Island now owned by Elena Missud and Blanche A. Whitney and more particularly described on a plan of Juniper Cove dated February 1941 by Frank P. Morse, City Engineer and on file at the office of the City Clerk of Salem, Massachusetts:" Street Lights Councillor Stefanski offered the following order which was adopted: 101 "ORDERED: That the Committee of Electrical Affairs and the City Elec- trician be and hereby are requested to look into the advisability of the erection of a street light in front of the cemetery on Charter Street in said Salem, Massachusetts." Valley Street Councillor Crosby offered the following order which was adopted: 102 "ORDERED: That the Mayor, City Engineer and Committee on Public Works be requested to consider the advisability of Laying out and accepting as i a Public Way Valley Street off Highland Avenue in Ward Four." Councillor Francis moved immediate reconsideration of all business transacted and the motion was lost. S Councillor Stromberg moved adjournment and it was so voted at 9 :03 P.M. i I $ ATTEST:- CITY CLERK 887`' February 20, 1941. A .special meeting of the City Council, called by the president,for any and all business, was held on February 20, 1941 at 4:30 P.M. All thememberselicepting Councillor Ferguson, were present and President Durkin presided.- The .minutes of the previous meeting were dispensed with on motion of Councillor Safford. A communication was read from Building Inspector John J. O'Rourke Street Line stating that he had received an application for a one story addition to 103 the building located at 22 Federal Street. The same is referred to the City Council so that any encroachment or other injury to . the street may be prevented and so that steps may be taken to widen or improve the stree if the same is desirable. The Council voted that no change in the street line was contemplated The application of Ross C. Coval for a Small Type Sign at 139 Essex Small Sign Street was granted on motion of Councillor Dolan. 104 The applications of-Bradford Clot`_iers, 124 Washington Street and Large Signs Robert M. Heller, , 122 Washington Street, for Large Type Signs were order- x.05-106 ed for hearings on March 13, 1941. Councillor Dolan offered the following report which was accepted and Federal Housing 107 the recommendation adopted: "The Committee on Finance to whom was referred the matter of the es- tablishment of a Municipal Housing Authority, has considered said matter and would recommend that the matter be referred to the City Solicitor in conjunction with the Finance Committee to ascertain after further stud the nature and extent of. the powers of said Housing Authority and further as to the powers of the City Government to control the said authority after having once established the same." For the Committee H. Francis Dolan, Chairman, Councillor Poitras offered the following order which was adopted: Street Lights 108 "ORDERED:That the Mayor and Council Committee on Electrical Affairs be requested to look into the advisability of installing a 100 Watt Street Lamp at a point nearly opposite 17 Green St and also a 100 Watt street lamp at the lower end of Harbor View Park." Councillor Stefanski moved immediate reconsideration of all business transacted and the motion was lost. Councillor Poitras moved adjournment and it was so voted t 5:06 P. :r l ATTEST:- CI C 88 February 27, 1941. , A regular meeting of the City Council was held on February 27, 1941 at eight o'clock P. M. AIla the'begbefs were present , excepting Coun- cillor Ferguson, and the President presided. The reading of the records as dispensed with, on motion of Councillor Safford. Large Sign A hearing was held on the application of the Gulf Oil Co. , to erect a Large Type Sign at 59 Borth St. A representative of theapplicant appeared in favor, and there was no opposition. The permit was granted on motion of Councillor Francis subject to the provisions of law pertain- ing to the same. Large Sign A hearing was held on the application of. the Gulf Oil Cog to erect a Large Type Sign at 279 Dredge St. A representative of the applicant -appeared in favor, and there was no opposition. The permit was grante il on motion of Councillor Francis, subject to the provisions of law pertain- ing to the same. Pole Locations A hearing was held on the joint petition of the New England Tel. & Tel. Co. , and the Salem Electric Light Co. , for Pole Locations at Grove St. Councillors Dolan, Morency and Stromberg were in favor. There was no opposition and permission was granted on motion of Councillor Dolan. Pole Locations A hearing was 'held on the joint petition of the New England Tel- & Tel. Co., and the Salem Electric Light Co. , for 370 poles and 9 stubs. Councillors Safford and Crosby were in favor. There was no opposition. The permission was granted on motion of Councillor Dolan. -Reward The following order, recommended by the layor, was adopted, under au - 109 pension of the rules, on motion of Councillor Dolan: "ORDERED: That the sum of One Hundred ($100. ) Dollars be and hereby is appropriated to be paid in full to the person or in proportion to the r persons, who shall furnish information leading to the apprehension and final conviction of the person who caused the death of Mr. Jeremiah Whalen S on Sunday, February 10th, 1941. at about 12:30 A.M. on North Street , oppo- site number 107 North Street. Said sum to be charged to the Tax Levy for the current year." Approved by the Mayor, March 3, 1941. Welfare Nurse 110 The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under sus- pension of the rules, on motion of Councillor Dolan: "ORDERED: That the sum of One Thousand Two Hundred Ninety($1290. ) Dollars be and hereby is appropriated for the purposes of establishing th position of Nurse in the Public Welfare Department and paying the weekly wage of $30. per week. Said sum to be chargeable to the Tax Levy for th current year. And be it further - February 27, 1941.-�.___. ORDERED:- that said sum shall be expended under the direction of the Department of Public Welfare.,, Approved by the Mayor, March 3, 1941. The following-petition for pension was referred to the Committee of Pension of Mary he Whole and Councillor Morency was appointed Chairman: Blanchette 111 "To tyle Mayor and City Council Salem, Mass. City of RESPECTFULLY REPRESENTS Mary Blanchette of this City that she is the widow of Francis X . Blanchette, who died on the 22nd day of December, 1939 ; that there was born of their marriage four children who are now living, Francis X. Jr. , Robert, Thomas, and Joseph; that on the said 22nd day of December, 1939, and for several years..pridir thereto the deceased as a regular and active member of the Fire "epartment of this City; that he was sailed with other members of the Department to a fire of substan- tial proportions on Ocean Terrace and that while fighting that fire he suffered from the inhalation of smoke and that ater said fire complained continually of pains in his abdomin and was from that day until he died in a weakened condition and progressively became more ill; that your pet- itioner believes that, the illness which caused the death of the deceased was caused from his active performance of hid duty as a Tember of the Fire Department of this City and that his death was a natural and approx- imate result of underg&ing hazard peculiar to his employment as such. WHEREFORE your petitioner prays that such action as is provided by the laws covering such matters be taken by your honorable Board and that your petitioner be granted the pension provided under the laws of this Commonwealth. Signed Mary A. Blanchette" The application of the John Donnelly & Sons Co. , for an Outdoor Sign Outdoor Sign 112 on the roof at 33 Bridge Street was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. The Mayor' s appointment of the following as Constables for one year Constables 113 from rebruary lst, 1941, was read and ordered filed: Elmer S. Brown William Gibbs Guy H. Clark John J. Meaney F. W. Dodge Frederick J. Needham Walter H. Forster Joseph Raymond. The Mayor' s appointment of the following as Weighers for one year 4eighers 114 from February lst , 1941, was read and ordered filed: James E. Matthews LewisC. MJalNeedham li Matthew' J. Skoniecki William F. Mooney Martin R. Lane Thomas F. Stanton Charles W. Moore Michael V. Ring Lorenzo J. Claveau Arthur F. Campbell Neal Bridgeman James T. Lorenz Ernest H. Hellewell Jr George Kessaris Albert C. Lawrence The following communication from the Mayor was read and filed: W. P. A. 115 "To the City Council City Hall Salem, Massachusetts Gentlemen of the Council: In previous communications, I requested your Honorable body to have all monies received from (1) W.P.A. Sidewalk deposits and (2) Rents from Flatiron Building, to be added to sums appropriated for W.P.A. Purposes. State Auditor, Mr. Lawrence Crosby recommends a change from ___February 27„ 1941 that program. He advises-.that-all monies received as deposits on ac- counts of W. P. A. sidewalk and all rents received on account of the Flatiron Building be set-up as follows: (1) W.P.A. Sidewalk Construction Reserve Account ; and (2) W.P.A. Rental Reserve Account. He advises that at the expiration of each three months, transfers can be made from these items to any desired item, upon recommendation of the Mayor and approval of the Council. City Auditor 01ohn V. Cook has arranged to have these accounts set up in this manner and he has been further advised to set up rents re- ceived from Town Hall as follows: "Town Hall, Rental Reserve Account" and transfers made from this account by transfer as above. noted. No. action.by your-Honorable Body is required at this time on this matter and this communication is given to you to acquaint you with the situation - The transfer from these accounts will be similar to transfer from the Reserve Account. Thanking you for your cooperation, permit me to remain, Very truly yours, Signed, Edward A. Coffey." Large Sign The application of Country Doughnuts Inc. , for a Large Type Sign at 115 204A Essex Street was ordered for a hearing on March 13, 1941. Bonds The bonds of Country Doughnuts Inc. , Robert E. Heller and two bonds 116-118 of the Gulf Oil Co. , we a referred to the Committee on Bonds and approved. Claims _ _ ..._:_..The dlaims.Dofk;Ettlq Doucette, William Haight, Mary E. Norton, Thomas 120-124 R. Norton, and Katherine F. Patrick were referred to the Committee on Claims. Lodging Houses The applications of Abraham Camil , 24 Charter Street and George H. 125-126 urphy, 12 Summer Street (Transfer from Alice Kinsella) for Lodging House Licenses, were referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. Small Sign A Small Sign permit was granted to Frank L. Forrest at 26 Winter St . 127 . 'Renowala. 128 'The Public �A,dOs s Lied-mad' of- Wiarstorf :Morsey -51 Summer -St: was granted . U'-'' The following%applioatbrts _sere -rferred to the Committee on License S and Permits: AUTO DEALER: Beaver Auto Co. , 281 Derby St ( 1st Class) PASSENGER AUTO: Bohn A. Cooper, Salem Depot Thomas A. Cooper, Salem Deppot ( 2) Frederick X. Fossa, Salem Lepot ( 2) Licenses 129 Councillor Vorency offered the following report which was accepted , and the recommendation adopted: "The Committee on Licenses and Permits, to whom was referred applica- tions for licenses, having considered said matter would recommend that th following be granted: 344 February 27, 1941. SUNDAY LICENSE: Eugene Beaulieu & J. Edward Perron, 134 North St PASSENGER AUTO: Arthur G. Roderick, Salem Depot ( 2) Arthur G. Roderick, 55!Bmo&d)St ( 2) AUTO TRUCK: Salem Parcel Lelivery, 18 Savoy Road Arthur G. Roderick, 200 Washington St - Arthur G. Roderick, 55 Broad Street AUTO DEALER: Loring Motors Inc. , Canal St. Ext. (1st Class) - For the Committee, Philip L. Morency, Chairman" Approved by the Mayor as to Sunday Licenses, March 3, 1941. Councillor Francis offered the following report which was accepted Shellfish 130 and the recommendation adopted: "The Committee on Public Property to whom was referred the order declaring a closed season for a period of two years on Juniper Cove as per description in order of February 13, 1941, has considered said matter and would recommend the approval of the same." For the Committee Stephen W. Francis, Chairman." The order was then adopted as introduced on February 13, 1941. Approved by the Mayor, March 3, 1941. Councillor Francis offered the following report which was accepted Town Hall Lease 131 and the recommendation adopted: "The Committee on Public Property to whom was ref@rred the order that the Mayor be and hereby is authorized to lease to the United States of America the second floor of the premises on Derby Sq. in Salem, Mass. , known as "Old Town Hall" for the term of one year payable at the rate of $80.00 per month, has considered said matter and would recommend the ap- proval of same. For the Committee, Stephen W. Francis, Chairman" The order, .as introduced on February 139 1941 was then adopted. Approved by the Mayor, March 31 1941. Councillor Stefanski offered the following order which was adopted: 132 W. P. A/ "ORDERED:- That the W. P. A. authorities are hereby requested to Provide for a more equitable distribution of work and to provide more projects for women, and further to refrain as much as possible from .dis- charging women employees from existing projects." Febrgary 27, 1941. Nuisance Councillor Stefanski offered the following order which was adopted: 13 "ORDERED: That the Committee on Traffic be requested to confer with I he Sa _em Terminal Corporation relative to the proper loading or providing 1 covers for loaded trucks leaving the premises of said corporation for the purpose of eliminating a nuisance now existing on "ebb Street by reason of coal dust being blown off or carried off said trucks." Street Light Councillor Stefanski offered the following order which was adopted: 13 "ORDERED: That the City Electrician and the Committee on Electrical Affairs consider the advisability of erecting a street light in the vicin- ity of #38 Union Street, Jalem." i Traffic Lights Councillor Morency offered the following order which was adopted: 135 "ORDERED: That the Police Department be requested to consider the advisability of installing traffic control lights at the junction of Push- lington, Lafayette and Dow Streets where serious traffic hazards exist." Councillor Stefanski moved immediate reconsideration of all business transacted and the motion was lost. Councillor Stromberg moved adjournment and it was so voted at 9:10 P. M. ATTEST:- I — I CITE' CLERK. S 39a March 13, 1941. A-regular meeting of the City Council was held on Thursday, March 13, 1941 ateighto'clock P. M. All the members were present and the Pres- ident presided. The reading of the records were dispensed with, on motion of Councillor Safford. A hearing was held on the application of Robert M. r1eller for a Larg Large Signs Type Sign at 122 Washington Street. A representative of the applicant appeared in favor. There was no opposition and the permit was granted, o motion of Councillor Stromberg, subject to the provisions of law relating to the same. A hearing was held on the application of Country Doughnuts Inc. , for a Large Type Sign at 204A Essex St. A representative of the applicant ap- peared in favor. There was no opposition and the permit was granted on motion of Councillor Poitras, subject to the provisions of law relating to the same. A hearing was held on the application of Bradford Clothiers to erect a Large Type sign at 124 Washington Street. A representative of the ap- plicant appeared in favor. There was no opposition and the permit was granted, on motion of Councillor Crosby, subject to the provisions of law relating to the same. A communication was received from the Mayor, together with the an- Annual Budget 136 nual budget for 1941 in the amount of $2,431, 799.90. The matter was referred to the Committee of the Whole with Councillor Dolan as Chairman. The Mayor' s appointment of James R. Treadwell as a member od the Bd. of Registrars 137 Board of Registrars for a term of three years from April 1, 1941, was confirmed under suspension of the rules, on motion of Councillor Dolan, eleven yeas, no nays. The Mayor' s appointment of John H. Seale as Inspectdir of Animals Inspector of .Animals for one year from April lst , 1941, was confirmed under suspension of the 138 rules on motion of Councillor Dolan, eleven yeas, no nays. The Mayor' s appointment of George Peabody l"ann, Jr. , as a member of Planning Board 139 the Planning Board to fill the unexpired term of 1v1r- John T. Whitmore, I was confirmed under suspension of the rules, on motion of Councillor Do- lan. The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was referred to the Land of Langmaid Trust Committees on Finance and Public Works: 140 "ORDERED: That from sums of money now available or which may at a later date be appropriated for the costs of materials, supplies and ex- parch 130 1941. enses of Works Progress Administration, the sum of Twenty-three Hundred and eighty dollars ($2580.63) and sixty-three cents may be expended for he purchase and acquisition of a tract of land containing six thousand and ten ( 6010) square feet of land as . shown on a plan of land entitled Portion of Land of Langmaid Trust, Derby Street, Salem, December 1940, Frank P. Morse,City Engineer". Said purchase is for the purpose of con- tracting and improving the South River Canal and for other municipal pur- oses and said sum is to be charged to the W. P. A. appropriations made or k r o be made for the year 1941: and be it further ORDERED: That the Mayor be and hereby is authorized to purchase said IIreal estate in behalf of the city." Constables The Mayor's appointment of the following as Constables for one year 141 from February lst, 1941 was read and filed: James Francis Brawders William T. Harney James R. Dooley George A. Leduc Albert F. Wardwell Weighers Tbb Mayor's appointment of the following as Weighers for one year 142 rom February lst , 1941 was read and filed: Ralston F. Pickering Ray E. Nutting Ella Z. Auger Harry L. Broom Levi B. Larrabee Traffic Lights The following coimnunication from the City Marshal was referred to the 143 Committee on Traffic and the City Solicitor: "City . Council Gentlemen: In regard to an order passed at a meeting of your body on February 27, 1941 which reads as follows:2 That the Police Depart ment be requested to consider the advisability of traffic control lights at the junction of Lafayette, Washington and Dow Streets, where serious traffic hazards exist," our Department desires to report as follows: Before any traffic control lights are placed at the junction of any intersection, an investigation must be made by the Depart- ment of Public Works and then approved by Traffic Engineer, E. F. Copel. Our Department is not in a position to pass on the advis- ability of installing traffic control lights there mntil after the Department of Public Works has made an investigation. I have consulted Traffic Seggeant Thomas F. Hyde, of our Department , and we feel we should acquaint .the Council with the fact that our De- partment, at the present time, is not in a position to prosecute those who might violate the traffic control lights in Salem, due to the fact that they have never been approved by the Department Of Public Works and therefore, are not legal lights. We respect- fully request the Council to give this matter their serious con- sideration before any attempt is made to request the Department of Public Works to approv®many other traffic control lights in Salem. Our Department also requests that no publicity be given the fact that these lights are illegal:.as we feel we might have much difficulty in getting the results we do at the present time. Very truly yours, 'f John C. Harkins CITY MARSHAL.n f i - A 39-5 I' March 13, 1941. ..—.--.-_ The Marshalls monthly report was read and ordered filed. Marshal' s Report 144 A communication from W. P. A. Administrator Dennis W. Delaney relati a W. P. A. 145 to recent order of the Council pertaining to the W. P. A. was referred to the Committee on Public Welfare. On motion of Councillor Stefanski, a permit was granted to the Salem Sign on Tunnel Political Association to erect a temporary sign on the head of the Tunnel 146 The claims of Dorothy Eng, Eugene St . Pierre, Catherine Herlihy, and Claims Samuel Tondrin were referred to the Committee on Claims. 147-150 The application of Caleb F. Peabody for a Sunday License at 15 Aborn Sunday License Street was referred to the Committee on Libenses and Permits. 151 The applications of George N. Elliott, 121 Bridge St . , and Caroline Lodging Houses 152-153 S. Kamber, 268 Lafayette St. , for Lodging House Licenses, were referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. The Bonds of Jacob Galper and Camercraft Inc. , were referred to the Bonds 154-155 Committee on Bonds and approved. The application of Walters Fashion Shop for a small type sign at Sign 156 127B Essex Street was granted. The renewal of the Auctioneers licenses of Soloman H. Freedburg' and Renewals 157 Francis T. Parker were granted. A list of Card Headers, Lodging Houses, Sunday Licenses and Auto Truck applications were referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permit . Councillor Morency offered the following report which was accepted Licenses 158 and the recommendation adopted: "The Committee on Licenses and Permits to whom was referred applica- tions for licenses, having considered said matter would recommend that the following be granted: LODGING HOUSES: Abraham Camil, 24 Charter Street George H. Murphy, 12 Summer .St (Transfer from Alice Kinsella) RENEWALS AUTO DEALER: Beaver Auto, 281 Derby St , (1st Class) . PASSMGER AUTO: John A. Cooper, Salem Lepot Thomas A. Cooper, Salem DeBot (2) . Frederick J. Fossa,,: Salem epot ( 2) For the Committee Philip L. Morency, Chairman". March- 13, 1941. arton Square Councillor erguson offered the following report which was accepted idening 159 - and the recommendation adopted: "The 9ommittee on Public Works, to whom was referred the communicatio requesting widening of Barton aquare, as suggested by Mayor Edward A. - Coffey, has considered said matter and would recommend said widening be made. For the Committee, Arthur T. Ferguson, Chairman." Oakland Street Councillor Ferguson reported progress on the Oakland Street widening. Widening 160 The report was accepted. City Physicians Councillor Poitras offered the following report which was accepted: i 161 "The Committee on Ordinances to whom was referred the Order relating to the City t'hysician, has considered said matter and would recommend the following change in the Ordinances: "In the year one thousand nine hundred and forty-one. AN ORDINANCE to amend an Ordinane relating to City Physician. Be it ordained by the City Council of .the City of Salem, as follows: SECTION 1. Chapter XI of the City Ordinances id hereby amended by elim- inating the words, in the third line, after "City Council" and inserting in place thereof, the following: "elect two city physicians, who shall be citizens of Salem". And in the fifth line of said chapter, by changing the word two to one year, so that said Ordinance as amended shall read; The Board of Public Welfare shall annually in the month of January, subject to the confirmation of the City Council, elect two city physicians who shall be citizens of Salem and graduates of a legally incorporated r::. edical school, to "serve for a period of one year from the first day of February succeeding his election. SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City Char- ter." 5 Given first passage on roll call vote, Councillors Crosby, Ferguson, oitras, Safford, Stromberg and Durkin in favor; Councillors Dolan, Francis, Harrington, Morency and Stefanski opposed. Councillor Dolan gave notice of reconsideration at the next regular meeting. Firemen 162 Councillor Stefanski offered the following order which was adopted: "ORDERED: That the City Council go on record as favoring legislation providing for the cutting down to 70 of the number of hours which a fire- may be required to work and more particulatly Bill#690 now being onsidered by our State Legislature and further the Committee on Ordinanc s 397 March 13, 1941. together with the Mayor and City Solicitor are hereby requested to con- sider the advisability and legality of legislation which would provide fo such a reduction of working hours for the Salem Fire Department. The City Clerk is hereby requested to inform the members of the House of Rep- resentatives and the Senate as to that part of this order relating to the approval of Bill #890." Councillor Morency offered the dollowing order which was adopted: Plymouth Street "WHEREAS, in the opinion of the City Council the public necessity 163 and convenience require that a public street or wqy to be called Plymouth Street should be laid out as a highway of the city from the northerly lin pf Plymouth Street as now accepted to the southerly street line of Clifto Avenue as shown on a plan on file in the office of the city clerk of this city dated December 1940, Frank P. Morse, C. E. , it is therefore hereby ORDERED: that due notice be given to Teddy Theriault ; Salem Five Cents Savings Bank; Kenneth Nunan; Annie L. Ford; Arthur S. Ford; William L Ives; Geroge P. Jr. , & Gladys K. Mann, and all othersinterested, that the City Council intend to lay out the highway before mentioned, and to take there- for a portion of their land and to lay out the same as a highway of said city:- and that Thursday the 27th day of March 1941, 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, March 17, 1941. Councillor Stefanski offered the following order which was adopted: Loud Speaker 164 "ORDERED: That the City Marshal be instruct the police officers having occasion to use the loud speaker now located in the tra f fie box in the square to use the same only in matters of necessity and at all times refrain from making personal remarks to any of our citizens having occasion to cross the street or park their cars in the vicinity." Councillor Morency offered the following order which was adopted: Welfare Costs 165 "That , WHEREAS, the city council having noted a legislative bill re- lating to the Welfare Costs of the cities and towns in the Commonwealth o Massachusetts is being considered by the legislature, be it RESOLVED: that the City Council go on record as favoring this legislation,that our stat senator and state representatives be so advised and be it further RESOLVE that the committee on Legal affairs be informed of our action." i Councillor Stefanski offered the following order which was adopted: Sidewalk 166 "ORDERED: That his Honor, the Mayor, be requested to consider the ad Visability of constructing, as a W. P. A. project, a cement sidewalk on 398 } ------- 3d4sch-l34 1941. the southerly side of Columbus Ave. , along that part that borders direct- ly on Juniper Cove." Approved by the Mayor, March 17, 1941. Jurors Councillor Ferguson was then appointed to draw three jurors for the Superior (Civil) Court holden in Salem. The following were drawn: Peter Guiggio, 36 Endicott St. , Grocer Thomas W. Quinlan, 12 Harris St. , Shoeworker John F. Mulcahy, 15 Phelps St. , Leather Worker Councillor Poitras moved adjournment and it was so voted at 9:10 P.M. I ATTEST:- . i CI CLERK I I i I S I i i 3399 March 27, 1941. �_77__ A regular meeting of the City Council was held on Thursday, March 27 1941 at eight o'clock P. M. in the Council Chambers. All the members excepting CouncillorsFergusonand Harrington, were present and President Durkin presided. The reading of the records was dispensed with on mo- tion of Councillor Safford. A hearing was held on the Laying Out of Plymouth Street as a Public Plymouth Street Way. Mr,- Mann as well as Councillors Francis, Morency and Stromberg spoke in favor. There was no opposition. The hearing was closed. Councillor Morency offered the following order which was adopted on Laying Out of roll call vote ninePlymouth Street . yeas, two absent : "RESOLVED: that the common convenience, benefit and necessity of the inhabitahts of the city require that a public street or way of said city to be called Plymouth Street should be laid out from the northerly line of Plymouth St . , as now accepted to the southerly utherl y street line of Clifton Avenue as shown on a plan he referred to and for that purpose it is necessary to take and lay out as a public street or way of said city parcels of land belonging to or supposed to belong to Teddy Theriault ; Salem Five Cent Savings Bank; Kenneth Nunan ; Annie L. Ford; Arthur S. For ; William L. Ives; .George P. Jr. , & Gladys K. Mann; bounded as follows, viz: Beginning at a point marked "A" on a plan entilted "Proposed Extension of Plymouth Street Salem, Mass. , Scale 1 in" = 40' Dec 1940. , Frank P. Morse City Eng. , on Clifton Avenue at land of Everett H. & Ella M. Neagles; thence running S 20-26'-2011W one hundred and thirty two and twenty eight hundredths (132.28) feet by lands of said Neagles and Salem Five Cents Saving Bank to a )Oint marked "B"; thence turning and running 5240-40' - 50"E one hundred and thirty seven and thirty two Hundredths (137.32) feet by land of Kenneth Nunan and through land of Annie L. Ford to a point mar ed "C" ; thence turning and running S 130-03'-10"E, four and sixty five hundredths (4.65) feet through land of Annie L. Ford to a point marked "D" hence turning and running 5770-46'-40"W, forty and no hundredths (40.00) feet by the present northerly street line of Plymouth Street to a point arked "E'.' ; thence turning and running N240-40'-50"W one hundred forty two and ninety hundredths (142.90) feet , through land of Arthur S. Ford and y lands of the Estate of William L. Ives and George P. fir. , & Gladys K. Mann to a point marked "F"; thence turning and running N20-26'-20" E ones, hundred forty five and ninety eight hundredths (145.98) feet by land of said Mann to Clifton Avenue and point marked "G"; thence turning and run- ing S810-47'-OOE forty and twenty hundredths (40.20) feet by the southerl street line of Clifton Avenue to said point marked "A" point of beginning, k 6 400 March 27 , ,1941. bLeaning to layout a public Way forty ancL no lituldredths (4U.UU) reet wide from the northerly end of the present Plymouth Street to Clifton Avenue; - and WHEREAS, the City Council on the 13th day of March A. D. 1941, 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 Plymouth street shauld be laid out as a highway of the city from the northerly line of Plymouth street as now accepted to the southerly street line of Clifton Avenue as shown on a plan on file in the office of the City Clerk of this city, da$ed December 1940, F. P. Morse, C. E. , it is therefore h hereby ORDERED, that due notice be given to Teddy Theriault ; Salem Five Cents Savings Bank; Kenneth Nunan; Annie L. Ford; Arthur S. Ford; Laura Ives, Trustee, William L. Ives Estate; George P. Mann Jr. , & Gladys K. Mann and all other interested parties, that the City Council intend to, lay out the highway before mentioned and to take therefor a portion of thier land and to lay out the same as a highway of said city; and that Thursday the 27th day of March 1941, 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 Coun oil td 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 same hereby are waken and laid out as a public street or way of said city, according to a plan of the same made by Frank P. Morse, C. E. dated December 1940, entilted Proposed Extension of Plymouth St. deposited in the office of the city engineer, to which plan reference may be had. Sai laying out, as hereinbefore stated, is over or by land of Teddy Theriault Five Cents Savings Bank; Kenneth Nunan; Annie L. Ford; Laura Ives; : A.stess, Wiillis= L. Ives Estate; George P. Jr. , & Gladys K. Mann; and we ;-ie cr ,:I4deaed and estinated that no damages are sustained in their prop e the several owners aforesaid, and all other persons by the takin of sair, areal of land and lading out of said Plymouth street , asshown on said plan. Said owners may remove and take away any and all building trees, fences and ether property, which will obstruct the building of such street or public way within 30 days from the acceptance of this lay- 401 ' March 27, 1941. ing out by the city council. Given under our hands, this 27th day of March in the year nineteen hundred and forty-one. (Signed) Philip J. Durkin William 0. Safford Stephen W. Francis Arthur H. Crosby Wilfred J. Poitras Herman A. Stromberg Adam F. Stefanski Philip L. Morency • H. Francis Dolan Edward A. Coffey, Mayor. `A hearing was held on the application of Cameracraft Inc. to erect a Large Type Sign at 22 Central Street. 1lr. jean Lebrun appeared in favo . There was no opposition and the permit was granted, on motion of Councillo Poitras, subject to the provisions of law relative to the same. A communication was read from the Mayor stating that, it was deemed Land of Langmaid Trust advisable to purchase the land of the Langmaid Trust by direct appropria- 168 tion instead of in part from •W. P. A. Funds. Councillor Dolan then offered the following report which was accept- ed and the recommendation adopted: "The Committee on Finance and the Committee on Public Works to whom was referred the order appropriating the sum of $2,380.63 for the purchas of a tract of land entilted "Portion of Land of Langmaid Trust, Derby St", has considered said matter and would recommend the purchase in accordance with the recommendation of Mayor Edward A. Coffey as of to-nights meeting." For _the Committee, H. Francis Dolan, Chairman." The following order, recommended by the Mayor was then adopted, unde suspension of the rules, on roll call vote, nine yeas, two absent: "ORDERED: That the sum of Twenty-three hundred and eighty dollars an sixty-three cents ($2380.63) be and hereby is appropriated for the purpos of the purchase and acquisition of a tract of land containing six thousan and ten ( 60101 square feet of land, as shown on a plan of land entilted "Portion of land off Langmaid Trust, Derby St . ,Salem, December 1940, Frank P. Morse." Said purchase is for the purpose of constructing and im- proving the South River Canal and for other municipal purposes. Said sum to be charged to the Tax Levy for current year. And be it further ORDERED: That the Mayor be and hereby is authorized to purchase sai real estate in behalf of the city." Approved by the Mayor, March 31, 1941. The following order recommended by the Mayor, was referred to the Walters Snow Truck 169 Committee on Finance: -` f,402 March 27, 194-1- "ORDERED: That the sum .of five thousand ., one hundred and fifty- seven ($5157.00) dollars be and hereby. is appropriated to pay the balance due on account of purchase of "Walter Snow Fighter Truck". Said sum to be charged to the tax levy for the current year." Communication The foll1wing communication was received from the Civic Study Group 170 of Salem: F. To the Common Council City of Salem, Massachusetts Gentlemen: At a meeting of the Civic Study Group, held on Monday afternoon, Larch 3rd, at the Hotel Hawthorne, the following motion was voted upon an adopted: "It is the opinion of this Group that the creation of a position for a nurse in the Public Welfare D -partment,- also an Inspector attached. to the office of the License Commissioners, are unnecessary and unwarranted positions." To suatain this motion, we respectfully submit the following reasons why we believe that these positions should not be_ created: NURSE IN PUBLIC WELFARE DEPARTMENT: At the present time there are several nurses employed by the City on a WPA project , and their . reports show that they are doing very .efficient ,work. There are private agenci s doing this same class of work, and they,ioo, are performing meritorious duties. One would be led to believe that there were no nurses in the City Hospital so-called, at out City Home. -There are, and always have been, nurse in th$t institution. There are two nurses in the Health Department . Tru3, they do not do bedside nursing. One nurse does Contagious Work, the other nurse is known az the Baby Welfare Nurse. The Lydia Pinkham Foundation, also, renders free nursing service, and we understand their work is entirely Baby Welfare. The School Departmen also, employs a nurse who conducts her office among the School Children very efficiently. We maintain that the under-privileged of our citi- zens are well cared for from a nursing point of view, which is as it should be. LIQUOR INSPECTOR: Every ,police officeris responsible for moral conditions in saloons on his beat, and is legally empowered and required to enter said establishments to ascertain if the Licensee is living up to the law pertaining to sale of liquor to minors etc. There are also several egficient Inspectors in our Police Department who, also, have a legal. right to make inspections in said saloons. the ABC Commission has Inspectors who quite frequently visit these establishments, and who have very wide powers granted to them under the Statutes. . In reading the yearly report of the Health Department for 1940, we find that said Department employs to Sanitary Inspectors. Their respective reports show that they inspect all places where food is sold or dispensed. These inspections, of course, include all liquor-licensed cafes, since under the law, such must have a victualler' s license for dispensing food. S OTHER NEW POSITIONS: Not only have the above-mentioned positions been created, but another new office with headquarters at the .Municipal Garage, - what the particular duties are in connection with this position we are at the presents not conversant, but we are sure this work has bean performed in the past, by other City employees without .added expense. In our Cemetery Department there have been created two permanent position that never existed before, and the sad part of this is: these have jumps over men who have been employed there sour twenty-five years or mbrg, and who are carried on the Books as 'temporary employees' A glance at the Building Inspector' s report for 1940 is very dis- couraging in relation to the erection of new homes, and other class of buildings in our City; as a Tatter of fact, some of our citizens have moved to adjoining towns to build new homes. We maintain that the expense of these newly created positions is adding to the overburdened taxation on Real Estate, and particularly so to the small home-owners, and we further maintain that these positions are political, and we respectfully request your Honorable Body, the City Council, that you call a public hearing to prove to our citizens that the above listed positions are necessary for the health, life, and safety of our citizenry of Salem. 4G33 March 27, .1941. "espectfully submitted, CIVIC STUDY GROUP (Signed) Asphodel N. Phipps Secretary. A hearing was ordered by the President in the matter for April 10, 941 and the City Clerk was requested to advertise the same. The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was given first and Stamp Plan final passage on roll call vote, under suspension of the rules, nine yeas, 171 o absent : "WHEREAS, the deferred operation of this order would tend to defeat Lt s purpose and WHEREAS the health and safety of our people and their prop - arty may be effected, therefore, this order-is declared an emergency order ecessary for the immediate preservation of the public convenience. ORDERED: That the sum of one hundred and sixty thousand ($160,000.00 ollars be and hereby is appropriated for the purposes of paying the city' hare of the costs of Works Progress Administartion (W.P.A) including they - n all federal unemployment relief projects and twenty thousand ($20,000) ollars for the installation of the Federal Surplus Commodity Sump Plan, o-called, for the distribution of Surplus Commodities, including the pur- hase of stamps required in connection with the installation thereof, It Ls further ORDERED: That the City Treasurer with the approval of the Mayo - De authorized to borrow the sum of One Hundred and Eighty (180,000.00) housand Dollars under the authority of Chapter 92, Acts of 1941, and- to ssue bonds or notes therefor, payable in not more than ten (10) years for he purpose of meeting said appropriations and expensitures made for the ity' s share of the cost of Works Progress Administration Projects includ- ng therein all Federal unemployment relief projects, and for the installa - tion of the Federal Surplus Commodity Stamp Plan, so-called, for the dis- ribution of surplus commodities, including the purchase of stamps require Ln connection with the ibstallation thereof." Approved by the Mayor, March 31, 1941. The Mayor' s appointment of the following as Constables in the City of Constables 172 alem for one year from February 1st, 1941, was read and filed: Richard F. Butler Joseph M. Daly John J. OtDay The Mayor' s appointment of the following as Weighers in the City of Wrighers 173 alem for one year from February 1st, 1941 was read and filed: Lawrence W. Cogswell Francis J. Dolan Bertie R. Poeton Teresa G. Hyde James F. Callahan Henry A. McKenney Maurice E. Flynn � `404 March 27, 1941 Loud Speaker A communication was received from the City Marshal relative to the 174 recent order of the City Council pertaining to the use of the Loud Speake in the Police Box at Town House Square. The Marshal states that the officers have been instructed to use the speaker only for police work and the same to be in a courteous manner. lie further states that much favo- rable comment has . been received, since its installation. The communica- tion was ordered filed. Street Line A communication was received frorp John J. O'Rourke, Inspector of 175 Buildings stating that plans had been filed by the Salem Savings Bank I showing proposed alterations at the front of their building at 125 Wash- ington Street. The matter is before the Council in accordance with Sec. 96 of the Ordinances relative to any contemplated change in street line. The Council voted that no change in the street line is contemplated at the present time. Lincoln Road A communication was read and filed from the Department of Public 176 Utilities stating that said Department would hold a Public Hearing on the petition of the County Commissioners of Essex County on March 31 ; 1941 at 2:15 o' clock P. M. at the State House, relative to the laying out of a new way to be known as Lincoln Road across the tracks of the Boston & Maine Railroad. Invitation The invitation of the Salem Chapter of the Y. D. to attend their in 177 a stalltion on March 28, 1941 was accepted on motion of Councillor Safford. Outdoor Sign Notice was received from the State Department of Outdoor Advertis- Vt 178 ing that the John Donnelly & Sons Co+ , had made application for an Outdoo Sign at 52 Jefferson Avenge, Salerp. The matter was referred to the Committee on Public -Yorks. Firearms The application of Disco' s Inc. , to sell Firearms at 169 Essex Stree S 179 was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. Lodging Houses The applications of Lohta Brown , 2 Paradise Road and Rose Begin, 180-161 2 Howard Street for Lodging Houses, were referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. Banner The application of Rook Furriers to suspend a Banner over Essex St 182 from April 1st to May 1st , was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. head of Tunnel 183 The application of the Boy Scout Committee to place a Totem Pole on the head of the Tunnel from April 12th to May 1st , 1941 was granted on motion of Councillor Poitras. 4W m March 27, 1941. _ The application of the Cudahy Packing Co. , to park an Autoon the : .: Auto on Tunnel head of the Tunnel on March 29, 1941 was refused and the applicant was 184 given leave to withdraw. The Bond of Arthur T. Brennan , City Treasurer, was referred to the Bond Committee on Bonds and a ! 185 approved. The claims of Prudential Insurahce "o. , Katherine T. Roche and Anna Claims V. Lynch were referred to the Committee on Claims. 186-188 The application of Frank Downey to conduct Pony Rides at the Willows Pony Rides as refused and thea applicant was 189 PP given leave to withdraw. The renewal of the Auctioneer Licenses of Frank E. Cross and Fred J. Renewals Norris were190 granted. A list of Auto Dealer, Lodging House, Firearm and Sunday Licenses were referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. Councillor Morency offered the following report which was accepted Licenses and the recommendation adopted: 191 "The Committee on Licenses and Permits to whom was referred applica- tions for licenses, having considered said matter would recommend that the ollowing be granted: DUNDAY LICENSES: Caleb F. Peabody, 15 Aborn Street LODGING HOUSES: Caroline S. Kamber, 288 Lafayette Jtreet RENEWALS 'ARD READERS: Mary H. Hebert , 158 tridge Street Margaret M. Hennessey, 70 Summer Street . ODGING HOUSES: Harry Halpert , 57 Washington Street UNDAY LICENSES:. Reiman Golik, 75 Derby `'treet - Clovis Roy, Jr. , 22 Palmer Street . UTO TRUCK: Zina Goodell, 86 Lafayette Street (2) . For the Committee, Philip L. Morency, Chairman." Approved by the Mayor as to Sunday Licenses, March 31, 1941. Pole Petitions Cancellation petitions covering municipal grants previously issued 192 0 the New England Tel & Tel Co and Salem Electric Lighting Co, Jointly, 4406 ____.,.Manch 27, 1941. were received and referred to the Committee .on Public Works. Pelletier Pension Councillor Morency offered the following report which was accepted 193 and the recommendation adopted: "The Committee of the Whole to whom was referred the petition of lucia Pelletier, having considered said matter, would recommend that a public hearing be held before the City Council and the Mayor, on Saturday April 5, 1941 at 3 o'clock P. M. and that the City Solicitor and Police Marshal be notified. Vor the Committee, Philip L. Morency, Chairman. " Annual Budget Councillor Dolan offered the following order which was adopted by the 194 . Council individually and specifically, item by item as set forth in the Appropriation Sheets: "ORDERED: That the amounts specified in the Appropriation Sheet for the year 1941 in the column "Allowed by the Mayor" , as amended, be and hereby are appropriated , individually and specifically, for the use of the several departments and purposes as itemized during the fiscal year ending December 31 , 1941, and be it further ORDERED; That the sum hereby appropriated for the street department shall be held to include all sums which may be received duting the sur- rent year for the street railway taxes under the provisions of Chapter 161 of the General Laws and amendments thereto, and that the amounts hereby appropriated for school department shall be held to include all sums received from the County of Essex on account of dog taxes, and such sums when received shall be credited to the receipts of the. respective departments named, the total amount to be included in the tax levy for the current year is $2,426,243.25. For the Committee H, Francis Dolan, Chairman. " Approved by the Mayor, March 31, 1941. Zoning rel. to A communication was received from Attorney Francis E. Rafter re- Funeral Homes 195 questing that the City Council consider the following amendment to the Zoning Ordinance: "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. The zoning ordinance is hereby amended by granting to the Board of Appeal the authority to grant a permit in general residence districts for funeral homes, including services incident thereto. SECTION 2. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City Charter." 407 --•---- March 27, 1941. The matter was referred to the Planning Board for recommendation and report . Under unfinished business the reconsideration requested by Coun cilloi City Physicians Dolan relative to the creation of two City Physicians was taken up. On roll call vote, in favor of reconsidering were Councillors Dolan, Francis, Morency, Safford and Stefanski and against , were Councillors Crosby, Poitras, Stromberg and Durkin. Councillors FergusonandHarr- ington were recorded as absent. President Durkin ruled that the motion to reconsider was lost. First passage was ordered advertised. Councillor Crosby offered the following order which was adopted: Laying Out of Hillside Avenue T+WHEREAS, in the opinion of the City Council the public necessity 196 and convenience require that a public street or way to be called Hillside Avenue should be laid out as a highway of the city from the westerly line of Hillside Ave. , as now accepted westerly about 150 feet , as shown on a plan on file in the office of the city clerk of this city dated March 194 Frank P. Morse, C. E. it isutherefore hereby ORDERED, that due notice be given to the City of Salem and all other interested, that the City Counci intend tp 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 April 1941 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, March .31, 1941 Councillor Dolan offered the followibg order which was adopted: Sidewalks 197 "ORDERED: That the Mayor and Street Commissioner be requested to lay a side walk on Highland Avenue in front of the High School." Approved by the Mayor, March 31, 1941. The followigg order offered fiy.eCouncillor Poitras, was adopted: Water Rates 198 "ORDERED: That the Mayor, City Engineer and the Council Committee of Industrial Relations be requested to consider the advisability of dre- ating a quantity rate on water furnished by the Salem Water Department. This reduced rate to apply to large industrial users." Councillor Dolan was appointed to draw three jurors for the Superio3 Jurors Civil Session sitting at Newburyport and the following were drawn: Joseph M. Conlin, 4 Beaver St . , Leather Worker Gerard C. Bean, 32 Orchard 6t. , Roofer Thos. G. Brennan, 27 Liberty Hill Ave. , Ice tealer Councillor Stefanski moved immediate. reconsideration of all busines transacted and the motion was lost. Councillor Stromberg moved adjournment and it was so voted at 10:05 P. *^, ATTEST:- CITY CLERK. i I� i S II - _ 409 April 5, 1941. A special meeting of the ity Council was held on April 5th, 1941 at 3 o'clock P. M. The meeting was called by President Durkin for the pur pose of holding a hearing on the petition of Lucia Pelletier for a pensio . All the members were present. excepting Councillors Dolan, Ferguson and Francis. The reading of the records of the previous meeting were dis- pensed with on motion of Councillor Safford: Attorney Pelletier appeared in behalf of Mrs Lucia Pelletier. He Petition of Lucia spoke of the late patrolman, 'of his appointment as a Reserve officer and Pelletier later as a regular patrolman, of his being bitten by a dog in the course of his duty and his subsequent illness and death. Mrs. Pelletier, wife of the deceased was then sworn ix} and told of his illness and death. Dr. Jean Marchand stated he was the family physician and that in his judgment the death was a result of the dog bite. The City Marshal, John C. Harkins then authenticated some records which the City Solicitor produced relative to records of time lost through sickness. The hear- ing then closed. i Councillor Morency offered the following order which was laid on Pension of Lucia the table: Pelletier 199 "ORDERED: That it is the opinimn of the "ity Council of the City of Salem, that Joseph H. Pelletier, Police Officer, of the police foree of this City, died as a natural and proximate result of undergoing a haz- ard peculiar to his employment , while he was acting in the performance of his duty as a police officer, and within the scope of his employment and duty as a police officer of this city." The following order was then adopted: tension 00 "ORDERED: That Dr. B. John Filip, acting City Physician, and Dr. Carlisle R. Gould, be the two doctors approved by the City Council to certify as to whether or not Joseph H. Pelletier, died as a natural and proximate result of undergoing a hazard peculiar to his employment as a police officer of the City of Salem, and while acting in the performance and within the scope of his duty as such police officer." Approved by the Mayor, April 5, 1941. The following order was adopted: 201 Pension "ORDERED: That the City Clerk is hereby ordered to notify the Com- missioner of Public Health for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts of the hearingappointment of Dr. B. John Fili and Dr. Uarlisle held and the a noin P P_ R. Gould as members of the Board of Physicians required under General Laws (Ter.Ed) Chapter 32, section 89, as amended by Chapter 326, of the Acts of 1936, with reference to the petition of Lucia L. Pelletier, the widow of Joseph Y. Pelletier, a former member .of the Salem Police force." q.•;410 April 51 1941. Approved by the Mayor, April 51 1941. The meeting adjourned at 4:40 P. M- on motion of Councillor Stromber . ATTEST:- CITY CLERY I 411 . April 8, 1941. A special meeting of the pity Council was held on April 8, 1941 at four b8clock P. M. for the purpose of drawing two jurors for the Superior Civil Court at Salem. 7-11 the members were present excepting Council- lors Crosby, Harrington, Ferguson and Morency. The reading of the rec- ords of the previous meeting were dispensed with on motion of Councillor Stromberg. The President appointed Councillor Stromberg to do the drawing. Jurors The following were drawn: Donald C. Aiken, 157 Lafayette St. , Sup't. Aime C. Label, 36 Raymond Ave. , Salesman On motion of Councillor Poitras, the council adjourned at 4:13 P.M. ATTEST:- - CITY I X12 April 1 A regular meeting of the City Council was held on Thursday, April except Councillor 102 1941 at eight O'clock P. M. All the members were present/and the Ferguson President presided. The reading of the records of the previous meet ing were dispensed with, on motion of Councillor Safford. hillside Avenue A hearing was held on the Laying Out of the extension of Hillside i Avenue. No one appeared in favor nor opposed. Councillor Crosby then appeared and moved that the matter be laid on the table and it was so voted. Civic Study Group A hearing was held on the petition of the CivicStudy 'roup relativ to certain positions. Councillor Durkin instructed: the gathering as t0 how the Council conducts hearings. Mrs. Currie spoke relatitre to recent appropriations for the Nurse in the Welfare Department and the Constable for the Licensing Board. Mrs. Asphodel Phipps likewise spoke at length on the same and recorded her organization as opposed. Mr. Felix Irzyk; a former Councillor spoke in favor of the action of the Council and critized the action of the Uivic Study 'roup. The hearing was then closed. Councillor Dolan moved the matter of the Liquor Inspector be re- ferred to the Licensing board and the City Marshal and the same was adopt ed. Councillor Dolan then moved that the matter of the Nurse in the Welfare Department be referred to the Mayor and Welfare Board and the same was adopted. Park Commission The Mayor' s appointment of Alfred Audet to be a member of the Park 202 Commission for a term of five years from May 1st, 1941 was confirmed under suspension of the rules on roll call vote,all being in favor, and Councillor Ferguson recorded as absent. lanning Board The Mayor' s appointment of Henry J. O'Donnell to be a member of 203 the Planning Board for a term of five years from May 1str,: 1941 was con- firmed under suspension of the rules, on roll call vote, ten in favor and Councillor Ferguson absent. Constables The Mayor' s appointment of the following as Constables in the City 204 of Salem for one year from r,ebruary 1st, 1941 was read and filed: Sylvester J. Hosman Frank L. McDonald Land at Daniels & The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was referred to the Kosciusko Sts 205 Committee on Finance: 413 April 10 , 1941. "ORDERED: That the sum of $1676.89 be and hereby is appropriated for he purpose of purchasing and acquiring real estate located at Daniels and osciusko Streets, owned by Peter Mysliwy and Wladyslaw Soboczinhki and others, containing approximately 1864 sq. ft of land, as shown on a plan f land entitled "Proposed Widening Kosciusko and Daniels Street" and for other Municipal purposes: and be it further ORDERED: That the following transfers be allowed: he sum of $1000, bb transferred from the item "Contribution from Athletif Funds" to the item "Purchase of Real Estate at Daniels and Kosciusko Sts". The sum of $282.41 be transferred f1om the item "Sale of City Proper- ty Account" to the item "Purchase of Real Estate at Daniels and Kosciusko Streets" And, that the sum of $394.48 be -charged to the Tax Levy for the current year; and be it further ORDERED: That the Mayor be and hereby is authorized to purchase sai Real Estate in behalf of the City." A communication was received from the Mayor together with a letter Building Line 206 from the Superintendent of Building, suggesting that a new street line be established on Highland Avenue as proposed by an accompanying plan. The matter was referred to the Committee on Public Works. The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was referred to the Land of Harry A. Simon Committee on Public Works: 207 "ORDERED: That thr City of Salem hereby accepts the gift of Harry A Simon of a parcel of land as shown on a plan of land entitled "Acceptance Plan, Beach' Ave. , Salem, Mass. , Nov. 1940 , Frank P. Morse, City Engineer. to be used for street purposes, and for other municipal purposes. The Mayor' s appointment of the following as Weighers for a period of Weighers 208 one year ending February 1, 1942 was read and filed: F. Richard Bianco Wilfred Hall Donald Silver A communication was received from the Emergency Finance Board statin W. P. A. Bonding 209 that the Board had approved the borrowing of $'180,000. for City' s share o W.P.A. Projects and -the Installation of Federal Surplus Cammodity Stamp Plan. Communications were received from the City Marshal statin that he Reserve Officers 210-211 had, with the approval of the Mayor appointed the following as Reserve Officers until such time as the previous incumbents were released from U. S. Army Service: William Callahan, 16 Grafton Street f Ralph C. Porter, 29 Planter Street James B. Leahy, 9 Abbott Street Albert C. Michaud, 8 Green Street 414 April 10-,_19.41 The matter was referred to the Committees on Legislation and Ordinance. Marshal's t`eport The Monthly report of the City Marshal was received and ordered filed. 211 Invitation An invitation from the Veterans of Foreign Wars and its Auxiliary to 212 attend their installation was accepted. usic on Street The application of the Tubergulosis Association to have Music on they 213 Streets and Booths on the head of the Tunnel and on Front Street for "Car nation Day" , was granted on motion of Councillor Safford. Lodging Houses The applications of Bessie H. Upton , 10-12 Federal St and Gladys Ste er 214-215 8 Church St. , for Lodging Houses were referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. Seaworms The applications-,of George E. Howe and Paul Burda to Dig Seaworms 216-218 and the application of Gordon E. Leslie to Dig and Sell Seaworms were re- ferred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. ign on Tunnel A permit was granted to the Kiwanis Club to place a temporary sign 219 on the Tunnel on motion of Councillor poitrss. Awning The Pelletier Shade Shop wqs granted a permit to erect an awning at 220 135 Washington Street, on motion of Councillor Morency. Claims The following claims were referred to the Committee on Claims: 221-224 William McHugh Louise K. Broderick Mary M. Hill Joseph boss Bond The Drainlayer' s Bond of Pjanry Caron was referred to . the Committee o 225 Bonds and approved. Renewals A list of applications for renewal of diverse licenses was referred 226 to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. Salaries of Clerks A petition was receceived from eighteen girl clerks in City +gall 227 requesting a hearing to consider the advisability of placing salaries of clerks on a more equitable basis. The matter was referred to the Com- mittee of the Whole. icenses 228 Councillor Morency offered the following report which was accepted and the recommendation adopted: "The Commitee on Licenses and Permits to whom was referred applica- tions for licenses, having considered said matter would recommend that th following be granted: LODGING HOUSES: h Lohta M. Brown, 2 Paradise Road . Rose begin, 2 Howard Street 155Ap4155- April ril 10, 1941. RENEWALS LODGING HOUSES Franklin B. Ballou 384 Essex Street Bicknell Bros, 1761 Essex Street , Emma N. George, 13 Barton Square . - Adelard H. Turgeon, 135 Essex Street ' Margaret Solovicos, 5-7 Summer Street SUNDAY LICENSES: 11�atteo Celona, 4 High Street Bronislawa- Mroz, 149 Derby Street Napoleon Martineau, 72 Leach Street ' Louis Beaulieu, 255 Jefferson Avenue James L. Foye, 158 North Street For the Committee, Philip L. Morency" The application of Maco' s Inc. , for a Firearm permit was taken up separately and refused. Approved by the Mayor as to Sunday Licenses, April 14, 1941. Councillor Francis offered the following report which was accepted Fish Trap and the recommendation adopted: 229 "The Committee on Public Property to whom was referred the applica- tion of Charles E. Smith of Marblehead for a fish trap at the eastern and of Inner Gooseberry Island has considered said matter and would recommend that the same be grated. For the Commiytee, Stephen W. Francis, Chairman." Councillor Francis offered the following report which was accepted Fish Trap and the recommendation adopted: 230 "The Committee on Public Property to whom was referred the applica- tion of Lott D. Peach Jr. , to construct and maintain a floating trap in Salem Bay on the southwest side of Lowell or Cat Island said trap not to exceed 90 feet in length, fifty feet in width to be located so that the distance of the in shore end of said trap from the shore at high tide shall be at least seventy five feet and the depth of water at the outer end of said trap at low tide shall be twenty-one feet, has considered said matter and wouldrrecommend that the same be granted. For the Committee, Stephen W. Francis, Chairman" Councillor Dolan offered the following report which was accepted and Snow Truck the recommendation adopted: 231 "The Committee on Finance to whom was referred the Order that the s Of $52157.00 be and hereby is appropriated to pay the balance d7ae on ac- count of purchase of "Walter Snow Truck" has considered said matter and lould recommend the approval of the same. \416 ----- - ApriL_10, 1.941.. For the Committe, H. Francis Dolan , Chairman. " The order as introduced at the meeting of March 27, 1941 was then adopted. Approved by the Mayor, April 14, 1941. City Physicians The matter of amending the City Ordinances to create the positions 232 f two City Physicians was then taken up. Councillor Poitras moved that it be laid on the table. The motion was defeated on roll call vote, Councillors Crosby, Poitras, Stromberg and Durkin voting in favor, Coun- cillors Dolan, Francis, Harrington, Morency$ Safford and Stefanski voting in the neagtive and councillor Ferguson, absent. The second passage of he Ordinance was then defeated, six nays, four yeas and one absent. Councillor Poitras then moved reconsideration which was defeated, six nays , four yeas, and one absent. upervisor-Fire Dept Councillor Harrington offfered the following, order which was adopted: 233 110RDEREDO That the Fire Chief shall be requested to 'inform the' City I Council as to the reason for certain qualifications and the requirements for applicants for the pending examination for Supervisor of Motor Appara tus in the Fire Department, with particular reference to experience mn Diesel engines and large gasoline engines - stating the reason for such requirements. And that such information shall be provided forthwith, s that the matter may be further considered prior to the last date for filing applications - April 26, 1941. 11 1 Ambulance Councillor .Harrington offered the following order which was adopted: .234 � I1 "ORDERED: That the City Marshal shall be requested to inform the City Council as to the specifications for the Police ambulance for which proposals or bids have been advertised with particular reference to the requirement that such ambulance shall be powered by an engine of eight or more cylinders. And that the Purchasing Agent shalt be requested to post - pone that date for filing bids mn said ambulance until .the City Council has had an oppprtunity to examine and consider the specifications referre to." Councillor Morency proposed an amendment to the above which was also adopted as follows: "Also explaining reasons for bidder being required to post cash bond of $500.00." Councillor Francis then moved adjournment and it was so voted at 9:45 P. M. i i ATTEST:- CITY CLERK 417 - -- -- April 24, 1941 A regular meeting of the City Council was held on Thursady, April 24 1941 at eight o' clock P. M. All the members excepting Councillors Ferguson and Harrington, were present , and the yresident presided. The minutes of the previous meeting were dispensed with on motion of Councill r Safford. A hearing was held on the Laying out of Hillside Avenue. Messrs Hillside Avenue Pelletier and Regan appeared in favor as well as Councillor Crosby. Ther was no opposition and the hearing was closed. Councillor Crosby presented the following order which was adopted on Hillside Avenue roll call vote nine in favor, two absent. 235 "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 Hillside Avenue should be laid out from the westerly line of Hillside Avenue as now accepted westerly about 150 feet as shown on a pl ar hereinafter referred to and for that purpose it is necessary to take and lay out as a public street or way of said city of Salem parcels of land belonging to or supposed to belong to The City of Salem, bounded as folio s, viz: Beginning at a stone marked "AP-on a plan entilted "Proposed Accept ante of Portion of Hillside Avenue, Salem, Mass. , Scale i in.- 20ft. , vIarhh 1941. Frank P. Morse, City Engineer. " thence running southeaster- ly on the westerly street line of Hillside Avenue as now accepted, 40.13: ft . to a point marked "B" on .said plan; thence turning and running south- westerly by land of the City of Salem, and an unaccepted portion of Hill- side Avenue, 150.43 ft. to a point marked "C" on said plan; thence turning and running northerly by land of the City of Salem, 40.24 ft . , to a point narked "D" on said plan ; thence turning and running northeasterly by land f the City of Salem, Park Dep artment ,. 149.33 ft. , to said stone bound narked "A" and point begun at; and WHEREAS, the City Council on the 27th .. ay of March A. D. 1941 passed the following order, viz: "WHEREAS, in the pinion of the City Council, the public necessity anddconvenience require hat a public street or way to be called Hillside Avenue should be laid ut as a highway of the city from the westerly line of Hillside Ave as now ccepted westerly about 150 feet as shown on a plan on file in the office of the city clerk of this city, dated March 1941, it is therefore hereby RDERED, that due notice be given to the City of Salem and all other in- erested partieC; that the City Council intend to lay out the highway be- ore mentioned and to take therefor a portion of their land and to lay ut the same as a highway of said city; and that Thursday the 10th day of Aril 1941 at eight o' clock P. M. at City Hall, Salem, is appointed as the 41 � _. -- April_:249_1941. time and place for a public hearing , in the matter; " and WHEREAS, due notice has bean given of the intention of the City Council to take said parcel of land for the purpose aforesaid, as appears by the return on the order of notice issued therefor passed as aforesaid; and, WHEREAS, the City Council did meet at the time and place appointed and ,notified as afore- said and has heard all parties interested claiming to be heard in the mat- ter, 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 Frank P. Morse, C. E. dated March 1941 entitled "Proposed Acceptance of Portion of Hillside Avenue deposited in the office of the city engineer, to which plan reference may be had. Said laying out , as hereinbefore stated, is over or by land of The City of Salem and. we have considered and estimated no damages are sustained in their property by the several owners aforesai and all other persons by the taking of said parcel of land and the laying out of said Hillside Avenue as shown on said plan. Said owners may re- move and take away any and all buildings, trees, fences, and other prop- erty, which will obstruct the building of such street or public way with- in 30 days from and after the acceptance of this laying out by the city council. Given under our has, this 24th day of April in the year nineteen hundred and forty-one. (Signed) Philip I. Durkin William 0. Safford Stephen W. Francis Arthur H. Crosby Wilfred I. Poitras City Herman A. Stromb.erg Council Adam F. Stefanski Philip L. Morency H. Francis Dolan Edward A. Coffey, Mayor" Cemetery Dept. The following order, recommended by the Mayor was adopted under sus- 236 pension of the rules, on motion of Councillor Dolan: "'Oiu Efd1D: That the sum of Thirty-Six Hundred and Twenty '($3620) Dol- lars be and hereby is appropriated for the purpose of meeting all expense for services other than personal as they appear on page C, No. 31, of the Cemetery Department Budget , commencing with item "Insurance" and ending with item "Grass Trimmers" to be known as item "Services other than Per- sonal. Said sum to be charged to the Tax Levy for current year. "' Approved by the Mayor, April 28, 1941. Sand 237 The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under sus- pension of the rules on motion of Councillor Stromberg: "ORDERED: That the sum of Five Hundred ($500) Dollars be and hereby is apprenriated for the purpo Ve 03 Vald from T�swieh to 419 April.. 24, 1941. Salem, to be known as Item "Transportation of Sand from Ipswich" . Said um to be charged to the Tax Levy for the current year." Approved by the Mayor, April 4, 1941. The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under sus- Ball Park-Forest River pension of the rules, on motion of Councillor Morency: 238 "ORDERED: That the sum of One Thousand ($1,000) Dollars be and here- by is appropriated for the purpose of purchasing materials and paying labor to improve ball field at Forest River to be known as item "Improvements Ball Field, Forest River." Said sum to be charged to the Tax Levy for the current year." Approved by the Mayor, April 28, 1941. A communication was received from the Mayor, that due to a residence Bd. of Appeal 239 statute, Mr. George W. Hooper and 1vr. Norman R. Auger are compelled to quit the Board of Appeal as both are now residents of Marblehead. The Mayor' s appointment of Mr. John M. Gray to be a member of the Bd. of Appeal Board of Appeal for a term of three years from the first day of May 1941 240 was confirmed under suspension of the rules, on roll call vote, nine in favor, and Councillors, Ferguson and Harrington , absent . The Mayor' s appointment of J. Arthur MarctLand an William F. Abbott Bd. of Appeal 241-242 as members of the Board of Appeal for three years from May 1 , 1941 was Confirmed on roll call vote, nine in favor and Councillors Ferguson and narrington , absent . The Mayor' s appointment of the following as Weighers, was read and Weighers 243 filed: John Karbowniczak Stanley Karboniczak Harry L. Williams The Mayor's appointment of the following as Constables was read and Constables 244 filed: Richard Collins Herbert A, Remon Edwin F S F. A. Francis lvester V.Tr d y e wa The following communication from the Fire Chief was reads.and filed: Supervisor-Fire Det "To the City Council 245 City Hall Salem,' Massachusetts Gentlemen: The following are the requirements for the position of Super- visor of Motor Apparatus in the Salem Fire Department . Age limit fifty ( 50) years At least two years experience in the maintenance and operation of large gasolene engines similar to engines used in fire apparatus. The requirements are based on the desire to obtain the best available mechanic for the position. The age limit of fifty years which is higher than usuallt allowed for such a position, should be advantageou 420 I . April 24, 1941,. .. to the city in obtaining a Supervisor of wide and var e experience. The experience on large engines id for the same purpose. The engine Ln fire apparatus are very large and have very important function apart rom propelling the vehicle. These engines now run up to 131 horsepower ith an engine of 150 horsepower specified in the new piece of apparatus n order, and larger engines expected in the future. It is necessary herefore that the Supervisor be familar with and understand the attending tress, strain and torque while the engine is functioning, to give it the roper care and attention. The knowledge of Diesel engines is not a requirement. Any applicant Day take the examination without such knowledge. However, Diesel en- ines are now being introduced into fire apparatus, one being shown in Salem, recently. Any machanic being employed as such, has had ample op- ortunity to acquire a working knowlddge of Diesel engines. It would be esirable for him to bring such knowledge to the position rather than wait o experiment and acquire this knowledge on our fire apparatus at the ex - Dense of the tax payers. The position of Supervisor of Motor Apparatus with a` salary of $2,250 Der year is a desirable one and, should be filled by a mechanic with suf- icient energy and ambition to keep abreast of the developments in modern utomotive engineerimg. I trust this is the information you desire, Very truly yours, Signed, Arthur L. Flynn, Chief." Pelletier Pension A communication was received from Paul J. Jakmauh, M. D. , Commission- 246 er of Public Health stating that he had appointed Dr. Philip J. Finnegan as the third member of the Board to determine whether or not the death of he late Joseph H. Pelletier was the result of an injury received in the performance of his duty as a member of the police department of the City of Salem. It was read and filed. Bond The Constable' s Bond of Herbert "emon was referred to the Committee 247 on Bonds and approved. Manhole retition A petition from the New England Tel. & Tel Co. , for Manholes and Con 248 duits on Federal and Ash Streets, was ordered for a hearing on May 8, 1942 . Claims The Claims of Edward Nowak, the Misses Lane, Vincent Pelvince and 249-252 Mrs. K. Smith were referred to the Committee on Claims. Large Sign The. application of Geo Konos for a Large Type Sign at 164 Essex St 253 was ordered for a hearing on May S. 1941. Small, Sign A small type sign permit was granted to Your Boys Store, 155 Essex 254 Street , on motion of Councillor Poitras. Banner Rook Futriers were granted a permit for a Banner across Essex Street 255 from April 16th to April 30th, on motion of Councillor Morency. uto Dealer The application of Sawyer' s Garage, 51 North St for a Class II Auto 256 Dealer' s License was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. 42.1 AprilThe application of J & J Leather Co for the storage of 300 g gallons of Lacquer Lacquer at 28 Goodhue Street was ordered for a hearing on May 8th, 1941. 257 The application of Maco's Inc, 169 Essex Street to sell Firearms was Fireammns referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. 258 The application of Bedard &, Condon to move a building to 225 Derby Building Street was referred to the Committee on Public Works. 259 A list of renewals of various licenses was received and referred to Renewals the Committee on Licenses and Permits. 260 Councillor Morency offered the following report which was accepted Licenses and the recommendation adopted with the exception of the Perdler's Licensc 261 which was referred to the Boad of Control. "The Committee on Licenses and Permits to whom was referred applica- tions for licenses, having considered said matter would recommend that th following be granted: LODGING HOUSES: Bessie H. Upton, 18-12 Federal St Gladys Stever, 8 Church St . - TO DIG SEAWORMS: Geo E. Howe, 20 Peabody St - Paul Budda, 23 Symonds St . RENEWALS J a COLLECTOR: _ Abraham Raymond, 3A Buffum St LODGING HOUSES: John G. Alber, 8 Brown St Dorothy Camil, 30 Charter St . Abraham Camil, 17-19-20 Brown St . . Fannie L. Eldridge, 496 Loring Avenue Ella L. Harlin, 134 Bridge St - Daniel J. Joyce, 8 Federal St , Vivinie Ledoux, 286 Washington St Samuel Wassell, • 23 Federal St . BOVVLING ALLEYS: Francis D. Heffernan, 207 Essex St ' Charles Shribman, 197 Fort Avenue . PAWNBROKER: Samuel Soloman, 163 Washington Street . TO SELL FIREARMS: Henry A. Claisse, 112 Meadow St TO DIG SEAWORMS: Bolish Gonet , r8 Allem St William Gonet , 41 English St - Charles Pearson, 106 Bridge St , John H. Shepperson, 8 Saunders St - PEDLER: Joe Sinel, 69 Endicott St . (Referred to Bd. of Control) 422 April 24.,-_1941.._ SUNDAY LICY14SES: - Edward Beote, 51 Harbor St Rene Gauthier, 54 Roslyn St Louis Hollander, 193 Fort Avenue . Adelard Rouillard, 31 Palmer St - John L. Sheehan & Sons, 159 Fort Avenue , Henry Szetela, 87 Derby St - Albertine Belanger, 53 West Avenue . SOTJND TRUCK: Napoleon Ouellette, 15 Palmer St For the Committee, Philip L. Morency, Chairman." Approved by the Mayor, April 28, 1941. and at Daniels St Councillor Dolan offered the following report which was accepted and 262 the recommendation adopted: "The ommittee on finance to whom was referred the ORDER, that the sum of $ 1676.89 be and hereby is appropriated for the purpose of acquirin real estate located at Daniels and Kosciusko Streets owned by Peter Myslivy and Wladyslaus Soboczinzki and others, has considered said matter and would recommend the adoption of the same. For the Committee, ki. Francis Dolan , Chairman." The order, as introduced on April 10, 1941 was then adopted. Police Protection A petition signed by a group of Forty-six persons headed by one r 263 Joseph C. Fregeau, 268 Jefferson Avenue requesting better police protect- ion for Castle hill was read and referred, to the Mayor and the Marshal. Jurors. Councillor Stefanski was then appointed to draw three jurors for the Superior Civil Session at Salem and the following were drawn: Hampartzoon Sarkesian, 7 Walter St , Barber. Joseph A. Harding, 65 Essex Street , Clerk William A. Connolly, 98 Boston St, Clerk Councillor Morency was then appointed to draw:;three jurors for the Superior Civil Session in Salem on June 2nd, and the following were drawn: William Coffey, 25712 Lafayette St . , Stat. Fireman William J. Chisholm, 71 Endicott St , Clerk Thomas F. Stanton, 5 Roosevelt Road, Supt. Councillor Dolan was then appointed to draw to jurors for the Crim- inal session at Lawrence and the following were drawn: Edward E. O'Brien, 7 Fort Avenue, Salesman Frederick Elwell, 15 So. Mason St. , Painter. Councillor Safford was then appointed to draw two jurors for the Criminal Session at Newbyryport and the following were drawn: David Winer, 21A Wisteria St , Merchant John C. Whiting, 30 Japonica St , Baker. 423 April 24, 1941,. Councillor Stromberg moved immediate reconsideration of all business ransacted and the motion was lost. Councillor Stefanski moved adjournment and it was so voted at 9 :03. ATTEST: - . CITY CLLiui I i6ho iT 424 ::::y 6 , 1941 A special meeting of -the .City Council, called for the. p4rpose of drawing jurors, was held on May 6, 1941 . at 4:00 P.M. All the members ere present excepting Councillors Ferguson , Harrington, Crosby, Francis nd Morency, and the President presided. The reading of the records f the previous meeting was dispense afford. d with on motion of Councillor S he regular order of business was suspended and 'the Council proceeded to f draw jurors. The President appointed Councillor Poitras to draw two jurors for the Superior Court at Salem(Civil) and the following were drawn: Maurice R. Sheehan,15 Bow Street, Plumber Thomas J. McDonald, 6 .Granite St, Leather Worker Councillor Dolan moved adjournment and it..was so ..voted at 4:19 P.M. ATTEST:- . CITY CLERK I I R a 4 May 8, 1941, A regular meeting of the City Council was held on Thursday, May 8, ht 1941 at eight P. M. All the members were present excepting Councillors Ferguson and Safford and President Durkin presided. The reading of the records of the previous meeting were dispensed with, on motion of Coun- cillor Francis. A hearing was held on the application of J & J Leather -Co, 28 Goodhu Lacquer Street to stor 300 gallons of Lacquer. A representative of the appli cant appeared in favor, there was no Opposition •and the permit was grant- ed on motion of Councillor Crosby. A hearing was held on the application of Geo. Konos for a Large Type Large Sign Sign at 164 Essex Street . A representative of the applicant appeared in favor. There was nomopposition and the permit was granted on motion of Councillor Stromberg. A hearing was held on theg petition of the New England Tel & Tel CoOo Pole Petition for Manholes and Conduits on Federal and Ash Streets. A representative of the applicant appeared in favor. There was no opposition and permirs- sion was granted. The application of the Eagle Advertising Co. , for an Outdoor Sign at Outdoor Sign a point nearly opposite 50 Jefferson Avenue, was referred to the Commit- 264 tee on Public Works. The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under sus Chapter 90 pensiog of the rules, on motion of Councillor Dolan: 265 "ORDERED: That the sum of Ten Thou'sand One Hundred ($"10,100) Dollar be and hereby is appropriated for the purposes of 1941 Chapter 90 Work. Item to be known as "Chapter 90 Road Construction and Maintenance. " Said sum to be charged to the tax: levy for the current year. " Approved by the Mayor, May 12, 1941. The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was referred to the Budget Machine Finance Committee: 266 "ORDERED' That the sum of Four Hundred ($ 400) Dollars be and hereby is appropriated for the purposes of purchasing Budget Machine. Item to be known as "1941 Budget Machine". Said sum to be charged to the tax levy or the current year. ,, The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted; under Repairs to School uspension of the rules, on motion of Councillor Dolan: 265 "ORDERED: That the sum of Three Thousand (3000) Dollars be and here- y is appropriated for the purposes of repairing the sehobl building. 1.A 26 May 8, 1941. I Sauce to be added to special item "Repairs of School Building". Said sun to be charged to the Tax Levy for the current year." 'I Approved by the Mayor, May 12, 1941. Tax Titles The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was referred to the 268 Committee on Finance: "ORDERED That the sum of One Thousand (1000) Dollars be and hereby is appropriated for the purposes of foreclosing of certain tax-titles now held by the City of Salem. Itemtobe known as "Legal Department , Tax Title Foreclosures". Said sum to be charged to Tax Levy for the current ear." a Stone Crusher The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under Bus- 269 pension of the rules, on motion of Councillor Dolan: "ORDERED: That the sum of Twenty Five Thousand ( $25,000) Dollars be and hereby is appropriated for the purpose of operating the Stone Crusher o be known as Item "Stone Crusher". Said sum to be charged to the "Tax Levy" for the current year." Approved by the Mayor, May 12, 1941. Viater Board The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under sus- 270 pension of the rubes, on motion of Councillor Dolan: "ORDERED: That the sum of Four Thousand (4000) Dollars be and here- by is appropriated for the purpose of additionalappropriationsfor the SalemBeverly Water Supply Board to be added to sums heretofore appropri- ated for Salem-Beverly Water Supply Board. Said sum to be charged to the Tax Levy for the Current year." Approved by the Mayor, May 12, 1941. Unpaid Bills The' following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under sus 271 pension of the rules, on motion of Councillor Dolan: "ORDERED: That the sum of One Thousand Mine Hundred Seventy-Eight Dollars and forty-four cents ($1978.44) be. and hereby is appropriated to cover payment of bills of previous years as follows: (1� Electrical department-equipment and repairs 74.49 ( 2) Police Department-equipment and repairs 39.51 i ' Fuel and Light 181.12 ( 3) Health-Contagious Diseases 3612.00 (4) Solders' Benefits-Soldiers' relief 476.19 Soldiers' aid exp 30.66 ( 5) School Department-Fuel and Light 413.42 printing and supplies 41.17 I textbooks _ 8. 75 repairs and equipment 104.68 other expenses 75.01 (6) Library Department-books and periodivals 143.90 ( 7) Water Department-municipal garage 40.54 Said sum to be charged to the Tax Levy for the current year. Approved by the Mayor, May 12, 1941. 42 May 8, 1941 -------_.__. The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was referred to the Lincoln Road Light Committee' on Finance: 272 "ORDEhhl): That the sum of Two Thousand (#2000. ) Dollars be and here- by is appropriated for the cost of installation and maintenance of Lin- coln Road of automatic highway crossing protection, to be known as "Lin- coln Road, Automatic Signal". Said sum to be charged to the tax levy for the current year. " The following order, recok.mended by the Mayor, was referred to the Cemetery Dept Finance Committee: 273 "ORDERED: - That the sum of One Thousand Fifty (1050) Dollars be and hereby is appropriated for the purpose of employing an Expert Assistant Trees and Shrubs. Item to be known as "Cemetery-Other Expenses-Expert Assistant , Trees and shrubs. ,, The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was giver: first pass- Streets and Sewers age on roll call vote nine274 present and voting in favor and Councillors Ferguson and Safford, absent: "ORDERED: That the City Treasurer, with the approval of the Mayor, be authorized to borrow under the provisions of Chapter 49 , Acts of 1933, as amended, the sum of .Twenty-Five Thousand (25,000) Dollars, which said s um shall be set up as a Special item in the Street Department and will be used by that Department ,and by the Water Department p as needed for the con- truction of Streets, and the installing of water and aewers. , and be it further ORDERED: That the City Treasurer, with the approval of the Mayor, hall issue notes thereon for the purpose of sale to the Commonwealth of ass. in the sums of Twenty Five(25.000) Thousand Dollars, amd said notes o be payable within one (1) year from the date of issue, and to generally o all the things which are necessary In order to comply with the terms of aid Chapter 49 as amended. " A communication was received from John J. O'Rourke, Building Inspec- Outdoor Signs Or, suggesting275 that the City Council consider drawing an Ordinance to rohibit the erection of roof signs. The matter was referred to the ommittee on Ordinances. The Mayor' s appointment of Joseph McKeever as a Constable for a period Constables f one276 year ending February 1, 1942, was read and filed. The Mayor' s appointment of the following as Weighers for a period of Weighers e year ending February 1, 1942, was read and filed: 77 Vito DiPaolo Albert Munnelly Emmett Sholds S. H. Donnell Ralph Benedetti M. A. Woodberry �2C May 8, 1941. w -- Marshal's Report The Monthly report of the City Marshal was received and filed. 27 Pedlers 279 The following report was accepted and the recommendation adopted: th "The following applications for Pedler' s Licenses were referred to oard of Control and I wish to report as follows: I William Abell, 36 Forrester Street OKOK Morris Bielous, 53 English Street OK Joe Sipel, 69 Endicott Street Respectfully submitted,, John C. Harkins, Sec & Treas, Bd. of Control" A communication was received from Edward J. Phair, W. P. A. Coordina- Communication 280 tor. , expressing his appreciation of the many courtesies extended to him that he had been coordinator and that he now duffing the past five years has accepted private employment. ns to attend Naval Invitation The invitation of the Daughters of Union Vetera 281 Services for Sailor dead was accepted. Salem lem lows 282 A communication was received from the S alem Willows Merchants re- ,questing permission for the use of the parking area at the Willows for The communication was referred to the purpose of staging aerial acts. Mayor. Invitation An invitation was accepted from the Champlain Baseball Club to parade 283 on Sunday, May 11th. i Claim The Claim of O'Connor Taxi Co. , was received and referred to the Com 264 l' II mittee on Claims. Signs 285-286 The application of the Polish Chopin Chorus for a Banner across Der- by Street and a Sign on the head of the Tunnel from May 9th to 17th, incl. was granted on motion of Councillor Stefanski Irvi� ation 287 An invitation was received from the American Legioni o n to attend Motior. Pictures on May 13th. , and the same was accepted. Sunday Licenses. The applications of the following for Sunday Licenses were referred 288-290 to the Committee on Licenses and Permits: Unis Baker, 39 Charter St Nicholas Karanikolas, 178 Fort -Ave. Edward J. LaRocque, 104 Essex St. Seaworms The application of William Englehardt , 1 Ferry Street , to dig seaF 291 worms was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. Pawnbroker The application of William Schaeffer, 142 Washington St for a Pawn- 292 broker' s License, was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. I !, 429 May 8, 1941. The application of Henry T. Moore for an Intelligence Office at Salem Inteliigence Offic Hospital was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. 293 The Sign Bonds of Huntt ' s Inc and Geo. N. Konos and the Mover' s Bond Bonds of B. F. Goodwin & Sons, were referred to the Committee on Bonds and ap- 294-296 proved. A lsit of various renewals of licenses were received and referred to Renewals 297 he Committee on Licenses and Permits. The renewal of the Auctioneer Licenses of Ellis M. Andrews and David Auctioneers 98 Frye were granted on motion of Councillor Harrington. The applications for renewal of the tedler Licenses of Robert Rich- Pedlers mond, Edmund J. Ring Jr. , and David Saper, were referred to the Board of 99 Control. Councillor Stefanski offered the following report which was accepted Moving Building and the recommendation adopted: 300 "The Committee on Public Works, to whom was referred the application of Henry Bedard and Arthur Condon to remove building to 225 Derby Strwet, has considered said matter and would recommend that the same be granted. For the Committee, Adam F. Stefanski, Chairman pro tem. Councillor Morency offered the following report which was accepted Licenses and the recommendation adopted: 301 "The Committee on Licenses and Permits to whom was referred applica- tions for licenses, having considered said matter would recommend that he following be granted: UTO DEALER: ( 2nd Class) Sawyer' s Garage, 51 North Street 0 SELL FIREARMS: Maco' s Automotive Store, 169 Essex St (Voted on separately) RENEWALS SUNDAY LICENSES: Gebrgiana Burns, 3581, Bridge St Jacob Epstein, 35 Winthrop St Morris Fins, 82 North St Stefano Ingemi, 38 Margin St • Kohr Brothers Inc. , 191 Fort Ave - Chris Lagos, 122 Lafayette St Rosa Lambert , 292 Cabot St - National Pop Corn Wks, Salem Willows - Louis Paolucci, 34 Dunlap St Paul Pricone, 75 Summer St - James Quinlan, 15 Lemon St ' Grace Talbot , 252 Harbor St . UTO DEALERS: ( 1st Class). 1 43 May .8, 1941Ti . Frank L. Gamble, 37-39 Bridge St ' Harper Garage Co. , 278 Derby St Naumkeag Chevrolet CO 65A Bridge St. * T(bwnsend Motor Co. , 285 Derby St. C. E. Whitten & Sons, 71 Lafayette St • OWLING ALLEYS Geo W. Atkinson, 183-185 Fort Ave ( 6 alleys) r Ia-TELLIGENGE OFFICE: Gertrude Carter, 39 Ocean Avenue ODGING HCbSES: Rose Brilliant , 6 Liberty St ' Tony Damanis, 31 Charter St Violet Malenfant , 352 Es.sex Street - Jennie McD4ath, 1 .Hamilton Street- Marie L. Morin, 112 Federal Street , Pearl Ann Nagel, 2 Federal Street - Georgia N. Riley, 128 Bridge Street - Joseph Rioux, 167 Washington Street, Annie H. Toleos, 14 Lynde Street . James A. Tolios, 5 Rust Street Guy Viollette, 14 Lynch Street , Rosa A. White, 6 North Street . NY. DEALER: Collier & Mizioch, r 67 Flint Street ' UNK COLLECTORS: Loren W. Copp, 94 Orchard Street Samuel J. Thorn , 2 Ives Court 1 Israel Yoffa, r 165 Boston Street 0 DIG SEAWOkMS: Albert Gohet , 6 Cousins Street - RAI14LAYERS: James J. Welch & Co. , 15 Front Street A. H. Crosby Co. , 7 Albion Street Henry Caron , 1 Cabot Street . For the Committee,. Philip L. Morency, Chairman. The application of Maco' s for a permit to sell Firearms was granted on roll call vote, Councillors Crosby, Dolan, Francis, Morency , Poitras and Stromberg voting in favor; Councillors Harrington, Stefanski and Dur- kin opposed; Councillors Ferguson and Safford, absent. Voting Machines Councillor Harrington offered the following report which was accepted 302 and the recommendation adopted: "The Committee on Voting Machines, to whom was referred an order re- lating to an investigation with the advisability of installing voting ma- chines, has considered said matter and would recommend that a sufficient number of voting machines be obtained on a rental or lease basis for the requirements of at least one precinct for the election of 1941 and furthe that the Mmyor be requested to provide an appropriation of $500. to defra. the expenses. +" For the Committee Joseph B. Harrington , Chairman, " 431 Councillor Harrington offered the following order which was. adopted: Addressograph "ORDERED: That the Mayor and the Purchasing Agent be requested to 303 withhold the awarding of a contract for the purchase of an Addressograph ' machine for which proposals have been advertised. And that the City Council shall be informed as to the detblis relating to bids received for such machines together with such other information as to price, type of machine required, and recommendations of proper department heads as may enable the City Council to further consider the same. " Councillor Harrington offered the following order which was adopted: Wrestling "ORDERED: That the Mayor be requested to prohibit in the City of 304 Salem the further conduct of wrestling matches involving female contest- - \ nats. " Councillor Poitras offered the following order which was adopted: Veterans "ORDERED: That all employees of the City of Salem who are veterans of 305 the World War or of the Spanish War be given 24 hours off without loss of pay on iviemorial Day, May 30, 1941 provided they participate in the Exer- cises as conducted on that day." Councillor Stefanski moved immediate reconsideration of all business transacted and the motion was lost. Councillor Stromberg moved adjournment and it was so voted a 9:18 P. ATTEST:_ CITY CLERK 32 j° ay .22,_.1941. A regular meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Chambe s on May 22, 1941 at eight o' clock P. M. All the members, excepting Coun- cillors Ferguson, Harrington and I_orency were present and the President presided. The reading of the records of the previous meeting were dis- pensed with, on motion of Councillor ''afford. Large Sign A hearing was held on the application of Huntt' s Inc. , to erect a Large Type Sign at 99 Washington Street. A representative of the appli cant appeared in favor. There was no opposition and the permit was grant- ed on motion of Councillor Stromberg subject to the provisions of law per- taining to the same. Large Sign A hearing was held on the application of the Community Opticians to erect a Large Type Sign at 237 Essex Street. A representative of the applicant appeared in favor. There was no opposition and the permit was granted on motion of Councillor -1rancis subject to the provisions of law pertaining to the same. Lacquer A hearing was held on the application of Prager and Baler to store Lacquers and Solvents to the amount of 150 gallons at 28 Goodhue Street. Councillor Crosby and a representative of the applicant appeared in favor There was no opposition and the permit was granted subject to the provi- sions of law pertaining to the same. Widening Nichols & The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under sus Butler Sts. 306 pension of the rules, on motion of Councillor Dolan: "ORDERED:- That the sum of Fifty(.4$50) Dollars be and hereby is appro i priated for the purposes of acquiring 411 sq. feet of land for the purpos of widening corner of Nichols and Butler Streets, item to be known as "rroposed Widening-Nichols and Butler Streets, Salem,Mass. May 1941" Said sum to be charged to the tax levy for the current year. " Approved by the Mayor, May 26, 1941. Ambulance The following order, recommended by the mayor, was referred to the 307 Committee on Finance: "ORDERED- That the sum of One Hundred and Twenty ( $,120) Dollars, b and hereby is appropriated for the purposes of paying the additional cos of acquiring an ambulance for the Saler. Police Department , to be added to the sums heretofore appropriated and to be known as Item "Ambulance in the Police Department ," Said sum to be charged to the Tax "evy for the current year.,, Iistorical Salem The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was referred to the 308 Committee on Finance: i 433 _.__Miay_.22, 1941.__ "ORDERED: That the sum of Six hundred Dollars ( $600) be and hereby is 3.ppropriated for the Historical Salem Committee and allied use for conven- ions, to be known as item "Historical Salem-Conventions. Said sum to e charged to the tax levy for the current year. " The following order, recommended by the I4"1 was referred to the Power Shovel oil 308 c- ommittee on Finance: "ORDERED: That the sum of Nine Thousand Six hundred (4x9600) be and hereby is appropriated for the purpose of purchating a power shovel for he street department , item to be known. as "Power Shovel , 1941. " The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under sus- Streets and Sewewr pension of the rules: 309 - "ORDIdiED: That the sum of Four hundred Sixty-Six Dollars and Fifty Cents ( $466.50) be and hereby is appropriated to meet all cost of bond issue, floated April 1, 1941. Item to be known as "Bond Issue April 1941 , Expense". Said sum to be charged to the tax levy for the current ear. " Approved by the Mayor, May 26, 1941. The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was referred to the Independence Day Committee on Finance: 310 "ORDERED: That the sum of Six,Hundred ($600. ) Dollars be and hereby is appropriated for the purposes of Celebration of Independence Day. Ite to be known as "Independence Day Celebration". Said sum to be charged to he tax levy for the current year." The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: W. P. A. "ORDERED: That the sum of Six Hundred ($600. ) Dollars be and hereby 311 is transferred from the special item "Walter Snow Fighter", to the special item Works Project Administration (W.P.A. ) " Approved by the llviayor, iyiay 26, 1941. The following report was accepted and the recommendation adopted: Pedlers 12 "The following renewal of Pedler' s licenses were referred to the Board 3 Of Control at the meeting of the City Council, Lay 8, 1941 and I wish to eport as follows: Robert Richmond, 122 Boardman Street 0. K. Edmund J. Ring, Jr. , 8 rlanson St 0. K. David Saper, 27 Eden Street 0. K. Respectfully submitted, John C. Harkins, bec. & Tress. , Board of Control." i �`434 _...Lay_-22, . 1941. ,. Invitation An invitation was received from the Committee in charge of the Memo- 313 rial Day Parade inviting the City Government to parade and the same was accepted. Communication A communication was received from the Chairman of the Salem 'Inf antilE 314 The same was Committee thaking the City Council for their cooperation. filed. 'E Invitation The invitation of the Daughters of Union Veterans to attend a supper 7,15 was accepted. i Bvilders License The application of °icholas Cazanas for a Builder' s License was gran - 316 ed on motion of Councillor Crosby. I j.,.i_,Y Licenses The applications of the following for Sunday Licenses were referred 317-319 i to the Committee ob Licenses and Permits: i Salvatore Rizzotti, 15 High St George B. Hurder, 116 North St Alexia `Xeronimos, 87 Bridge 9t . arge Signs The applications of the following for Large Type Ligns were ordered 320- 323 to hearings at the next regular meeting: Teter Xanthaky,177 Fort Avenue Kennedy' s Inc, 203 Essex St LeBlanc Furniture Co,108 Lafayette Palmer Cove Cafe,102 Congress. St i Lodging house The application of bIrs. Jacques Bedard, 41412 Jefferson Avenue was 324 referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. wnings The application of L. H. Rogers for Awnings at 140-142 Essex Street 325-326 was referred to the Committee on Public Works: Seaworms The application of Otis Bradshaw,l0 Lynde Street to dig seaworms was 327 referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. ,!Claims The Claims of Sidne-r R. Allery, Wilfred G. Michaud, Diary Squillace 328-331 and Mary Olszewski were referred to the Committee on Claims. . till Bonds The sign bonds of the following were referred to the Committee on 332-335 Bonds and approved: LeBlanc Furniture Co terXKennedy' s Inc ty it Oommunity Dentists I' 11Eincoln Road A communication was received from the County Commissioners granting 336 authority to the City of Salem to lay out a Public �iay to be known as j Lincoln Road across the B. M. R.R. tracks at a level with the railroad. On motion of Councillor Poitras the matter was laid over. until Lincoln Road is accepted. I 435 _._ May-22, The application of John Stematopulos for a renewal of his Pedler' s Pedler icense was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. 337 The Public Guide' s License of Thomas Gifford, 5 Pickman St was granted Renewals 338 n motion of Councillor Stromberg. A list of various types of renewals ere referred to the Committee on Licenses and t'ermits. Councillor Dolan offered the following report which was accepted and Licenses I 'I he recommendation adopted: 339 "The Committee on Licenses and Permits to whom was referred application or licenses having considered said matter would recommend that the follow I 'ng be granted: PAWNBROKER: William Schaeffer, 142 Washington Street EAWORMS: William Englehardt , 1 Ferry Street SUNDAY LICENSES: Unis Baker, 39 Charter Street - Nicholas Karanikolas, 178 Fort Avenue Edward J. LaRocque, 104 Essex Street NTELLIGM40E OFFICE: Henry T. Moore, 36 Endicott Street • h iiihlliALS SUNDAY LICENSES: Irene April, 2 Gardner St Hnery A. Claise, 21 Brown St * Edmond Bouchard, 44 Harbor St • Adelard Duchene, 86 Congress St - Fanny Farmer Candy Shop, 172 Essex St - C. Annie Finnan, 93 Bridge St . Diana Fournier, 69 hssex St - Alfred Garneau, 95 Uanal St - Charles Goldberg, 107 School St - Hawthorne Patent Medecine Co. , 121 Derby St • Arthur Poussard, 68 Palmer St - Harry Samolchuk, 48 Ward St D. A. Schulte, Washington EEssex Sts. - Bella Soucy, 101 Loring Ave . i Blanche Stallings, 134 Boston St , LODGING HOUSES: Catherine Condon, 14 Central St • Lilienne I. Field, 304 Essex St - Juliette Letourneau, 4 Liberty St - Anne O'Keefe, 4 Brown St . Edith M. Wall , R133 Essex Street FORTUNE TELLER: Anne Smith, 12 Ash St - AUTO DEALER: list Class Salem I.4illys Co. , 212 Bridge St WAGON: Isaac Talkowski, 24 Phillips St , OVuLING ALLEYS: Colonlal Bowling Alleys, 1 St. Peter St John H. Ferris, 18 New Derby St May 22, 1941. POOL TABLES: Colonial Bowling Alleys, 1 St. Peter St • Elzear.G©uchiBr, 125Ess�x 'Streetc_ Joseph Ingemi, 48 Margin Street - Thomas J. Girard, 38-40 Palmer St - Isaac Polansky,r146 Washington St - JUNK COLLECTORS: Morris Feldman, 28 Irving St ' Charles Litman, 44 Irving St ' Theodore Morris, 5 Blaney St . Shanahan & McLaughlin, 232 Bridge St Isaac Talkowsky, 24 Phillips St . JUNK DEALER: Simon Moyers, 50 North St Jacob Hart , 40 Roslyn St I SEAWORMS: Kenneth Desjardins, 19 Bridge St Frank J. Hincman, 40 lierby St For the Committee H. Francis Dolan, Acting Chairman" Budget Machine Councillor Dolan offered the following report which was- accepted and X40 the recommendation adopted: "The Committee on Finance to whom was referred the Order that the sum of $400.00 be and hereby is appropriated for the purposes of purchas- ing a Budget Machine, has considered. said matter and would recommend the same be approved. For the Committee, H. Francis Dolan, Chairman ." The order was then adopted. - Approved by the Mayor, May 26, 1941. Tax Titles Councillor Dolan offered the following report,_-iYh :hh=,:was accepted and 341 the recommendation adopted: "The Committee on Finance to whom was referred the Order that the sum of $1000. be and hereby is appropriated for the purpose of foreclos- ing of certain tax titles now held by the City of Salem, item to be known as "Legal Dept. Tax ''Titles Foreclosure" , has considered said matter and would recommend the same be approved. For the Committee, H. Francis Dolan." The order was then adopted. Approved by the Mayor, May 24, 1941. Lincoln Road 342 Councillor Dolan offered the following report which was accepted: "The Committee on Finance to whom was referred the appropriation of $2000. for the cost of installing and maintenance of Lincoln hd. of auto- -atic highway crossing protection to be known as "Lincoln Road, Automatic - ---- --------------- 4B May 22, 1041 Signal" has considered said matter and would recommend that the same be approved. For the committee, H. Francis Dolan, Chairman" The matter of the adoption of the order was laid over until the next meeting. Under unfinished business the bonding order of $25,000 for the con- Street Dept/ ` structuion of Sewers and Streets was taken up. A communication was rea 343 from the Mayor stating that 1'ir. Theodore N. Waddell, Director of Accounts has advised that the order be for General Maintenance and not for a spec- ial item. The order was then amended reading as follows and given seco d passage on roll call vote; eight present and voting in favor, Councillors Ferguson, Harrington and Morency being absent : "ORDERED: That the City treasurer, with the approval of the Mayor, be authorized to borrow under the provisions of Chapter 49,Afts of 1933, as amended, the sum of Twenty-Five Thousand ($25,000) Dollars, which said sum shall be used for general maintenance and by the Assessors in fixing the tax rate for the current year; and be it further ORhhRED: that the City Treasurer, with the approval of the Mayor, shall issue notes thereon for the purposes of sale to the Commonwealth of Mass. in the sums of Twenty Five Thousand ( $25,000) Dollars, and said notes to be payable within one (1) year from the date of issue, and to generally do all the things which are necessary in order to comply with the terms of said Chapter 49 as amended." Approved by the Mayor, May 24, 1941 and advertised May 282 1941. Councillor Stromberg moved immediate reconsideration of all busines and the motion was lost . Councillor Poitras moved adjournment and it was so voted at 8:40 P. . ATTEST :- CITY CLh1a ONE=7 _June_12, -1941-- A regular meeting of the City Council was held on 'Thursday, June 12, 1941 at eight o' clock P. M. All the members excepting Councillors Fergu- son and Crosby were present and *resident Durkin presided. The reading of the records oftheprevious meeting were dispensed with on motion of Councillor Safford. Large Sign A hearing was held on the application of nennedy' s Inc. , to erect a Large Type Sign at 203 Essex Street: Councillor Francis appeared in favor; here was no opposition and the permit was granted subject to the provi- sions of law pertaining to the same. A hearing was held on the application of LeBlanc Furniture Co. , to erect a Large Type Sign at 108 Lafayette Street. representative of he applicant appeared in favor; there was no opposition and the permit was granted on motion of Councillor Poitras, subject to the provisions of law pertaining to the same. A hearing was held on the application of Palmer Cove Cafe to erect a Large Type Sign at 102 Congress Street . h representative of the appli- cant appeared in favor; there was no opposition and the permit was granted on motion of Councillor Morency subject to the provisions of law pertain- ing to the same. Reserve Account The following order, recommended by the'Idayor, was adopted under, sus- 344 pension of the rules: "ORDERED: That the sum of Twenty-five Thousand ($25,000. ) Dollars be and hereby is appropriated to meet extraordinary or unforeseen expenditures that may arise between the date of the. adoption of this order and the end f the fiscal year and the same is established as a "Reserve Account". Drafts against this fund are to be made by transfers fromtthis fund as recommended by the ':A"iayor, subject to the approval of the Mayor and City Auditor as provided. " Approved by the Mayor, June 14, 1941. j IINension of Wm F. A communication was received from the Mayor, stating that in accord- ¢AaoLear 345 ante with the provisions of Section 77 of Chapter 32 of the Gen. Laws he had retired William F. MacLear effective as of the week commencing May 18, 1941. Approval 4 ppr val was voted on roll call nineP i resent and voting in favor and Councillors Crosby and Ferguson, absent._ Pap., Commission The appointment by the liayor, a of Mr. Frank P. n to be a member of 346 the Board of Park Commissioners to fill the vacancy in the unexpired term which expires April 30, 1942, was approved under suspension of the rules, on roll call vote, nine present and voting in favor, and Councillors Cros 7 d Ferguson , absent. 43 VT June._12.,--1..9A1... _. A communication was received from laayor Edward A. Coffey recommendin Stone Crusher 347 that the City Council authorize the Mayor to execute a contract for two years for electricity for the Stone Crusher, on terms as contained in a letter from the City Electrician which would amount to a savings of four- teen hundred and ninety-one and 90/100 dollars. The matter was referred to the Committee on Electrical Affairs. The Mayor' s appointment of the following as Constables for a period Constables of one year ending, February 1st, 1942, was read and filed: 348 Albert Allen Charles E. Richardd Henry A. Letourneau William Warwick Auguste J. Michaud James -eerkins Robert A. Mitchell Laval Fournier The Marshal's Monthly report was received and ordered filed. Marshal's Report 349 The following report was received from the Planning Board: Funeral Home "To the Honorable City Council 350 Salem, Mass Gentlemen: The Planning Board, to whom was referred an ordinance to amend the zoning ordinance by granting to the Board of Appeal the authority to grant a permit in general residence districts for funeral homes, including services incident thereto, has held a public hearing as re- quired by law and has given the matter due consideration. lur. uenry O'Donnell was excused from participating in the proceedings of the Board. This ordinance seeks to transfer to the Board of Appeal the authority now vested in the City Council with reference to funeral homes. The Planning Board is of the opinion that such a transfer of power is not desirable and the best interests of the City would be better served by retaining the procedure as now set out in the zoning ordinance. For this reason, the Board recommends that the petition be denied. Respectfully submitted, Signed Warren H. Butler Chairman. " A communication was then read from Attorney Francis E. Rafter re- Funeral Home questing that a hearing be granted by the Council in the matter of Funera 351 : Homes. It was then moved that a hearing be held at the Bowditch Schoo i i Hall om July 9th, 1941 at eight o' clock P. M. and the same was voted. An invitation was accepted to attend exercises to be conducted by Invitation � 352 the Salem Firemen' s Relief Association to be held on Firemen's Memorial Sunday. A communication was received from the Emergency Finance Board ap- Chap 49 Loan 353 proving the Chapter 49 loan ($25,000) . The application of B. F. Goodwin & Sons Inc. , to move a building Moving Building 354 from one side of the Immaculate Conception Church to the other, was grant ed on motion of Councillor Dolan. I ,44+0 _ June 129 1941 -'edler The following report was received and the recommendation adopted: 355 "At the meeting of the City Council, May 22, 1941, the application o� 'John Stamatopulos for a renewal of his Pedlerts License was referred to the Board of Control. I have checked this man and wish to report favar- !able. Respectfully submitted, I� Signed John C. Harkins, Tress. & Sec, oof Board of Control." Lubritorium An application was received from the Jenny Mfg. Corp. to construct 356 and maintain a Lubritorium at Bridge and Lathrop Streets and a hearing Iwas ordered in the matter for June 26, 1941 at eight P. IA. j I Gasoline An application was received from the Burwem Oil Corp. , for additional 357 jstorage of 1,600 gallons of gasoline at 64-66 Boston Street and a hearing ', i 'Iwas ordered in the matter for June 26, 1941. Sign on Tunnel An application was received from the Salem Willows "Ierchants for a 3581 ;sign on the Head of the l'unnel from June23rd to July 28th, 1941 and the same was granted. Pedler The application of Walter W. Thorner, 4 Nursery St . , for a Pedlerts 359 ;License was referred to the Board of Control. I Lodging House The application of Harold R. Stanley for a Lodging House License at 360 X10 Lynde Street was referred to the Committee on Licenses and -permits. i Sunday Licenses The applications of the following for Sunday Licenses were referred 361-363 Ito the Committee on Licenses and Permits: Abe Weinstein 1 41 Bridge Street George N. Konos, 164 Essex Street Louis Veilleux, 38 Charter Street ntelligence Mffice 'I The application of Henry Moore to transfer an Intelligence Office 364 from 36 Endicott St to 269 Essex Street was granted on motion of Council- lor Dolan. I I Large Sign I The application of Louis Gerber for a Large Type Sign at 243 "ssex 365 ' Street was ordered to a hearing on June 26, 1941 at eight P. M. i Bonds The Bonds of B. F. Goodwin Co. , and Louis Gerber, were referred to 366-367 the Committee on Bonds and approved. ! 1 I Small Sign The application of Edward Larocque for a Small Sign at 104 Essex St 368 was granted on motion of Councillor Poitras. Claims i The Claims of Anna M. Curtin and John Bozek were referred to the 369-370 ' Committee on Claims. 44`x ' June 12, 1941 The applications of Frank Jemery, Joseph O'Brien and Chester Sosnow- Seaworms 371x»373 ski for permits to dig seaworms, were referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. A list of renewals of various licenses were referred to the Committee Renewals 374 on Licenses and Permits. Councillor Morency offered the following report which was accepted j Licenses :and the recommendation adopted: 1375 i "The Committee on Licenses and Permits, to whom was referred applica- tions for licenses, having considered said matter, would recommend that the following be granted: ISEAWORMS: Otis Bradshaw, 10 Lynda Street SUNDAY LICENSES: Alexia Geronimos, 87 Bridge Street - George B. Hurder, 116 North Street - Salvatore Rizzotti, 15 High Street . LODGING HOUSES: Mrs. Jacques Bedard, 404j Jefferson Avenue RENE4vALS BOVVLING ALLEYS: James E. Mavrakos, 94 Lafayette Street James E. Mavrakos, Washington & Federal Sts. • i SUNDAY LICENSES: Frank Bertini, 10, Norman St - Walter Brzorowski, 8 Essex Street - Arthur F . Connelly, 266 Essex Street . Frank P. Cook, 3 Verona Street , Etta Groman , 14 Derby Street - Alma L. Guenette, 147 Derby Street John Konnevitch, 6 Harris Street - Ellen Lynch, 1222 Boston Street . Alfred Marcaurelle, 280 Jefferson Ave • Frank Przevznik, 27 Hawthorne Blvd. - Emma Roy, 72 Ocean Avenue • Albert B. Savory, 167 Federal Street ' Philip Zbikowski, 46 English Street INTELLIGENCE OFFICE: Rachel R. Tucker, 389 Essex Street ,LODGING HOUSES: Mary Englehart, 125 Essex Street - Mary Englehart , 6 Hawthorne Blvd. , Annie M. MacPhee, 497 Loring Avenue . Mary Murtaugh, 24 Lynde Street . Geo H. & Jean Poirier, 116 Lafayette St Selina Puliston, 30 Federal Street Annie S. Velonis, 55 Charter St George H. Osgood, 313 Essex Street JUNK COLLECTOR: Sarah Liss, 91 Tremont Street For the Committee, Philip L. Morency, Chairman" A,442 I June 12, 1941 I Awnings Councillor 9tefanskioffered the following report which was accepted 376 land the recommendation adopted: it "The Committee on Public Works to whom was referred the matter of the itapplication of L. H. Rogers to erect two awnings at 140-142 Essex Street Chas considered said matter and would recommend that the same be granted. For the Committee, Adam F. Stefanski, Acting Chairman." IIS olice-One Day Off Councillor Francis offered the following order for President Dur- in Six 377 kin: "ORDERED: That section 16B of Chapter 147 of the General Laws which provides for one day off in every six for Police "fficers without loss of 1pay be accepted by the City of Salem." Adopted by the Council on roll call vote, eight for, Stefanski op- posed and Crosby and Ferguson absent. Traffic Councillor Stefanski offered the following report which was accepted 378 land the recommendation adopted: "The Committee on Traffic with a committee on Traffic from the local', Chamber of Commerce after discussing the parking situation, has consider-i ed said matter and would recommend the following recommendations: ORDERED: 1- The parking area between Front and liew Lerby Streets should be outlined so that autos may be directed just where to go, also that bump- ers be installed, with painted parking apace. 2- The area between Daniel Low' s corner and the National House Fur nishing should be marked for diagonal parking. i . 3- The area on Derby Street, from the Salem Laundry, the Burying Ground to the Duke Machine Co. , should be marked for diagonal parking. The above recommendations would accomodate more cars than at presen '„ and it is further recommended that the Street Dept. be requested to take , care of the above items." The above order was then adopted. Approved by the Mayor, June 24, 1941. Police Ambulance Councillor Dolan offered the following report which was accepted and 379 the recommendation adopted: "The Committee on Finance to whom was referred the appropriation that the sum of ($120) Dollars be and hereby is appropriated for the pur- pose of paying the additional cost of an ambulance for the Police Dept. $ I has considered said matter and would recommend the appropriation of the same. -or the Committee i H. Francis Dolan, Chairman." i The order as introduced on May 22, 1941 was then adopted. Approved by the Mayor, June 14, 1941. 4433. =- — -- June 12, 1941. Councillor Dolan offered the following report which was accepted and Independence Day he recommendation 380 adopted: TMThe Committee on Finance to whom was referred the Order that the sum of ($600) be and hereby is appropriated for the purpose of celebratio Iof Independence Day, has considered said matter and would recommend that he same be appropriated. For the Committee, H. Francis Dolan, Chairman." The order as introduced at the meeting of May 22, 1941 was then adopt - ed. Approved by the Mayor, June 14, 1941. i i Councillor Dolan offered the following report which was accepted and , Power Shovel 381 the recommendation adopted: t "The Committee on Finance to whom was referred the Order, that the sum of Nine Thousand Six Hundred (9600) be and hereby is appropriated fort the purpose of purchasing a power shovel for the Street "epartment, has onsidered said matter and would recommend that the same be appropriated. For the Committee, H. Francis Dolan, �'hairman" Councillor Harrington moved that the matter be laid on the table, ut the motion was lost. The Order, as introduced at the meeting of May 22, 1941 was then dopted on roll call vote, eight in favor, Councillor Harrington opposed, and Councillors Crosby and Ferguson, absent. Approved, June 14, 1941. i Councillor Dolan offered the following report which was accepted and ss't in Cemetery the recommendation adopted: ept82 "The Committee on Finance to whom was referred the Order that the sum i Of One Thousand Fifty (1050) Dollars be and hereby is appropriated for the purpose of employing an Expert Assistant Trees and Shrubs, in the Cemetery Dept. , has considered said matter and would recommend the appropriation of the same. 1 For the Committee H. Francis Dolan,Chairman." The Order, as introduced on 14ay 8, 1941 was then adopted. Approved by the Mayor, June 14, 1941. Councillor Harrington offered the following order: Police Ambulance "ORDERED: That the Mayor and the Purchasing Agent be requested to 383 btain new bids for the ambulance to be purchased by the Police Department Ind that the bids previoubly called for shall be cancelled." I The Order was defeated on roll call vote, Councillors Dolan, Harring- tton, Safford and Durkin in favor, Councillors Francis, Iulorency, Poitras, 444 I June 127 19412 Stefanski and Stromberg, opposed and Councillors Crosby and ilerguson, ab- sent. Mayor' s Dent: Councillor Dolan offered a recommendation for the Committee on 384 Finance as follows: j "ORDERED: That the sum of $600 be and hereby is appropriated to b e added to sums heretofore appropriated for the Mayor' s Other Expenses, to take care of unforeseen expenses in that Dept." Councillor Dolan moved suspension of the rules, Councillor Poitras 0 objected and the matter was referred to the Committee on Finance. I Councillor Poitras moved that reopen unfinished business and it was so voted. Lincoln Rd Lights Councillor Morency then moved that the order relative to traffic lights 385 on Lincoln L c Road be taken from the table and the following order was then adopted: "ORDERED;- That the sum of Two Thousand ($ 2000) Dollars be and hereby is appropriated for the cost of installation and maintenance of Linsoln Road of automatic highway crossing protection, to be known as item "Lincoln Road, Automatic Signal". Said sum to be charged to the tax levy for the current year." Approved by the Mayor, June 14, 1941. Councillor Francis moved immediate reconsideration of all business transcated and the motion was lost as intended. Councillor Dolan moved adjournment and it was so voted at 9:35 P.M. ATTEST:- PC CITY CLERK 44 June 26, 1941. A regular meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Cham- bers on June 26, 11+41 at eight P.M. with President Durkin presiding. All the members excepting Councillors Crosby, Ferguson and Safford were pres- ent. Councillor Crosby appeared later. The reading of the records were dispensed with on motion of Councillor Francis. i A hearing was held on the application of the Jenny Mfg. Corp. to Lubritorium erect and maintain a Lubritorium at the corner of Bridge and Lathrop Sts. A representative of the applicant appeared in favor. There was no oppo- sition and the permit was granted on motion of Councillor Stromberg sub- i ject to the provisions of law relating to the same. A hearing was held on the application- of the Burwen Oil Corp. , for Gasoline 11,000 additional gallons of gasoline at 64-66 Boston Street. A repre- isentative of the applicant appeared in favor. There was no opposition ; and the permit was granted on motion of Councillor Poitras. A hearing was held on the application of Louis Gerber for a Large Large Sign i iType Sign at 243 Essex Street. A representative of the applicant appear- ed in favor, there was no opposition and the permit was granted on motion of Councillor Stefanski subject to the provisions of law relating to the I same. A communication was received from the Mayor stating that Mr. Chris- Park Commissiom 386 tian Lantz a member of the Park Board for thirty years had resigned. I He further stated that Mr. Lantz had contributed more to the well being i of the City and especially to the Park Lept that any other individual. , The letter was read and filed. i i A communication was received from the ""ayor stating that he had ap- Park Commission 387 pointed Mr. Francis T,Parker as a member of the Park Board to fill the I unexpired term which commended the first Monday in May 1940. On roll call vote the Council approved the appointment, eight yeas, three absent. The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under su�"and on Parallel S 388 pension of the rules on motion of Council Dolan: i "ORDERED: That the sum of Five Hundred ($'p500) Dollars be and hereb is transferred from the item "Reserve Account" to the item "Parallel St" and be it further ORDERED: That the said sum of Five Hundred ($500) Dollars be and hereby is appropriated for the purpose of purchase and acquisition of a tracttof land owned by Albert & Dianne Lebel, Trustees as shown on a plan of land "Proposed layout and extension of Parallel St. and a portion of Madison Road, February 1938, Frank P. Morse, City Engi_ c l�k `_46 June 2t, 1941 neer." Said purchase is for the purpose of constructing a new street d other municipal purposes, Said sum is transferred from the heserve Le count. And be it further ORDERED: That the Mayor be and hereby is auth ri p zad to purchase said real estate." Approved b the Mayor, June 30, 1941. PP Y i Weigher The Mayor's appointment of Philip H. Powers to be a Weigher of Coal 389 nd Commodities for one year ending February 1, 1942, was read and filed. Constable The Mayor's appointment of William J. McNamee as a Constable for one 890 ear ending February 1, 1942, wEls read and filed. Salem-Beverly The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was read by the City Water Bd. 391 lerk: 11 illl "ORDERED: . That the sum of Fourteen Hundred (1400) Dollars be and ereby is transferred from the item "Reserve Account" to the item "Salem everly Water Supply Board." Councillor Poitras moved reference to he Committee on Public Works. The same was ddfeated on roll call vote, ouncillors Poitras and Durkin voting in favor, Councillors Crosby, Dolan, rancis, Harrington, Morency, Stefanski and Stromberg voting in the nega- ive and Councillors Ferguson and Safford, absent. The order was then adopted. Approved by the Mayor, June 30, 1941. Radio Repair Man The following-order, recommended by the Mayor, was referred to the 392 ommittee on Finance and the Committee on Ordinances: ` "ORDERED: That the sum of Six Hundred Dollars be and hereby is trans erred from the item "Patrolmen, Reserve" to the item "Radio Repair man" t Itl be added to sums heretofore appropriated for Radio Repair Man." eto-Police-One Day The following letter was received on June 23, 1941 by the City Clerk II Pf in Six 393 i rom Mayor Edward A. Coffey: Gentlemen: PO I return herewith, without my approval, the Order of your Hon- orable Body, relative to the acceptance of the provisions of Section 16-13 f Chapter 147 , of the General Laws. providing one (1) day off in every ix (6) for police officers without loss of pay for the following reasons: The proposed one day off in six, exclusive of the fourteen (14) clays vacations, means that the police officer is given approximately sixty- one (61) days off without loss of pay. F nancially the City is not able o make such a radical change in this department without having its effects upon the other departments of the City. It is unwise to make this change until the improvements of the other departments who work lomger hours for he same wages are adjusted. There are various employees who have been so embloyed for many years, and who do not as yet receive a full years pa and gradually, I hope to make certain that these employees are given a fIll ears employment. There is no department in the City of Salem that re- oeives better wages, or more time off because of illness and other reasons than do the employees of the Police Department. I shall not hinder the opportunities of ther employees of the City from bettering their position i I 44"7 June 26, 19411i until they are at least on the average with a Police Officer. I include herewith the additional reasons for my non-approval as were submitted to you in a communication dated February 20th, 1939 and incorpo atedby-,;rrefarenceethat communication. with the. reasons herein outlined. Thanking you for your cooperation, permit me to remain, Very truly yours, Signed Edward A. Coffey, Mayor." The veto was laid over for seven days under the rules. A communication was received from the Marshal John C. Harkins sug- Bathing Attire Besting that the Council oonsider an Ordinance to prohibit persons from 394 swimming in any of the waters in or surrounding the City unless properly clothed. He stated that many parade through the streets and parks attired only in trunks and recommends the -ordinance so that the police c could control this situation. - , On motion of Councillor Harrington, the atter was referred to the Committee on Ordinances. The following report was accepted and the recommendation adopted: Pedler "The application of Walter W. Thorner, 4 Nursery St. , Salem for a 395 Pedler's License, was referred to the Board of Control. I wish to re- port favorable to this application. Respectfully submitted, Signed John C. Harkins, Sec. , Board of Control.'" The joint petition of the Salem Electric Light Co. , and New England Pole eetition Tel. & lel Co. , for a pole location on Ord Street was ordered for a hear- 396 ing on July 10, 1941. A petition from the residents of Symonds and Balcomb Streets velativE Nuisance o noise at the nenshaw Comapny's plant was referred to the Committee on 397 Ordinances on motion of Councillor Harrington. The applications of the Coca Cola Co for large type signs at 264 Es- Large Signs 398-399 sex Street and 112 North Street wereoordered for hearings on July 10,1941. The application of Abraham Patterson to erect a temporary sign at Temporary Sign 400 264 Essex Street was granted on motion of Councillor Morency. The applications of F. J. Thompson, 205 Fort Avenue and Ted Karras, Sunday Licenses 401-402 87 Fort Avenue for Sunday Licenses, were referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. The application of John J. Connelly, Jr. , Grand Knight of the Knights Sign on Tunnel 403 Df Columbus for a temporary sign on the head of the Tunnel, was granted. The application of The St. James Parish Committee for permission to Zlead of Tunnel isplay an auto on the head of the Tunnel was405 granted. 448 i June 26, 1941. Sign Bonds The sign bonds of the Western Union, and Coca Cola Co ( 2 bonds) were 405-407 I xeferred to the Committee on Bonds and approved. I Fuel Oil The application of the Jalem Gas Light Co for a permit to store 200, 408 oo gallons of Fuel Oil at the foot of Pierce Avenue was ordered for a } earing on July 10, 1941. 41rhe application of Thomas Leventis for a renewal of his redler' s Pedler f 4091 was referred to the Board of Control. The Guide' s licenses of the following were granted on motion of Renewals 410 1 (Councillor Harrington: James jjennett , 71 Webb Street William Arnold, 15KWinter nneth Martin, 3 Osborne St A list of renewals of Sunday Licenses, Lodging Houses and Bowling Alleys, was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. Claim The claim of Jennie Ingemi was referred to the Committee on Claims. 411 Parking Councillor Stefanski presented a petition from Doctors and Business 412 ; men re uesting that an Ordinance be enacted forbidding the parking of ; autos in front of Doctors' offices, Business Houses, Driveways and the same was referred to the Committee on Traffics and the Committee on Ordi- nances. Licenses Councillor Morency of @red the following report which was accepted 413 and the recommendation adopted: "The Committee on Licenses and Permits , to whom was referred applica- tions for licenses, having considered said matter, would recommend that the following be granted: TO DIG SEM0RMS: Frank Jemery, 23 Conant Street , Joseph O'Brien, 10 Saunders St. , Chester Sosnowski, 20 Lemon St LODGING HOUSE: P Harold R. Stanley, 10 Lynde St SUNDAY LICENSES: George N. Konos, 164 Essex St _ Louis Veilleux, 38 Charter St Abe Weinstein, 41 Bridge St . RENEWALS AUCTIONEERS John J. Kennedy, 176 Essex St - William t -William F. Manning, 73 Washington St SUNDAY LICE94SES: Pauline Aronson, 2 Essex St William Arpin, 31 Ocean Avemue - Adelard Ayotte, 247 Jefferson Ave 449 June 26 , 1941. Alexia Callinicos, 87 Bridge St - Ira M. Chute, 154 Essex St • Ira M. Chute, 2642 Essex St , Elizabeth Candy Shops Inc. , 136 Essex St - Olive C. Ely, 30 Upham St . Lilliam M. Ferguson , 42 Balcomb St - Margaret M. Henry, 12 Tremont St Himmel Drug Co; , 214 Essex St - Anna A. Iverson , 15 Bay View Avenue Wasil Kopka, 20 Essex St Joseph Kulak, 84 Derby St . Sarah Lander, 38 Lafayette St , Jean B. LaRocque, 304 Essex St - Jacob Loss, 124 North St - Frank J. Lovely, 155 Fort Ave - Nelson Nersasian, 408 Essex St . Abraham Newman, 207; North St Patrick O'Donnell, 10 Varney St . Stanislawa Palmer, 66 Derby St . Blanche Peterman, 69 Bridge St J. Philias Prcvencher, 20 Leavitt St Karol Przypek, 32 Essex Street - Joseph Richard, 199 Jefferson Ave - Peter Rizoli, 120 Essex St - Charles M. Saffer, 163 Boston St Joseph B. F. Seeley, 2 Balcomb St , Katrina Shaluk, 210 Derby St - Stephen Spaneas, 104 Boston St • Laurier E. Theriault , 25 Roslyn St TO TAKE SEAWORYMS: Edward Holak, r5 Becket St John T. O'Brien, 10 Saunders St - George J. Robinson, 6 E. Collins St ;TO SELL FIREAR�iiS: Jerry Army and Navy Store, 162 tivashington St - Sears Roebuck & Co. , 118 Washington St DRAINLAYER: Edward Page, 1 Skerry Place. LODGING HOUSES: Florence E. Carroll, 13 Lynde St ' Bridget Connelly, 23 Church St - Annie Davis, 2 Church St J. P. Giroux, 83 rederal St - Anna A. Iverson, 15 Bay View Avenue Ida A. Jones, 18 Beach Avenue . Mary A. Labonte, 82 Church St . Anne S. Mahoney, 331 Essex St - Clara Poitras, 284 Lafayette St ' Bessie Rayfuse, 49 Federal St - Julia L. Ryan, 10 Barton Square POOL TABLE: Naumkeag Billiard Parlor (Isaac Polansky) , 257 Washington St For the Committee Philip L. Morency, Chairman." Approved by the Mayor, as to Sunday Licenses, June 30, 1941. Councillor Safford offered the following report which was accepted c Stone Crusher 414 and the recommendation adopted: "The Committee on Electrical Affairs to whom was referred a communica tion from his Honor the Mayor in regard to a contract for electricity to be used at the Stone Crusher, has considered said matter and would recom- Mend that the Mayor be authorized to execute a contract for two years 45C� June 26, 1941. with the Salem Electric Lighting Co on terms as outlined in the City Electrician' s letter of June 11, 1941. For the Committee, William 0. Safford, Chairman. Mayor' s Dept Councillor Dolan offered the following report which was accepted: 415 "The Committee on Finance, to whom was referred the Order that the sum of $600 be appropriated to be added to the Mayor' s Other Expense Ac- count , having considered said matter, would recommefld that the same be ppropriated. For the Committee, H. Francis Dolan, Chairman" On motion of Councillor Harrington the matter was laid on the table. Parking on Derby Councillor Steranski offered the following order which was adopted: Street.- 416 � "ORDERED; That until further notice parking be prohibited on Derby Street from the Custom House to English Street, on Sundays to relieve tra fie conditions existing therein, on said day from the hours 10 A.M. to 10 M. and that suitable signs and markers be placed st proper places to inform the public of the existence of said regulation." Approved by the Mayor, June 30, 1941. orest River Park Councillor Poitras offered the following order which was adopted: 417 "ORDERED: That the Mayor and Board of Park Commissioners be request ed to look into the advisability of taking what steps are necessary to properly restrict the use of Forest River Park as much as legally possmb3he so that Salem residents may have the full use of facilities at Forest River Park without being deprived of such free use by an excess of outsid picnickers who are non-residents of Salem." Approved by the Mayor, June 30, 1941. W. P. A. Councillor Harrington offered the following order which was adopted: 418 "ORDERED: That the City Council of Salem herewith records its oppo- sition to the reduction in personnel of the W. P. A. in this city and ex- presses its desire that further appropriations be voted by our national Congress to enable the speedy re-employment of those of our citizens whee employment has been terminated by reason of reduced appropriations for theI I ensuing fiscal year. And that a copy of this resolution be transmitted to our Senators and Representatives in congress with the request that an effort be made to procure additional funds for W.P.A. purposes." 4AOULr . June 26, 1941. _ Councillor Stefanski offered the following order which was. adopted: union Label "ORDERED: That the City Purchasing Department be requested to require 419 i legitimate union stamp . on all printing required by the City of Salem." Approved by the Mayor, June 30 , 1941. Councillor Harrington moved adjournment at 9:05 P.M. and it was so voted. ATTEST:_ City Clerk T vi.: �yZJfU July 9, 1941 A Public Hearing wqs held by the City Council in -the matter of the proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance granting the right to the Board of Appeal to allow Funeral Homes in residential areas. . The hearing was p held at the Bowditch School Hall at dght P. M. and President Durkin pre- sided. All the members were present excepting Councillors Ferguson and , i Francis. Attorney Francis E. Rafter appeared for the proponents while Attorneys M. J. Reardon and Charles Halliday appeared for the opponents. President Durkin opened the meeting and stated its purpose, and called on those favoring the petition. Attorney Rafter spoke stating the Zoning ] Ordinance was loosely drawn and at present an Embalming School could be maintained on Chestnut Street under the ordinances; further that the Marshal had stated that the location of the proposed Funeral Home on Essex Street would not present any parking problem. Rafter further stated that #here were at present many Lodging Houses, a drug store, upholsterer, a tea-room, two grocery stores, a cleanser, jeweler, music shop, antique shop, as well as a gas station in the area on the same street. Councillor Harrington asked attorney "after if he believed the feeling of the majori= ty of the people should govern and the answer was "Yes". At the conclu- I sion of Mr Rafter' s arguments, Mr. Walker Cahill spoke. +'e stated that he favored the proposed ordinance. He further, asled the Chairman if two- thirds vote was necessary for adoption and President Durkin replied it was. Those in favor were then asked to raise their hands and Three hundred and Forty Seven were recorded as favoring. President Durkin then called on the opposition. Attorney Charles 4alliday stated that it would be possible to have a Funeral Home in any part of the City under the proposed ordinance amendment. Attorney Hear Idon then spoke citing the recent Supreme Court decision in the case of Meshy vs. New Bedford and stated that the present proposed ordinance was Iqn attempt to circumvent the law. In answer to Councillor Harrington, Attorney Reardon said he thought the will of the majority of the people i ' should govern. Attorney Samuel H. Batchelder spoke in opposition but said he wished to state that he was not in any way opposed to the petion- ler '"`r. Francis Murphy, bu t that he was opposed to having a Funeral Home ion "ssex Street . Mr. Stephen W. Phillips was recorded in opposition and stated that he spoke for his neighbors as well. Mr. t'rthur Lougee, an i � abuttor registered his objections. Fifty-five in all were recorded , as opposed. In rebuttal, nttorney hafter presented a petition of some i iSix Hundred signatures favoring the petition. Mr. Maurice Sheehan spoke lin favor stating that the Undertaking Business as akin to a profession, should be allowed in a residential area. Mr. James Dunn, Local 33, Lea— ther Workers Union, Mr. Daniel Hourihan, yresident of the A. 0. H. , Mr. 45183 July 9, 1941. John T. Carroll, Mr Dennis Norris and William T&Mann also spoke in favor, Attorney neardon then presented a petition of Five Hundred signatures op- posing the proposed ordinance. The hearing then closed at 11 P. M. ATTEST;- . , CI CLERK. July 10, 1941. of the City ncil was eld at A regular meetingAll the membersuexceptinghCouncillorrstlergus n and •% n July 10, 1941. Francis, were present , and the President presided. The reading of the records of the previous meeting were dispensed with on motion of Councillor i Safford. "arge Signs A hearing was held on the application of the Coca Cola Company to erect arge Type Signs at 112 North Street and 264 Essex Street. A represen- tative of the applicant appeared in favor. There was no opposition and the permit was granted on motion of Councillor Harrington subject to the provisions of law relating to the same. Ole Location The application of the Salem Llectric Light Co and the New England Tel. & Tel Co. , for a pole location on Ord Street was granted on motion o Councillor Crosby. Fuel Oil A hearing was held on the application of the Salem Gas Light Co. to store 200,000 gallons of Fuel Oil at the foot of Pierce Avenue. This applicationisfor a permit to take the place of a permit formerly issued for Tar in the same amount. A representative of the applicant appeared in favor. `here was no opposition and the permit was granted on motion of Councillor Stromberg. Garbage Handling The following order recommended by the Mayor, was referred to the Plant 420 Finance Committee: "ORDERED: That the sum of Five Thousand ($5000) Dollars be and here-! by is appropriated for the purposes of installing and erecting a new "Gar-' bage Handling Plant" and be it further ORDERED: That the said sum of Five Thousand ($5000) Dollars be and hereby is transferred from the item "Re- serve Account" to the item "Garbbge handling Plant". latiron Building The following order recommended by the Mayor, was adopted- 421 "ORDERED: That the sum of $221.92 dollars be and hereby is trans- ferred from the item "w.P.A.-Rental account, Flatiron Building" to the item in Public Property Department, "Other Buildings, Insurance." Approved by the Mayor, July 11 , 1941. Fire Dept. The following order recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: 422 "ORDERED: That the sum of Eight Hundred Thirty Four Dollars and ; Ten Cents be and hereby is transferred from the item "Salaries and Wages" i in the Fire Department to the item "Other General Expenses" in the Fire i Department." Approved July 11, 1941. 4555 July 10, 1941. The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was referred to the Parking 423 Qommittees on Traffic and Ordinances: "ORDERED: That until December 31, 1942, the Mayor shall have full authority to regulate parking or to eliminate parking and to regulate the speed and direction of all traffic on streets in the vicinity of the grade crossing alimination." A communication was received from Mayor Edward A. Coffey stating Loud Speaker 424 that the Sears Roebuck Co had donated a portable loud speaker unit to the Police Department. The matter was read and filed. The City Marshal*s Monthly report was read and filed. Marshal' s Report 425 The following report was received and the recommendation adopted: Pedler 426 "At the meeting of the City Council, June 26, 1941, the application of Thomas Leventis, 62 nathorne Street , for the renewal of his redler' s License, was referred to the Board of Control. I wish to report favor- able on this application. respectfully submitted, John C. Harkins, Sec. , Board of Control." Eommunications were received from Representative Lodge and Represen- W. P. A. 427-429 tative Bates as well as Senator Walsh relative to support off adequate re-I lief appropriations, all being in favor. The communications were order- ed filed. A communication was read from the Emergency Finance Board stating Chap 49 Loan 430 that the Chapter 49 Renewal Loan ( $40,000. Tax Titles) for the City of Salem had been approved. The application of Michael Zynsky for a Builder's License was grant Builder 431 ed on motion of Councillor Dolan. The application of 0. Menici & Sons for a Drainlayer' s license was Drainlayer 432 granted on motion of Councillor Crosby. The claims of Steve Ingemi and Nicholas Rabchenuk were referred to Claims �c3��34 the Committee on Claims. The applications of William F. Powell, 1 Mooney Avenue and Edward P. Guides 435-436 O'Rourke, 163 North Street were granted on motion of Councillor Stefansk . The application of John Leszczynski for a Shooting Gallery at 69 Shooting Gallery 437 North Street was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. Iq' - ,, 45 July 10, 1941. Large Sign The application of the Gulf Oil Co for a Large Type Sign at Canal & 43� (Washington Streets was ordered for a hearing on July 24, 1941. usic on Streets The application of Brown' s Orphanage to conduct Band Music on the 4391 Streets on July 11 , 1941 was granted on motion of Councillor Poitras. peak on Streets The application of Fred Ingersoll to speak on the streets was grants 440 ', on motion of Councillor Stefanski. Pool TablesThe application of Nicholas Karanikolas (transfer from Elzear Gouche ) 4411 for eight Pool Tables at 175 Essex Street , was referred to the Committee ion Licenses and Permits. I Seaworms The application of Charles 0. Pearson, 108 Bridge Street to dig and 4421 jsell seaworms, was referred to the Committee on Licenses and "ermits. I andwagon ! The application of the iriscoe Athletic Club for a Bandwagon on the 4431 streets, was granted on motion of Councillor Stromberg. Seaworms The application of Leonard Cote, 21 Glendale Avenue, to dig seaworms 444 ', iwas referred to. the;:Committee on Licenses and Permits. Bonds The Sign Bond of the Gulf Oil Co. , and the Drainlayer' s bond of 0. 445-446 !. IMenici & Sons, werer referred to the Committee on Bonds and approved. l i ltenewals The following renewals were granted: 447 GUIDES: i William McDonald, 33 Summit Avenue Philip O'Donnell, 46 Washington Sq. DRAINLAYER: Mark E. Kelley, 35 Foster St. , reabody The following wenewals were referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits: LODGING HOUSE: Caldwell House, 21 Sutton Avenue SUNDAY LICENSES: Anna M. Crowley, 9 Ord Street Antonina Witkos, 126 Derby Street Licenses Councillor Morency offered the following report which was accepted 448 and the recommendation adopted: "The Committee on Licenses and Permits to whom was referred applica- tions for licenses, having considered said matter would recommend that the following be granted SUNDAY LICENSES: F. J. Thompson, 205 Fort Avenue _ Ted Karras, 187 Fort Avenue , -- - - July 102 19411: RENEWALS SUNDAY LICENSES: Annie Belanger, 67 .Mason St Harold L. Carlman, 18 Bridge St . Michael D'Iorio, 18 High St . Lafayette Candy Kitchen, 105 Lafayette St ' Henry Marchand, 271 Jefferson Ave Stephen Markarian, 112 North St Adelard G. Martin , 17 Leach St ' LODGING-HOUSES; Caroline 0. Emmerton, 54 Turner St - '-;aroline 0. Emmerton, 27 Aardy St Caroline 0. Emmerton, 31 hardy St Euphemie Henderson, 17 Federal Stt Ludger Lapointe, 8 Ward St BOWLING ALLEYS: Salem Odd mellows Bldg Assoc. , 53 Washington St For the "ommittee, Philip L. Morency Chairman." Approved by the Mayor, July 11, 1941. The following order, recommended by the Mayor, at the meeting of June Mayor' s Dept. I12, 1941, was adopted under suspension of the rules, on motion of Council 449 Ilor Dolan: "ORDERED: That the sum of $600 Dollars be and hereby is appropriated � to be added to the Mayor's other expenses, to take care of unforeseen ex- penses in that Department and to be charged to the "Reserve Fund". Approved by the Mayor, July 11, 1941. Under unfinished business, the matter of the acceptance of Section Police-One Day Off 16B of Chapter 147 pertaining to one day off in every six for all i¢embera in Six. of the regulat Police Department was taken up. On roll call vote Section 16B of Chapter 147 of the General Laws was adopted over the Mayor' s veto as follows: Councillors Crosby, Dolan, i ! Harrington, Morency, Poitras, Safford, Stefanski, Stromberg and Durkin voting in favor; Councillors Francis and Ferguson, absent. f _ Councillor Stefanski moved immediate reconsideration of all business i ' transacted and the motion was lost. Councillor Poitras moved adjournment and it was so voted at 8:30 P.M. ATTEST:_ City Clerk , '-���" � � �' P P S i S 1 459 - July 24, 1941. A regular meeting of the City Council was held at eight P. M. on Jul 24, 1941 with rresident Durkin presiding. All the members were present excepting Councillors r*ergusoh and Harrington. The reading of the rec- ords were dispensed with on motion of Councillor Safford. A hearing was held on the application of the Gulf Oil Cc to erect a Large Sign Large Type Sign at the corner of hashington and Canal Streets. A repre- sentative of the applicant appeared in favor. There was no opposition and the permit wds granted on motion of Councillor Stromberg subject to the provisions of law relating to the same. The Mayor's appointment of Edward Bourque to be a Constable until Feb Constable st, 1942 was read and filed. - 449 A communication was received from the Mayor appointing the following Precinct Officers as Precinct Officers for the450 year 19412 subject to the confirmation of th City Council: WARD ONE, PRECINCT ONE (D) Warden Joseph A. Murray, 20 Columbus Ave (R) Clerk Harold U. Osgood, 2 Cheval Ave (R) Inspector William H. Foye, 2 . Columbus Ave (D) Inspector William J. r'eehily Jr. , 89 Bay View Ave (R) Inspector Franibis J. McCarthy, 104 Columbus Ave (D) Inspector George J. Coleman, 14 Columbus Ave WARD ONE, PRECINCT TWO (D) Warden Julian Szetela, 27 Carlton, 27 Carlton St (R) Clerk George A. McGroarty, 28 Becket St (R) Inspector Antoni Napolski, 7 Carlton St (R) Inspector Vincent J. Bartnicki, 2 Bentley St (D) Inspector James E. Harkins, 16 Webb 'tet (D) Inspector James F. Bresnahan Jr. , 2A Beckett St WARD ONE, PRECINCT THREE (D) Warden John P. Doyle, 167 Washington St ($) Clerk Charles G. Jeffrey, 38 Union St (R) Inspector Constantine Soboszinski, 40 Daniels St (R) Inspector Romauld S. Brudzynski, 72 Derby St (D) Inspector Stanley J. Witkos, 17 Bentley St (D) Inspector Edward F. Moran, 45 Charter St WARD TWO, PRECINCT ONE (D) Warden Francis P. Cronan, 13 Pickman St (D) Clerk Warren A. Batchelder, 103 Bridge St (R) Inspector Peter J. Kieran, 5 Barton St (R) Inspector Gerald Hogan, 47 Bridge St (D) Inspector Richard J. Meaney, .62 "ridge St (R) Inspector William J. Yelverton, 30 Northey St WARD TWO, PRECINCT TWO (D) Warden Michael J. Curtin, 17 Skerry St (R) Clerk Clarence J. Richardson, 72 Essex Street (R) Inspector William H, Buckley, 19 Osgood Street (D) Inspector John G. Dole 48 Forrester St D Inspector John J. Griffin, 80 Bridge St (R Inspector Arthur W. Johnson, 9 Spring St our 46C July 24, 1941. _WARD TWO, PRECINCT THREE (R) Warden Frank L. Pearl,_ 1 Rust Street (D) Clerk John A. Conway., 30 Andrew Street (R) Inspector Edward F. Dunn, 20 Spring St .-- (R) Inspector John J. Collins,-10 Cross St (D) Inspector. Thomas J. Dooley, 17 Briggs St (D) Inspector Thomas F. Rabbitt, 18 Rice St WARD_THREE, PRECINCT ONE (R) Warden Michael J, McNiff, .i3 gale St (D) Clerk J. Arthur Pare, 9 Hathorne St (R) Inspector Robert B. Driffin, 24 Warren St (R) Inspector Peter Guiggio, 36 Endicott St (D) Inspector George F. Cassell, 49 Broad St WARD THREE, PRECINCT TWO (R) Warden Frank Meagher, 15 Phelps St D) Clerk George A. Queenan, 51 Warren St (R) Inspector Arthur F. O'Leary, 7 Vale St (R) Inspector J. Henry Turbett , 6 ,Phelps St (D) Inspector Henry M. McNiff, 13 Vale St (D) Inspector William M. Burke, r59 Summer St .. WARD THREE, PRECINCT THREE (D) Waxzaski Rene Marcaurelle, 193 Ocean Ave (R) Clerk Arthur J. Demers, 235 Tefferson Ave (R) Inspector Louis 0. Pelletier, 259 Jefferson Ave (D) Inspector Joseph A. Foote, 16 Cloutman St (R) Inspector Edward J. Ayotte, 316 Jefferson Ave (D) Inspector Philip A. Frechette, 252 Jefferson Ave WARD FOUR, PRECINCT ONE (R) Warden Arthur K. Shepard, 11 Andover St (D) Clerk J. Frank McLaughlin, 16 River St (R) Inspector William F, nennessey, 63 rederal St (R) Inspector Francis J. Moynihan, 12 River St (D) Inspector B. William Dunn, 12 South St (D) Inspector James T. Connolly, 6 Andover St WARD FOUR , PRECINCT TWO (D) Warden John Whitehead, 62 Beaver St (R) Clerk Louis T. O'Grady, 78 Beaver St (R) Inspector Albert J. Duggan, 171 Federal St (D) Inspector Owen J. Fallon, 8 Scotia St (D) Inspector Dennis J. Clifford, 11 Fowler St (R) Inspector Samuel Fanning, 22 Nichols St WARD FOUR, PRECINCT THREE (D) Warden J. Joseph McNally, 72 Butler St (R) Clerk Edward W, Harney, 16 Varney St (R) Inspector John J. Toomey, 24 Ord St (D) Inspector George A. Cohane, 83 Boston St (D) Inspector Michael J, Dibeen, 28 Beaver St (R) Inspector Thomas F. Dunn, 28 Albion St WARD FIVE, PRECINCT ONE (D) Warden Eugene J. .Perron, 109 Loring Ave (R) Clerk Emile 0. Banville, 58 Salem St (R) Inspector Paul Michaud, 21 Green Street (D) Inspector Val-more Gagnon, 19 Harbor St (D) Inspector James F. Kelley, 26 Dow St (R) Inspector Hilarion Dumas, 1 Park St WARD FIVE, PRECINCT TWO (R) Warden Rosario Berube, 16 llaymond Road (D) Clerk Thomas F. Sullivan, 37 Ocean Ave (R) Inspector Joseph A. Turcotte, 18 Gardner St (R) Inspector Alphonse Ouellette, 2 Chase St (D) Inspector John H. Greeley Jr. , 29 Ocean Ave (D) Inspector Charles A. Caswell, 116 Lafayette St 461 July 24, 1941. WARD FIVE, PRECINCT THREE (R) Warden Arthur L. Saunders, 15 Cherry St (D) Clerk Thomas H. Bresnahan, 14 Shore Ave (R) Inspector Arthur L. Morse, 21 Shore Ave (D) Inspector James M. Collier, 11 Ropes St (R) Inspector Joseph Rosenthal, 11 Holly St (D) Inspector Leo E. Connelly, 28 Hazel St WARD FIVE, PRECINCT FOUR (R) Warden Charles F. Maurais, 43 Linden St (D) Clerk John J. Regan', 117 Lafayette St (D) Inspector Erasme St. Pierre, 411 Harbor St R Inspector Joseph A. Michaud, 6 4arrison-Road (R) Inspector Romeo E. Michaud, 7 St. Paul St (D) Inspector. Aurele J. LaPl&nte, 24 Ward St WARD FIVE, PRECINCT FIVE. (R) Warden John J. Fallon, 30 Hancock St (D) Clerk John W. Connors, 8 CyYppress St (R) Inspector Rene LeBlanc, 21 Leach St (R) Inspector Ludger Dionne, . l .Sumner Road (D) Inspector Aristide St. Pierre, .8 Hazel St (D) Inspector Ernest B. Blouin, 3 `reston Road. WARD SIX, PRECINCT ONE (D) Warden Eugene F. McCarthy, 4 Barr St (R) Clerk Alfred Call, 14 Woodside St • (R) Inspector William E. Carr, 22 Southwick St (R) Inspector Thomas W. Quinlan, 12 Harris St (D) Inspector Thomas H. Gallagher, 12 Harris St (D) Inspector Edward H. Griffin Jr. , 22 Tremont St WARD SIX, PRECINCT TWO (R) Warden George W. Story, 10 Granite St (D) Clerk Ellsworth E. Melanson, 1 Friend S (R) Inspector Charles W. Locke, 26 Lee St (R) Inspector William R. Farris, 140 North St (D) Inspector Arthur V. Murphy, 37 Balcomb St (D) Inspector Arthur E. Pander, 60 Mason St WARD SIX, PRECINCT THREE (R) Warden Gordon W. Grossman 1 School St (D) Clerk Myron "eynolds, 43 Irving St (R) Inspector Richard T. Sweeney, 82 Barr St (R) Inspector Cornelius J. Cashman, 11 Japonica St (D) Inspector William Ready, 44 Tremont St (D) Inspector Ralph Glidden, 21 Osborne Street The following communication from the Mayor was referred to the Commit Sidewalks tee on Ordinances: 451 I "Gentlemen of the Council: You will recall that your Honorable Body, at the suggestion of Mayor Edward A. Coffey, enacted an Ordinance providing sub- stantially that sidewalks would be constructed at a cost ndt to exceed .60¢ a sq. yd. provided, however satisfactory sidewalks may be established and constructed without cost to the owner of abutting land, if the owner of said land furhishes without expense to the City, all materials necessary for the same, with the ex- ception of edgestone, which edgestone shall be fur#ished by the City without expense to the said abutting owners. This ordi- nance was approved September 12, 1938. The price is low. This Ordinance expires September 1, 1941. `t is wise to extend it for ar least one (1) year. I recommend that your Body provide the necessary legislation extending the Ordinance for a reasonable time so that our people might have their sidewalks installed at a low price. Thanking you for your cooperation, permit me to remain, Very truli yours, Edward A. Coffey, Mayor" A 462 July 24, 1941. Fire Hose The following order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: 452 "ORDERED: That the sum of Five Hmndred and Fifty ($550) Dollars be and hereby is appropriated to purchase fire hose for the Fire Department and be it further Ordered: that the sum of Three Hundred ($"300) Dollars be transferred from the item Nurse, Public Department" and Two Hundred and Fifty ($250) Dollars from the item "Constable" both to the item "Fire Hose-Salem Fire Department." Approved by the Mayor, July 28, 1941. oting Machines I The following communication from the Mayor was read and filed: 453 "Gentlemen of the Council: I have made a study of the matter of installation of Voting Machines in Salem, as requested by your Honorable Body. I shall not request an appropriation for this purpose in 1941. I Thanking you, permit me to remain, jVery truly yours, I Edward A. Coffey, ''Iayor." Resuscitator A communication was received from the Mayor, stating that the Salem 454 I,Post , American Legion has presented to the city a most valuable instru- ment for the saving of life in the gift of a resuscitator. The com- �nunication was read and filed. Bakers Island The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was referred to the Repairs 455 Committee on Finance: "ORDERED That the smm of Five Hundred and yifty ($550) Dollars be and hereby is appropriated for the purpose of making improvements at iBaXer' s Ibland, and be it further ordered that the sum of Five Hundred andj Fifty ($550) Dollars be and hereby is transferred from the item "Reserve �� Account" to the special item "Baker' s Island". and at _Essex and The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under sus ecket Sts. 456 pension of the rules, on motion of Councillor Dolan: "ORDERED: That the sum of Four Hundred and Seventy-Five ($475. ) Dol- lars be and hereby is appropriated for the purpose of acquiring real es- tate at #2 lecket Street and for the demolition of the building, and be it further Ordered that the sum of Four Hundred and twenty Five ($'425) :: Dollars be and hereby is appropriated for the purposes of purchase and acquisition of a tract of land containing about Nineteen Hundred (1900) square feet of land as shown on a plan of land entitled"Land of Salem Five 'ents Savings Bank, Essex abd Becket Streets-Salem, Mass-July, 1940 Scale 1" --101- Frank P. Morse, City Engineer." Said purchase is for the purposes of street improvements and other municipal purposes, and be It further ORDERED: -!let the Mayor be and hereby is authorized to pur- chase said real estate in behalf of the City, and be it further ORDERED: that said sum of Fifty($50) Dollars is to be used for the dem6lition of 46 July 24, 1941. [�7uildinS on said premises and bal.it further ORDERED -- 7 hat the said sum of Four Hundred and Seventy-Five ($475* Dollars be and �ereby is transferred from the Item "Reserve ,account" to the special Item Real Estate, #2 -becket Street." Approved by the Mayor, July 28, 1941. The following communication from the Mayor, was referred to the Com- Housing �ittee on Legislation: 457 "Gentlemen of the Council: A number of persons have expressed an interest in the creation of a Housing Authority in Salem. `Lecently a delegation of the Local #21 Fur and Leather Workers Union requested me to give them a report on the matter. This question is before your Honorable Body. I am advising your Body of this interest so that you might give the matter your attention. Thanking you, permit me to remain, Very truly yours, Edward A. Coffey, Mayor." A communication was read and filed from the Salem Police Association Police-One day off in Six expressing their appreciation for the action of the City Council in the 458 atter of the one day off in every Six. The application of Paul' s -beauty Shop for a Small Sign at 246j Essex Small "ign I Street was granted on motion of Councillor Dolan. 459 i The application of the Willows MerEhants for a temporary Sign on the Sign on funnel jTunnel was granted on motion of Councillor Stefanski. 460 i I The application of the St. James Reunion Committee for a Sign on they Sign on Tunnel 461 head of the Tunnel was granted on motion of Councillor Crosby. I I The application of Beulah T. FitzHugh for an Intelligence Office at Intelligence Offi !140 Washington Street was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Per- 462 mit s. The application of hoger lelletier (transfer from Albertine Belanger) Sunday License 463 ;for a Sunday License at 53 Vilest Avenue, was referred to the Committee on ;Licenses and Permits. The claim of Leo Plourde was refvrred to the Committee on Maims. Claim 464 Councillor Morency offered the following report which was accepted Licenses and the recommendation adopted: 465 "The Committee on Licenses and Permits, to whom was referred applica ,tions for licenses, having considered said matter, would recommend that the following be granted: IMI IN,464 July 24, 194T. TO DIG SEAWORMS: Leonard Cote, 21 Glendale Avenue TO DIG AND SELL SEAWORMS: Charles 0. Pearson, 108 Bridge St ` POOL TABLES: Nicholas Karanikolas, 175 Essex Ot ( and 2 Additional tablet) Transfer from Elzear Goucher. REIVEXALS LODGING HOUSE:- Caldwell House, 21 Sutton Avenue SUNDAY LICENSES: Anna 11. Crowley, 9 Ord Street Antonia Witkos, 126 Lerby Street . For the Oommittee Philip L. Pdorency, Chairman." Parking Councillors roitras and Stefanski offered the following report which 467 was accepted and the recommendation adopted: "The Committees on Trafficsand Ordinances to whom was referred the matter of authorizing the Mayor to regulate parking, eliminate parking and regulate speed and direction of all traffic on streets in the vicini- ty of the grade crossing elimination, has considered said matter and woul recommend that the same be granted." For the committees, Adam F. Stefanski and Wilfred J. Poitras, Chairmen." Authority was then voted. a arbage Handling Councillor Dolan offered the following report which was accepted and e lant 468 the recommendation adopted: "The Committee on Finance to whom was referred the Order that the sum of Five Thousand ($ 5,000) Dollars be and the same is hereby appropri- ted for the purpose of installing and erecting anew "Garbage Handling Plant" , has considered said matter and would recommend that the same be granted." For the Committee, H. Francis Dolan, Chairman. The Order as introduced at the meeting of July 10, 1941, was then adopted. Approved by the Nlayor, July 28, 1941. and of Harry SimonI Councillor Stefanski offered the following report which was accepted 469 1 sand the recommendation adopted: "The Committee on rublic Works, to whom was referred the Order, That 46 `° July 24, 1941. the city of Salem hereby accepts the gift of harry A. Simon of a parcel oflandas shown on-a plan entitled "Acceptance Plan , Beach Ave. , Salem, Mass. , Nov 1940 to be used for street purposes. , has considered said mat- ter and would recommend that the same be accepted. For the Committee, Adam F. Stefanski, Chairman." Councillor Poitras offered the following report which was accepted Salaries and the redommendation adopted: 470 "The Committee on Ordinances to whom was referred several proposed changes of ordinance necessary to make available certain changes in com- pensation, has considered said matter and would recommend the passage of the following amendments to the ordinances. For the Committee Wilfred J. Poitras, Chairman" Councillor Poitras, then introduced the following ordinance which Janitor-City Hall was given first 471 g passage on roll call vote, nine present and voting in favor: "In the year one thousand nine hundred and forty-one. AN ORDINANCE to amend an Ordinance relating to compensation of cer- tain city officers. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of balem as follows: SECTION 1. Chapter XIV of the City Ordinances is hereby amended by striking out the word "Fifteen" in the 12th line P110) relating to jan- itor at City Hall and inserting in place thereof the word "seventeen" so that said section as amended shall read, as follows: "To the janitor at City nall, seventeen hundred dollars payable in weekly installments" SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City Charter." Councillor Poitras offered the following ordinance which was given Police Clerk first passage on roll call vote, nine present and voting in favor: 472. "In the year one thousand nine hundred and forty-one. AN ORDINANCE to amend an Ordinance relating to compensation of cer- tain city officers. Be it 6rdained by the City Council of the City of Salem as follows: SECTIO14 1. Chapter XIV of the City Ordinance is hereby amended by adding the following new sentence at the end of the paragraph relating to the Police "epart�ent. "To the MALE CLERK in the Police Department ($1500) Fifteen hundred 4 '466 July 24, 1941. dollars per year." - SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City i Charter." Registrabs of Councillor Poitras offered the following ordinance which was given Voters 473 first passage on roll call vote, nine present and voting in favor: "In the year one thousand nine hundred and forty-one. AN ORDINA14CE to amend an Ordinance relating to the compensation of certain city officers. Be it ordained by the City Council of the pity of Salem, as follows: SECTION 1. Chapter XIV of the City '"rdinance is hereby amended by striking out the clause "To the registrars of voters, two hundred dollars each", as it appears in the eightth line and by striking out the clause "To the clerk of the registrars of voters, two hundred and fifty dollars", s it appears in the seventeenth line and inserting the following new clause, "To the Chairman and the Clerk of the Board of 1iegistrars, Three Hundred and Fifty Dollars; to each of- the other members, Three Hundred Dollars." SECTION 2. This "rdinance shall take effect as provided by the City Charter Foreman-Street Dept Councillor Poitras offered the following ordinance which was given 474 first passage on roil call vote, nine present and voting in favor: "In the year one thousand nine hundred and forty-one. AN ORDINANCE to amend an Ordinance relating to the compensation of ertain city officers. Be it ordained by the City Qouncil of the `'ity of Salem, as follows: SECTION 1. Chaper XIV of the city ordinances is hereby amended by striking out the words forty-five in the first line (P112) of the para- graph relating to Street 1Jenartment and inserting in place thereof the ollowing word, "Fifty" so that said section as amended shall read as fol- lows: "General Foreman fifty dollars per week" SECTION 2. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City harter." Fire Dept Personnel Councillor Poitras offered the following ordinance which was given 475 first passage on roll call vote, nine present and voting in favor: "In the year one thousand nine hundred and forty-one. "AN ORDINANCE to amend an "rdinance relating to the Fire uepartment. Be it ordained by the 6ity council of the pity of Salem as follows: SECTION 1. Section One of Chapter 16 of the City Ordinances as 481 July 24, 1941. amended, is hereby further amended by striking out the words "forty three in the fourth line and inserting in place thereof, the words, "forty-five so that said line shall read as follows: "forty five privates." SECTION 2. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by the Cit* Charter." i Councillor Poitras offered the following ordinance which was adopt- police-One Day in ed:for first passage. -- 476 "In the year one Thousand Nine Hundred and Forty One. AN ORDINANCE toamendan Ordinance relating to the Police Departmentl Be it ordained by the City: Oouncil of the "ity of Salem, as follows: SECTION 1. Section One of Chapter 28 of the City Ordinances as re- cently amended is hereby further amended by striking out the word "seven" in the twelfth line and inserting in place thereof the word "six" so that ) the last sentence of section One shall read as follows: "Their compensa- tion shall be determined by the lity Council, but no compensation shall Ibe paid except for one day off in every six days of actual service and for vacations as hereinafter provided in section six, unless service has been actually rendered during each day for which compensation is sought. The one day off in seven shall not apply to the clerk". SECTION 2. Section Six of Chapter 28 of the pity Ordinances relatin Ito the Police Lepartment is further amended by striking out the word "sev n" in the first sentence and inserting in place thereof the word "six" so !that said section will read as follows: "All members shall be excused fro duty one day off out of every six days of actual service in addition to !fourteen days vacation in each year without deduction of pay therefor." SECTION 3. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City 'Charter." Councillor Stefanski offered the following order which was adopted: uneral Home "ORDERED: That the petition of Francis Murphy on the 477 p y proposed amend Ment to the Zoning Ordinances be referred to the Committee on Ordinances ,and that a request be sent to the City Solicitor requesting his opinion i as to our rights as proposed in the suggested amendment to the petition." Councillor Stefanski offered the following amendment to the Ordinance Street Traffic Which was given first passage: 478 "In the year one Thousand Nine Hundred and Forty One. 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 X1III of the City Ordinance is hereby amended by k X68 July 24, 1941. adding art er -tile ;wde --'"Norman to Essetsatreets" paragraph 28, the following: "Herbert Street , southerly to Derby Street from Essex Street". SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall ta4e effect as provided by the City I Charter." Reward Councillor Dolan offered the following order which was adopted: 479 "ORDERED: That the City Council offer a reward of Five Hundred Dol- lars to any person or persons giving information to the Police authorities leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons guilty of the murder of Frances M. Cochran. " Approved by the kayor, July 25, 1941. Clock Councillor Crosby offered the following order which was adopted: 480 "ORDERED: That the Mayor consider the advisability of placing an electric clock with double facing on the top of the traffic box in the square." Councillor Stefanski moved immediate reconsideration of all business transacted and the motion was lost. Councillor Poitras moved adjournment and it was so voted at 8: 53 P.M. ATTEST:- .\ 6 CITY CLERK 469 August 14g 1941• _ A regular meeting of the City Council was held on August 14, 1941 at eight P. M. President Durkin presided and all the members were pres ant excepting Councillor r'erguson who was ill. The reading of the rec- ords were dispensed with on motion of Councillor Safford. A communication was received from the J°ayor stating that the Presi- Clock X481 dent of the Salem Savings Bank has informed-him that the Bank will re- store their clock after alterations are completed and therefore the Mayor suggests that action be deferred on placing a clock in the Square. The communication was read and filed. The following order, recommended by the 1"ayor, was adopted under Park Dept 482 suspension of the rules, on motion of Councillor Dolan: "ORDERED: That the following sums be and hereby are transferred: $200. from the item "Flagpoles" to the item "Trucks" 33.77 from the item "Motor Vehicle "epair" to the item "Trucks" all in the Park Department." Approved by the Mayor, August 18, 1941. The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under Electric Light Hearings suspension of the rules on motion of Uouncillor Dolan: 483 "ORDERED: That the sum of Two Hundred Fifty ($250) Dollars be and hereby is transferred from the item "Reserve Account" to the new item "Electric Light Hearings". Approved by the Mayor, August 18, 1941. The following order, recommended by the Mayor was referred to the Grade Crossing Elimination Committee on Finance: 484 "ORDERED: That for the original construction of public ways and the extension and widening thereof, including land damages and the cost of pavement and sidewalks laid at the time of said construction and for the construction of stone, block, brick or other pavement of similar lasting character under specifications approved by the department of Public Works the sum of One Hundred Fifty ''Thousand ($ 150,000) Dollars be and hereby is appropriated for the said purposes, and be it further ORDERED: that to meet said appropriation the sum of Fourteen Thousand ($ 14,000) Dollars be and hereby is transferred from the item "Reserve Account" to the Item "Bond Issue- Highway Construction" and that the City Treasurer with the approval of the Mayor, be and hereby is authorized to borrow the sum of One Hundred and Thirty-Six ($F136,000) Dollars under the authority of Chapter 44, Section 7, of the General Laws as amended and to issue bonds or notes of the City therefor payable in ten (10) years." An application was received from the F. H. Birch Co. , to erect an Outdoor Sign 485 04 70 August 14, 1941. Outdoor sign at 233-237 ssox treet. he matter was referred to the I ; Committee on Public Works and the the Building Inspector. Veterans-Day off. The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: 486 "ORDEhED:- That all employees in the City of Salem who are members a of Post 23, American Legion, shall be granted a leave of absence from t their regular duties on Friday, August 22nd, and Saturday, August 23rd, i without loss of pay." Approved by the Mayor, August 18, 1941. i I Municipal Defense A communication was received from the Mayor recommending that the 487 ( Council consider the advisability of establishing a municipal defence ,! council and enclosing the following model ordinance: 'i An Ordinance Creating a Municipal Defense Council, Prescribing its 'i Duties and Declaring An Emergency. WHEREAS, the -Oresident of the United States, by Executive Order sign ed on May 209 1941, created the Office of Civilian Defense in the Office ; for Emergency Management; and WHEREAS, the Office of Civilian Defense has requested the coopera- tion and assistance of all municipalities in carrying out the Civilian Defense program; and WHEREAS, it is desirable to coordinate all municipal defense activ- ity in one municipal agency; Now therefore, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF . . . . . . . . . SECTION 1. Where is hereby created the Municipal Defense Council of the City of . : . . .to be composed of the Mayor, as Chairman, and such other , persons, not exceeding eleven in number, as the Mayor may appoint from ' time to time. The Mayor shall designate one of the members so appoint- ed as Vice Chairman who shall be the Coordinator for the City of . . . . . . . ! Each member of the Municipal Defense Councii shall serve at the pleasure lof the Mayor or until the repeal of this ordinance. I SEC 2. The Municipal Defense Council shall have full and plenary powers to employ such persons as ; ay be necessary to carry out the func- tions of the Council. These persons shall be subject, however, to all regulations now provided by law governing this municipality. SEC 3. The Municipal Defense Council shall be charged with the duty of coordinating all defense activities of this City. It shall: (1) Coordinate the activities of municipal and private agencies ! cooperating in the defense program. ( 2) Keep in contact with the Office of Civilian Defense to the end that all requests and suggestions from that office shall bhailcrlueive Prompt and efficient response; ( 3) Conduct studies regarding defense problems of the City of Salem to the end that the Municipal Government of the City of Salem will at all timed be abreast of the problems of defen:@a,� and information desired by ederal agencies will be readily available; (4) Survey existing facilities, pooffers of facilities, services and, ideas originating within the city and make appropriate disposition of them. (5) Act as a clearing house on municipal defense information for all', governmental and private agencies cooperating in the defense program; (6) Direct information regarding the defense program to all munici- pal departments or agencies which are or may be affected thereby; i ( 7) Make recommendations, from time to time, for improvements in the handling of defense problems affecting the City of Salem; I 4"711 August 14, 1941. (8) .Verform such other advisory functions as may be requested by agen cies or departments of the Federal Government in connection with the Nation- al Defense Program; ( 9) Do whatever is necessary and proper to carry out the intent and purpose of this ordinance, tending to protect life and property. SECTION 4. The Municipal Defense Council may expedite procedure by or ganizing itself into subcommittees-and may subdivide its work and prescri= be such rules and regulations as are not in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance. It shall prescribe the training regulations. It may delegate the authority of preliminary hearing for dismissal of volun- tary workers to the heads of Departments. The Municipal Lefense Council may appoint addttional Committee to meet any emergency that may arise but shall report same promptly to the Council of the City of Salem which shall have the authority, at its discretion, to order the discontinuance of such committee. my person appointed to any position created under this ordinance may be removed by the appoint- ing authority for any reason deemed by it to be sufficient. SECTION $. This ordinance is hereby declared to be an emergency mea- sure and shall take effect immediately upon execution and publication in .the official journal�(or at the earliest date allowed by law. ) Adopted this . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .day of . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1941. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . mayor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Clerk. The above matter was referred to the Committee on Ordinances. The following order, recommended by the i'-ayor, was adopted, under sus Dredging Harbor pension of the rules, on motion of Councillor Dolan: 488 "ORDERED: 1hat the sum of Ten Thousand ($10,000) Dollars be and here by is appropriated for the purpose of dredging Salem Harbor, and be it further ORDERED: that to meet said appropriation that the following tran fers be made: Froom the item "Soldiers Relief" in the Soldiers belief Dept. 85000.00 From the item "Outside relief" in the Public Welfare Depart. 5000.00 both to the item "Dredging Salem t1arbor." Approved by the Mayor, August 15, 1941. A communication was received from the Mayor, together with a pets- o Shining of Shoes 489 tion from eight owners of Shoe Shine Parlors requesting an Ordinance pro- hibiting boys from shining shoes on the streets. the matter was refer- red to the Committee on Licenses and rermits. The following opinion of the City Solicitor was referred to the Com- Funeral Home 490 mittee on Ordinances: "Honorable City Council City Hall ;Salem, vlass At a meeting of your honorable body on July 24, 1941, the following Order was adopted: "ORDERED: that the matter of the amendment of the 'Zoning Ordinances as requested by the petition of -*an31s Murphy, be referred to the Committee on "rdinances and that a written request be sent to the City Solicitor requesting his opinion as to our rights in the sitiiati n August 14, 1941. as proposed in the suggested_amendment of the petition.." In pursuance of that Order, the Committee on Ordinances has submitted to me the following question: "Has the City Council the authority to enact an ordinance as an amendment to or in sudstitution of a proposed ord- inance heard by the Salem City Council on July 8, 1941 andwhichamende d or substituted ordinance will provide in effect that a funeral home may be located on Essex Street between North and Boston Streets on the north- westerly side of said street." The ordinance referred to in said ques- tion which was heard by the City Council on July 9, 1941 is as follows: "March 27, 1941 An Ordinance to amend an `'rdinance relatin to zoning Be it ordained- by-the City -Council-.of the City of Salem as- follows: SECTION 1. The zoning 'Jrdinance is hereby amended by granting to the Board of Appeal the authority to grant a permit in general residence districts for- funeral homes,including-services incident thereto. SECTION 2. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City Charter." Section 27 of Chapter 40 of the General yaws as amended, provides in part that zoning ordinances may be adopted and from time to time changed by amendment, addition or repeal and sets forth the procedure for such action. After setting forth the procedure in some detail the method of adopting or amending a zoning ordinance, said Section 27 then reads in part as follows: "After such notice, hearings and report , a city council may adopt, reject or amend and adopt any such proposed ordinance or by-lay." It is my opinion .that this language is broad enough in its meaing to permit your body to amend the Boning ordinance relating to funeral homes which is set forth above and is now pending before your body and adopt an ordinance as amended which will provide in effect that a funeral home may be located on Essex Street between North and Boston Streets on the north- westerly side of said street. Very truly yours, Signed James Kinsella City Solicitor." arshal' s Report The Monthly report of the City Marshal was read and filed. 491 innin Square The fallowing communication from the Planning Board was referred to 492 the Committee on Public Property: "Dear Sirs: The Planning Board has had under sonsideration the petition of Ger- trude Hayes, Dorothy C. Leavitt apd Lillian Drummond to change a general residence zone at State highway, Tedesco Road and Loring Avenue to a Bus- iness Zone. Before rendefing a report on this petition the Board respec- tfully desires to present for your consideration the following observe- tions:- The land involved ini.this petition is part of a triangle which is an important gateway to the City. There are already on this same triangle two unsightly gasoline stations. i In the petition for rezoning of this land in question the petitioner have as yet no specific business in mind. Thus there is the possibility that such land might be used for undesirable business purposes or cause to be Erected thereon unsightly structures. As this triangle is an important gateway to the City it is the opinion of this Board that the property in question, as well as the land now oc- cupied by the two gasoline stations, could well be used as an attractive smt2eanco with. an -appropriate sign showing places of historical interest and other attractions of the City. The Planning Board would therefore respectfully recommend that the City Council request His honor the Mayor to recommend an appropriation for the purpose of purchasing the following parcels of property at Vinnin Square:- 4'7 August 14, 1941. Owner Area �ess�-Ta ion (incl. Buildings) Hayes, Leavitt & Drummond 64,246 sq. ft. $5910 Leader Filling Stations Inc. 139504 " " 3900 Shell Oil Co Inc. 10.529 " " 2700. 889279 12510 The Board would further recommend that this property be purchased t be converted into an ornamental park, and is further of the opinion that ithe initial coast waould be a good investment and of great lasting benefi to the City of Salem. "espectfully submitted, Signed lienry J. O'Donnell Secretary Salem Planning Board." The invitation of the American 'egion Post 23 to parade at Fall Invitation 493 River on August 23, 1941, was acce ,ted. The Pole petition of the New England Tel, & Tel. Co and the Salem Pole Petition 494 Electric Light Go. , for four poles on Loring Avenue, was ordered for a hearing on August 28, 1941. The applications of John Szikney and Steve Szikney, both of 49 Deaworms 495-496 Bridge Street , were referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. The application of the Essex County Fair Assoc. , to erect a tempor- Sign on Tunnel 497 ary sign on the head of the Tunnel was granted. The application of Stanley F. Iflose, 49 "ssex Otreet for an Auction Auctioneer 498 eers License, was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. The applications of Max Shuman to store 500 gallons of Gasoline at Gasoline Storage 499-500 7 Dodge Street and Hughes Garage to store 1,000 gallons at r266 -Essex Street, were ordered for hearings ;on August 28, 1941. The United Service Organization was granted the use of the Council Council Chambers 5(D1 Chambers for a meeting. The application of the Jenkins Orphan Band to play music on the Music on Streets 502 streets was granted. The application of the Bernard Baseball Club to parade on August 8, Parade 503 1941 was granted. The following petition of protest was referred to the Committee on Printers Protest 504 Industrial Relations: "We the undersigned Printers and Taxpayers of Salem, protest again- st the order passed by the City Council requiring the use of the Union Label on all City `rinting. We consider this requirement to be in vio- lation of the City Ordinances and to be unfair discrimination against the majority of the Printers of Salem". the Barre above petition was signed by twelve Printing Firms headed by Y rinting Co. August 14, 1941. j Large Sign The application-of the Ambassador Beauty Shop to erect a Large Type 505 ign at 256 Essex Otreet , was ordered for a hearing on August 28, 1941. Ilei Small Signs The applications of the following for small signs were granted: 506-508 John J. Couture, 18 New Derby St Charles W. Eason,ll Willow Av ji Maurice Pekin, 8 St . Peter St i Sign on Tunnel The application of the Willows Merchants for a Sign on the Head of 509 he Tunnel from August 18th to Sept . 2nd, was granted on motion of Coun- illor Poitras. odging Houses The applications of the following for Lodging Houses, were referred 510-513 � I o the Committee on Licenses and Permits: Margaret E. Tratt , 350 Essex E Melba C. Rowand, 4 Beach Ave dill Illi Julia L. Ryan, 32 Lynde St Wiilie St.Pierre,23-25 Federal S LI!I Builder' s License The application of the R. & A. Construction Cc for a Builder' s Lic- 514 it nse was granted on the motion of Councillor Crosby. Claims The claims of Ernest L. vent , Marie Dozois, Mabel J. Goodridge, ! 515-520 adies Lodge-Sons of Italy, Arvid Coffin, and Christoforo Columbo Society k ere referred to the Committee on Claims. 1, I Bond The Drainlayer' s Bond of Chriatian Dennessen was referred to the 521 Committee on Bonds and approved. enewals A list of renewals of various licenses was referred to the Committee 522 n Licenses and Permits. aker' s Island Councillor Dolan offered the following report which was accepted and 523 he recommendation adopted: "The Committee on Finance to whom was referred the matter of the improvement at Baker's Island, has considered said matter and would recom- en that an appropriation of five hundred and fifty dollars ($550) be and hereby is appropriated for the purpose of making improvements at Baker's Island and be it furthdil ORDERED: that the sum of five hundred and fifty dollars ($550) be and hereby is transferred from the Item "Reserve Account o the special ite, "Baker' s Island" and that the same be adopted. For the Committee, H. Francis Dolan, Chairman" The order as presented at the meeting od July 24, 1941, was then adopted. - Approved by the Mayor, August 18, 1941. II 475 ry August 14, . 1941 Councillor Morency offered the following report which was accepted Licenses 524 and the recommendation adopted: "The Committee on Licenses and Permits to whom was referred applica- tions for licenses, having considered said matter, would recommend that the following be granted: INTELLIGENCE OFFICE: "eulah T. Fitzhugh, 140 Washington St SUNDAY LICENSE: _ Roger Pelletier, 53 West Avenue (.Transfer from A. Belanger) For the Committee Philip L. Morency, Chairman". Councillor Stefans!$i offered the following report which was accepted Dynamite - and the recommendation adopted: 525 "The Committee on Public Works to whom was referred the application of George A. Bickley to store dynamite at a point 360' southwest of Dan- vers Road, has considered said matter and would recommend that the same be granted. For the Committee, Adam F. Stefanski, Chairman." Councillor Harrington offered the following report which was accept- Clerk's Salaries ed and ordered filed:- 526 "The Committee of the whole to whom was referred the matter of ad- justing the salaries of clerks in the employ of the City has considered he matter, and submits the following report : The Committee has conducted meetings and has held a conference to which all of the clerks were invited for the purpose of expressing their views, . The Committee has investigated the salary rates of other cities and owns of the approximate size of Salem, and finds that generally, the salaries in other municipalities are higher than are the paid in our city. There is general agreement on the part of the Committee that there is sed of an adjustment of the clerks salaries, and we have devoted consid- erable time to the problem of working out a just and equitable plan which would be fair to the clerks and within the limits of the general salary structure of the City. At the conference attended by the clerks it appeared that the matter f comparative salaties of clerks ans chief clerks was principal subject Df disagreement, with the view being expressed that we should abolish the clary differential and place all clerks on the same salary level of $25 er week after the completion of the required. petiod of service. The Committee was not, altogether in accord on the matter of equaliz- 'n the salaries of all clerks without regard to particular duties or re- ponsibilities, but accepted the statements made at the conference that uch equalization would be generally satisfactory, and your Committee was repared to offer an appropriate ordinance to this end. Subsequent to he confernee, however, it appears that the sentiments there expressed ere not fully representative of the views of all of the clerkq notably he present "chief Clerks2, some of whom have communicated with the indi- idual members of your Committee and have expressed an opinion that the roposed equalisation was unfair and unjust insofar as it did not recog- ize comparative duties and responsibilities which vary in many cases rom the usual clerical routine; and suggesting by implication that the i ommittee should consider the establishment of higher salaries for clerks ow rated as "chief Clerks", and also advance the salarbes being paid theP clerks. 4'76 August 14, 1941. other clerks. It is regrettable that the conference =upon which your Committee re- lied for an understanding of the desires of these employees, apparently did not produce the free and open discussion of .the problem which had been anticipated by your Committee, and that itis now evident that the proposed action of the Committee by way of pay equalization will only result in dissatisfaction and reduced efficiency. During our consideration of this problem it was suggested by Uouncil for Moremcy that a study or survey be made by some .competent .agency and that our report be based upon the results of such investigation. In vie of our inability to recommend a schedule which will meet with general approval, your Committee has now voted to report our efforts as noted here- in and to recommend to the Council the adoption of an .order to be offered by Councillor Morency which will provide a more accurate and reliable guide for our future consideration. For the Committee Jodeph B. harrington, Chairman." Clerk' s Salaries Councillor Morency offered the following order which was adopted; 527 "ORDERED: That the Mayor be requested to look into the advisability of employing a Time-study expert for the purpose of investigating the salaries, duties and working conditions of clerks employed in City Ball. The report of this research to be submitted to the Mayor and City Council not later than January 15, 1942." Sidewalks Councillor Poitras offered the following report which was accepted 528 S9So. and recommendation adopted: "The Committee on Ordinances to whom was referred the matter of ex- tending the time limit set up in an amendment to the Ordinance relating to S#adewalks passed by the City Council and later approved by the Mayor on Sept 12, 1938, has considered said matter and would recommend that Section 4A of Chapter 39 amending an Ordinance relating to Sidewalks be amended by amending Section 2 of said 'Oection 4A relating to time limit by striking out the words September 1, 1939 and substituting in place thereof the words September 1, 1942, so that said section 2 shall read as follows:- "Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City Charter but dhall be in effect only until September 1, 1942. For the Committee, Wilfred J. Poitras, Chairman" The ordinance as recommended above was then given first passage on roll call vote, ten present and voting in favor. Housing Councillor Durkin offered the following report which was accepted 529 and the recommendation adopted: "The Committee on j'egislation to whom was referred ata meeting of the City Council on July 24, 1941, the metter pertaining to the creation of a "Housing Authority in Salem" has considered said matter and makes he following report on the law as stated by the City Solicitor, in ah- I wer to several questions of the Mayor and the suggests that the matter 4777 August 14, 1941. be referred to the Finance Committee, which committee originally handled the same as set forth in its report to the Council under date of February 20, 1941: For the Committee, Philip J. Durkin, Chairman" The ordinance to amend an ordinance relative to street traffic on Street Traffic Herbert Street , which was given first passage on July 24, 1941 was taken up., Qecond passage was voted on roll call vote, ten present and voting in favor. Approved by the Mayor, August 18, 1941. The ordinance to amend an ordinance relative to the compendation of Registrars of Voters the Board of Registrars of Voters which was given first passage at the meeting og July 24, 1941, was taken up. Second passage was voted on roll call vote, ten present and voting- in favor. Approved by the 1ayor, August 18, 1941. The following communication was referred to the Committee on Pub- Street Acceptance 530 lie Works and to the City Engineer: "Gentlemen: The undersigned hereby respectfully petitions your honorable body to accept as public ways, streets in harbor View nark, off Lafayette St: as follows: Sunset Road, beginning at a point at the southerly vorner of Lot #24, running southwesterly 170 ft..; Riverway hoad, from the south- easterly corner of Rosedale Avenue, running southeasterly 235 ft. ; River- bank Road, from Riverway Road, running southwesterly 220 ft. , according to plans submitted herewith. "espectuflly yours, Estate of Thomas Mackey By Mary Mackey, Executrix" Councillor Harrington offered the following order which was adopte :Soldiers' Relief Agent "ORDERED: That the Committee on Ordinances consider adopting an 531 ordinance that the salary of the Soldiers' Relief Agent shall be estab lished at Twenty-four hundred ($2400) dollars per annum." Councillor Harrington offered the following order which was adopte :Salaries 532 "ORDERED: That the salaries of investigators in the Department of Public Welfare, Old Age Assistance and Aid to "ependent Children shall be established at the rate of Thirty-five ($35) dollars per week." Councillor Morency offered the following order which was adopted: Raymond Road 533 "WHEREAS, in the opinion of the Xity Council the public necessity and convenience require that a publicestreet or way to be called Raymond Road should be laid out as a highway of the city from Loring Avenue south- erly out -erly to land of Welch and the end of Raymond Avenue as shown on a plan ' 478 August 14, 1941. on file in the office of the city clerk of this city dated July 1941, Frank P. Morse, C.E. , it, is therefor.-, hereby ORDERED: that due notice be given to Albert E & Elsie I. -Parthum; Salem Savings Bank; Marie A. Lebel; Alfred L. Lebel; Lucia L. Pelletier; Alfred P. Lebel ; Eli & Rose Morin; Joseph A. & Victoria Pelletier; Napoleon & Emma Roy; antonia L. & Chester Messervey; Leo & Katherine Boulay; Wilfred G. & Rose A. Dansereau; Lugger J. & Laure Guerrette; Florida St. Pierre; Jean V. Tremblay; Blanche Lea Boise; Emilia M. Deschenes; James J. Welch; George Deschenes; Marie E., Roy; Salem Five cents Savings Bank; Margaret Hall; St. Joseph Credit Union; Louis T. & Meline Sicotte; Corinne. Levasseur; Anna Laplante; Geraldine i Poussard; Arthur Poussard; Emma I. Michaud; Emile J. & Diana M. Gagnon; Evelyn R. Meaney; Joseph Gagnon; Evelyn R. Meaney; Joseph uagnon; C. Jo- seph & Ethel Mahoney; helen Nichols; C. Rene & Anna A. Morneau; hazel M. Lindsey; James Cronan and Jean P. & B. Yvonne Berube and all other in- terested parties, that the City Council intand to layout the highway be- fore 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 August 1941 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, August 18, 1941. ilitary Service Councillor Crosby offered the following order which was adopted: 534 "OkDEREL: That the members of the Salem City Council respectfully request that the Salem School Committee take such appropriate action as will hllow all residents of Salem in the United States Military Service to be granted free admission to all Salem high football games at Bertram Field." Approved by the Mayor, August 21, 1941. ire Lept Salaries Councillor Crosby offered the following order:- 535 "ORDERED: i`hat the ordinances of the pity relating to the salaries of the members of the Fire Dept. be amended to provide that the compensa- tion shall be set at the rate of 442.00 per week." The above was referred to the Committees on Salaries and Ordinances. Ater Fountain Councillor Stefanski offered the folld)wing order whibh was adopted: 536 "ORDFAtU- That the Seperintendent of Streets consider the advise- bility of the removal Of the water fountain in the vicinity of the Salem Savings Bank Building." Jurors President Durkin appointed Councillor uarrington to draw two jurors for the Criminal Session at Lawrence and the following were drawn: Theodore J. Condon, Jr, 23 May St , 'alesman Thomas F. Leahy, 35 Irving St, Manager 479 August 14, 1941 The ordinance to amend the ordinance relating to the Police Depart- Police Dept. ment, by allowing members one day off in six, which was introduced on 476 July 24, 1941 , was passed to be ordained. Presented to the Mayor for approval on August 15, 1941 , and returned without his signature on August 25, 1941. The ordinance to amend the ordinance relating to the compensation Street Dept. 474 of certain city officers, by increasing the salary of the general forema in the Street Department , which was introduced on July 24, 1941, was passed to be ordained. Approved by the Mayor on August 19, 1941. The ordinance to amend the ordinance relating to the compendation Police Clerk 472 of certain city officers, by increasing the salary of the clerk in the Police Department, which was introduced on July 24, 1941, was passed to be ordained. Vetoed by the Mayor. The ordinance to amend the ordinance relating to the Fire Departmen Fire Department 475 by increasing the number of privates, which was introduced on July 24, 1941, was passed to be ordained. Approved by the Mayor on August 18, 1941. The ordinance to amend the ordinance relating to the compensation City Hall Janitor 471 of certain city officers, by increasing the salary of the janitor at City Hall , which was introduced on July 24, 1941, was passed to be or- dained. Vetoed by the Mayor. i i 480 4ST August 14, 1941, Councillor Safford was then appointed to draw one juror for the grim inal Court at Lawrence ( Traverse Juror) and John J. Hurley, 5 Drown St. , Shoe Mfr. , . Councillor Safford then drew the following to serve for the Superior Court at Salem: Dennis F. Donahue, 9 Salem St . , Mill Oper. Rene Guilmet , 13 Clifton Ave, Machinist Councillor Francis then drew the following to serve for the Superio Court at Salem: Alfred "erube, 12 Uabot St , Painter John P. NlcGrane, 17 Conant St , Painter Councillor Stefanski moved immediate reconsideration of all busines transacted and the motion was lost. Council-or Poitras moved adjournment and it was so voted at 9:28 P. M. ATTEST:- ., City Clerk i 82 August-_28, 1941. A regular meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Chambers n August 28, 1941 at eight P. M. hll the members were present and Pres dent Durkin presided. The reading of the recods was dispensed with i Pn motion of Councillor Safford. Gasoline A hearing was held on the application of Hughes Garage for an addit- onal storage of 1,000 gallons of Gasoline at r266 Essex Street. A rep- resentative of the applicant appeared in favor. There was no opposition nd the permit was granted on motion of Councillor Poitras. Gasoline A hearing was held on the application of Max Shuman for a permit to I tore 500 gallons of Gasoline at 7 Dodge Street. A representative of the �pplicant appeared in favor. There was no opposition and the permit was ranted on motion of Councillor Morency. Large Sign A hearing was held on the application of the Ambassador Beauty Salon or a Large Type Sign at 254 Essex Street. A representative of the ap- licant appeared in favor. There was no opposition and the permit was ranted on motion of Councillor Stefanski. Raymond Road On motion of Councllor Morency the matter of Laying Out Raymond Road as laid over. Veto-Janitor The following communication from Mayor Edward A. Coffey was read and 537 he matter laid over under the rules: Gentlemen of the Council I am returning herewith, without my approval , an Ordinance to amend n Ordinance, relating to the compensation of City Officers to wit- Jani- or in City Hall. The duties performed have not changed in the last three years. The mount of labor has not increased. 8e has an assistant performing some f the labors for him. During the summer season the amount of work per ormed by him is very little, and I have no reason to deel that either ummer or winter he is employed over eight hours a day. More than that, ecause of his conduct it was necessary to suspend him for a while a short ime ago. `t is unbelievable that your Body will now approve an increase in pay or a*man whose conduct, a short time ago, justified a suspension by his �uperior. If this increase is approved by your Body it will mean lack f discipline, not only in this particular department but in many depart- ents throughout the City, and I earnestly request that your Body do not pprove this increase. Thanking you, permit me to remain, Very truly yours, Edward A. Coffey, Mayor" Veto-Police Clerk The following communication, received from :Mayor Edward A. Coffey, 538 as read and laid over under the rules: 'Gentlemen of the Council: I return herewith, without -my approval , an ordinance to amend an Ord- finance relative to the compensation of certain city officers, to wit: the ale clerk in the police department . The duties of this clerk are the same as when the present incumbent 4 S August 28, 1941. I undertook the position and there has been no increase in any of the work that he has to perform. The amount of salary closely approximates the amount paid a police officer per day and is not in conformity with any policy of payment of salary or wages for clerks in the employ of the city. Sincerely yours, Edward A. Coffey, Mayor." The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: Pumping Station "ORDERED: That the following transfers be made from the following 539 items: (1) Soldiers Relief in the Soldiers Benefit Dept . $115. ( 2) Constable 215. (3) Salaries, Fire Dept. 900. making a total gf $1230. to the Item Salaries & Wages in Water Pumping Station. " Approved by the Mayor, August 29, 1941. The Mayor' s .appointment of the following as Constables in the City Constables 540 of Salem dor a. period of one year from February 11 1941 :were read and or- dered filed: John Bertram Roger;_F. Hartman Anthony C. Caputo Samuel bliller _ Emery Dodd Ralph Francis Peters Aime Dube Albert Robblee Chester Williams The following proposed ordinance, recommended by the Mayor, was re- Special Police ferred to the Committee on Ordinances; 541 "There shall be appointed by the Mayor such members as he may deem proper of special police with all the powers of regular policemen. All special officers shall be subject to the authority of the chief of police and shall be detailed by him for duty. They shall devote so much of their time to the service of the city as the chief of police shall re- quire, but shall not be entitled to pay from the city when not engaged in rendering service to the city. No special police officer dhall exer- uise the power or authority of a policeman of the city of . . . . . for any private organization or individual, for which he receives pay from such organization or individual, except with the consent of the chief of police . The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: Law Dept "ORDERED: That the sum of Three Hundred Fifteen ($315) Dollars be 542 and hereby is transferred from the item "Soldiers belief in the Soldiers" Benefit Department, to the Item "Law Department". Approved by the Mayor, Sept 8, 1941. The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was referred to the Wall at -Pratt St Finance Committee:- 543 "ORDERED: That the sum of Four Hundred Sixty-four ($464) Dollars be and hereby is appropriated for the purposes of repairing the Wall at he Pratt St. Playground, and be it further ORDERED: that the sum of Four Hundred Sixty-four ($464. ) Dollars be and hereby is transferred from he item "Salaries, Assessors' Department tQ the Item "Repairs, Wall, Pratt Street Playground, Park Lepartment." i 484 August 28, 1941. Soldiers Monument The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: 544 "ORDERED: That the sum of Two 'Thousand Seven Hundred and Thirty-five 1( $2735) Dollars be and hereby is appropriated for the purposes of repair- i !.ng the Soldier's Monument at "reenlawn Cemetery, and be it further ORDERED: that the said sum of Two Thousand Seven Hundred and Thirty Five ( $2735. ) be and hereby is transferred from the item "Cemetery Sale ofs Lots" to the item "Repair Soldier' s Monument at Greenlawn Cemetery." Approved by the Mayor, September 8, 1941. Auto on Tunnel The application of the St. Joseph parish to display an auto on the 545 dead of the Tunnel from August 27th to Sept. 7th, was granted on motion f Councillor Poitras. Large Sign The application of the Imperial Cafe for a Large Type Sign at 44 Con- 546 gess Street was ordered for a hearing on Sept 11th. Pedler The application of William H. Workman Jr. of 3812 Crescent Street, 547 everly for a Pedler's Bicense was referred to the Board of Control. Sunday Licenses The applications of C. Burtmn Huntree, 70 "ebb St and Peter Potjier, 548-549 22 Forest Avenue for Sunday Licenses, were referred to the Committee on Licenses and rermits. Sign Bond The Sign Bond of the Ambassador Beauty Salon at 254 Essex Street was 550 referred to the Committee on Bonds and approved. Claims The claim of Arthur Sawicki was referred to the Committee on Claims. 551 Marquise The application of J. B. Blood Co for a Marquise at 29 New -uerby St 552-558 and also at Dodge Street was granted on motion of Councillor Dolan. Sign Bond The sign bond of B. F. Goodrich Co, 258 �,ashing-ton St. , was referred 554 to the Committee on Bonds and approved. Funeral Home Councillor Poitras offered the following report for the Coamittee on 555 Ordinances: "The Committee on Ordinances to whom was referred a proposed amendme t to the Ordinances relating to Zoning so that the Board of Appeal may gran permits in general residence zones for funeral homes, has considered said matter and would recommend the adoption of the following attached. amend- ment to the Zoning Ordinance." For the Committee, Wildred J. Poitras, Chairman." 86Aug486- August ust 28, 1941. "In the year one thousand nine hundred and forty-one. Funeral Home An Ordinance toamendan Ordinance relating to Zoning. 556 Be it .ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem as follows: SECTION 1. The Zoning Ordinance and Map is hereby amended by strik- ing out in line 3 o section 1 the word "seven" and substituting therefor the word "eight" and inserting after the words"7. Unrestricted Districts" in line 10 of said Section 1 the words 118. Funeral Home District" so that the section as amended will read .as follows: "SECTION 1. Establishment--of Districts. For the purpose of this ordinance, the City of Salem is hereby divided into eight classes of districts, to be known as : 1. Single residence districts. 2. General residence districts 3. Apartment house districts. 4. Semi-residence districts. 5. Business districts. - 6. Industrial districts. 7. -Unrestricted ,districts. 8. Funeral Home districts. as shown on the map which accompanies this ordinance, entitled "Zoning Map" filed in the office of the City Engineer, which together with all the boundary lines and designations thereon, is hereby made a part of this ordinance." SE6TION 2. The Zoning Ordinance and Map is hereby fmrther amended by i4serting after Section 8 on page 7 of the Zoning Ordinance the follow- ing Section to be designated as Section 8A and to read as follows: "SECTION 8A. Funeral Home Districts. In the funeral home districts, no new building or structure or part thereof shall be constructed or used and no existing building or structure or part thereof shall be altered, enlarged, recon- structed or used for: A. Any industry, trade, manufacturing or commercial purpose; or for 'B. Any purpose except_one:•prumere of the following specified uses: 1. Any purpose or accessory use authorized in the general residence districts. 2. Funeral homes. 3. Such accessory uses as are customary in connection with the foregoing uses and are incidental thereto, including a private garage, group garage or private stable." SECTION 3. The Zoning Ordinanaand Map is hereby amended by changing the general residence zone on the northwesterly side of Essex Street from onroe Street to Boston Street, to a Funeral Home Zone. SECTION 4. All ordinances and parts of "rdinances inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed. ECTION 5. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City harter." The above proposed amendment to the Zoning ordinances was defeated On roll call vote, Councillors Crosby, Ferguson, narrington, Morency, tefanski and Durkin voting in favor; Councillors Dolan, Francis, Poitras, Safford and Stromberg voting in the negative. August 28, 1941. -- Licenses Councillor Morency offered the following report which was accepted 557'- and the recommendation adopted: j "The Committee on Licenses and `ermits to whom was referred applica- tions for licenses, having considered said matter would recommend that the following be granted: SEAWORMS: Steve Szikney, 49 Dridge St ` John Szikney, 49 Bridge St AUCTIONEER: Stanley F. Klose, 49 Essex St. LODGING i:OUSES: Melba C. Rowand. 4 Beach Avenue - Julia L. Ryan, 32 Lynde St (transfer from 10 Darton Sq) Willie St, Pierre, 23-25 Federal St (transfer from S. �Iassell) Margarate E. Taatt, 350 -�-ssex. Street . RENEWALS SEAWORMS: Elmer E. Thomas, 33 Bridge St - AUTO TRUCK: Adelard rrovencher, Salem Depot. • A petition referred to this committee concerning actions of Bootblacks in the City of Salem is hereby given lave to withdraw as the city solici- tor advises us that the authority for persons under 16 years of age rests with the School Department. For the Committee, Philip L. Morency, Chairman." Pole Locations Councillor Stefanski offered the following report which was accepted 558 and the recommendation adopted: "The Committee on Public V+orks to whom was referred the petition of the New England Tel & Tel Co. for a cancellation of permits granted to the telephone company and the Salem Electric Light Company, jointly, which are now cancelled by the new grants:_of 2/27/41, has considered said matter and would -recommend that the same be granted. For the Committee, Adam F. Stefanski, Chairman." Traffic 559 Councillor Stefanski offered the following report which was accepted and the recommendation adopted: "The Committee on Traffic after a conference with the special traffi Committee of the Salem chamber of Commerce, has considered said matter and would recommend: L. That the committee on ordinances prepare an ordinance in accord- 48 ' August 28, 1941. ith recommendations one and two appended hereto. 2. TtLat the Mayor and Supts.of Streets and Public ' roperty as soon s advisable act upon recommendation four and six. 3. That recommendation three be adopted to wit: parking be on the entire length od Washington Sq. East and that said street be one way from Hawthorne Blvd. to "ashington Oquare. , North. "aid parking to be diagonal facing Salem Common. For the Cottee Adam F. Stefanski, Chairman." e The following recommendations of the narking Committee of the Salem Traffic hamber of Commerce, as referred to above b 560 � y ouncillor Stafanski were ¢ead and incoporated in the report of the Committee:- 1. The adoption of an ordinance for two hour parking in the business Section of the city. 2. The adoption of a no-fix law; no panalty for the first and second ffense, $1.00 for the third offense, $2.00 for the fourth offense, $3.00 or the fifth offense and court action thereafter. i 3. The adoption of Last , making this a one wayrstreethandnhavingtire cars of ked facingington Square �ommon, g parked facing Salem 4. Recommendation of the Public Property lot on "ridge Street for {unlimited parking. 5. Recommend the stopping of individuals from painting the curb in Front of their place of business with red paint, without authority to do �o. i 6. t`ecommend that the land running from the flat lron Building long Margin Street be utilized for a parking area. It is estimated that his property, owned by the Baoston and Maine Railroad and not in use will lecommodate two hundred cars. The committee deel that this should be ity t'arking Area. a 7. "ecommend that continuation of the violation of parking regula- tions la- ions of Sy. Peter Street should be adopted. 8. Recommend that the city take over such portion of the Peterson Property as is available for parking." Councillor Dolan offered the following report which was accepted and Grade Crossing he recommendation adopted: 561 "The Committee on Finance to whom was referred the Crder: That the Oum of $1509000 be and hereby is appropriated for the elimination of the rade crossing at Bridge Street $136,000. Authority Chap 44 °ec 7, Gen. Laws c 14,000. from iteserve Account. i as considered said matter amd would recommend the appropriation of the ame. nor the Committee, H. Francis Dolam, Chairman." The order as introduced at the meeting of the Council on August 14, 941 was then given first passage on roll call vote, eleven present and voting in favor. 4! +V V August 28, 1941. Sidewalks The amendment to the ordinance relative to the time limitation on effectiveness of the sidewalk ordinance which was given final passage on August 12, 1941 was given final passage. Approved by the Mayor, Sept 81 1941. ffered the following order which was adopted: Riverway Road Councillor Pfiorency o 561Qi C Council the public necessity an i "VJhEREAS, in the ppinion of the City ; convenience require that a public street or way to be called Riverway ttoa( should be laid out as a highway of the city from the southeasterly corner % of Rosedale Avenue running southeasterly 235 ft as shown on a plan on fil in the office of the city clerk of this city dated August 6, 1941, Thomas IA. Appleton C. E. , it is therefore hereby ORDERED: that due notice be given to Est . of Thomas Mackey; Wm. & Katherine Leslie and all others I linterested, 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 11th day of ; Sept 1941 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 "`ayor, September 2, 1941. Sunset Road Councillor Morency offered the following order which was adopted: 562 " � Council the public necessity a "WHEREAS, in the opinion of the ity and convenience require that a public street or way to be called Sunset Road should be laid out, as a highway of the city from a point at the southerly corner of lot #24 running southwesterly 170 ft. as shown on a plan on file in the office of the city clerk of this city dated August 61 1941 , Thomas A. Appleton C. E, it is therefore hereby ORDERED: - that due notice be given to Est. of Thomas Mackey, Arnold Johnson ; Edward Coughlin; Willard Colby and all other interested parties, that the City Council intend to lay out the highway before mentioned, and to take there- for a portion of their land and to lay out the same as a highway of said city;-and that Thursday the llth day of Sept 1941 at eight o' clock P. M. at city hall, "alem is appointed as the time and place for a public hear ing in the matter." Approved by the Mayor, Sept 2, 1941. Riverbank Road Councillor Morency offered the following order which was adopted; 563 "WHEREAS, in the opinion of the City Council the public necessity and convenience require that a public street or way to be called River- bank Road should be laid out as a highway of the City from Riverway Road running southwesterly 220 ft as shown on a plan on file in the office of the city clerk of this city dated August 6, 1941, Thomas A9 Appleton , C. E. it is therefore hereby ORDERED, that due notice be given to Estate of 48W 8 August 28, 1941. f Thomas Mackey; Frederick Lorenz; William & Katherine Leslie 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 11th day of Sept 1941 at eight P.M. at city hall, Salem is appointed as the time and place for a public hearing in the matter." Approved by the Mayor, Sept 2, 1941. 1 Councillor Poitras offered the following ordinance which was given Cashier in Collector's Office first passage on roll call vote: 564 "In the year one thousand nine hundred and forty-one. AN ORDINANCE to amend an Ordinance relating to the compensation of certain city officers. _ Be it ordainedbythe City Council of the Uity of Salem, as follows: SECTION 1. Section 1 of Chapter 14 of the City Ordinances is hereby amended by striking out the word "Collector' s" as it appears in the first line of the paragraph relating to chief clerks and by inserting after sai paragraph a new paragraph to read as follows: "To the cashier in the City Collector' s office, thirty-five dollars per week." .. SECTION Z, This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City Charter." J Councillor Poitras offered the following ordinance which was given Cashier in Collector' s Office first passage on roll call vote:- 565 "In the year one thousand nine hundred and forty-one. AN ORDINANCE to amend an Ordinance relating to the City Collector' s Office. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem as follows: SECTION 1. Section 22 of Chapter 17 of the City Ordinances is hereby amended by adding at the end of the second sentence thereof the words "and a cashier whose term of office shall begin retroactively on June 30, 194111, so that said second sentence shall read as follows: "He shall ap- point all clerks in his office and a cashier whose term of office shall begin retroactively on June 30, 1941. " SECTIOiu 2. This 'rdinance shall take effect as provided by the City Charter." Councillor Stefanski gave notice of reconsideration in the matter Reconsideration- Funeral Homes of the Zoning Ordinance pertaining to Funeral Homes. Councillor Poitras offered the following order which was adopted: Street Lights 56tj "ORDERED:- That the Committee on Electrical Affairs and the City Electrician be requested to look into the advisability of installing a 100 watt lamp at a point 50 ft. in from the Dodge St end of Dodge St Ct � 490 August 28, 19.41. also a loo Watt lamp on the lower an of Harbor View Road." Approved by the Mayor, Sept 8, 1941. Traffic Councillor Harrington offered the following order which was adopted: 565 "ORDERED: That the City Marshal be requested to provide for one-way . movement of traffic on Warner Street from Larto_n to:4Arbella Street , to extend for a period of sixty days, during which time the Marshal, shall advise the City Council as to his recommendations with reference to the continuance of one-way traffic on this street." Approved by the mayor, "ept 8, 1941. Laying Out of Councillor Morency offered the following order which was adopted on Raymond Road 566 roll call;vote, eleven present and voting in favor: "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 Raymond Road should be laid out from Loring Avenue southerly to land of Welch and end of Raymond Avenue as shown on a plan hereinafter referred to and for that purpose it is necessary to take and lay out as a public street or way of said city parcels of land belonging to or sup- posed to belong to Albert E. & Llsie earthum; Salem Savings Bak; Maris A. Lebel; Lucia L. Pelletier; Alfred P. Lebel; Eli & Rose Morin; Joseph A. & Victoris Pelletier; Napoleon & Emma Roy; Antonina L. & Chester R. Mess- ervey; Leo & Katherine Boulay; Wilfred C & Rose A. Dansereau; Ludger J. & Laura Guerrette; Florida St. Pierre; Jean V. Tremblay; Blanche Lea Bois Emilia M. Deschenes; James J. Welch; 4eorge Deschenes; Maria E. Roy; Salem Five Cents Savings Bank; Margaret Hall; St. Joseph Uredit Union; Louis T. & Melina Sicotte; Corinne Levasseur; Anna LaPlante; Geraldine Poussard; Arthur Poussard; Emma I. Michaud; Emile J. & Diana M. Gagnon; Evelyn R. Meaney; Rene & Anna A. Morneau; Joseph "agnon; C. Joseph & Ethel Mahoney; Helen Nichols; hazel M. Lindsey; Jean P. Yvonne oerube; James Cronan, bounded as follows,viz:- Beginning at a point marked "A" on a plan entitled, Plan for `roposed Acceptance of Raymond Road, Salem,. Mass. Scale 1 in = 40 ft. July 1941, Frank P. Morse, City Engineer." thence running southeasterly on the proposed easterly line of Raymond Road a distance of 1329.30 ft by land of Albert E & Elsie I. Parthum; Salem Savings Bank; Marie A. Lebel; Alfred P. Lebel; Hazel M. Lindsey; James Cronan; Lucia L. Pelletier; Alfred P. Lebel; Lucia L. Pelletier; Eli & Rose Morin; Joseph A. & Victoria '' elletier; Napoleon & Emma Roy; Antonia L. & Chester R. Messervey; deo & Katherine Boulay; Wilfred C. ' & Rose A. Dansereau; Ludger J. & Laura Guerrette; Florida St Pdq3rre; Jeam V. Trem- blay; Blanche Lea Boise; and Emelia M. Deschenes, to a point marked "B" on said plan; i 491, -.-- -August 282 1941. hence continuing on the same line by the westerly end of Raymond Ave. , a istance of 55.65 ft. , to a point marked TMC" on said plan; thence turning and running southwesterly on the proposed southerly street line of Raymond oad and by land of James J. Welch, a distance of 40.65 ft. , to a point narked "D" on said plan; thence turning and running northwesterly on the proposedwesterly street line of Raymond Road, a distance of 1391.48 ft. , Dy land of Geroge Deschenes; Marie E. Roy; Salem rive '-Ients Savings Bank; argaret Hall; St. Joseph Credit Union; Louis T & 'elina Sicotte; Corinne evasseur; Anna LaPlante; Geraldine Poussard; Arthur Poussard; Emma I. ichaud; Emile J. & Dianna M. Gagnon; Evelyn R. Meaney; George H. & neth E. Wingate; Jean P & Yvonne Berube; Marie A. Lebel; Joseph Gagnon; C. Jo- eph & Ethel Mahoney; and Helen Nichols to a point marked TME" on said plan hence turning and running northeasterly on the southerly street line of oring Ave. a distance of 44.01 ft-, to said point marked "A" amd point bgun at; and WHEREAS, the City Council on the 14th day of August A. D. '94-1 passed the following order, viz: "WHEREAS, in the opinion of the City ouncil the public necessity and convenience require that a public street Dr way to be called Raymond Road should be laid out as a highway of the ity from Loring Avenue southerly to land of Welch and end of Raymond Ave- ue as shown on a plan on file in the office of the city clerk of this ity dated July 1941, it is therefore hereby ORDERED: that due notice be iven to the before mentioned parties and all others interested, that the ity Council intend to lay out the highway before mentioned, and to take herefor a portion of their land and to lay out the same as a highway of aid city; and that Thursday the 28th day of .6ugust $941 at 8 o'clock P.M. t City Hall, Salem, is appointed as the time and place for a public hear- ng in the matter;" and WHEREAS, due notice has been given of the intention of the City Coun- il to take said parcel of land for the purpose aforesaid, as Appears by he return on the order of notice issued therefor passed as aforesaid; and WHEREAS, the City Council did meet at the time and place appointed d notified as aforesaid and has heard all parties interested claiming o be heard in the matter, it is therefore, ORDERED and DECREED that the parcel of land before described be and he same hereby is taken and laid out as a public street or way of said ity, according to a plan of the same made by Frank jV: Morse, C.E. dated my 1941 entitled Proposed Acceptance of Raymond Road, Salem, Mass de- osited in the office of the city engineer, to which plan reference may e had. Said laying out, as hereinbefore mentioned is over or by land f the afore mentioned parties and we have considered and estimated that ,5492 August 28, 1941. no damages are sustained in their property by the several owners afore- said, and all other persons by the taking of said parcel of land and the laying out of said Raymond Road, as shown on said plan. Said 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. Given under our hands, this 28th day of August in the year nineteen hundred and forty-one. ( "Signed) Philip J. Durkin, Wires Joseph B. Harrington William 0. Safford Stephen W. Francis Arthur H. Crosby Wilfred J. Poitras Adam F. Stefanski Philip L. Morency H. Francis Dolan Arthur T. rerguson. Edward A. Coffey, Mayor." 0n motion of Councillor Stefanski, the Council adjourned at 9: 31 P.M. ATTEST:- F 47__�p City Clerk 493 September 11, 1941. A regular meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Chamber on September 11, 1941 at eight P. 'M. with rresident Durkin presiding. All the members were present excepting Councillor Safford. The reading of the records was dispensed with on motion of Councillor Erahois. A hearing was held on the laying out of RiverbanKRoad. All the Coun Riverbank Road cillors present wdre in favor. There was no opposition and the hearing was closed. A hearing was held on the laying out of Riverway Road. All the Riverway Road Councillors present were in favor. Mr. Mackey appeared in favor. Ther was no opposition and the hearing was closed. A hearing was held on the laying out of Sunset Road. All the Coun- Sunset Road cillors present were in favor as well as Messrs. Coughlin, Johnson, T. Mackey, Arthur Colby, Lorenz, Leslie and McDonough. There was no op- position and the hearing was closed. Councillor Morency offered the following order which was adopted: Laying Out of Riverbank Road "RESOLVED, that the common convenience, benefit and necessity of the 567 inhabitants of the city require that a public street or way of said city to be called Riverbank Road running southwesterly 220 ft. as shown on a plan hereinafter referred to and for that purpose it is necessary to take and lay out as a public street or way of said city of Salem parcels of land belonging to or supposed to belong to Estate of Thomas Iuiackey; Fred- erick Lorenz; William & "atherine Leslie bounded as follows, viz; Legin- ning at a point marked "I" on a plan enetitled, "Plan for Street Accept- ance-•Harbor View Park' , Salem, '°lass. Scale 1 in = 40 ft. August 4, 1941. Thomas A. Appleton C. E. thence running northeasterly on the proposed northerly street line of Riverbank Road, by land of the Lstate of Thomas Mackey; Frederick Lorenz; and land of William J. & Katherine A. Leslie, 200.00 ft. , to a point marked "J" on said plan; thence running northerly on the proposed northerly street line of Riverbank Road, on a curved line of a radius of 20.00 ft . , by land of William J. & "atherine Leslie, a distance of 31.42 ft to a point marked "K" on said plan; thence turning and running southeasterly on the proposed easterly street line of River- bank Road, 80.00 ft. , to a poi4t marked "L" on said plan ; thence turning and running westerly on the proposed southerly street line of Riverbank Road, on a curved line of a radius of 20.00 ft by land of Estate of Thom- as "lackey a distance of 31.42 ft to a point marked "M" on said plan; thence running southwesterly on the proposed southerly street line of Riverbank Road, by land of the Estate of Thomas "`ackey, 200.00 ft. , to a \49 _ ___._September_ 11., 1941. point marked "N" on said plan; thence turning and running northwesterly on the proposed westerly street line- of Riverbank Road, by land of the Estate of Thomas Mackey, 40.00 ft., to said point marked "I" and the point begun at; and WHEREAS, the City Council on the 28th day of August 1941, passed the following order, viz; "WHEREAS, in the opinion of the City Council, the public necessity and convenience require that a public street or wy to be called Riverbank Road should be laid..out as a highway of the city from Riverway Road run- ning southwesterly 220 ft as shown on a plan on file in the office of the city clerk of this city, dated August 61 1941, it id therefore hereby ORDERED: , that due notice by given to Estate of Thomas Mackey; Fred- Brick Lorenz; William & latherine Leslie and all others interested, that the City Council intend to lay out the highway before mentioned, and to take therefor a portion of their land and to lay out the same as a high- way of said city ; and- that Thursday the 11th day of September 1941 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 Coun- cil to take said parcel of land for the purposes 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 August 6, 1941 entitled Plan for Street Acceptance-Harbor View Park deposited in the office of the city engineer, to which pban reference may be had. Said laying out, as hereinbefore stated, is over or by land of Estate of Thomas kackey; r"rederick Lorenz; William & Katherine Leslie 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 Riverbank Roadas 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. Given under our bans, this 11th day of September in the year nineteen hundred and forty-one. (SIGNED) Philip J. Durkin President - Sei:tember 11 , 1941. Arthur T. Ferguson H. Francis Dolan Adam F. Stefanski Herman A. "tromberg Wilfred J. Poitras Arthur H. Crosby Stephen W. Francis Joseph B. Harrington Philip L. Morency. Edward A. Coffey, Mayor." The following order 04fered by Councillor Morency, was adopted: RIVOrWa$ Avenue "RESOLVED, that the common convenience, benefit and necessity of the 568ing Out inhabitants of the city require that a public street or way of said city o be called Riverway Road should be laid out. from the southeasterly cor- er of Rosedale Avenue running southeasterly 235 ft as shown on a plan hereinafter referred to and for that purpose it is necessary to take and ay out as a public street or way of said city of Salem parcels of land belonging to or supposed to belong to Estate of Thomas Mackey and William d Katherine Leslie, bounded as follows, viz; Beginning at a point marked "E" on a plan entitled "Plan for Street Acceptance-'Harbor View Park' Sal Mass. Scale 1 in - 40 ft. August 6, 1941, Thomas A. Appleton C. E." Thence nnign northeasterly on the present southerly street line of "Riverway Road as now accepted, a distance of 40.00 ft. , to a point marked "F" on said plan; thence turning and running southeasterly on the proposed east- erly street line of Riverway Road, by land of the Estate of Thomas Mackey 215.00 ft. , to a point marked "G" on said plan; thence turning and running southwesterly on the proposed southerly street line of Riverway Road, by and of the Estate of Thomas Diackey, 40.00 ft. , to a point marked "H" on s4id plan; thence turning and running northwesterly on the proposed west- erly street line of Riverway Road, by land of the Estate of Thomas Mackey, Riverbank Road, and land of William J. & Katherine A. Leslie, 214.70 ft. , o said point marked "E" and point begun at; and WHEREAS, the City Coun- cil on the 28th day of August A.D. 1941, passed the following order, viz: r "WHEREAS, in the opinion of the City Council, the public necessity and convenience require that a public street or way to be called Riverway Road should be laid out as a highway of the city from the southeasterly corner of Rosedale Avenue running southesterly 235 ft as shown on a plan n file in the office of the city clerk of this city, dated August 6, 1841 t is therefore hereby ORDERED: that due notice be given to Estate of Thomas Mackey; William "atherine Leslie and all others interested that the City Council intend o lay out the highway before mentioned and to take therefor a portion of heir land and to lay out the same as a highway of said city; and that hursday the eleventh day of I�Ieptember 1941 at eight o' clock P.M. at City all, Salem is appointed as the time and place for a public hearing, in th Jeptember 11, 1941. natter;" and WHEREAS, due notice has been given of the intention of the City Council to take said parcel of land for the purposes aforesaid, as appears by the return on the order of notice issued therefor passed as Ilaforesaid; and, IUiEREAS, 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 therefor, ORDERED and DECREED that the parcels of land before described by and the same hereby are taken and laid out as a public street or way of said city, acc:ordin__ to a plan P the same made by Thomas A. Appleton C. E. dated August 6, 1941, entitle lan for Street Acceptance-Harbor View nark, deposited in the office of he city engineer, to which plan reference may be had. Said laying out s hereinbefore stated, is over or by land of Estate of Thomas Mackey; William & Katherine Leslie 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 Riverway Roadas 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. Given under out hands, this 11th day of "eptember on the year nineteen hundred and forty-one. (Signed) Philip J. Durkin Arthur T. r'erguson H. Francis Dolan Adam F. Stefanski Herman A. Stromberg Wilfred J. Poitras Arthue H. Crosby Stephen W. Francis Joseph B. rlarrington Philip L. Morency. Edward A. Coffey, Mayor." . eying Out of `'ouncillor tdorency offered the following order which was adopted on nset Road 569 roll call vote, ten present and voting in favor: "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 Sunset Road should be laid out from a point at the southerly corner of Lot #24 running southwesterly 170 ft. as shown on a plan herein- after referred to and for the purpose it is necessary to take and lay out as a public street or way of said city of Salem parcels of land belonging to or supposed to belong to Estate of Thomas Mackey; Arnold Johnson; Ed- ward Coughlin; and ktlillard Colby, bounded as follows, viz: Beginning at a point marked "A" on a plan entitled "Plan for Street ticceptance-'Harbor View Park' Salem, Mass. , Scale 1 in. e 40 ft. August 6, 1941. Thomas A 4R7, September 11, 1941. Appleton, C. E. " thence running southeasterly on the present westerly r , street line of Sunset Road, as now accepted, a distance of 40.00 ft. to a point marked "B" on said plan; thence turning and running southwesterly n the proposed southerly street line of Sunset Road, by land of Willard Colby; Edward Coughlin ; and the estate of Thomas Mackey, 170.00 ft to a point marked "C" on said plan; thence turning and running northwesterly n the proposed westerly street line of Sunset road, by land of the Lstate f Thomas Mackey, 40.00 ft. , to a point marked "D" on said plan ; thence turning and running northeasterly on the proposed northerly street line of Sunset Road, by land of the Estate of Thomas Mackey; and land of Arnold ohnson, 170.00 ft. to said point marked "A" and point begun at. And WHEREAS, the City Council on the 28th day- of August A. D. 1941 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 Sunset Road should be laid out as a highway of the city from a poin t the southerly corner of LOt #24 running southwesterly 170 ft. , as shown n a plan on file in the office of the city clerk of this city dated Aug- st 61 1941, it is hereby ORDERED; that due notice be given to Estate of Nomas Mackey; Arnold Johnson; Edward Coughlin; Willard Colby and all others nterested, that the City Council intend to lay out the highway before men ioned and to take therefor a portion of their land and to lay out the sam s a highway of said city; and that Thursday the eleventh day of `'eptember 941 at eight o' clock P. M. at City 11all, Salem is appointed as the time and place for a public hearing, in the matter; " and WHEREAS, due notice as been given of the intention of the City Council to take said parcel of and for the purposes aforesaid, as appears by the_returnton the order of notice issued therefor passed as aforesaid; and YCHE N:AS, the City Council id meet at the time and place appointed and notified as aforesaid and as heard all parties interested claiming to be heard in the matter, it s therefore, ORDERED AND DECREED that the parcels of land before describe e and the same hereby are taken and laid out as a public street or way of aid city, according to a plan of the same made by Thomas A. Appleton, C.B ated August 6, 1941 entitled Plan for Street Acceptance-Harbor View Park eposited in the office of the city engineer, to which plan reference may e had. Said laying out, as hereinbefore stated, is over or by land of state of Thomas Mackey; Arnold Johnson; Edward Coughlin; Willard Colby and we have considered and estimated that no damages are sustained in thea property by the several owners aforesaid, and all other persons by the tak ng of said parcel of land and the laying out off said Sunset Road, as showr n said plan. Said owners may remove and take away any and all build- ings trees, fences and other property, which will obstruct the building of X9_8 September 11 , 1941. such street or public way within 30 days from and after the acceptance of this laying out by the city council. Given under our hands this 11th day of September in the year nineteen hundred and forty-one. ( Signed) Philip J. Durkin Arthur T. r'erguson H. Francis Dolan Adam F. Stefanski Wilfred J. Poitras Arthur H. Crosby Stephen W. Francis Jaseph B. Harrington Philip L. Morency Edward A. Coffey, Mayor. " emoval of Street The following order, recommended by the +-ayor, was adopted: ar Rails 570 TMORDERED:- That the City "ouncil, with the approval of the Mayor, authorize the Eastern amass. St. Ry. Co. to remove their rails and ties on Boston Street , commencing at the Oalem-Peabody line and ending at a place designated by juperintendent of streets, Thmas L. Hever." Approved by the Mlayor, September 15, 1941. i Police Dept. The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was referred to the Salaries 571 Committee on Finance: "Ordered: that the sum of sixty-four ($64. ) dollars be and hereby is ( transferred from the item Other Expenses to the item Salaries and Wages ( both in the Salem Police Department." Report The report of the City Marshal was received and placed on file. 572 Clerks' Salaries A communication from Katherine M. Sheehan relative to a revision of 575 the salaries of clerks was referred to the Committees on Ordinances and Salaries. Pedler The report of the Board of Control, recommending that the applies- 574 tion of William H. Workman, Jr. , 381 Crescent street, Beverly, for a pedler's license be granted, was accepted and recommendation adopted. Sign on Tunnel The application of Mass. State Ggards for a permit for a sign on the 575 tunnel from October 10, 1941 to October 24, 1941, was granted on motion of Councillor Poitras. Parade 576 The application of Catholic Order of Foresters to parade from Salem Street to Now and Then Hall on Sept . 14, 1941, was granted on motion of Councillor Poitras. Signs 577-578 Hearings were ordered for Thursday, September 25, 1942, at eight o'clock P. M. , on the following applications for permits for large signs: i Harper Garage Co. , 278 Derby St . Russell Furniture Co. , 69 North St . 49-9` - September 11, 1941 A hearing was held on the application of Imperial Cafe for a pezmit Sign for a large sign at 44 Congress Street. Councillor Morency appeared in favor, there was no opposition and the permit was granted. The following sign bonds were approved: Bonds Harper Garage Co. , 278 Derby St . Russell Furniture Co. , 69 North St 579-580 The claims of Pauline M. Marchand and Eva Devarenne were referred Claims to the Committee on Claims. 981-582 The application of Rickard F. Walsh for renewal of his auctioneer' s ) Auctioneer license was granted. Renewals 583 A list of applications for renewals of Auto Dealer and Sunday Licen� 1 ses was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. The invitation of the American Legion Auxiliary to attend the annual Invitation visitation at the State Hospital on September 14, 19419 was accepted. 584 A petition for the resurfacing of Phelps Street, Vale Street and Streets and Stearns Place was referred to the Mayor on motion of Councillor 586 Dolan. Councillor Morency offered the following report which was accepted Licenses and recommendation adopted: 585a "The Committee on Licenses and Permits to whom was referred appli- cations for licenses, having considered said matter, would recommend that the following be granted: Sunday Licenses Peter Pothier, 22 Forest Ave. C. Burton Huntress, 70 Webb St. For the Committee, Philip L. Morency Chairman" Councillor Dolan offered the following report which was accepted Playground and recommendation adopted: 586 "The Committee on Finance, to whom was referred the order that the sum of $464.00 be and hereby is appropriated for the purpose of repairing the wall at Pratt Street Playground, has considered said matter and would recommend: same be approved. For the Committee H. Francis Dolan Chairman" The order, which was introduced on August 28, 1941, was adopted. Approved by the Mayor on September 15, 1941. Councillor Dolan moved an immediate reconsideration of all business With the hope that it would not prevail. The motion was lost . 1^00 September 11, 1941 Cashier The ordinance to amend an ordinance relating to the City Collector' s City Collector Office, which was introduced on August 282 1941, was passed to be ordained. Approved by the Mayor on September 15, 1941. Salary The ordinance to amend an ordinance relating to the salaries of Cashier certain officers by establishing a salary for a cashier in the city collector's office, which was introduced on August 28, 1941, was passed to be ordained. Approved by the Mayor on September 15, 1941. Grade Crossing The order to appropriate $150,000. for Grade Crossing elimination damages, which was introduced on August 14, 1941, was finally adopted. Approved by the Mayor on September 15, 1941. Salary On motion of Councillor Morency, the ordinance to amend an ordi- Janitor, City Hall nance relating to the salary of certain city officers, by increasing City Hall the salary of the janitor at j; which was vetoed by the Mayor, was again adopted, notwithstanding the veto of the Mayor, by a vote of nine yeas, one nay ( Councillor Ferguson) and one absent (Councillor Safford. ) Salary On the question of adopting an ordinance to amend an ordinance re- Police Clerk lating to the salaries of certain city officers by increasing the sala- ry of the police clerk, notwithstanding the veto of the Mayor, the matter was laid on the table. Funeral Homes The City Clerk presented a notice of reconsideration, filed by 587 Councillor Stefanski on August 29 , 1941, on the vote defeating an amend- ment to the Zoning Ordinance which provided for the granting of permits for funeral homes by the Board of Appeal. The Council voted to recon- sider. The ordinance was referred to the Committee on Ordinances. On motion of Councillor Morency the Council recessed for ten minutes. The Council then reconvened. Adjournment On a motion to adjourn , Councillor Dolan objected. The motion was 587a defeated by the following yea and nay vote: Voting yes, Oouncillors Crosby, Harrington and Durkin; Voting no, Councillors Dolan, Francis, Ferguson, Morency, Poitras and Stromberg; Absent, Councillor Safford. Street Signs Councillor Morency offered the following order which was adopted: 588 "Ordered: That the City Marshal be requested to provide adequate signs at all intersections of Palmer Street indicating that it is one way from Congress to Lafayette Streets thus eliminating the hazard I I 501 September 11, 1941 caused by traffic flovdng out of Palmer into Congress. ', Approved by the Mayor September 19 , 1941 . On motion of Councillor Ferguson , the Council adjourned at 9.55 o' clock P. M. Attest: City Clerk � Z02 Segtember 25, 1941 A regular meeting of the City Council was held on Thursday, Septem- ber 25, 1941, at eight o'clock P. M. All the members were present ex- cept President Durkin and Councillor Dolan presided. On motion of Coun- cillor Safford, it was voted to dispense with the reading of the records., Signs A hearing was held on the application of Harper Garage for a permit for a large sign at 278 Derby Street. Councillor Ferguson appeared in favor, there was no opposition and the permit was granted. A hearing was held on the application of Russell Furniture Co. for a permit for a large sign at 69 North Street. Councillor Poitras ap- peared in favor, there was no opposition and the permit was granted. Constables The Mayor' s appointment of Philip W. Bloomberg and Albert S. Miller 589 JE as constables was read and placed on file. Revocation of The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: Constable 590 "Ordered: that in accordance with the provisions of General Law, Tercentenary Edition , Chapter 41, Section 91, the appointment of Anthony Carl Caputo as a Constable for the City of Salem is immediately revoked., Approved by the Mayor on September 26 , 1941. Gasoline A hearing was ordered for Thursday, October 8, 1941, at eight 591 o' clock P. M. , on the application of Lillian Cimon to keep and store 500 gallons of gasoline at 22 Porter Street. Invitation 592 An invitation to attend the joint installation ceremony of American Legion Post 23 and Auxiliary on October 2nd was accepted. Pole The petition of New England Telephone & Telegraph Cp . and Salem 593-593a Electric Lighting Co. to transfer a joint location for one pole on Porter Street to New England Telephone & Telegraph Co. was granted by the following order which was adopted: "Ordered: That on petition of the New England Telephone and Tele- graph Company and Salem Electric Lighting Company dated the llth day of Sept. 1941, each having locations in certain of the streets of the muni- cipality: a location for a certain pole or poles in the public way or ways hereinafter referred to heretofore granted to said New England Tel. & Tel. Company and Salem Electric Lighting Company is hereby transferred to said New England Tel. & Tel. Company and permission is hereby granted to maintain said pole or poles already existing and to attach its respec- tive wires thereto, together with such sustaining and protecting fixture 5Q3 September 25, 1941 as said transferee company may deem necessary, all as requested in said petition. All construction under this order shall be in accordance with the following conditions:- Poles shall be of sound timber, and reasonabl straight, and shall set substantially at the points indicated upon the plan marked - N. E. T. & T. Co. , No. 820 Dated 9-4-41 - filed with this order. There may be attached to said pole by said New England Telephone and Telegraph Company not to exceed thirty wires and three cables neces- sary 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 pole above referred to is located and the number of poles:- Porter Street between Lafayette and Cherry Sts. , Pole 28/2 - 1 pole." The application of Catholic Charities for a permit for a sign at Sign on Tunnel the head of the tunnel from September 26 to October 9, 1941, was granted 594 on motion of Councillor Poitras. The application of Webber's for a permit to hang a banner over Essex Banner Street from October 1 to October 12, 1941, was granted, on motion of 595 Bouncillor Safford. The application of Merchants National Bank for a permit for a small Sign stationary sign at 253 Essex Street was granted subject to the approval 596 of the Superintendent of Streets on motion of Councillor Poitras. The claims "of Robert M. Murray and Bertha Haskell were referred to Claims the Committee on Claims. 597-598 A hearing was ordered for Thursday, October 9, 1941, at eight o' clock Sign P. M. , on the application of Essex Wearing Apparel Co. for a permit for 599 a large sign at 174 Essex Street. The application of John T. F. Barrie for renewal of Sunday License Sunday License at 74 Federal Street was referred to the Committee on Licenses and 600 Permits. A communication from Richard H. Wiswall, opposing the passage of an Funeral Homes ordinance to amend the zoning ordinance by rezoning the easterly side of 601 Flint Street between Federal and Bridge Streets to allow a permit for a funeral home in that area, was read and referred to the Committee on Ordinances. The application of Yalatt Ahmed for a transfer from Henry Claise of Sunday License 602 ,1504 September 25, 1941 a Sunday License at 21 Brown Street was referred to the Committee on Li- censes and Permits. Removal of Tree A hearing was ordered for Thursday, October 9, 1941, at eight 603 o' clock P. M. , on the petition of Joseph St. Pierre for the removal of a . tree at 19 Green Street and the matter was referred to the Committee on Shade Trees. Licenses Councillor Morency offered the following report which was accepted 604 and recommendation adopted: "The Committee on Licenses and Permits, to whom was referred appli- cations for licenses, having considered said matter, would recommend that the following be granted: Auto Dealer - Mill Hill Motor Co. , 231 Washington Street Sunday License - Alice Ouellette, 109 Lafayette Street For the Committee, Philip L. Morency Chairman" Funeral Homes Councillor Poitras offered the following report which was accepted 605 and recommendation adopted: "The Committee on Ordinances, to whom was referred an amendment to amend the ordinance relating to the zoning law, has considered said matter and would recommend: the adoption of the following attached amend- ment to the Zoning Law; and that a public hearing be granted by the City Council at a special meeting to be held Monday, October 6, 1941, in the City Council Chamber. For the Committee, Wilfred J. Poitras Chairman" Funeral Homes The following ordinance was read: Ordinance 606 "In the year one thousand nine hundred and forty-one. 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. The zoning ordinance and map is hereby amended by striking out in line 3 of Section 1 the word "seven" and substituting therefor th word "eight" and inserting after the words "7. Unrestricted districts" in line 10 of said Section 1 the words "8. Funeral Home District" so that the section as amended will read as follows: "Section 1. Establishment of Districts. For the purpose of this ordinance, the City of Salem is hereby divided into eight classes of districts, to be known as: 1. Single residence districts. 2. General residence districts 3. Apartment house districts. 4. Semi-residence districts. 5. Business districts. 6. Industrial districts. 7 Unrestricted districts S. c'uneral home districts 05-Se505- September ptember 25, 1941 as shown on the map which accompanies this ordinance, entitled "zoning map", filed in the office of the City Engineer, which together with all the boundary lines and designations thereon, is hereby made a part of this ordinance." Section 2. The zoning ordinance and map is hereby further amended by inserting after Section 8 on page 7 of the zoning ordinance the follow- ing section to be designated as Section 8A and to read as follows: "Section 8A. Funeral Home Districts. In the funeral home dis- tricts no new building or structure or part thereof shall be construc- ted or used and no existing building or structure or part thereof shall be altered, enlarged, reconstructed or used for: A. Any industry, trade, manufacturing or commercial purpose; or for B. Any purpose except one or more of the following specified uses 1. Any purpose of accessory use authorized in the general residence districts. 2. Funeral Homes 3. Such accessory uses as are customary in connection with the foregoing uses and are incidental thereto, including a private garage, group garage or private stable." Section 3. The zoning ordinance and map is hereby amended by changing the general residence zone on the easterly side of Flint Street from Federal Street to the business district at the junction of Bridge and Flint Streets to a depth of sixty-seven ( 67) feet in from the street " line of said Flint Street to a funeral home zone. Section 4. All ordinances and parts of ordinances inconsistent herewitJL are hereby repealed. Section 5. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City Charter." The sign bond of Frederick' s Inc. was approved. Sign Bond 607 The following jurors were drawn by Councillor Stefanski to serve at Superior Court in Salem: James F. Whelton 16 Juniper Ave. Meat Cutter John J. Loring 26 Silver St. Leather Worker The meeting adjourned at 8.44 o' clock P. M. , on motion of Coun- cillor Safford. Attest: City Clerk S606 50-T . i October 6, 1941 A special meeting of the City Council was held on Monday, October 69 1941, at eight o'clock P. M. All the members were present except Councillor Safford and the President presided. On motion of Councillor Dolan it was voted to dispense with the reading of the records. The President stated that the purpose of the meeting was to hold a Funeral Homo 608 hearing on a proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance, providing for the establishment of funeral home districts and making the easterly side of Flint Street between Federal and Bridge Streets a funeral home dis- trict. The hearing was. opened. Mr. Francis F. Rafter spoke in favor of the ordinance. Mr.Francis J. Murphy spoke in favor. About forty-five per- sons present rose and were recorded in favor. Mr. Richard H. Wiswall, representing residents living in the- vicini- ty of the proposed funeral home zone, appeared in opposition. He called attention to the requirement of the law that the ordinance should be re- ferred to the Planning Board. He presented a petition in opposition. Five persons present rose and were recorded in opposition. The hearing was closed. On motion of Councillor Stromberg, the Council adjourned at 9. 9-4 II o' clock P. M. Attest: City Clerk October 9, 1941 A regular meeting of the City Council was held on Thursday, October 9, 1941, at eight o' clock P. M. All the members were present except Councillors Harrington and Safford and the President presided. On motion of Councillor Dolan, it was voted to dispense with the reading of the records. A hearing was held on the petition of Joseph St. Pierre for the re- Removal of Tree 609 moval of a tree at 19 Green Street . The petitioner appeared in favor and there was no opposition. The hearing was closed. I Councillor Ferguson offered the following report which was accepted ] I and recommendation adopted: "The Committee on Shade Tree, to whom was referred the petition of Joseph St. Pierre for the removal of a gree at 19 Green St. , has conside - ed said matter and would recommend: the removal of same. For the Committee, Arthur T. Ferguson Chairman" w October 9 , 1941 Sign A hearing was held on the application of Essex Wearing Apparel Co. for a permit for a large sign at 174 Essex Street. Councillor Stefanski appeared in favor, there was no opposition and the permit was granted. Gasoline I A healing was held on the application of Mrs. Lillian Cimon for a license for 500 gallons of gasoline at 22 Porter Street . A representa- tive of the applicant appeared in favor, there was no opposition and the license was granted on motion of Councillor IiIorency. Street Dept: The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: 610 "Ordered: that the following transfers be and hereby are made: 1- from the item General Administration to the item Highway Mainten ante $2000.00 2- from the special item Stone Crusher to the item Cleaning Streets $3000.00, and be it further Ordered: that the sum of $6000. be and hereby is appropriated for the purpose of Highway Maintenance in the Street Department. Said sum t be charged to the Excess and Deficiency Account." Approved by the Mayor on October 14, 1941 Pension The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted by a vot 610a of nine yeas and two absent: "Ordered: that the sum of seven hundred and eighty ($780. ) in equal weekly installments of $15.00 (fifteen dollars) weekly be paid to Salva- tore Luca as a Pension; first installment to commence from Sunday, Octo- ber 12, 1941 , and be it further Ordered: that said sum so _;aid be charged to sums hereby appropri- ated for the item Pensions." Approved by the Mayor on October 14, 1941. Salaries A communication from the Mayor relative to adjusting the salaries 611 of city employees to meet the rising cost of living was referred to the Committees on Salaries and Ordinances. Debt Interest The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: 612 "Ordered: that the sum of $96.80 be and hereby is transferred from the Assessor' s Department, item Salaries to the item Current Year's In- terest on Maturing Debt." Approved by the Mayor on October 14, 1941. Water Dept. Bldg. The following order, recommended by the Mayor was adopted: 613 "Ordered: that the sum of sixteen hundred ($1600. ) dollars be and hereby is transferred from the following items: 800. from the item Town Hall Rental Account 400. from the item Town Hall 400. from the item City Hall 50.9' October 9, 1941 all to the item Water Department Building. Approved by the Mayor on October 14, 1941 The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: Playgrounds "Ordered: that the sum of sixteen hundred ( $1600. ) dollars be and 614 hereby is transferred from the item Reserve Account to the item Play- grounds-Salaries and Wages. " Approved by the Mayor on October 14, 1941. The report of the City Marshal for the month of September was re- Report ceived and placed on file. 615 A notice from the School Committee-that the Athletic Commission had Service Men at Football Games voted to allow all men in the United States Military Service free ad- 616 mission to football games at Bertram Field was read and placed on file. The application of Men's Athletic Association of State Teachers Parade College to parade from Teachers College to Town House Square on October 617 10, 1941 , was granted on motion of Councillor Crosby. The following applications for builder' s licenses were granted: Builders 618-619 Joseph A. Luz, 34 Forest St. , Peabody Joseph Weed, 19 Aborn St. The application of Hotel and Restaurant Employees and Barmen Local Picketing 620 290 for a permit to picket and carry placards was granted on motion of 1 Councillor Stefanski. i Hearings were ordered for Thursday, October 23, 1941, at eight Sign 621-622 ' o' clock P. M. , on the following applications for permits for large signs: Daniel Low Co. , 231 Essex St. Salem Liquors Inc. , 131 Washington St. The claim of Antonio Giorgio was referred to the Committee on Claims Claim 623 The following sign bonds were approved: Bonds Daniel Low Co. , 231 Essex St. Salem Liquors Inc. ,131 Washington St 624-626 Salem Imperial Cafe Inc. , 42-44 Congress St. The application of Dennis Mavrogenis for renewal of his auctioneer' s Auctioneer license was granted. 627 Councillor Morency offered the following report which was accepted Licenses and recommendation adopted: 628 "The Committee on Licenses and Permits to whom was referred applica- tions for licenses, having considered said matter would recommend that , bio October 9, 1941 the following be granted: Sunday Licenses Yalatt Ahmed, 21 Brown Street Renewal John T. F. Barrie, 74 Federal Street The Committee recommends tha+ a license ( junk dealer) granted under the name of Shanahan & McLaughlin be revoked. For the Committee, Philip L. Morency Chairman" Sunday Licenses approved by the Mayor on October 14, 1941. Coal Trucks Councillor Poitras offered the following report which was accepted 629 and recommendation adopted: "The Committee on Ordinances, to whom was referred the matter of covering with canvas trucks hauling certain types of slack coals and regulation of movement of said trucks through our several streets, has considered said matter and would recommend: that whereas the committee has received notice from the Retail Fuel Institute management that an agreement has been made by the various fuel dealers in this territory that trucks hauling slack bituminous coals through our streets, to cover trucks requiring such covering, that said assurance be accepted as satisfactory for the present to ascertain whether agreement shall be lived up to by the various hauling concerns. The committee further recommends that coal hauling trucks traveling on Webb Street shall be limited to a speed of 15 miles per hour. For the Committee, Wilfred J. Poitras Chairman" Jurors The following jurors were drawn: Superior Civil Court, Salem, November 17 G. Francis Sullivan 36 Butler Street Bookkeeper William F. Darmody 8 Ord Street Clerk Superior Civil Court , October 14, Salem Ellsworth E. Melanson 1 Friend Street Gardener Lawrence, November 3 John H. Lundergan 141 Boston Street Mason Councillor Stefanski moved an immediate reconsideration of all business in the hope that it would not prevail. The motion was defeated On motion of Councillor Stromberg, the meeting adjourned at 8.43 o' clock P. M. Attest: City Clerk _ October 23, 1941 A regular meeting of the City Council was held on Thursday, Octobe. 23, 1941. 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 for permits for Signs large signs. Representatives of the applicants appeared in favor, ther was no opposition and the following permits were granted: Daniel Low Co. , 231 Essex St . Salem Liquors lnc. ,131 Washington St The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: City Scales 630 "Ordered: that the sum of ohe hundred thirty ($130. ) dollars be an hereby is transferred from the item Reserve Account to the item City Scales." Approved by the Mayor on October 27, 1941 I The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: Armistice Day 631 "Ordered: that the sum of five hundred ($500. ) dollars be and here- by is appropriated for the purpose of observing Armistice Day. Said i sum to be charged to the Excess and Deficiency Account. " Approved by the Mayor on October 27, 1941 The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted.under Chapter 90 suspension of the rules: 632 "Ordered: that the sum of x1500. be and hereby is appropriated for the purposes of Chapter 90 Work, said sum to be added to sums hereto- fore appropriated for this purpose. Said sum to be charged to the Excess and Deficiency Account. " Approved by the Mayor on October 27, 1941 The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: Shade Tree Dept. 633 "Ordered: that the sum of thirteen hundred ($1300. ) dollars be and hereby is transferred from the following items $1000. from the item Supe rint en dent-Shade Tree Department to the item Labor-Shade Tree Department $300. from the item Superintendent-Moth Suppression Department to the item Labor-Shade Tree Department ." Approved by the Mayor on October 27, 1941 The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was laid ovor until Garbage Handling the next meeting: Plant "Ordered: that the following transfers be made: 634 from the item Garbage Conveyor $85.00 from the item Power 40.00 doth in the Board of Health Department , and tiZ 12 October 23, 1941 from the item Fire Department Bldgs. 575.00 from the item Other Department Bldgs. 200.00 from the item City Hall 100.00 from the item Town Hall 100.00 all four items in the Public Property Department , making a total of eleven hundred ($1100. ) dollars transferred to the special item New Garbage Handling Plant." Federal Housing The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was referred to the Office 635 Committee on Finance: "Ordered: that the sum of three hundred ( $300. ) dollars be and hereby is appropriated to meet the expenses of a Field Office of the i Federal Housing Committee. Said sum to be charged to Excess and De- ficiency Account." Armistice Day The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: 636 "Ordered: that any City Employee who is a veteran of any war shall be granted a leave of absence for twenty-four hours ( 24) on Armistice Day, November 11th, 1941 and said leave shall be without loss of pay." Approved by the Mayor on October 27 , 1941 Park Dept. The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: 637 "Ordered: that the sum of one hundred dollars ( $,100. ) be and hereby is transferred from the item Reserve Account and the sum of one thousand ) dollars ($1000.00) from the item Contributions from Athletic Association making a total of eleven hundred ($1100.00) dollars, both to the item Labor-Park Department." Approved by the Mayor on October 27 , 1941 Constables The Mayor' s appointment of James A. Field and Charles M. Saffer as 638-1. . ' Constables was read and placed on file. Poles ..Hearings were ordered for Thursday, November 13, 1941 , on the appli 639-640 cation of Salem Electric Lighting Co. to locate three poles on Broad Street and on the petition of New England Tel. & Tel. Co. and Salem Electric Lighting Co. for various joint locations of poles. Invitation 641 The invitation of Collins Cove Community Club to attend a social on October 30, 1941, was accepted. Sign 642 1 The application of Hawthorne Garage for a permit for a small sign at 21 Congress Street was granted subject to the approval of the Super- intendent of Streets. 513 October 23, 1941 The application of John McLaughlin for a junk collector's license Junk Collector at 3 Federal Street was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Per- 643 mits. A petition for the acceptance of Stearns Place was referred to the Stearns Place Committee on Public Works and the following order was adopted: 644-645 "Whereas, in the opinion of the City Council the public necessity ard convenience require that a publicstreet or way to be called Stearns Place should be laid out as a highway of the city from No. 20 Phelps St. to about 250 ft. westerly as shown on a plan on file in the office of the city clerk of this city dated Nov. 1941 Frank P. Morse C. E. , it is therefore hereby _ Ordered, that due notice be given to Mary P. Vallassis; Francis E. Rafter; Denis & Anastasia Korumpis; Albert L. White; Blanche L. Carbone; Bungalow Athletic Assoc. , Henry T. Dolan, Trustee; and John H.P:owers, and Anna V. Mulligan and John J. Sheridan, et ali. and all others inter- ested, that the City Council intend to lay out the highway before men- tioned, 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 13th day of November 1941 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 October 27, 1941 Councillor Poitras offered the following report which was accepted Funeral Homes and recommendation adopted: 646 "The Committee on Ordinances to whom was referred the question of amending the zoning ordinance relating to the matter of funeral homes has considered said matter and would recommend: as follows on attached form. For the Committee, Wilfred J. Poitras Chairman" "Whereas:- A proposed ordinance for the establishment of funeral h@me districts and the rezoning of a certain area on Flint Street has been pending in the City Council and in the Committee on Ordinances for several weeks and certain persons having objected to the passage of such an ordinance and conferences having been held between said objecting parties and persons in favor of said ordinance and the said Committee on Ordinances and other members of the City Council and said changes having been made in said ordinance as first proposed and it appearing that all reasonable objections to said ordinance having been met with, the said Committee on Ordinances therefore and hereby offer the said ordinance, a J514 October 23, 1941 212 changed, for consideration and action by the said City Council with the recommendation that the same be adopted." Funeral Homes The following ordinance was given first passage by a unanimous yea 6471 and nay vote: "In the year one thousand nine hundred and forty-one. An ordinance to amend an ordinance relating to zoning. i Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem as follows: Section 1. The zoning ordinance and map is hereby amended by striking i out in line 3 of Section 1 the word "seven" and substituting therefor th word "eight" and inserting after the words 117. Unrestricted districts" i line 10 of said Section 1 the words "S. Funeral Home District" so that the section as amended will read as follows: "Section 1. Establishment I of Districts. For the purpose of this ordinance, the City of Salem is hereby divided into eight classes of districts, to be known as: 1. Single residence districts ^c. General residence districts ,i 3. Apartment house districts 4. Semi-residence districts 5. Business: districts 6. Industrial districts 7. Unrestricted districts 8. Funeral home districts as shown on the map which accompanies this ordinance, entitled "Zoning Map" , filed in the office of the City Engineer, which together with all the boundary lines and designations thereon , is hereby made a part of this ordinance". Section 2. The zoning ordinance and map is hereby further amended by inserting after Section 8 on page 7 of the zoning ordinance the followintt Section to be designated as Section 8A and to read as follows: "Section 8A. Funeral Home Districts. In the funeral home districts no new i building or structure or part thereof shall be altered, enlarged, recon- structed or used for: A. Any industry, trade, manufacturing or commercial purpose or for B. pay purpose except one or more of the following specified uses: 1. Any purpose of accessory use authorized in the general resident districts. 2. Funeral homes. 3. Such acc=ssory uses as are customary in connection with the foregoing uses and are incidental thereto, including a private garage, group garage, or private stable." Section 3. The zoning ordinance and map is hereby amended by changing the general residence lone on the easterly side of Flint Street from October 23, . 1941 Federal Street to the business district at the junction of Bridge and Flint Streets to a depth of sixty-seven ( 67) feet in from the street line of said Flint Street to a funeral home zone ; provided, that in any building used for a funeral home located in the area herein zoned, the entrance or, means of egress for any vehicles or other apparatus or equipment used in connection with a funeral or for the removal of- trans- fer of the bodies of the deceased, shall be on said Flint• Street. Section 4. All ordinances and parts of ordinances inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed. Section 5. This ordinance shall take effect as probided by the City Charter." Councillor Morency offered the following order which waw adopted: Roslyn St . Court 648 "Whereas, in the opinion of the City Council the public necessity and convenience require that a public street or way to be called Roslyn St. Court should be laid out as a highway of the city from northeasterly corner of Roslyn St. and Roslyn St. Ct. running southwesterly 180 ft. to , St. Paul Street , as shown on a plan on file -in the office of the city clerk of this city dated Oct. 23, 1941 Thomas A. Appleton C. E. , it is therefore hereby Ordered, that due notice be given to Esther Polansky; Joseph and Marie Theriault; Jeannette Goddu; Joseph & Marie Masse; Laura Lapointe; and Florence Morris, 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 13th day of November 1941, 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 October 27, 1941. Councillor Stefanski offered the following order which was adopted: Fair Rent Commission "Ordered: That the Mayor be requested to appoint a Fair Rent Com- 649 mission composed df.-five persons qualified and experienced in real estate matters whose duty would be to receive and investigate complaints rela- tive to alleged unreasonable increases in rents in this city and if nec- essary report the same to the Division of Necessaries of Life for action to the end that consistent with a fair return to the owner the rents of the city be maintained and undue hardship to families of low income be avoided if possible." , Presented to the Mayor for approval and returned without his sig- nature on October 24, 1941. 516 October 23, 1941 i Sidewalk Councillor Stefanski offered the following order which was adopted: I 650 j "Ordered: that the Mayor in conjunction with proper W. P. A. author- ities as soon as may be commence the construction of sidewalks' in Pre- cinct One of Ward One which sidewalks have for sometime been ordered. " Approved by the Mayor on October 27 , 1941. Councillor Stefanski moved an immediate reconsideration of all business in the hope that it would not prevail. The motion was defeated. On motion of Councillor Poitras, the Council adjourned at 8.44 o'clock P. M. I Attest : City Clerk i i 517 November 13, 1941 A regular meeting of the City Council was held on Thursday, Novem- ber 13, 1941 , at eight o*clock P. M. All the members were present and the President. presided. On motion of Councillor Safford, it was voted t dispense with the reading of the records. A hearing was held on the petition of Salem Electric Lighting Co. Pole Location to locate poles on Broad Street. Councillor Dolan appeared in favor, 651 there was no opposition and the petition was granted by the following order which was adopted: "Notice having been given and a public hearing held, as provided by law, it is hereby Ordered: that Salem Electric Lighting Company be and i 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 requested in petition of said Company dated the 12 day of September 1941. 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 substantial- ly at the points indicated upon the plan marked Salem Electric Lighting Co. Proposed Pole Location No. 353 Dated Sept. 4, 1941 - filed with this order. There may be attached to said poles not to exfeed the wires and cables necessary for the conduct of its business and all of said wires and cables shall be placed at a height of not less than 18 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:- Broad Street, Poles #4348, #4349 and #4250." A hearing was held on the petitionsof New England Telephone & Tele- Pole Locations graph Co. and Salem Electric Lighting Co. for various locations of poles. 652-654 douncillor Dolan appeared in favor, there was no opposition and the peti- tions were granted by the following orders which were adopted: "Notice havingbeen given and a g , provided by g public hearing held as law, it is hereby Ordered: that the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company and Salem Electric Lighting Company be and they are hereby grant- ed 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 Com panies dated the 6th day of October 1941. All construction under this November 13, 1941 - - - order shall be in acco55dance with the following conditions: - Poles shall be -of sound timber, and reasonably straight , and shall be set substan- tially at the points indicated upon the plan marked - N. E. T. & T. Co. , No. 355-358 Dated 9-12-41 & 10-3-41 respectively - filed with this order. There may be attached to said poles by said New England Telephone and Telegraph Company not to exceed thirty wires and three cables necessary for the conduct of its business and by said Salem Electric Lighting Co. not to exceed wires and cables necessary fox- 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 part 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:- Plan 355 Sunset Rd. from Rosedale Avenue southwesterly, Poles 4190-4189-664- 4088-4223 - 5 poles Rosedale Ave. bet. Lafayette St . and Sunset Rd. Poles 4187J-4188J-2 pole Riverway Rd. cor. Riverbank Rd. Pole 4191 . =1 " Riverbank Rd. off Riverway Rd. , Pole 3209 -1 " Plan 358 Cressey Avenue between Ridgeway Ave. and North St. - poles 3546J-1007- and two poles not numbered - 4 poles." "Ordered: That the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company and Salem Electric Lighting Company be and they are hereby granted joint or identical locations for and permission to 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 herein- after referred to which were being maintained in , along and across such private way or ways at the time of its or their acceptance as a public way or ways, as requested in petition of said Companies dated the 6th da of October 1941. All construction under this order shall be in accor- dance with the following conditions: Poles shall be of sound timber, an reasonably straight , and shall be set substantially at the points indi- cated upon the plan marked - Salem Electric Lighting Co. No. 357 Dated 10-1-41 - filed with this order. There may be attached to said poles by said New England Telephone and Telegraph Company not to exceed thirty wires and three cables necessary for the conduct of its business and by i said Salem Electric Lighting Co. not to exceed wires and cables necessary} for the conduct of its business and all of said wires and cables shall be placed at a height. of not less than 20 feet from the ground. A November 13, 1941 The following are the public ways or parts of ways along which the poles above referred to may be maintained .and the number of poles which may be maintained thereon under this order. Marlborough Rd. between Highland Ave. and Salem-Peabody Line, Poles #3360 to 3376 incl. and 3554-3553-3118-1500-1483-3526-3525-8524-3523- 3522-3521-3450-2692 and 2756 - 31 poles" "Notice having been given and a public hearing held, as provided by law, it is hereby Ordered: that the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company and Salem Electric Lighting Company be and they are hereby grant- ed joint 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 6th day of October 1941. All construction under this order shall be in accordance with the following conditions:- Poles shall be of sound timber, and reasonably straight , and shall be set substantially at the points indicated upon the plan marked - Salem Elec. Ltg. Co. , No. 35 i Dated 9-12-41 - filed with this order. There may be attached to said poles by New England Telephone and Telegraph Company not to exceed thirty wires and three cables necessary for the conduct of its business and by said Salem Electric Lighting Co. not to exceed wires and cables necess- ary 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: - Buchanan Rd. , poles 3911 and 2958, 1st two poles southeasterly from Lincoln Rd. near jet. of Grant and Lincoln Rds.- 2 poles. " A hearing was held onlaying out Roslyn Street Court. Councillors Roslyn St. Court Poitras, Ferguson and Morency appeared in favor and there was no opposi 655 tion. The hearing was closed. Councillor Morency offered the following order which was adopted by a unanimous yea and nay vote: 1 "resolved, that the common convenience, benefit and necessity of the iinhabitants of the city require that a public street or way of said city to be called Roslyn St. Ct . street should be laid out from northeasterly corner of Roslyn St . and Roslyn St. running southwesterly 180 ft. to St. Paul 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 X52® NBvember 13, 1941 _ _city parcel of land belonging or supposed to belong to Esther Polansky; Joseph and Marie Theriault ; Jeannette Goddu; Joseph & Marie Masse; Laura Lapointe; and Florence Morris, bounded as follows, viz: Beginning at the northeasterly corner at the northerly corner of land of Florence Morris and running southerly by land of Florence Morris, Laura LaPointe and Joseph and Marie Masse a distance of 180.00 ft. , to the northerly line of St. Paul St. , thence running westerly by St. Paul St . , 28.00 ft. to land of Jeanette Goddu, Joseph and Marie Theriault and Esther Polansky, a distance of 180.00 ft. to Roslyn St . , thence running easterly by Ros- lyn St. , 28.00 ft. to the point of beginning; and Whereas, the City Coun- cil on the 23rd day of Oct. A. D. 1941 , 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 Roslyn St . Ct. should be laid out as a highway of the city from northeasterly corne of Roslyn St. and Roslyn St. Ct. running southwesterly 180 ft . to St. Paul St . as shown on a plan on file in the office of the city clerk of this city, dated Oct. 23, 1941 it is therefore hereby Ordered, that due notice be given to the aforementioned parties 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 13th day of November 1941, at 8 o' clock P. M. , at City Hall, Salem, is appointmd as the time and place for a public hearing in the matter; " and Whereas, due notice has been given of the intention of the City Council to take said parcel of land for the purpose aforesaid, as appears by the return on the order of notice issued therefor passed as aforesaid; and, Whereas, the City Council did meet qt the time and place appointed and notified as afore- said and has heard all parties interested claiming to be heard in the matter, it is therefore Ordered and Decreed that the parcel of , land be- fore 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 Thomas A. Appleton, C. E. dated Oct. 23, 1941, entitled Proposed Layout of Roslyn St . Ct . deposited in the office of the city engineer, to which plan reference may be had. Said laying out , as hereinbefore stated, is over or by land of the aforementioned parties and we have con sidered 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 Roslyn St . Ct . street , as shown on said plan. Said owners may remove and take away any and all buildings, trees, fences and other property , � p y , which will obstruct the! I I 501 November 13, 1941 building of such street or public way within 30 days from and after the acceptance of this laying out by the City Council. Given under our hands this 13th day of November in the year nineteen hundred and forty-one. Philip H. Durkin, Pres. Philip J. Morency William 0. Safford Stephen W. Francis Arthur H. Crosby City Wilfred J. Poitras Herman A. Stromberg Council Adam F. Stefanski H. Francis Dolan Arthur T. Fefguson Joseph B. Harrington Approved by the Mayor on November 18, 1941. A communication from the Mayor, with an order of the Department of Train Whistling 656 Public Utilities that the Boston & Maine Railroad eliminate whistling by their locomotives at the crossings at Lincoln Road, Loring Avenue and Lafayette Street, was read and placed on file. The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: Fire Department � "Ordered: that the sum of sixteen hundred dollars be and hereby is 657 transferred from the item Salaries and Wages in the Fire Department budget to a special appropriation as follows: New Automobile, Fire Chief $1525.00 Chemical Warfare School Instruction 75.00" Approved by the Mayor on November 17, 1941 The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: Cemetery Dept. "Ordered: that the sum of five hundred ($500. ) dollars be and hereby 658 is transferred from the item Sale of Cemetery Lot Fund to the item Labor in the Cemetery Department . Both items are in the Cemetery Department." Approved by the Mayor on November 14, 1941 The following order, recommended by the Mayor, Was adopted under sus Highway Dept. 659 pension of the rules, on motion of Councillor Dolan: "ordered: that the sum of ten thousand ($10,600) dollars be and here- by is appropriated for the purposes of General Maintenance in the Highway Department. Said sum to be charged to the Excess and Deficiency Account. Approved by the Mayor on November 14, 1941. A communication from the Mayor relative to protesting a proposed Gas Rates increase in gas rates by the Salem Gas Light Company was read and placed 660 on file. w _ .-522 i November 13, 1941 Police Dept . The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: 661 "Ordered: that the sum of five hundred ( 500. ) dollars be and here- by is transferred from the item Salary and Wages to the item Equipment and Repairs both items being in the Police Department." Approved by the Mayor on .November 17, 1941 Vv. P. A. The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under 662 suspension of the rules, on motion of Councillot Dolan: "Ordered: that the following transfers be and hereby are made: from the item Sidewalks Construction Receipts, Reserved $1900.00 from the item Soldiers Relief - in the Soldiers Benefit Department $6000.00 and that the sum of $2100. be and hereby is appropriated for said pur- pose and said sum of $2100. to be charged to the Excess and Deficiency Account , making a total of ten thousand dollars all to the item Works Projects Administration." Approved by the Mayor on November 17, 1941 Constable The Mayor's appointment of Myron Reynolds as a Constable was read 663 and placed on file. Report The report of the City Marshal for the month of October was re- 664 ceived and placed on file. City Physician Notice from the Board of Public Welfare of the appointment of Dr. 665 B. John Filip as City Physician for the term of two years from February 1, 1941 , was received and the appointment was confirmed under suspension of the rules by a unanimous yea and nay vote. Signs Hearings were ordered for November 27, 1941 at eight o' clock P. M. 666-667 on the following applications for permits for large signs: Peter McElroy, 18 Boston St . J. B. Blood Co. , cor.Washington & Dodge Banner 668 The application. of Charles J. Lepkowski for a permit to hang a. banner across Derby Street was granted on motion of Councillor Stefanski Awning 669 The application of Peter Tassinari for a permit to maintain an awning at 160 Essex Street was granted subject to the approval of the Superintendent of Streets, on motion of Councillor Poitras. Sign 670 A hearing was ordered for November 27, 1941, at eight o' clock P. M. on the application of Ward 8 Cafe for a permit .for a large sign at cor- - ner Ward and Lafayette Streets. I 523' November 13, 1941 The claims of Thomas G. Cooper, Edmund Szczechowicz, Francis J. Claims Meaney, Bertha Fregeau and John M. Foster were referred to the Committee 671-675 on Claims. The large sign bonds of Ward 8 Cafe and J. B. Blood Co. were ap- Bonds proved. 676-67/7 A list of applications for passenger automobile, clairvoyant and Renewals lodging house licenses was referred to the Committee on Licenses and 678 Permits. Councillor Dolan offered the following report which was accepted Junk Collector and recommendation adopted: - 679 "The Committee on Licenses and Permits, to whom was referred the following applications, has considered said matter and beg leave to report as follows: would recommend: that the following be granted: Junk Collector - John J. McLaughlin For the Committee, H. Francis Dolan Chairman" The order to transfer $1100.00 to Garbage Handling Plant , which Garbage 634 was introduced on October 23, 1941, was adopted. Approved by the Mayor on November 14, 1941. The ordinance to amend the zoning ordinance in relation to funeral Funeral Homes homes, which was introduced on October 23, 1941, was passed to be or- 647 dained by a unanimous yea and nay vote. Approved by the Mayor on November 15, 1941. A hearing was held on laying out Stearns Place. Francls E. Iafter, Stearns Place John H. -Powers, Richard Burke and Peter Vallassis a 680-681 ppeared in favor. There was no opposition and the hearing was closed. Councillor Ferguson offered the following Oegortwhich was accepted and recommendation adopted: "The Committee on Public Works, to whom was referred the matter of laying out of Stearns Place, has considered said matter and would recommend: that the street be laid out as a public street. For the Committee, Arthur T. Ferguson Chairman" Councillor Dolan offered the following order which was adopted: "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 Stearns Place street should be laid out from No. 20 Phelps St. to about 250 ft westerly, as shown on a plan hereinafter re- ferred to and for that purpose it is necessary to take and lay out as a h November 132 1941 public street or way of said city parcels of land belonging to or sup- posed to belong to Mary P. Vallassis; Francis E. Rafter; Denis & Anas- tasia Korumpis; Albert L. White; Blanche L. Carbone; Bungalow Athletic Assoc. , Henry T. Dolan , Trustee; John H. Powers; Anna V. Mulligan and John H. Sheridan et ali. , bounded as follows, viz: Beginning at a drill hole marked "A" on a plan entitled, Acceptance Plan Stearns Place - Salem, Mass Scale 1 in.-20 ft Nov 1941 Frank P. Morse C. E. ; thence running S18-20-OE on the westerly street line of Phelps St , 25.00 ft to a drill hole marked "B" on said plan; thence turning and running S69-19- 20W on the proposed southerly street line of Stearns Place, by land of John Sheridan et ali, Francis E. Rafter, Mary P. Valassis, and Denis & Anastasia Korumpis a distance of 250.45 ft , to a point marked "C" on said plan; thence turning and running N19-01-40W on the proposed westerly street line of Stearns Place by land of Denis & Anastacia Korumpis, a distance of 27.86 ft to a point marked "D" on said plan; thence turning and running N69-58-40E on the proposed notherly street line of Stearns Place, by land of Bungalow Athletic Association of Salem; Blanche L. Carbone; Albert L. White, and Anna V. Mulligan, a distance of 250.69 ft to said drill hole marked "A" and point begun at ; and Whereas, the City Council on the 23rd day of October A. D. 1941, passed the following order, viz: "Whereas, in th- opinion of the City Council, the public necessity and convenience require that a public street or way to be called Stearns Place should be laid out as a highway of the city from No. 20 Phelps St to about 250 ft westerly as shown on a plan on file in the office of the city clerk of this city, dated Nov 1941 it is there- fore hereby Ordered, that due notice be given to the aforementioned parties 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 13th day of November 1941, 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 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 525 the same made by Frank P. Morse C. E. dated Nov. 1941, entitled Accep- tance Plan Stearns Place - Salem Mass deposited in the office of the city engineer, to which plan reference may be had. Said laying out, as hereinbefore stated, is over or by land of the aforementioned parties and we have considered and estimated that no damages are sustained in their property by the several owners aforesaid, and all other persons by the taking of said parcel of land and the laying out of said Stearns Place, 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. Given under our hands, this 13th day of November in the year nine- teen hundred and forty-one. Philip J. Durkin, Pres. William 0. Safford Stephen W. Francis Wilfred, J. Poitras City Herman A. Stromberg Adam F. Stefanski Philip L. Morency Council H. Francis Dolan Arthur T. Ferguson Joseph B. Harrington Arthur H. Crosby Approved by the Mayor on November 17, 1941 Councillor Stefanski offered the following order which was adopted: Skating Rink "Ordered: That the Park Department is hereby requested to provide 682 suitable skating facilities, with shelters and lighting facilities at Gorman*s field and the Supt. of Public Property is hereby requested to provide the same facilities at Rowells Field. It is further suggested that both of the above be taken care of if possible without delay." Approved by the Mayor on November 14, 1941 Councillor Dolan offered the following order: :. _ City Election 683 "Ordered: that meetings of the qualified voters of the City of Salem be held in the several voting precincts of the city, at the poll- ing places designated by this Council on Tuesday, December 2, 1941, for the purpose of electing a Mayor, five Councillors-at-Large and one Coun- cillor from each Ward of the City all to serve for the term of two years from the first Monday in January, 1942; and three members of the School Committee to serve for the term of four years from the first Monday in January, 1942; and be it further Ordered: that the polling places be as follows: Ward 1, Prec. 1 - Juniper School, Salem Willows Prec. 2 - Sons of Poland Hall, 114 Derby St . Prec. 3 - Herbert St . School hP26 November 13, 1941 Ward 2, Prec. 1 - Church, cor. Bridge and Lemon Sts. Prec. 2 - Phillips School, Washington Sq. Prec. 3 - Second Church, Washington Sq. Ward 3, Prec. 1 - Old High School, Broad St . Prec. 2 - Old High School, Broad St. Prec. 3 - St . Anne' s School, Jefferson Ave. Ward 4, Prec. 1 - Pollinq Place, Beckford St. Prec. 2 - Y. M- C. T. Society Hall, Boston St . Prec. 3 - Endicott School, Boston St. Ward 5, Prec. 1 - Saltonstall School, Lafayette St . i Prec. 2 - Saltonstall School , Lafayette St . Prec. 3 - Saltonstall School, Lafayette St. Prec. 4 - South Branch Library, Lafayette St . Prec. 5 - Training School, Loring Ave. Ward 6, Prec. 1 - Engine House, North St . Prec. 2 - Cogswell School , School St . iPrec. 3 - Cogswell School, School St . and be it fazrther Ordered: that the polls be opened at 8 A. M. and closed at 7 P. M. and that the City Clerk cause notice to be published as required by law. Councillor Morency moved an amendment that the polls be opened at i 8 A. M. and closed at 8 P. M. The amendment was lost. The order was then adopted. North River Councillor Ferguson offered the following order which was adopted: 684 "Ordered: That the Mayor look into the advisability of installing a settling plant in the North River canal near Grove St . , to abate the present nuisance. This work may be done as a titi- P. A. project . And that the Mayor endeavor to get the co-operation of the State and County on this project." Approved by the Mayor on January 21, 1941. Special Primaries Councillor Harrington offered the following order which was adopted 685 "Ordered: that in accordance with the provisions of law relating to joint primaries, the same will be held on Tuesday, December 16, 1941, at the polling places hereinaftdr designated by this board, for the pur- pose of nominating candidates from the Democratic and Republican Parties for the office of Representative in Congress from the Seventh District, to fill a vacancy, to be voted for on Tuesday, December 30, 1941; and be it further Ordered: that the Primaries be held in the following places: Ward 4, Precinct 1 - Polling Place, Beckford St . Precinct 2 - Y. M. C. T. Society Hall , Boston St . Precinct 3 - Endicott School, Boston St. and be it further Ordered: that the polls be opened at 8.00 A. M. and closed at 8.00 P. M. and that the City Clerk be instructed to publish this notice as required by law." 527 November 13, 1941 Councillor Harrington offered the following order which was adoptedSpecial Election 686 "Ordered: that meetings of the qualified voters of the City of Salem be held in the several voting precincts of Ward Four at the poll- ing places designated hereafter on Tuesday, December 30, 1941, for the election of Representative in Congress from the Seventh District , to fil a vacancy; and be it further Ordered: that the following places be and hereby are designated as polling places for said meetings: Ward 4, Precinct 1 - Polling Place, Beckford St . Precinct 2 - Y. M. C. T. Society Hall, Boston St . Precinct 3 - Endicott School, Boston St . and be it further Ordered: that the polls be opened at 8.00 A. M. and closed at 8.00 P. M. and that the City Clerk cause notice to be published as required by law." Councillor Stefanski offered the following order which was adopted: Hodges Court "Ordered: That the Committee on Traffic consider the advisability 687 of making Hodges Ct. a one-way Street." Councillor Dolan offered the following order which was adopted: Champlain Road "Whereas, in the opinion of the City Council the public necessity 688 and convenience require that a public street or way to be called Cham- plain Road should be laid out as a highway of the city southerly about . 240 ft from Wilson Street to Arthur Street as shown on a plan on file in the office of the city clerk of this city dated Nov 1941 Frank P. Morse C. E. , it is therefore hereby Ordered, that due notice be given to Lorenzo Soucy; Virginia Blanchette; Moses Alpers; A. Sidney & Jacob Galper; and Hermine Demers 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 highwayof said city; - and that Thursday the 27th day of Nov 1941 at 8 o' clock P.M. at city hall, Salem, is appointed as the time and place for a public hearing in the matter. " Councillor Morency offered the following order which was adopted: Removal of Trees "Ordered: that the committee on shade trees be requested to look 689 into the advisability of removing two trees located at number 75 and 77 Canal Street . These trees having lost their ornamental value now inter- fere with the construction of a building at that location. It is furthe 9528 November 13, 1941 requested that a hearing be held on this-matter at the next regular meeting." News Reporter Councillor Stefanski spoke on the transfdr of Foster Chandler from his position as city hall reporter for the Salem Evening Newd. Councillor Stefanski moved an immediate reconsideration of all business in the hope that it would notirevail. The motion was defeated. On motion of Councillor Safford, the Council adjourned at 9.02 o'clock P. M. Attest : City Clerk I 529 November 21, 1941 A spdcial meeting of the City Council was held on Friday, November 21 , 1941 , at four o' clock P. M. , for the purpose of drawing jurors. All the members were present and the President presided. On motion of Councillor Dolan, it was voted to dispense with the reading of the records. The following wasdrawn by Councillor Stromberg to serve as a Juror Traverse Juror at Superior Court in Salem on November 24, 1941: William C. Connery 188 Federal Street Leather Worker On motion of Councillor Dolan , the meeting adjourned at 4.08 o* elock P. M. Attest : - City Clerk i i I ;I,bW November 27, 1941 i A regular meeting of the City Council was held on Thursday, Novem- ber 27, 1941, at eight o' clock P. M. All the members were present ex- cept Councillor Harrington and the President presided. On motion of Councillor Safford, it was voted to dispense with the reading of the records. Champlain Road A hearing was held on laying out Champlain Road. Arthur J. Blanchf 690 ette, Raymond R. Demers, Amable Chouinard, Arthur W. Tatro, Lorenzo Soucy, Jr. , Ernest Gauthier and Alfred Ouellette appeared in favor. There was no opposition and the hearing was closed. Councillor Dolan offered the following order which was adopted by a vote of ten yeas, one absent: "Resolved, that the common convenience, benefit and necessity of the inhabitants of the city require that a public street or way of said city to be called Champlain Road street should be laid out southerly about 240 ft from Wilson Street to Arthur 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 parcels of land belonging to or supposed to belong to Lorenzo Soucy; Virginia Blanchette; Moses Alpers; A. Sidney & Jacob Galper; and Hermine Demers, bounded as follows, viz: Beginning at a point marked "A" on a plan entitled "Accep- tance Plan Champlain Rd. Salem, Mass. Scale 1 in.-20 ft . Nov. 1941. Frank P. Morse City Engineer." Thence running southeasterly on the pres ent southerly street line of Willson Rd. , 40.02 ft . to a point marked "B" on said plan ; thence turning and running southwesterly on the pro- posed easterly street line of Champlain Road by land of Hermine Demers and land of Jacob & A. Sidney Galper, a distance of 193.18 ft . to a r point marked "C" on said plan ; thence running more southwesterly on the Present westerly street line of Arthur St. 50.64 ft . to a point marked "D" on said plan; thence turning and running more southwesterly on the proposed southerly street line of Champlain Rd. , by land of Moses Alpers 16.77 ft. to a point marked "E" on said plan ; thence running nort�iwest- erly on the proposed southerly street line of Champlain Rd. , by land of Moses Alpers on a curved line of a radius of 20.00 ft. , a distance of 34.52 ft. to a point marked "F" on said plan ; thence running northeast- erly on the proposed westerly street line of Champlain Rd. , by land of Moses Alpers; Lorenzo Soucy; and Virginie Blanchette, 229.97, ft . to said point marked "A?' and the point begun at ; and Whereas, the City Council o the 13th day of Nov A. D. 1941 , passed the following order, viz: "Where- as, in the opinion of th4 City Council, the public necessity and conven- ience require that a public street or way to be called Champlain Road 531 November 27, 1941 should be laid out as a highway of the city southerly about 240 ft from Wilson Street to Arthur Street as shown on a plan on file ton the office of the city clerk of this city, dated Nov 1941 it is therefore hereby Ordered, that due notice be given to the aforementioned parties 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 7th day of -- 1941, 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 Council to take said parcel of land for the purpose aforesaid, as appears by the return on th 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 dedcribed be and the same hereby--taken and laid out as a public street or way of said city, according to a plan of the same made by Frank P. Morse, C. E. dated November 1941, entitled "Acceptance Plan of Champlain Road - Salem, Mass" deposited in the office of the city engin- eer, to which plan reference may be hqd. Said laying out , as hereinbe- fore stated, is over or by land of the aforementioned parties and we have considered and estimated that no damages are sustained in their property by the several owners aforesaid, and all other persons by the taking of said parcel of land and the laying out of said Champlain 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. Given under our hands this Z7th day of November in the year nineteen hundred forty-one., Philip J. Durkin, Pres. William 0. Safford Stephen Vv. Francis Arthur H. Crosby City Wilfred J. Poitras Herman A. Stromberg Adam F. Stefanski Council Philip L. Morency H. Francis Dolan Arthur T. Ferguson Approved by the Mayor on November 29, 1941 Hearings were held on the following applications for permits for Signs large signs. Representatives of the applicants appeared in favor, there 4532 November 27, 1941 was no opposition and the following were granted: Peter McElroy, 18 Boston St . J. B. Blood Co. , Washington & Dodge Sts. I Ward 8 Cafe, cor. Ward & Lafayette Sts. Removal of Tree A hearing was held on the removal of trees at 75-77 Canal Street. 691 Councillors Morency, Crosby add Stefenski appeared in favor. There was no opposition and the hearing was closed. Councillor Ferguson offered the following report which was accepted and recommendation adopted: "The Committee on Shade Trees, to whom was referred removal of two trees at 75-77 Canal St . , has considered said matter and would recommend that the trees be removed. For the Committee, Arthur T. Ferguson Chairman" Pension The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted by a 692 vote of ten yeas and one absent: "Ordered: that the sum of seven hundred and eighty ( $780.00) in equal weekly installments of .$15.00 ( fifteen dollars) weekly be paid to Mr. Alex Simard as a pension; first installment to commence from Sunday, November 30th, 1941 , i Ordered: that sums so paid be charged to sums hereby appropriated Ifor the item Pensions.,, Approved by the Mayor on November 29, 1941. Electric Light j A communication was received from the Mayor with a notice from the Rates 693 State Department of Public Utilities of a hearing to be held on December 11, 1941, on the propriety of the rates and prices charged for electri- city sold and delivered by the Salem Electric Light Company, and the matter was referred to the Committee on Legislation on motion of Coun- cillor Poitras. Salary Increase Petitions were received from Street , water, Cemetery, Park and 694 Shade Tree Department employees for a 15% increase in wages. Pension The petition of Kathryn M. Hennessey, widow of John J. Hennessey, Kathryn M.Hennesse 693 a former member of the Fire Department, for a pension under the pro- visions of General Laws Chapter 32, Section 89, as amended, was received and a hearing was ordered for Saturday, December 6, 1941, at 2.30 P. M. , the Mayor to be notified. The matter was referred to the Committee of the Whole. 533 November 27, 1941 The application of J. Arthur Marchand, 26 Loring Avenue, for a drain Drainlayer 696 layer' s license was granted on motion of Councillor Crosby. The drainlayer' s bond of J. Arthur Marchand was approved. Bond 697 i A hearing was ordered for Thursday, December 11, 19412 at eight Gasoline 698 o' clock P. M. on the application of New England Telephone and Telegraph i Co. to keep and store 120 gallons of gasoline at 22 Norman Street. A hearing was ordered for Thursday, December 11, 1941, at eight Solvent o' clock P. M. , on the application of Salem Layndry for a permit to keep 699 land store 1050 gallons of Stoddard solvent at 51-71 Lafayette Street . The following applications for Sunday Licenses were referred to the Sunday Licenses Committee on Licenses and Permits: 700-701 Joseph Chicknavorian, 1342 Boston St . Sam Jordan, 99 Derby St. Hearings were ordered for Thursday, December 11, 1941, on the fol- Signs lowing applications for permits for large signs: 702-703 Peter Rizoli, 120 Essex St . Essex Co. Acceptance Corp. , 35 New Derby S The claim of Helen K. Millard was referred to the Committee on Claimi . Claim 704 y, The following bonds for large signs were approved: Bonds Peter McElroy, 18 Boston St. Essex Co. Acceptance Corp. ,35 New Derby St 705-706 The application of Harry D. Clifford, 1 Hawthorne Blvd. , for renewal Auctioneer i 707 of an auctioneer' s license was granted. i The application of Leo J. Haggerty for a permit to operate a sound Sound Truck truck was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. 708 Councillor Morency offered the following report which was accepted Licenses 709 and recommendation adopted: "The Committee on Licenses and Permits to whom was referred applica- tions for licenses, having considered said matter would recommend that th following be granted: Passenger Auto - Thomas E. Hurley, 3 Chase St . Clairvoyant - Gladys Koffman, 12 Federal St . Lodging House - Lincoln Hotel, 117 Lafayette St. For the Committee, Philip P. Morency Chairman" Councillor Morency offered the following order which was adopted: Lights at Polls 710 "Ordered: that the city electrician be requested to provide adequate 19534 November 27, 1941 lighting at the entrance of the polls at Training School on Loring Ave- bue where the poor lighting conditions existing there is a serious hazard and inconvenience to the voters of precinct 5." Approved by the Mayor on November 29 , 1941 Club House Councillor Poitras offered the following order which was adopted: , 711 "Ordered: That the Mayor and Board of Park Commissioners look into the advisability of rebuilding or remodelling the club house at the Municipal Golf Course so that same shall be equipped with showers, lockers and additional wash room facilities, also the establishing of an annual membership fee _'or Salem residents at a suggested rate of $25 per year so that the normal annual operating expenditures of the golf course may be underwritten." Approved by the Mayor on November 292 1941. Light Councillor Crosby offered the following order which was adopted: 712 "Ordered: That the Mayor and City Electrician consider the advisa- bility of installing a new light at the junction of Boston and Aborn St .' Approved by the Mayor on November 29, 1941. On motion of Councillor Dolan, it was voted that the City Council meet on December 6, 1941, at 2.30 P. M. , to hear the claims of Kathryn F. Hennessey and Mary A. Blanchette for pensions. Councillor Stromberg moved an immediate reconsideration of all business in the hope that it would not prevail. The Council refused to reconsider. On motion of Councillor Stefanski, the Council adjourned at 8.55 o'clock P. M. Attest : City Clerk 536 December_6, 1941 A special meeting of. the City Council was held on Saturday, Decem- ber 6 , -1941 , at 2.30 o' clock P. .M. , called for the purpose of hearing petitioners for pensions. All the members were present except Council- lors Harrington, Dolan and Stromberg and the President presided. On motion of Councillor Safford, it was voted to dispense with the reading of the records. The regular order of business was suspended. The following were drawn by 'Councillor Safford to serve as jurors Jurors to serve at Civil Court in Salem on January 5, 1942: Edward T. Anketell 6 Hanson Street Laborer Ernest P. Dionne 8 Ward Street Mill Operative The hearing on the petition of 'Mary A. Blanchette, widow of Francis Mary A. Blanchet X. Blanchette, formerly a member of the Salem Fire Department, for a pension was opened. Mr. William B. Welch appeared as counsel for the petition.er. The witnesses and stenographers were sworn in. Mr. Welch presented the case for the petitioner. Dr. DeWitt S. Clark and Dr. Charles H. Hogan testified. Lieutenant Robert J. Giffen, former Chief Joseph H. Flynn and Chief Arthur L. Flynn of the Salem Fire Department testified. Mrs. Mary A. Blanchette testified. Lieutenant Giffen read from the records of the Fire Department an account of the fire at 21 Ocean Terrace. The hearing was closed. On motion of Councillor Stefanski, the Council voted to recess for five minutes. The Council then reconvened. On motion of Councillor Morency, it was voted to take from the Lucia L.Pelletier 713 table the petition of Lucia L. Pelletier, widow of Joseph H. Pelletier formerly a member of the Salem Police Department, for a pension. Councillor Morency offered the following order which was adopted: "Ordered: that it is the opinion of the City Council of the City of Salem that Joseph H. Pelletier, Police Officer of the Police Force of this City, died as a natural and proximate result of undergoing a hazard peculiar to his employment , while he was acting in the performance of his duty as a Police Officer, and within the scope of his employment, an duty as a Police Officer of this City." A hearing was held on the petition of Kathryn M. Hennessey, widow Kathryn M.Hennesse of John J. Hennessey formerly a member of the Salem Fire Department, for a pension. Mr. J. Allen Murphy appeared as counsel for the petitioner. L December 6, 1941 The witnesses were sworn in. Chief Arthur L. Flynn , Dr. John V. Cunney and Mrs. iathryn M. Hennessey testified. The hearing was closed. Blanchette Councillor Stefanski offered the following order which was adopted: 714 "Ordered: That it is the opinion of the City Council of the City of Salem that Francis X. Blanchette, Fireman of the Salem Fire Department died as a natural and proximate result of undergoing a hazard peculiar to his employment , while he was acting in the performance of his duty as a member of the Fire Department , and within the scope of his employment and duty as a Fireman of this City." Doctors Councillor Morency offered the following order which was adopted: 71 "Ordered: That Dr. B. John Filip, City Physician, and Dr. Harry Freedburg be the two doctors approved by the City Council to certify as to whether or not Francis X. Blanchette died as a natural and proximate result of undergoing a hazard peculiar to his employment as a fireman of the City of Salem, and while acting in the performance and within the scope of his duty as such fireman." Approved by the Mayor on December 9 , 1941 Notification Councillor Poitras offered the following order which was adopted: 716 "Ordered: That the City Clerk is hereby requested to notify the Commissioner of Public Health for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts of the hearing held and the appointment of Dr. B. John Filip and Dr. Harry Freedburg as members of the Board of Physicians required under General Laws (Ter. Ed. ) Chapter 32, section 89, as amended by Chapter 326 of the Acts of 1936, with reference to the petition of Mary A. Blanchette the widow of Francis X. Blanchette a former member of the Salem Fire Depart- ment. " Hennessey Councillor Crosby offered the following order which was adopted: 717 "Ordered: that it is the opinion of the City Council of the City of Salem that John J. Hennessey, Fireman of the Salem Fire Department died as a natural and proximate result of undergoing a hazard peculiar to his employment , while he was acting in the performance of his duty as a mem- ber of the Fire Department , and within the scope of his employment and duty as a Fireman of this City." Doctors 718 Councillor Francis offerdd the following order which was adopted: "Ordered: That Dr. John B. Filip, City Physician , and Dr. Harry Freedburg be the two doctors approved by the City Council to certify as 53177 , December 6, 1941 to whether or not John J. Hennessey died as a natural and proximate re- sult of undergoing a hazard peculiar to his employment as a fireman of the City of Salem, and while acting in the performance and within the scope of his duty as such fireman." Approved by the Mayor on December 9, 1941. Councillor Ferguson gffered the following order which was adopted: Notification "Ordered: That the City Clerk is hereby requested to notify the 719 Commissioner of Public Health for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts of the hearing held and the appointment of Dr. B. John Filip and Dr. Harry Freedburg as members of the Board of Physicians required under General Laws (Ter. Ed. ) Chapter 32, section 892 -as amended by Chapter 326 of the Acts of 1936 , with reference .to the petition of Kathryn Hennessey the widow of John J. Hennessey a former member of the Salem Fire Department ." Councillor Crosby moved an immediate reconsideration of all business in the hope that it would not prevail. The Council refused to reconsider On motion of Councillor Ferguson, the meeting adjourned at 4.53 o* clock P. M. Attest : City Clerk „ A538 December 11, 1941 A regular meeting of the City Council was held on Thursday, December 11, 1941, at eight o'clock P. M. All the members were present except Councillor Harrington and the President presided. On motion of Council- lor Safford, it was voted to dispense with the reading of the records. Gasoline Hearings were held on the following applications to keep and store gasoline. Representatives of the applicants appeared in favor, there was no opposition and the following were granted licenses: New England Telephone & Telegraph Co. , 22 Norman St . Salem Laundry Co. , 51-71 Lafayette St. ( inflammables) Signs Hearings were held on the following applications for permits for large signs. Representatives of the applicants appeared in favor, there was no opposition and the following were granted: Coca Cola Co. Inc. ( for Peter Rizoli) , 120 Essex St . Essex County Acceptance Corp. , 35 New Derby St. Constables The Mayor's appointment of the following constables was received 720 and placed on file: John J. Callahan Dennis J. Cronin Earl M. Upham Felix Sobocinski Edward N. Bergeron Edward E. Baldwin Edgar M. Batchelder Michael F. Callahan Floyd H. Coffin Bruce A. Coffin John Hardy Leo P. Hurley Floyd J. Moss James B. MacPherson Lucian tiN. MacGlauflin Richard S. Stone Land The following order, recommedded by the Mayor, was adopted under sus 721 pension of the rules on motion of Councillor Dolan: "Ordered: that the sum of sixty-five hundred dollars ( $ 6500. ) be and the same is hereby appropriated for the purpose of purchasing a parcel of land with the buildings thereon, being part of the property 226-232 Bridge Street , in Salem, owned by Vincent S. and Carrie L. Peterson, containing 41,880 sq. feet. Said purchase is for the purpose of street widening, public parking space, and other municipal purposes. Said sum .r is to be charged to the Elimination of Grade Crossings at Bridge and Washington Streets and Streets Adjacent Thereto, and be it further Ordered: that the Mayor be and hereby is authorized to purchase on behalf of the City the above mentioned parcel of land.” Approved by the Mayor on December 15, 1941 Garbage Plant 722 The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under sus ( pension of the rules, on motion of Councillor Dolan: "Ordered: that the sum of eleven hundred (1100. ) dollars be and I ' 539 December 11, 1941 hereby is appropriated to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for the item Garbage Handling Plant and be it further Ordered that said sum of $1100. be and hereby is transferred from the item Health Dept.. #2 Quarantine and Contagious to the special item Garbage Handling Plant." Approved by the Mayor on December 15, 1941. The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under sus- Snow and Ice pension of the rules, on motion of Councillor Dolan: 723 "Ordered: that the sum of six thousand dollars ($6000. ) be and hereby is appropriated for the item Snow and Ice and be it further ordered that the following transfers be and hereby are made (1)from the item State Aid $500.00 ( 2) from the item Military Aid 700.00 ( 3) from the item Sol- diers' Relief 3000.00 and ( 4) from the item Hospital 1800.00, making a total of $6 ,000.00 to the item Snow and Ice." Approved by the Mayor on December 16, 1941 The Mayor' s appointment of J. Andrew Foisy as a member of the Liceh- Licensing Board sing Board for the term of six years from the first Monday in June, 1941, 724 was confirmed under suspension of the rules by a vote of ten yeas and one absent. The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under sus School Building 725 pension of the rules, on motion of Councillor Dolan: "Ordered: that the sum of $7,384.10 be and hereby is appropriated to be added to the item known as Repairs to the School Administration Build- img and be it further ordered that the sum of $7,384.10 be and hereby is charged to the Excess and Deficiency Account." Approved by the Mayor on December 15, 1941 The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under sus Snow Plow 726 pension of the rules on motion of Councillor Dolan: i "Ordered: That the sum of five hundred and thirteen dollars ($513. ) be and hereby is appropriated, to be known as the special item Snow Plow, Park Department Truck and be it further ordered that the following trans- fers be and hereby are made from the item Salaries-Assessors Department 432.00, from the item Welfare Nurse 60.00, from the item Public Property- City Hall 21.00, making a total of 513.00 , all to the special item Snow Plow, Park Department Truck. " Approved by the Mayor on December 15, 1941 The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under sus Law Department 727 pension of the rules, on motion of Councillor Dolan : s,540 December 11, 1941 "Ordered: that the sum of six thousand ($6000.00) dollars be and hereby is appropriated, to be added to sums heretofore appropriated, for the Law Department and be it further Ordered that said sum of six thous- and ($6000. ) dollars be and hereby is transferred from the item Outside Relief, Welfare Department- to the item Law Department." Approved by the Mayor on December 15, 1941 City Treasurer The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under sus 728 pension of the rules on motion of Councillor Dolan: "Ordered:that the sum of one hundred and ninety ( $ 190. ) dollars be and hereby is appropriated to be added to sums heretofore appropriated in the City Treasurer' s Department as follows: Other Expenses $150.00 and Temporary Clerk $40.00 making a total of $190.00 and be it further Ordered: that the following transfers be and hereby are made from the item Assessor' s Department, Salaries $190.00 to the items in City Treasurer's Department Other Expenses $150.00 and Temporary Clerk $40.00. Approved by the Mayor on December 15, 1941 Public Property The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: 729 "Ordered: that the following items of transfers be and hereby are _made from the item City Messenger Account fifty-seven ( 57) dollars and from the item Maintenance, City Hall, Public Property Department fifty ( 50) dollars, both to the item Other General Expenses in the Public Prop- erty Department , and from the item Town Hall Rental one hundred (100) dollars to the item Town Hall in the Public Property Department." Approved by the Mayor on December 15, 1941 Fire Truck 730 The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under sus pension of the rules, on motion of Councillor Dolan: "Ordered: that the sum of fifteen hundred dollars ( $1500. ) be and hereby is appropriated for the purposes of purchasing a new Emergency Truck and equipment for the Fire Department and to be known as a Special Item New Emergency Truck and Equipment and be it further ordered that the sum of fifteenhundreddollars ($1500.00) be and hereby is trans- ferred from the item Salaries and Wages to the item New Emergency Truck and Equipment. Approved by the Mayor on December 15, 1941 Fire Dept.731 The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: "Ordered: that the sum of one hundred ($100) dollars is appropriated - to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for the item Fuel and Light, I l 5741 December 11, 1941 Fire Department and be it further ordered that the following transfers be and hereby is made from the item Fire Department Salaries and Wages to the item Fuel and Light , Fire Department, $100.00." Approved by the Mayor on December 15, 1941 The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under Elections 732 suspension of the rules, on motion of Councillor Dolan: "Ordered: that the sum of nine hundred and fifteen dollars ($915) be and hereby is appropriated to be- added to sums heretofore appropria- ted for the item Registration and Elections and be it further ordered that the following transfers be and hereby are made from the item Reserve Account $15.00 and from the item Street Lighting and Signals $900.00 making a total of $915.00, both to the item Elections and Regis- trations. " Approved by the Mayor on December 15, 1941 The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under Cemetery Dept. 733 r suspension of the rules on motion of Councillor Dolan: "Ordered: that the sum of four hundred and thirty-six dollars ( $436.00) be and hereby is appropriated for the purchase of a Trailer rEype Sprayer for the Cemetery Department and be it further Ordered: that the following transfers be and hereby are made: (1) from the item Other Expenses, Cemetery Department $100.00 ( 2) from the item City Council $150.00 ( 3) from the item Mayor's Department $100. ( 4) from the item Public Property-City Hall 86.00 making a total of 436.00 to the special item Trailer Type Sprayer, Cemetery Department." Approved by the Mayor on December 15, 1941 The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: Street Dept. 734 "Order®d: That the following transfers be and hereby are made: (1) from the item General Administration to the special item Automobile Account $1000.00 ( 2) from the item County Bridges to the item uighway Maintenance $1500.00 (3) from the item County Bridges to the item Clean- ing Streets $755.34 ( 4) from the item General Administration to the item Ashes and Refuse Disposal $300.00. " Approved by the Mayor on December 15, 1941 The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under Veterans 735 suspension of the rules, on motion of Councillor Dolan: "Ordered: that the sum of sixteen dollars and 19/100 be and hereby Is appropriated to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for the &42 December 11, 1941 special item Veteran' s Exemption and be it further ordered that the sum of sixteen dollars and nineteen cents be and hereby is transferred from the item Reserve Account to the special item Veteran' s Exemption." Approved by the Mayor on December 15, 1941. Sewers The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: 736 "Ordered: that the sum of six thousand dollars ($6000.00) be and hereby is appropriated for the special item Sewer Construction and it is further ordered that the following transfers be made: (1) from the item County Bridges ,$2000.00 (2) from the item Stone Crusher $4000.00, both of these items to the special item Construction of Sewers." Approved by the Mayor on December 15, 1941 Armistice Day The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: 737 "Ordered: that the sum of $353.79 and hereby. is appropriated and added to the sums heretofore appropriated for Armistice Day Celebration and be it further ordered that the sum of $353. 79 be and hereby is trans- ferred from the item Reserve Account to the item Armistice Day 6elebra- tion and be it further ordered that the sum of $353.79 be and hereby is transferred from the item Reserve Account to the item Armistice Day. " Approved by the Mayor on December 15, 1941 School Dept . The following order, recommended b the Mayor, was adopted: IIS Y Y , P 738 "Ordered: that the following transfers be and hereby are made in the School Department: from the item Salaries to the item Textbooks 4300.00 from the item Other Expenses to the item Repairs and Equipment $200.00 from the item Correctional Institutions to the item Printing and Supplies $300.00." Approved by the Mayor on December 15, 1941 Library 739 The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: "Ordered: that the following transfers be.and hereby are made in the Salem Public Library: from the item Repairs and Furniture to the item Salaries $425.00, from the item Repairs and Furniture to the item Fuel and Light $175.00, from the item Repairs and Furniture to the item Misc. $100.00." Approved by the Mayor on December 15, 1941 Supplies 740 The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: "Ordered: that the sum of $14.55 he and hereby is transferred from the item Salaries and Wages totthe item Supplies both in the Messenger 543 December 11, 1941 Appropriation." Approved by the Mayor on December 15, 1941 The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: Water Dept. "Ordered: that the following transfers be and hereby are made in the 741 Water Department: from the item Salaries and Wages-Pumping Station to the item Municipal Garage two hundred and fifty ( 250) dollars;from the item Salaries and Wages-Pumping Station to the item Other Expenses-Pumping Station one hundred (100) dollars. " 1 Approved by the Mayor on December 15, 1941 The Mayor' s appointment of Edgar W. Johnson as Chairman of the Con- Retirement Board tributory Retirement Board to fill the unexpired term of Walter E. Poor, 742 resigned, was confirmed under suspension of the rules by a vote of ten yeas and one absent. The following ordinance, recommended by the Mayor, was referred to Police Ordinance the Committee on Ordinances: 743 "In the year one thousand nine hundred and forty-one. An Ordinance to amend an ordinance relating to the Police Dept. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: Section 1. Chapter 28 of the City Ordinance entitled the Police Dept . is hereby amended by striking out the word"three"(3) before the word "Sergeants" in the third line and inserting therein the word "four" , als by striking out the words "fifty-one" in line five (5) before the words "patrolmen" and inserting the words "fifty-three" so that said section . shall read as follows: "A Police Department is hereby established which shall consist of a Marshal , two captains, four lieutenants, who shall act as Inspectors, four sergeants, one of said sergeants to be a Traffic Sergeant , fifty-three 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 may order, twenty-five reserve officers, one chauffeur, one janitor, one keeper of the lock-up and one matron. Their compensation shall be determined by the Council but no compensation shall be paid except for one day off in every six days of actual service and for vacations all as hereinafter provided in section six unless services have been actually rendered dur- ing each day for which compensation is sought ." Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City Charter." 4 December 112 1941 _ . Report The report of the City Marshal for the month of November was re- 744 ceived and placed on file. Garage A hearing was ordered for Tuesday, December 23, 1941 , at eight 745 o' clock P. M. , on the application of Francis J. Murphy to maintain a garage at 48 Flint Street. Sign A hearing was ordered for Tuesday, December 232 1941 , at eight 746 o' clock P. M. , on the application of Audet Furniture Co. for a permit for a large sign at 92 Lafayette Street Licenses The following applications for licenses were referred to the Com- 747-748 mittee on Licenses and Permits: Junk Collector - Peter A. LeBlanc, 102 Broadway Lodging House - Harvey A. S. Foote, 121 Bridge St . , transfer from George M. Elliot Bonds The following bonds for large signs were referred to the Committee 749-750 on Bonds and returned approved: Coca Cola Co. , 120 Essex St . (for Peter Rizoli) Audet Furniture Co. , 92 Lafayette St. Claim The claim of Marion Guzowski was referred to the Committee on 751 Claims. Salaries A communication from Ruth D. Sandstrom, librarian at the North 752 Branch Library, in regard to salaries, was referred to the Committee of the Whole on motion of Councillor Stefanski. On motion of Councillor Morency, the matter was also referred to the Committee on Salaries. Municipal Defense Councillor Poitras offered the following report which was accepted 753 and recommendation adopted: "The Committee on Ordinances, to wh®m was referred the matter of creating a Municipal Defense Council within the City of Salem, has con- sidered said matter and would recommend: the adoption of the following ordinance (attached) . For the Committee, Wilfred J. Poitras Chairman" Municipal Defense Councillor Poitras presented the following ordinance: Ordinance 754 "An Ordinance creating a Municipal Defense 'Council, prescribing its Duties and Declaring an Emergency. Whereas, the President of the United States, by Executive Order signed on Mqy 20, 1941, created the Office of Civilian Defense in the Office for Emergency Management; and x December ll,, 1941 --.-----._ _-.----.----..___ Whereas, the Office of Civilian Defense has requested the coopera- tion and assistance of all municipalities in carrying out the Civilian Defense program; and Whereas, it is desirable to coordinate all municipal defense acti- vity in one municipal agency; Nowtherefore, Be it ordained by the Council of the City of Salem Section 1. There is hereby created the Municipal Defense Council of the City of Salem to be composed of the Mayor as Chairman and three members of the city council, and such other persons, not exceeding eleven in number, as the Mayor may appoint from time to time. The Mayor shall designate one of the members so appointed as Vice Chairman who shall be the Coordinator for the City of Salem. Each member of the Municipal De- fense Council shall serve at the pleasure of the Mayor or until the re- peal of this ordinance. Sec. 2, The Municipal Defense Council shall have full and plenary pow- ers to employ such persons as may be necessary to carry out the function of the Council. These persons shall be subject , however, to all regula- tions now provided by law governing this municipality. Sec. 3. The Municipal Defense Council shall be charged with the duty of coordinating all defense activities of this City. It shall: (1) Coordinate the activities of municipal and private agencies co- operating in the defense program; ( 2) Keep in contact with the Office of Civilian Defense to the end that all requests and suggestions from that Office shall receive prompt and efficient response; ( 3) Conduct studies regarding defense problems of the City of Salem to the end that the Municipal Government of the City of Salem will at all times be abreast of the problems of defense, and information desired by Federal agencies will be readily available; (4) Survey existing facilities, proffers of facilities, services and ideas originating within the city and make appropriate disposition of them. ( 5) Act as a clearing house on Municipal Defense information for all governmental and private agencies cooperating in the defense program; ( 6) Direct information regarding the defense program to all munici- pal departments or agencies which are or may be affected thereby; ( 7) Make recommendations, from time to time, for the improvements in the handling of defense problems affecting the City of Salem; (8) Perform such other advisory functions as may be requested by ;Z46 December 11, 1941 agencies or departments of the Federal Government in connection with the National Defense program: ( 9) Do whatever is necessary and proper to carry out the intent- and purpose of this ordinance, tending to protect life and property. Section 4. The Municipal Defense Council may expedite procedure by or- ganizing itself into subcommittees and may subdivide its work and pre- scribe such rules and regulations as are not in conflict with the provi- sions of this ordinance. It shall prescribe the training regulations. It may delegate the authority of preliminary hearings for dismissal of voluntary workers to the heads of Departments. The Municipal Defense Council may appoint additional committees to meet any emergency that may arise but shall report same promptly to the Council of the City of Salem which shall have the authority at its dis- cretion, to order the discontinuance of such committee. Any person ap- pointed to any position created under this ordinance may be removed by the appointing authority for any reason deemed by it to be sufficient. Sec. 5 This ordinance is hereby declared to be an emergency measure and Ili shall take effect immediately upon execution and publication." The emergency preamble was adopted by a vote of ten yeas and one absent. The ordinance was given .first and final passage by a vote of ten yeas and one absent. Approved by the Mayor on December 15, 1941. Parking Councillor Stefanski offered the following report which was accepted 755 j and recommendation adopted: "The Committee on Traffic, to whom was referred the matter of recom- mendations made by the Salem Chamber of Commerce for the improvement of Traffic and Parking conditions in Salem, has considered said matter and would recommend: that the Mayor be authorized in behalf of the City of Salem to enter into a lease agreement with the Boston and Maine Railroad of an area of land in the vicinity of the Flatiron Building, comprising about 25,800 sq. ft. and more particularly described on a plan herewith submitted; the rental for said lot to be $20. per month and subject to such other terms as are stated in a lease to be submitted herewith for parking purposes. For the Committee, Adam F. Stefanski Chairman" Radio Repair Man Councillor Dolan offered the following report which was accepted 756 and recommendation adopted: ."The Committee on Finance, to whom.was referred the order relative to Radio Repair titan in the Police Dept. , has considered said matter and 54"7 December 11 , 1941 would recommend: an appropriation of. �90.00 for purposes requested by the Mayor, said sum to be taken from the Patrolman Reserve Acct. For the Committee, H. Francis Dolan Chairman" The order to transfer $600.00 to the item Radio Repair Man in the Radio Repair Man 392 Police Department , which was introduced on June 26, 1941, was adopted. Approved by the Mayor on December 15, 1941. Councillor Morency offered the following report which was accepted Licenses 757 and recommendation adopted: "The Committee on Licenses and Permits, to whom was referred appli- cations for licenses, having considered said matter, would recommend that the following be granted: _ Sunday Licenses Joseph Chicknavorian, 1341 Boston St. Sam Jordan, 99 Derby St. For the Committee, Philip L, Morency Chairman" Approved by the Mayor on December 15, 1941 Councillor Stefanski offered the following report which was accep- Parking ted and recommendation adopted: 758 "The Committee on Traffic, to whom was referred the matter of no parking on Saturdays on St. Peter Street , has considered said matter and would recommend: no ,parking on St. Peter St . from 5 P. M. to 10 P. M. on Saturday. For the Committee, Adam F. Stefanski Chairman" Councillor Morency offered the following ordery which was adopted: Stop Signs 759 "Ordered: That the police Marshal be requested to look into the ad- visability of posting adequate stop signs at the junction of Roslyn street at Roslyn street court and at Geneva street where a serious acci- dent has recently occurred." Approved by the Mayor on December 15, 1941 Councillor Stefanski moved an immediate reconsideration of all busi - ness in the hope that it would not prevail. The Council refused to re- consider. On motion of Councillor Crosby, the meeting adjourned at 9.24 o'clock P. M. Attest: City Clerk ,\,548 December 23, 1941 A regular meeting of the City Council was held on Tuesday, Decem- ver 23, 1941, at eight o' clock P. M. All the members were present ex- cept Councillor Safford and the President presided. On motion of Coun- cillor Dolan it was voted to dispense with the reading of the records. Garage A hearing was held on the application of Francis J. Murphy to main- tain a garage at 48 Flint Street. Mr. Murphy and Mr. Francis E. Rafter appeared in favor. Mr. Richard H. Wiswall appeared in opposition. On motion of Councillor Ferguson, it was voted to grant the application. Sign A hearing was held on the application of Audet Furniture Co. for e permit for a large sign at 92 Lafayette Street.. Councillors Morency and Poitras appeared in favor, there was no opposition and the permit was granted. Military A communication from the Mayor, recommending the passage of an ordi Emergency 768 nance to authorize the. police department to go to the aid of any other city or town in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth in time of military emergency, was referred to the Committee on Ordinances. Bonded Debt The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under 761 suspension of the rules on motion of Councillor Dolan: "Ordered: that the sum of seven hundred twenty-four and fifteen one-hundredths dollars ( 724.15) be and hereby is appropriated for the purposes of the Treasurer' s Department, item Current Interest on Bonded Indebtedness and said sum of $724.15 be charged to the Excess and Defi- ciency Account." Approved by the Mayor on December 26,1941 Welfare Dept. The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: 762 "Ordered: that the sum of four thousand dollars be and hereby is transferred from the item Outside Relief to the item Hospital in the Welfare Departrgent." Approved by the Mayor on December 26, 1941 Welfare Dept. The following order, recommended by th4 Mayor, was adopted: 763 "Ordered: that the sum of nine thousand one hundred eighty-one and 92/100 dollars be and hereby is transferred from the item •outside Relief Welfare Department to the special item Hospital Bills, Previous Years, Welfare Department." i Approved by the Mayor on December 26, 1941 549 December 23, 1941 The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: Welfare Dept . 764 "Ordered: that the sum of forty-six hundred dollars ( 4600.00) be and hereby is transferred from the item Aid to Dependent Children and that the sum of two thousand dollars be and hereby is transferred from the item Outside Relief making a total of sixty-six hundred dollars ( $ 6600.00) both to the item Old Age Assistance." Approved by the Mayor on December 26, 1941 The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: City Home 765 "Ordered: that the sum of five hundred dollars be and hereby is transferred from the item Welfare Dept. City Home, Other Expenses to the item Public Property Department , Repairs to City Home Building." Approved by the Mayor on December 26, 1941 The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: Dog Constable "Ordered: that the following transfer be and hereby is made fvom 766 the item Park Department, Repairs to Existing Tennis Court two hundred and seventy ( .4270. ) dollars to the item Dog Constable." Approved by the Mayor on December 26, 1941 The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: Law Department "Ordered: that the following transfers be and hereby are made from 767 the School Department item Administration two hundred (.420 0. ) dollars and from the School Department item Janitors one hundred and thirty-five ($135. ) dollars, making a total of three hundred and thirty-five ( ,"335. ) dollars all to the item Law Department." Approved by the Mayor on December 26, 1941 The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: Pensions 768 "Ordered: that the following transfers be and hereby is made from the Health Department item Quarantine and Contagious sixteen hundred and ninety-three dollars and ninety-four cents (.41693.94) to the special item Pension Account. " Approved by the Mayor on December 26, 1941 The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: Temporary Loans 769 "Ordered: that the following transfers be and hereby are made from the special item Stone Crusher five hundred (.4500. ) dollars and from the item City Council one hundred and sixty-nine dollars and ninety-eight cents, all to the special item Interest on Temporary Loans. " Approved by the Mayor on December 26 , 1941 December..23, 1941 Pumping Station The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under su - 770 pension of the rules on motion of Councillor Dolan: "Ordered: that the following transfers be and hereby are made from 1. Soldier' s Benefit Department , item Hospital $500.00, item State Aid 100.00, item Military Aid 250.00, 2- Water Department , item Administra< tion 100.00 , 3- Health Department , item Quarantine and Contagious 100.00 making a' total of $1050 all to the Water Department, item Fuel and Light i Pumping Station, and be it further Ordered: that the sum of $810.00 be and hereby is appropriated to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for the Water Department , item Fuel and Light-Pumping Station. Said sum of $810.00 to be charged to the Excess and Deficiency Account." Approved by the Mayor on December 26, 1941 Police Dept. The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: 771 "Ordered: that the following transfers be and hereby are made in th Police Department: from the item Fuel and Light to the item Other Expen- ses $100.00 ; from the item Salaries and Wages to the item Equipment and Repairs $250.00." i Approved by the Mayor on December 26 , 1941 Constables The Mayor's appointment of the following constables was received 772 and placed on file: Louis J. Boutchie Theophrase Dube Robert W. Feeley Charles T. Fox Francis E. Erwin Joseph V. Joyce Robert B. O'Maley Wilbrose Painchaud William F. Powell City Election Councillor Ferguson offered the following result of the City Elec- i' 773 tion: "Whereas: the City Council of the City of Salem has examined the returns of the election officersin the several voting precincts of the City of the votes cast at the municipal election held on December 2, 1941 for the purposes of electing a Mayor, five Councillors-at-Large and one Councillor from each Ward, all to serve for the term of two years from the first Monday in January 1942; also three members of the School Committee to serve for the term of four years from the first Mon- day in January, 1942; and they find the same properly made and duly re- corded. From said examination, it appears that the following were elected: Mayor Edward A. Coffey i 551 December, 2Z.- 1941 Councillors-at-Large Philip J. Durkin Wilfred J. Poitras Stephen- W. Francis Francis E. Rafter William 0. Safford Ward Councillors Ward One - Adam F. Stefanski Ward Four - Arthur H. Crosby Ward Two - John G. Carson Ward Five - Philip L. Morency Ward Three - H. Francis Dolan Ward Snx - Arthur T. Ferguson School Cotmittee Ernest W. April Daniel I. Daly i Robert J. Reardon Approved by the Mayor on December 26, 1941 The application of the Police Department to operate a loud speaker Loud Speaker at the Police Station during the Christmas season was granted on motion 774 of Councillor Dolan. The invitation of the Collins Cove Community Club to attend a Invitation 775 Christmas party was accepted. The application of Benjamin J. Trahan, 36 Evergreen . St . , Saugus, Builder 776 for a builder' s license was granted. A hearing was ordered for Thursday, January 8, 1942, at eight Sign 777 o' clock P. M. , on the application of Silver Slipper Inc. for a. permit for a large sign at 115 Bridge Street. The following bonds were referred to the Committee on Bonds and re- Bonds 778-779 turned approved: Sign - Silver Slipper Inc. , 115 Bridge St. Theatre Booking Agent - Howard W. Bragdon The application of George Constantin for a Sunday License at 15 Licenses 780-781 Aborn Street Was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. A list of applications for renewals of Passenger Automobile, Sunday Thaatre ,Bobking Agent and Auto Dealer Licenses was referred. to the Com- mittee on Licenses and Permits. The claims of Goldie S. Porter, Phillis Coffill and Louise M. Claims hogut were referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. 782 - 784 Councillor Morency offered the. following report which was accepted Licenses Toy and recommendation adopted: 5y552 December 230 1941 "The Committ4e on Licenses and Permits, to whom were referred appli- cations for licenses, 'having considered said matter, would recommend that the following be granted: Lodging House - Harvey A. S. Foote, 121 Bridge St . , Transfer from G. M. Elliott ti Junk Collector - Peter A. LeBlanc, 102 Broadway For the Committee, Philip L. Morency Chairman" I Police Ordinance Councillor Poitras offered the following report which was accepted: 786-787 "The Committee on Ordinances, to whom was referred a proposal to amend the Ordinances relating to the Police Dept . to provide for two additional patrolmen and one additional sergeant , has considerad said matter and would recommend: the adoption of the following amendment to the ordinancAs relating to the Police Dept. For the Committee, Wilfred J. Poitras Chairman" Councillor Poitras offered the following ordinance: "Whereas public necessity and convenience require that additional officers and patrolmen be provided for the proper protection of the lives i and safety of our citizehs and whereas a grave national emergency exists requiring immediate action thereon, it is hereby declared that the pass- age of the accompanying ordinance should be accomplished forthwith and i that the customary provisions of the charter and ordinances relating to the taking effect of ordinances be hereby suspended by declaring the ex- istence of an emergency. In the year one thousand nine hundred and forty-one. An Ordinance to amend an ordinance relating to the Police Dept. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: Section 1. Chapter 28 of the City Ordinance entitled the Police Dept. is I hereby amended by stiking out the word three (3) before the word "ser- geants" in the third line and inserting therein the word "five", also by striking out the words "fifty-one" in line five (5) before the word "Patrolmen" and inserting the words "fifty-two" so that said section shall read as follows: "A Police Department is hereby established which shall consist of a Marshal, two captains, four lieutenants, who shall act as Inspectors, five sergeants, one of said sergeants to be a traffic ser- . geant , fifty-two patrolmen one of whom shall ant 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 may order, twenty-five reserve officers, one chauffeur, one janitor, one keeper of the lock-up 553' ..._...... December 23, 1941 and one matron. Their compensation shall be determined by the Council but no compensation shall be paid except for one day off in every six days of actual service and for vacations all as hereinafter provided in section six unless services have been actually rendered during each day for which compensation is sought. " Section 2. This ordinance small take Effect as provided by the City Char- ter." The emergency preamble was not voted by the following vote: Voting yes, Councillors Crosby, Harrington, Poitras, Stromberg and Durkin, five in all ; Voting no, Councillors Dolan, Francis, Ferguson , Morency and Stefanslui, five in all; Absent, Councillor Safford, one in all. Councillor Stefanski moved to amend the ordinance by providing for four instead of five sergeants and fifty-three instead of fifty-two patrolmen. The amendment was notvoted by the following vote: Voting yes, Councillors Dolan, Francis, Ferguson, Morency and Stefanski , five in all; Voting no, Councillors Crosby, Harrington, Poitras, Stromberg and Durkin, five in all ; Absent , Councillor Safford, one in all. The ordinance, as Presented by Councillor Poitras, was not adopted by the following vote: Voting yes, Councillors Crosby, Harrington, Poit- ras, Stromberg and Durkin, five in all; Voting no, Councillors Dolan, Francis, Ferguson, Morency and Stefanski, five in all; Absent , Councillor Safford, one in all. Councillor Dolan moved immediate reconsideration in the trope that it would not prevail. The motion was not voted by the following vote: Voting yes, Councillors Crosby, Darrington, Poitras, Stromberg and Durkin five in all; Voting no, Councillors Dolan, Francis, Ferguson, Morency, and Stefanski, five in all; Absent, Councillor Safford, one in all. Councillor Poitras gave notice that he Would ask for reconsideration at the next meeting. Councillor Dolan questioned the legality of Coun- cillor Poitras' notice. Councillor Stefanski offered the following order which was adopted: Ward One 788 "Ordered: That the Mayor and the Chief of the Fire Department be re- quested to consider the advisability as soon as may be the placement of one piece of emergency fire apparatus at one in Ward One, Precinct One, for the better protection from fire hazards of the residents of that precinct and further the Mayor be asked as soon as may be together witj the Chief of the Fire Department and School Department to make provision for the construction of a building for said apparatus and school building to replace the school now situated there same to be of brick or some other solid and fireproof construction. Approved by the Mayor on December 26, 1941 554 8 December 23, 1941 ------ Councillor Dolan spoke in appreciation of the services of Council- lors Harrington and Stromberg who are retiring from the City Council. Jurors The following were drawn to serve as jurors: Civil Court at Salem - January 5, 1942 Thomas J. Connell 8 Cross St. Shoe Cutter Grand Jury - Salem - January, 1942 Lawrence D. Grady 302 Essex Street Gardener Maurice F. Flynn 3 Pearl Street Coal Dealer Criminal Court - Salem - Jan. 19 , 1942 - 1st session John T. F. Barrie 78 Federal St. Caretaker Martin J. Donovan 3 Lee St . Coach Criminal Court - Salem - Jan. 19 , 1942 - 2nd session Napoleon LeBlanc 95 Lawrence St. Machinist 6n motion of Councillor Poitras, the meeting adjourned at 10.10 P. M. Attest : City Clerk i Ii I