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SALEM CITY RECORDS 1942-1944 VOL 49
r I� i W1i „ rV I RECORDS OF THE CITY COUNCIL VOLUME 49 ar. �I iE • . 44 3-1944 i i r,l t.. r f� X , A Acts and Legislation Acts of 1941, Chapter 710, Registration of Bicycles 132,151 Acts of 1943, Chapter 452, Increased Disability Pensions 285,300 General Laws, Chapter 48, Section 58A, Fire Department , hours of duyy 10,127 General Laws, chapter 115, Section 3A, Military Aid Payments 361 f General Laws, Chapter 32, Sections 56-59 , Pensions 315 Animals, Inspector of } a Appointed 432212,378 E Appeal , Board of - See Board of Appeal i Appropriations Aborn Street, Real Estate 231 Annual Appropriation 26,35,207, 2151221 ,228 Armistice Day 156 ,166 4 111 Assessors ,272,323 Austin Western Street Sweeper 395 ; 1 Auxiliary Police 72,2181286 ,295,370 128,212,2192245 Band Concerts Board of Health, Collection of Garbage 477292 Bridge, Jefferson Ave. , Repairs to Broad Form Insurance 170 ,203,224,477 58,149 ,156,250 Broad St . , Cemetery Wall 144 Building, May Street Playground 293 Burial Vaults 372,386 Caretaker, Bertram Field 78 Car. Tracks 292 Catch Basin, Blaney Street 250 Cemetery Culvert Cemetery Department 231 ,271,272,281,286 ,293,324,330,42214841 Cemetery Department, Foreman 165 165 Christmas Decorations City Auditor 85,338 City Clerk 171 ,298,336 79 City Collector, Postage and Box Rent 48 ,4 4996 City Council` ,161 City Hall Janitor 250 iCity Home 484 165177305 City messenger 2471 412 City Treasurer , , ,33838 City Treasurer' s Bond, Welfare Dept. Civilian Defense 42 ( 2) ,55 ( 2) ,61,68,73,85( 2) ,90,100102,176 . ( 2) 177 ( 2) ,JB9 ( 3) 202,218:296,324,363 Clerical Hire, Soldiers' Relief 428 Closed Banks 112,207 ,238 Collins Cove, .Flats 91,111 Collins Cove$ Wall 722261, 262,297 ,440 ,465 Covering Dumps 262 Culvert , 'arallel St. 161 ,496 6.''` Dog Constable 262 Drains, Almshouse Road 230 Dump Impaovement 336 Elections 1562180 ,483,497 Electrical Department 65 Electric Light and Gas Rates, Investigation of 496 Equipment , Carpenter Shop 84,172,272,306 ,446,4829496 Fire Department 165 -ire Department, Automobile 156 Fire Department Buildings 467,488 Fire Department, Ladder Truck 218,225 Gar Wood, Collector 14 29 Golf Course 354,360,361 ,364,403,482, � 2) Grade Crossing Elimination 336 Harris 1�ircl-e, Resurfacing roads adjacent to 261,3700374, Hay Scales, Relocation of 161 Health Department Chassis 477 1 Health Department , Collection of Garbage 296 I Health Department, Hospital 4330477 riighway Maintenance 85,2382401 i Independence Day Jefferson Ave. , purchase of land (Garrano) 167 ,110,116,130,134,158,162 332,343 i Appropriations ( con. ) Land, Bridge Street 187 Land, Columbus and Bay View Avenue-, purchase of 293 Law Department 166 ,306 ,422,44014640497 Library 177,497 May Street Playground 250 Medical Bills, Tire Department 448 Memorial Day 93,383,389 Milk Fund 257,354,361 ,370,377,389 ,395,422,448,466 ,477,490 ,497 National Defense Expenditures 4,42 North River 433 North Street Grade Crossing, Rescinding Vote 428, ( 2) North Street Land Takings 27,42,61,68,90,110,128,137,146,224,396 ,40 408,418 • North and Federal Streets, Widening of 446 North Street , #30 , Proposed Widening of 447 Nursery School Account 21 Ordinance, Codifying of 23 Park Department, Tandem Mower 5 Park Department, Transfers 111 , 286 ,297,306,32 Parking Area 377,38 Parking Area, B. & M. Railroad 25 Payment for damages - 46 Pensions 170 ,305, 336 ,372,48 Pension, John honoski 1 Photostatic Iviachine 28 Planning Board, Rezoning 46 Planning Board, Zoning Survey 27 u Playground, High Street 29 Playground, May Street , Tennis Court 6 Police Department 171, 297 ,471,49 Police Department, Automobile 16 Police Coats 19 Police Department, Radio 155,16 Police Department, Radio Equipment 125,162,373, 38 Police Department, Salaries 7 Poor Department Buildings 447,45 Public Parkin;; Area 2 Public Property Department 91,166 , 2,66, 271( 3) 1285,295, 315,47 Pumping Station 112, 230, 28 Rationing Board . 19 Rationing Office, Repairs 21 Real Estate, Star Avenue to Juniper Avenue 411 Real Estate, Octavia Williams 499 Repairs to Sea Wall, Lafayette Street 490 Rescinding Vote, North Street Grade Crossing 428, ( 2) Reserve Account 9 Salaries, Ten percent increase 4112 Salaries and Wages 41 School Department 901171,337,37 school Department, Janitors 14 School Department, Salaries 372,40 School Department, Transfers 48 School Department, War Risk Insurance 149,15 Sewer Construction 1423 Sidewalks 238,29 Sidewalks and Curbings 42 Small Parks 45 Snow Loader 30 Soldiers' Relief 64,170,171,3150471,472,48 Soldiers' Relief, Assistant Agent 428147 Soldiers' Relief, Clerical Hire 42 Street Department , Collection of Ashes 465,47 Street Department, convention 14 a ' Street Department , Transfers 305,314( 2) 1315,323,336( 2) ,433,482,49 281 I Street IDepartment, trucks 160,272,28 i Street Department Wood packer 16 Street Lighting, I-hristmae 1941 2 Tax Title roreclosures 202, 314,44 Temporary Loan 3,29 ,185, 34 Tourist Information Booth 32 Traffic Signal Light, Bridge Street 2 Unpaid Bills - 1941 L6 U.S.W.V. Lncam ment 23 Vault , City Hall 14 V-Day 46 Vinnin Square, purchase of land 100,15 Vital Statistics 17 c. I Appropriations (con. ) Walter Truck & Snow Equipment 1492158 Water Department 166 , 3060325,484 Water Department, General kaintenance 457 ,465 Water ripe 252 Welfare Department 13, 29 ,84, 91,96 ,17723.242337( 2) 1366,489 Weights and Pi:easurers 489 Weights and Measurers, Automobile 305 a Widening North Street , #30, Proposed 447 Widening North and Federal )treets 446 W.P A. ' .27, 39 ,72,170.,.176-, 218, 226 , 250( 2) ,252,271,330 ,354,422,457,477 Armistice Day Celebration 1561157,1661473,478 Leave of absence for city employees 158,315,470 Assessors / /qv .ass Appr onriation 111 , 272, 323 Assistants appointed 8,1782344,491 Auctioneers Licenses 8,44,53, 74,79( 2) ,80 ,87,157,167,191 , 232, 241,2591 273, ( 2) 325,331 ,360 ,373,379, 391 ,398,402,450,4862492 Audit of City Accounts Annual Audit 298, 318 Automobile Dealers Applications 9 ,16 ,29,74( 2) ,79,114,191 ,203, 209, 219, 225, 293,340 356 ,360,36403.67,370,373,379 ,430 ,45024992 ( 2) Licenses 9 ,16 ,29 , 35,80, 79,114,198,214,226 , 233, 295, 341 , 360 , 368 371 , 373, 381 ,403,458 uto Truck Applications 9,15, 2917.A,197, 203, 225,364,367 ,385 Licenses 16,29 ,85,80,87,204, 214, 233, 368( 3) ,371,392 huxiliary Police Appropriation 73, 218, 286 , 295 i I i i I Ft i Band Concerts Appropriation 128 212 219 246 427 428 45 Mayor' s Veto �43 s Beano Games 1 Investigation of 199 , 20 j Bicycles Registration-of 132,15 Billboards ' Notice from Department of Public works: Canal Street 6 Lafayette St : 6 Colonial Road 15 Maple and Loring Aves. lg Birth Certificates No Charge for Servicemen , 2049208,21 L No Charge for women in Service 213,22 Board of Appeal Members appointed 65,189,223,37 Board of Control Members appointed 65,189 ,223, 37 Board of Health - See Health Department j Bonds I i Blasting 4 j Building Movers - see Buildings, Moving j City Clerk 14 City Collector 2 City Treasurer 52,21 Drain Layer - See Drainlayers Purchasing Agent 203,36 Signs, - see Signs Booking Agent - See Theatre Booking Agent r. Booth, Information For Service Men 28 ' Bowling Alleys Applications 58,61,74,79(2) ,86,241,246 ,247 ,273,396,40 Licenses 67( 2) 80,87 (2) ,96, 247( 2) ,254 ( 2) ,283,402,41 Bridge - see Charlestown Bridge Jefferson Avenue, Bus Service on 292,36 Jefferson Avenue, draining. water 38 Jefferson Avenue, repairs to 29 Overhead, Washington Street 325,354,35 Budget Annual 26 , 35,207, 215, 221 ,228,367,37 -' Builders Licenses 44,74,150,162,24 Building Inspector { Thanks to City Council 33 Buildings,- Moving of Bay View Avenue to Beach Avenue 13 Grove Street to Church StreGT, 5 92 Essex Street to Fort Aven e 1 l I d I Buildings - Ordinance 'temporary construction 192,198 Buildings - Permits to Erect , Alter, etc. 76 Lafayette Street (Hytron Corporation) 157 Burial Agent Appointed 435 Bus Service - See .Eastern Mass. St. Ry. Co. Route to Castle Hill , change of 213, 232,237 , 258,261 Route over Bridge on Jefferson Avenue 363, 292 )I Route from Loring Avenue to Sylvania Elec. "rod. Co. 325 � S L F F t I I� I it, I 1 4 M 1. J y y YCN I 1 ti r k: it C . Card header License 40 Cardinal O' Connell Letter from, on use of school 1 Cemeteries Appropriation transfers 231, 271 , 272, 281 , 330, ( 2) ,48 Beach F'agon 48 Burial Vaults * Broad Street, wall repaired 58,156 ,149 , 25 29 Culvert 25 Deed, new form 263,268,27 Foreman 44 Greenlawsn , deed of lots, new form 15 Greenlawn , improvement of 325,42 Greenlawn, lot for- Veterans of World War II 158, 204, ( 2) Greenlawn , new deed 263,268,27 Cemetery Commission Death of George B. Farrington 191 Member appointed 52,196 ,212,491 Charlestown Bridge F.retes,t on opening 38 Reconstruction 314 Christmas - fl Decorations 16 3 LLi� rettes See Purple Heart Tobacco Fund j Circus American Legion 385 _City Audi to r Appointed 34,190, 355 Appropriations 338 To attend convention City Clerr Appropriation , special 171,298, 336 Bond 1460225, 364 Death of John J. Connelly 105,108,109 ,112 I Election of 109 ,118,T22,132,138,140, 205 No fee for certificates for Service men 204,208 Vital Statistics 171 , 298 it Documents - Printing 4,185,349 j City Collector Appropriation 471 Appointed 34,190 ,555 Deputy Collect ors Bo ds _ of file) 203 oastin out 1 City Council See after g ( ) 2hlployees 4> Appropriation - Salaries & wages (ten percent) 412 Married women 69 Petition to increase salaries 309 ,311 Time off - state convention 431 Union recognition - see Unions Vacation compensation employees in Armed Service 381 Wages and hours of labor 388,401 ,421 CiLY _Employees - Ordinances Appointment of City Officers Fire Department ( 59 Privates) 136,137,146 Fire Department ( 9 Lieutenants,61 privates) 294, ( 2) ,300 Holiday and Sick Leave 409 ,418 Police Dept . - Chauffeur Patrolman 277 Police Dept. - Janitor 316 , 317 • Police Dept . - Lieutenants increased, Patrolmen decreased 333, 342 Police Dept. - Matrons increased 342 Police Dept. - ( 53 privates) 6 , 16 Police Dent. - Radio repairman 94,95,102 Police Dept . - Supervisor Motor Vehicle Equipment 201, 214-( 211219037 277, 278 Police Dept. - Vacations for reserves ( 2nd passage) 333 Soldiers' Relief - Assistant Agent 4800487 Special Police 17( 2) , 30 Welfare Agent 2772283 Compensation of Certain City Officers Chauffeur Inspector 462 chauffeur Inspector - Veto 421 Chief Clerks 39 ,76 ,81 ,88,93,94 Clerks 75,76 ,81,88193,94,406,417 Compensation Certain City Officers 409,416 ,4211446 Electrical Department 4297438 Mayor 332,341 Park Department - Florists 62,69 It I` Park Department - Working Foreman 62,69 Police Dept. - Chauffeur Patrolran 278 Police Dept. - Clerk 39 ,45 Police Dept. - Janitor 317 Police Dept. - Matron 282, 289 Police Dept. - Supervisor Motor Vehicle Equipment 201,215,219 �> Precinct Officers 331 , 341 Purchasing Agent 45956 Soldiers' Relief - Assistant Agent 480,487 Street Dent. - Working Foreman 872145, ( 2) ,151 Superintendent of City Scales 249 Ten Percent Increase - City Employees 67,68, 76,91,100 , 168 ( 3) ,174 179 ,325, 352,477 ,487 Town Hall Janitor 96( 2) 102 Water Department - Clerk 54,62 { Water Department - Inspector 234, 243 Welfare - Agent 278,283 City Engineer Appointed 34 a ' City Hall Janitor, salary of 161 Vault 144 City Marshal - See Police Dept. City Messenger ' Appropriation 170 ,484 City Physician Physicians, acting as 240 Civilian Defense Air Raid Service 176 Appropriation 42,55 Appropriation transfer from Sundry Items 363 Auxiliary sire Department 127 a Auxiliary Police 218, 286 , 295 4:uxili:iry Police - Uniforms 73 Bomb Insurance 68,102, 256 Building, care of Curbings, painting white 174 Identification Officer 10085 a Information Center 176 189 Identification Bureau f Maintenance of Building 100 Medical Supplies 85 f Property Officer 189 t Sand, to be provided 20,43 Telephone Bills 177,189 Telephone Service 32 Whistles 42,55261 ,68 City Solicitor ©pinions - See Opinions Opinions to School Commmittee 66 City Treasurer Appointed 34,190 , 355 Bond 52,213, 380 ClaiAppropriation transfers 1650177,305,3382471 j - Recommendation of Mayor that Committee report on 52 Claims h Andrew J. Abdo 364 Margaret Ahearn 162 ,�meri can Coal Comr,any 53 benrietta Bearse 458 Olive Berglund 203 Thomas P. Bois 259 Laura Bouffard 436 James Bresnahan 66,80 Sophia J . Bukowski 191 Florence Burns 173 Louis A. Caron _ 326 Lillian Cassidy 130 Belle Conway 294 Thomas G. Cooper 81 James T. Cullen 232 Marcel Czajkowski 107 Alice L. Dallaire 17 Marie V. Daly 486 Laura V. Davis 162 Estella J. Davis 360 Mrs. L. J. Demers 363, 36 Emilio DiFelice 4 Fred J . Doherty 20 Patricia Donahue 44 Philip Donovan 167 Joseph A. Dupuis 37 Esquire Grill Inc. 53,8 W. H. Estes 20 Henry C. P. Evans 253,32 Henry t' . „vans 21 Marion D. Ford 29 Margaret D. Foster 2 Jeanrlette Fournier 16 Alice H. Francis 48 Bella Francis Hyman Freedman 37 Rene J. Gagnon 21 Joseph Gallivan 19 Peter Gianoulis 46 Ann Gallo 58 Mary E. Griffin 37 Arthur C. Grimes 39 Sylvio r . Guerrette, Jr. 38 Mary E. Hamilton 6 Gertrude A. Hartigan 25 Mrs. Florence E. Hiltz 37 Helen Hoas 498 Minot A. Holbrook, Jr. 45 Mary Holden 7 '. Catherine Burley _ 13 Ralph Hussey 49 Morris Jaynes 25 E, Stanley Karbowniczak 2 Rex -r>elley 8 Mary Kenneally 3 M. J. Kilfoyie 13 Helen Kozeneski 33 Bronislaw Kozlowski 24 Joseph LaForme 17 j.` L. A, Landry 203 Lionel A. Landry 19 Bertha Lavoie 49 Mrs. Cora B. Lawrence 37 Anne J. Lebel 24 Rose A. Lebel 24 Rena LeBlanc 30. i( Orin F. Leggro 309 Elizabeth V. Lennox 367 Benjamin D. Letarte, Jr. 273 Walter L. Lewis 203 Donat L'Heureux 172,173 Edward f5t. Looney 136 Annie Lubets 92 Mrs. ivargaret McCarthy 53 Agnes P. , Dleanor & Isabel G. McGinley 478 "drs. George i�icShay 326 klaire F. 14ahoney 309 Mary Malette 492,498 Lucien J. +Marquis 28 r'lorence M. Martin 191 Charles gib. Moore 28 Alice Morgan 79 Joseph Mulcahy 74 William E. Murphy 28 Karl Nabeskha 364 George D. Nichols 449 B. Agnes O'Hara 458,469 Helena Olszewski 136 Helen Palardy 74 Mary G. Patrick 73 Irene 1A. Pelletier 385 Obeline Pinette 74 Symon C. Polansky 267 Mildred Pszenny 173 Lucy Rhyno 356 Mary V. nobaczewski 225 Joseph Robinson 241 Ida M. Rogers 331 Magaret Rotman 241 ` Elyse hushford 241 Salem Five Cents Savings Bank 309 Agnes Scahill 263 Edward h. Shea 191 Alice Sherry 219 Wilbur H. Smith 294 Rose Solomon 191 Anna Stone 340 ",unite Stone 367,431 Mary F. Sutherland 477 Sylvania Electric Products Company 326 Sarah J. Symonds 232 George W. Thomas 360,431 Louis H. Toll 16 Eugene Tremblay 449 Helen Twombly 225 Kathryn Varina 136 Nancy Vent 81 Mrs. Ralph Vesce 16 Theresa E. Wade 282 John J . Whelton (Police Dept . ) 178 Harvey L. Whitmore 486 Sally Wilson 178 Mrs. Evelyn Wright 492 Clerks Chief Clerks in every department 35i75 71i,88,93,94 Married Women 69 Salaries 76,81 ,88,93,94,190,409 ,417 Coal Trucks Ordinance covering 137,144,300,311,315, 317 Coasting - See Streets City Council Appropriation transfers 489 496 j Appropriation - V-Day 4466 Business Notices 282459190,384( 2) City Documents 1859349 Committees 9124,52( 2) ,18411961302 Council Chamber, fan in 88 P _ h i r Council Chamber, .use of 15,58,150 ,191,196 , 211 ,219,231 ,261,252, ' 285,298,3561377,389,397,408, 478 Councillor Francis, Resolution on death of 19,34 Councillor llchugb, Resolution on death of 486 Councillor Morency, Resolution on illnes of 359 Councillor Safford, welcomed back to Council 389 Councillor Stefanski , letter from 338 Election of Councillor-atl'Large Manual 24,25( 2) ,30,4922494 Meetings 3,185,1931350 Membership, Port Raritan District 3,186.,350 Organization 473 Parade Orders 2,184 *Permission to speak to Council" 423 President elected 2,184,349349 Reconsideration, City Clerk to notify on notices of 46 Rules Salaries 3,1850349 Salem Letter 41186,350 Service Flag 373,379, 364 Thanks to 211 330,331, 366$ 84,429,430,440,491, ( 2) Unfinished business 3,179,185, 3430350 Vacancies, to be filled by Military substitutes 266 Voting by Council on matters of personal interest 234,239 *police Department Post-War Employment 10,45,46,52 b02 Collins Cove Dumpin Nuisance 442 Flats Harrigan) purchase of 112 Flats (Phippen) purchase of 207 Flats (Safford) purchase of 238 Flats (Williams) purchase of 497 Keeping clean, Beach and Playground 406 Repair of ball 912111 Committees Council 9, 24,52 ( 2) Housing 378 Police Dept . 10,45;46 Common - See Park Dept. Constables - See Dog Constable Appointed 7,1'5,23,26,39,43,52, 58,61,.72, 78,85,91,127,134,144,161 170,189,196,201,207, 212,218,237, 245,261,292,298, 323, 357,363,366,370,372, 3770384,430,436 ,446 ,4579467, 473 Resignation of 413 Bonds 15328,197,203,360,364 PeabodyMu seum seam 14,1$9, 363 Community Fund Resolution 462 i. ' Community Fund Drive {i f;1 Endorsement 291 Sign & booth on tunnel 294 Conduits Lancellation of 214, ( 2) Location for 59,64,197,2539256,300 I. 'Ifl I D Defense - See National Defense See Civilian Defense Dim Out 376 Dog. Constable Salary 161,189 ,496 Drainlayers Bonds 28, 74,191,209,232,360,380,391,42 Leave to withdraw 36 Licenses 74,80,92,101,201,145,209, 232,283,260,360,379 ,402,414,42 Dumping Jefferson Ave. , Mill Pond, prohibited 69 Dumps. Collins Cove 23 Covering, at Fort Ave. and Franklin St . 72,261226 Improvement 230,232,29 r 0 I a i - -- — -- E Eastern Massachusetts Stree way Co Tracks, gift to City 72, 78( 2) Eastern Massachusetts Street Railway Co. Bus Routes Beverly, via Kernwood 56 Conference with Trustees 153,163 Dearborn Street , through- 92,101 ,105 G. E. Plant. on Sundays, to - 69 Haverhill, to 73 Juniper Point, change of route 299,3012313, 328,329 Overcrowding buses 103 Peabody, via Oakland Street 56 Salezr, and Clifton, between 135 Trustees to furnish information 108 Willows, to, increased service 248,253,355 Elections Appropriations 336 ,483 City election order - 318 City election record 5, 348 Instructions on absentee voting � 348 466 Precinct .Officers 110 ,123,2692?83,330331 Precinct Officers - salary increase 330,331:341 Primaries, order for Presidential election 376 Primaries, order for State election 1512461 Registrars of voters - appointed 43,213 Tegistrars of voters - assistants appointed 89178,344,491 Special election for Councillor-at-Larke, by Council 24,25,30, 4922 Voting Machines 494 73 Electric Light & Gas Ra es Investiation of 65 e Electrical Department - see Lights Appropriation transfer 180,483,497 �'• Christmas Lighting-1941, appropriation for 22 City Electrician appointed 190,355 City Electrician to attend convention 156 Dim-out 376 Municipal lighting plant 69,88,146, 255, 376 Ordinance - Compensation city officers 429 ,43 Street Lights k' Cor. Barnes Road 486,499 Harmony Street 49 Prince Street place 49, Emergence Finance Board - See Finance Emmerton Mite Caroline Resolutions on death of 52, 5 Employment - Post-4'Tar Committee on 302 ExPl_�, os___ives - See Inflammables k F Fisheries See Seaworms See Shellfish See Fish ,Traps Fence Viewers Elected 243 Finance Audit, Annual 298,310 ,318 Annual Budget 207,215,221,228,367,374 Closed Banks, transfer 251 Emergency Finance Board, approval of appropriations 15721622173,190 2522413,423,436,449 ,485,492 Reserve Account 853237 Tax Title Foreclosures 314,202,440 Temporary Loans _ 3,185,349 Unpaid Bills of 1941; authority to pay 223,262 Firearms, Sale of _ Licenses for 9216,92,102,2872295,380,386,469 ,475 Fire Department Acceptance of G.L. Chap. 48, Sec. 58A, hours of duty 10 Appropriation transfers 84,172,272,306,3291448,483 Automobile, Deputy chiefs 165 Auxiliary Force 127 Buildings, appropriation for 156 Drums or tanks for oil, requirements for 117 Fire :dose 272 Fire protection, Ward 1, Precinct 1 8, 232 Fire Whistles, elimination of 2nd and 3rd round 199 Investigation of Jennings fire 49 Ladder truck 467,479 ,488,491 Mayor' s Veto, Leave of absence for Spanish War Veterans 432 Ordinance - No smoking in Theatres 202,209,215 Ordinance - (59 privates) 136,137,146 Personel increased 136,137,146,257,294, ( 2) ,300 Pensions: Martin J. Baine 336 1.4ary A. Blanchette 116 James P. Buckley 217 Thomas J. Curtin 314 Frank W. Hale 99 Kathryn M. hennessey 192 Mary J. Manning 192 Terrence J . Nolan 65 Rescue by William E. Stanton 211 Seventy Hour Week 127,135,136, (.3) ,146 Sick Leave: Ernest April 266,268 John M. Devitt 498 Time Off - Spanish War Veterans Convention 435- Time Off - Spanish War Veterans Convention - Veto 435 Fish Traps Dry Breakers 74,101 ,103 Great Misery Island 203,209, 210,211, 218, 220,226,227,234,241 , 243( 244,248, 2530258 Little Misery Island 208,209,253,258 Jurisdiction over Misery Island 252,258 Flint , Harry E. Death of 282 Flood Protection Invitation from Mayor of Johnstown,Pa. 366 Fortune Teller Licenses 16,29,53,59 , (2) ,74,79,80,87,145,151, 219,225, 226, 2321 233 241,242,247(2) , 254,391( 2) ,399 ,400,402 a Fuel DI I , Storage of Eastern Mass. St. Railway Co. - 53 i'iason St . 35, 40 Funeral Homes See Ordinances See Zoning f ;1 i ; 7 F i'° Garages -17 Canal Street (Naumkeae. Chevrolet Co. 492,495 33 Bridge Street (Bridget Levialska ,463 430 Essex Street (William Creedon) 340,458458,463 342344 242 Highland Avenue (Charles ruleo 28,37 24 Laurel Street (Harvey Levesque & Harold Nelson) 436,439 ,450,479 210 Washington Street (Shell Oil Co. ) lubritorium 15, 26 Garbage See Health Department Gasoline Licenses - See also - Inflamrables, Fuel Oil, Oil 134 Canal Street (3oseph E. Phelan 35, 40 17 Central Street ( City of Salem - Police Dept . ) 398,401 283 Derby Street (Colonial Garage) 44,49 405A Essex Street (John A. Cooper) 232,237 90 Lafayette Street (Sylvania Electric Products lnet . �499 210 Washington Street ( Shell Oil Company) 59 ,64 Gasoline Licenses - Reinstated by State Fire Marshal 404-406 Essex Street ( Shell Oil Company 172,190 Loring Avenue ( Shell Oil Company 172 190 e Golf Course - See Park Department Grade CrossinE Elimination - See Real Estate, North Street Appropriation 354, 360,361, 364, 396 ,428( 2) Appropriation - Rescinding Vote 428 ` i i ; I i i I u - r r' ri Harbor Installations in 150 Hay Scales Relocation 281,3702374 Health Department Chassis, Heavy duty 161 Collection of Garbage, apnropria.tion for 477 Death of Napoleon Levesque 240 Examination of employees in bakeries, etc. 77 Garbage contract 335 Hospital, appropriation for 296 Investigation , Smidt Leather Factory 371 , 373, 390, 392,395 Laboratory relocated 281, 370 Ilember of Board appointed 1.3, 34,190, 245,355 Honor Roll Ward Four 475 Housing Committee Housing 378 Ann I I Independence Day Appropriation Celebration of 402 85,135-2238 Infantile Paralysis Drive for funds 196 Inflammables, Storage of 212,Bridge Street (H. P. Hoods & Sons 299,304 Colby Street , rear 90 Highland Ave. (Sun Lacquer Finish) 162,164 4 Goodhue Street (Thomas A. O'$eefe, Jr. 316 , 321 18 Goodhue Street (Helburn Thompson Co. ) 150,155,325,329 20 Goodhue Street (John Flynn & Sons) 240, 245 5 Jefferson Avenue (Salem Lumber Co. ) 373,377 90 Lafayette Street (Sylvania Electric rroducts Inc. ) 499 .76 Lafayette Street (Hytron Corp. ) 241 71 Mason Street (Morris Tanning Co. ) 325,329, 341,398,401 3 Webster Street (Libby Shoe Co. ) 113,127 Insurance _ Broad Form 170,203,224 Intelligence Office Licenses 61, 67,101,107,232, 241,242$2471391$399 Investigation ' Smidt Leather Factory 371 Invitation Accepted 8,44,67, 73,74(2) ,79,86( 2) ,113,145,157,162,191,197, 218, 223 231 240( 2) 2472252i258,292 293 299 309 316 356 359 379, 385, 391,4019413( 2) ,443p443:457t2) 0473,478( 2) ,498( 3) 499. i I i 's I ti 1G�i Janitor - See Town Hall — U See City Hall Janitors' municipal Association Request for recognition 53 Juniper Point Bus Route 299 , 301 Junk Collectors Applications 59,61,74,225,232,242,247,254,3603373,3812385,3910398 402. Licenses 114,179, 233, 242,2473392,399,403,414 Leave to Withdraw Investigation of complaints 364 47 Junk Dealers - Applications-44,54,66,67,74,130, 241( 2) ,247,391( 2) 0414,450 Licenses 80,114,247,254,3991424,458 Ordinance amended 115 ( 2) 1132 Jurors Drawn 5, 21, 25,33(2) ,48,56,57,60,62,63, 70,82,123,132,154,159,169 1752179,193, 200,206,215,220,221,229, 235,236 ,279,290, 295 334,343, 362,364,365,369, 371, 382, 387,394,438,445,453, 454 469,481( 2) 3488,493. Juvenile Delinqu±E-()1 385,407,410 i Land - See Real Estate Law Department Appropriation 166 ,306,422,440,464,497 Payment for Damages: Jean A. Campbell Thomas Neville 470 470 Laws - See Acts Changes in State laws for duration of War 174,1932198 Committee on 184,193,198 Library Appropriation 174,497 Licensing Board Member appointed 238 Lights on Streets Dim Out Gerrish Place 3339335 Holly Street 60 Island Avenue 144,145 302,309 Li�htin�Plant See Municipal Lighting Plant Lodging House Applications 29,35,44,53, ( 2) ,59,61 ,66 ,74( 2) 179,86(2) 192(2) ,101, 107( 2) ,130,162,167,191,197,219,225,232,241(2) ,246 , 2471 253,259,263,282, 287,299( 2) ,325,367,370,379,385 391( 2) ,398,399,400,402,424( 2) ,430,450, (2) 0 499. Licenses 35,44,54,59( 2) ,67, 75,80,87,95,96 ,102,107,114,136,167 1 204, 214, 226,2332242,247,248 254,260,267,283pp287, "29,9 299, 310, 311,316,326;331,381(2) ,403(2) ,41§(41 ,431,43': 458( 2) . Loud Speaker Permit for 379 Manual Corrections in Printing of 192 3,185, 350 Mayor Acceptance of G.L. Chap. 32, Sec. 56-59, relating to Pensions 315 Address to Council Salary increase 21184,349,34 Secretary appointed 14,251 Unpaid bills, authority to pay 22 lvicArthur, General Renaming Fort Avenue for 6 J:emorial Dam Appropriation Invitation 38 Leave of absence for Veterans 7 73,245, 387,40 Merchant 11,arine _ Medical Aid 460,48 Michaud Bus Line - See Bus Service Milk Fund Appropriation for, 257,258,354, 361 , 38 Municipal Employees anion Meeting with Council 7 Recognition 28 Municipal LiLltinF Plant Proposed 69 ,88,146,255$ 4 Music on Streets Loud Speaker at Police Station 172,17 Permits to play 53, 660114,37 Military Aid - See Soldiers' Relief i 4, N National Defense - See Civilian Defense Appropriation 4 Naturali nation Office opened 156 New England Tel. & Tel. Co. See Conduits See Pole Locations 4 North River e Appropriation , 433 Nuisance 396,398,4331440 Nuisance Alleyway from Washington Street to Market 161 Collins Cove 442 Garage ( 24 Laurel St. ) Harvey Levesque & Harold '4elson 436 ,439479 Lead Mills 437,, ( 3) North River 396,398,433,440 Smidt Factory (14 Butler St. ) 3901392,395,397 , ( 2) Surrette Storage Battery Co. 219 ,222,253 Number Plates Collection of 8 J 0 6 r'S Oil , Storage of Donnell Mudge Inc. (151 Canal St . ) 86,90,98 Oil Drums or tanks, requirements for 117 Opinions of City Solicitor Councillor voting on matter, of personal interest 239 `- Fees for Birth Certificates 208 Recognition of Municipal Employees Union 307 Retirement Pensions 362,367 Salem Letter 389 Stop Signs on Bridge St. 26 Ordinances Buildings (temporary construction) 192,198 Cemetery Deed 263,26492680274 Coal Trucks, covering of 311,317 Fire Department , (9 Lieutenants, 61 Pi 294( 2) ,300 Fire Department ( 59 Privates) 136,137,146 Fire Department, no smoking in Theatres 2020209,215 Holiday, and Sick Leave 409,418 Junk Dealers 115,1:52 Parking, West side of Bridge St. 17'$30;46 Parking restrictions during snow removal 17, 30 ,46 Police Department Chauffeur Patrolman 277 Janitor 316,317 Lieutenants increased, Patrolmen decreased 333,342 Matrons increased 342 Patrol at Juniper Point 425,438 Patrol at Juniper Point , (veto) 441 Privates ( 53) 6 ,16 Radio Repairman 94 q5 102 Service in other cities 18( 2� , 30 Special Police 17( 2) ,30 Supervisor Motor Vehicle Equipment 2019214( 2) , 3192277,278 Vacations for Reserves ( 2nd passage) 333 Salaries Chauffeur Inspector 462 Chauffeur Inspector (veto) 421 Chief Clerks 39,76,81,88,93194 Clerks 75,76,81,88,95.,94,409,417 City Employees, ten pyercent increase 67,68,76,91,100,168(3) ,174 179,325,352,477,487 Compensation certain 'city officers 409,416,421,4469r9. Electrical Department 429,438 Mayor 332,341 Park Department, Florists 62,69 Park Department, Working Foreman 62,69 Police Department, Chauffeur Patrolman 278 Police Department , Clerk 39,4.5 Police Department, Janitor 317 Police Department , Matron 282,289 Police Department, Supervisor motor Vehicle Equipment 201,215 219 Precinct Officers 331,341 Purchasing Agent 45,56 Soldiers' Relief, Assistant Agent 480,487 Street Department , Working foreman 87,145( 2) ,151 Superintendent of City Scales 249 Town Hall, Janitors 96(2) ,102 Water Department , Clerk 54 62 Water Department, Inspectors 2340243 Welfare Agent 2780283 Sick Leave, Holidays 409,418 Sidewalks, Chapter 39, Section 4A, Time extended 1002107 Soldiers' Relief, Assistant Agent 480,487 Welfare Agent 277,283 Zoning Amendments . Area Regulation 466 Board of Appeal, to give authority to 104,112 r'uneral Home Zones, establishment of 10,28,46056 Funeral Homes, Hearings on 41,134 Funeral Home, petition in opposition 41,42 Funeral Home, petition in favor 10 Lafayette Street (Lead Mills) 443,449 ,464( 2) ,4740478 Ordinances ( cont. ) Zoning Amendments North Street, westerly side 380,387 Report of Planning Board i28,112 Establishment of Residence I'D" Districts and. Restricted Lodging House 384,390,437,444,476 ,487 Ordinances (Miscellaneous) Codifying and reprinting 227, 23 Overhead Brid e Washington Street at Barton Square 325335 a II i j is I i - P Parades i Permits 145,246,308 Park Department Appropriation transfers 111 , 288,497,206,324 Authorization to sell land at Franklin and Orchard Streets 231 Commissioners appointed 65 223 378 Common fence for scraping �152�157 Florists, Salaries 62( 2; 169 Golf Course, appropriation for 14,29 Playgrounds - See Playgrounds Playgrounds transferred to Park Department 117,129,131,138,173, 174 k 4322331 - Pensions: Edward J . Boyle 257 Edward Casey 477 Skating Area 493 Small Parks, appropriation for 466 Tandem Mower and Tractor 58 Tennis Courts 64 Tour of Parks 86,258 423 Working Foreman , Salaries 62( 2� ,69 Parking Area Appropriation 32,25093779386 Passenger Autos Applications 16,29,79,19l( 2)197( 2) ,209,241,356,364,370,379,386 u� Licenses 9,2.9,35,87,198,204,214,247,3ll ,360,368( 2) 373( 2); 286 Pawnbroker Applications 61 ,67,225, 233, 392 Bond 293,391 Peabody Museum Constable, appointed 14 169 Pedlers ' Applications 61, 74,225,241,246, 263226723402386,414 Licenses 73,86,101,231,246,258,273$ 90,423 ( 2) Pensions Eli ,April 433 Martin J. Baine 336 John H. Bertram 335 Mary A. Blanchette 116 Edward J'. Boyle 257 James P+ Buckley 217 Edward J. Casey 477 Steve Collette 178 Thomas Cote 32 Thomas J. Curtin 31 William F. Dwyer 7 Helen Foley 113,394245 Thomas J. Gartland 66 Frank W: Hale 99 Kathryn M. IIennessey 19 Leo Latarvis 42 Mary J. Manning 19 Thomas McNiff 2 Terrence J. Nolan 6 Lucia L. 2elletier 71(2) Fred T. Phippen 44 John P. Riley 37 John Ronoski 1 I Pensions ( cont. ) Pensions (Miscellaneous) Appropriations 170,305,633,485 Acts of 1943, Chapt. 452. , Increased disability pensions 285,300 Chapter 32, Sections 56-59 , accepted by Mayor 315 Retirement 62 Picketing Permit for 225 Pool Tables Applications 74,232,241,253,3799386,436 Licenses 80,242,247, 260,386 ( 2) ,443 Planning Board Appropriation - Rezoning Modification 465 Appropriation- Zoning Survey 272,309 , (2) Land - Vinnin Square 1002157 Members Appointed 65,2232378 Recommends regulating signs in Residence Zones 44 Reports on Zoning amendments: 26,112 Funeral Homes Lafayette Street, near Lead Mills 443 449 464( 2),474'478 266 North Street 384 Residence "D" Districts Playgrounds Collins Cove, transfer 138,174,442 Cook Property, transfer 297 High Street , Improvements 297 High Street , transfer May Street, building purchased - 144 May Street , improvements 25 25 7 May Street , sale of land adjacent to May Street, tennis courts 64 May Street , transfer to Park Department 171,131,442 Pickman Park, transfer 129 ,173,442 Pit, transfer 138,174,441 Plum Island Wild Life Sanctuary rrotest 228, 231 , 240 Plummer Farm School Trustee appointed 14,190229 Pole Locations 253 256 Aborn Street _ , Beacon Street and 106 So. Mason Street 478 482 Champlain Road 436,106 Cheval Avenue 439 73,83 ,93,9 Cypress Street 73,83,92,93 Cypress Street , removal 17 - Forest Avenue 492049 Fort Avenue 222 Foster Court 214,217 , 49 17249 4929 Friend Street ' 72,187 -- Harmony Grove Road Highland Avenue, between Almeda St. & "herry Hill Ave. 44,4 1421 Highland Avenue, rear Barnes Road 135r10 Hillside Avenue 10 Hosmar Avenue 218,202 Intervals Road 492,49 Juniper Ave. 492149 Jackson Street 423,42 Jackson Street, relocation 92;98, Lafayette Street Location of 137 Existing Poles 46 j Loring Avenue 79283292,98,492,49 r Pole Locations ( cont. ) Loring Avenue, relocation 379 ,383 Manning Street 162,164 Nichols Street, removal 101 Raymond Road Z)6 Tremont Street, removal 299 ,30 Vale Street 492,49 West Avenue 162,16 Police Department Appointments to: Sergeant 28 23 Officers 34,4417$,135347 i;. Reserves 100,112 ,48 Appropriation, Salaries & Wages Appropriation transfers 1713297,471,49 ' Automobile 16 Auxiliary Police - See Civilian Defense City Marshal, Monthly Reports 7,2$243 ,5$,7$,$6,100,112 ,135 150,167 17$,19?,203 ,2131225 ,240,252 ,263 ,2721 293,29$,325 ,340,359,364,373 ,37$,390,4 3 , 436,449,473 - Claims: Thomas P. Bois 259,26 John J. Whelton 17 Council Committee on, - See City Council 1 Day Off - Officer Bois 26 Hired Doctors for Drunken Driving Cases 41 Janitor 310,316231 Janitor at Police Station 316,31 Juvenile Delinquency 385 ,407,41 Leather Coats 17 Loud Speaker 172217 Military Substitutes 37 Ordinances : Chauffeur Patrolman - See Sup. of Motor Vehicles 277 ,27 Clerk's Salary 39,45 Janitors 316,31 Janitors' Salary 31 Lieutenants increased & Privates decreased 333 ,34 Matrons increased 34 Matron, Salary of 2812282228 Police Patrol, Juniper Point 425 ,43 Police Patrol, Juriiper Point - Veto 44 Policewoman 448,49 Privates increased 7,7 ,1 Radio repairmen 94295 ,10 Reserve Police , days off and vacations 25 Reserve Police, Vacations for 33 Service in other cities 17 (2) , 30 ' Special Police 17 (2) 2 30 Supervisor Motor Vehicles 201(2) ,214(2 ) 12151219(2) ,277,278 Payment for Damages : Thomas Neville 465946 Pensions: 43 Eli April Helen Foley 113 ,394,45 Thomas J. Gartland 65 27 Thomas McNiff Lucia Pelletier 712 -- Protection at Salem Hospital 244 Radio Equipment 125 ,162,3732381 Sick Leave: Officer Carr 384 Officer Olson 467 Thanks for Salary Increase 100 Police Patrol, Juniper Point 379(2) ,457 Uniforms , officers to be reimbursed for damages to 43 ,55,88 Post War Post War Plans 37 Housing Committee 37 r Precinct Officers Appointed 110,123 ,269,283 ,435 , 450 Ordinance - Salaries 331 ,341 Public Property Appropriation transfers 91 ,166,266 ,271 (3 ) ,285 ,296,315 ,447 ,45$ 2470, 496. Fire Department Buildings 156 Lease of "Old 'dater Works" Building to U.S.A. ill Pension - Thomas Cote 324 Playgrounds , transfer to - Park Dept. : Collins Cove 13$ 5174 May Street 117 ,13 Pickman Park 129,173 Pit 13$ ,1741 Police Janitor, appointment by Supt. 317 Smidt Leather Factory investigation 371 ,373 ,390,392 ,395 ,397 Superintendent, appointed 43 ,190,195 ,355 Vault , City Hall 144 Wharf at Beverly, Sale of 266(2) ,268(2) 2296 Public Welfare - See Welfare Department Purchasing Agent Appointed 34,190355 Bond 203 :367 Ordinance , Salary 45 , 56 Union labels on printing 20323 ,24 Purple Heart Tobacco Fund Contribution 191 I I 4 7 I i! i t, I Railroads Hearings , Dept. Public Utilities 230,232 , 241 Hearings on Rates 15 Rationing Proposed ordinance on price rationing and rent control 366 Rationing Board Additional telephones 199,202 Appropriation 195 Real Estate Acquired: Flats: Collins Cove .112 ,207,497 Collins Cove (Octavia Williams 497 Land: Aborn St. - 231 Beach & Sutton Ave. 34 Bridge St . (Box) 187 Coluinbts and Bay View Ave. 293 61 Essex St. (Piekos) 1951251 299 Essex St. 264,271 267-269 Essex St. 6 , 56 Gallows Hill Playground adjoiningadjoining 22 Jefferson Ave . (Garranol 110,116,130,134,158,162,167, 332 ,343 Loring Ave. & Lincoln Rd. 84 18 March St. (Tansey) 166 New Derby & Lafayette St. , verification of deed 155 30 North St. (Beaver Auto Co. ) 466 S Pratt St. 52 Star Ave. to Ju#iper Ave. 411 Vinnin Square 10011557 Lease to Hytron Corp. , near Derby St. 47z North Street Land Takings - See also Real Estate , Sale of: Clement Property 83 ,128137 { 70 Federal St. 132 :146 1 Metcalf Land 42 ,110,146,151 North Street Property, by Park Dept. 393 North Street Widening 3923395 North Street Widening - appropriation 396 ,403 ,408 17 North St. (Elks) 27 19 North Street 224 21-23 North St. 61,68 24 North St. 132,146 31 North St. 90 Sale of: n 19 Balcomb St. 358 75 Boston St. to 22 Putnam St. 28. 31 Bradford St. 359 60 Bridge St. 992134 320 Bridge St . (West) 357 C4dar Hill Road 285 11 Collins St. 99 63-R63 Essex St. 223 R422 Essex St. 270 R424 Essex St. 257 66 Federal St. Gedney St. 270 ,2852287 55 Grove St. 3558 123 Highland Ave 384 Kimball Acres 485 Loring Avenue (Pickman Park) 306 37-38 Lovett St. 35 62 Mason St. 9 111 Mason St. 177 113 Mason St. 335 27 North St. 2132254,255 ,262 14 Raymond Rd. 13 16 Raymond Rd. 161 80 Tremont St. 358 t ' 88 Tremont St. 35 F- 90 Tremont St . 35 Reconsideration City Clerk to notify Councillors of notice of 46 Registrars of Voters Appointed 43213 ,377 Assistants appointed 8:178,344 Rent Control Commission on 91 Resolutions Community Fund 462 Juvenile Delinquency 385 Little Steel Formula 393 ,398 McHugh, William-Councillor - Death of 4$6 Morency, Philip L.-Councillor - Illness of 359 Retirement Members appointed 251 Opinion of City Solicitor on retirement pensions 367 Rules - See City Council I i i j h Salaries Appropriation - Salaries & Wages 412 - - See Ordinances See Various departments Ten percent increase - See City Employees Wages and Hours of Labor 3889401,421 Salem Electric Lighting Co. See Pole Locations Investigation of Rates 65 Salem Gas Comldany Investigation of rates 65 Salem Harbor - See Harbor Salem Hospital Police portection at 244 Salem Letter Salem Letter 373 ,379,3842389,390 Scales - Superintendent of ,a. Declaring Supt. of City Scales as an Operator 418 Declaring Asst. Supt. of City Scales as' an Operator 418 Increase in Salary 249 Relocation of City Scales 281 ,370,374 School Committee Opinions-by-City Solicitor 66 School Department Appropriation transfers 90,144,149915791712337,372 ,4092484 Caretaker, Bertram Field 372 ,386 Milk Fund, appropriation -2582370,3772389,395 ,402 ,422(2 ) ,448,466, 477 490,497 Nursery School Account 212 Salaries : Note of Thanks from Salem Teachers Asso. ,423 Teachers, Janiotrs , Increase 372 ,397 ,409 Thanks from family of late Supt. Bemis 223 Scrap Iron Dsive Common, for 147 Common, fence at 152,157 Use of City Trucks 329 Sealer of Weights & Measures Appointed 58,68 Seaworms License to sell 253 ,260 273 ,283 Licenses to take 53 (2) 259(3 ) ,66(2) ,67(2) 74(2) ,75(2) ,79(2) ,80,87,101 107,1140130 131,136,209�2) ,.219 225(2) ,232 ,241,242 246 247 ,253�2) 254(2) ,259(z) ,z�io,267(2 ) ,273 ,283 , 370i�) ,373 ,3731 ) ,379,380,38123859386,391,392 ,399, 400,403 ,414, (2) ,424,430,431,437,450,458. Restricted at Juniper Cove 243 Taking of authority over 34 Secretary to Mayor - See Mayor Servicemen Rehabilitation - See Soldiers' Relief Shade Trees & Moth Suppression Superintendent appointed 52 ,190,355 Shellfish Increased production 240 Restriction at Juniper Cove 243 Taking of authority over 34 Sidewalks - See Streets See W. P. A. Signs Signs : Superkision over in residential zones 44 Sign Bonds : $,66,74,87 ,107 ,135 ,147 ,157 ,173 ,197 ,214,241 247 ,259,267 282 ,287,31b ,325 (2) ,391 ,402 ,430,458,469,473 �4) ,486,499 Sign on Roof 408 Sign on Tunnel 130 ,145 ,150,209,219,259,430,459 ,486 Signs - Large Type - 6 ,8,13 ,29,37 ,66,72 ,86,90,107 ,110 ,135 ,143 ,157 , 173 ,176 ,179,1$7 ,294,296,316 ,321 ,325 ,398,401 ,430 436,445 ,450,455 ,458 ,464,469,470,473 ,476,477 ,486 487 ,499• Signs - Small Type 1 6 ,167 ,191,246 ,273 ,282 ,356 ,360,380 ,385 ,436 Smoking No smoking in Theatres 202 ,209 Soldiers Relief Acceptance of Chapter 115 , Section 3A, G. L. 361 Agent appointed 34,190 ,3559421 Agent appointed Burial Agent 435 Appropriation transfers 64,127 ,171 ,315 ,428,471 ,472 ,4238 Appropriation - Clerical Hire Appropriation - Assistant Soldiers' Relief Al,ent 428;479 170 Automobile Ordinance - Appointment of Assistant Agent 480487 Compensation of Assistant Agent 480:487 Establishment of Assistant Agent 480,487 Ordinances , Revision of 326 Photostatic Machine 281 Resignation of John Splaine , Jr. as Agent 421 ,423 Servicement, rehabilitation of 356368 Supervisor 2841288 :326 Veterans Lots at Greenlawn Cemetery 148,204 (2 ) Visitor 284,288,326 Sound Truck Permit for 446 Street Department Appropriation transfers 160,262 ,272 ,314,315 ,336 ,395 ,433 ,482 ,490 Austin Western Street Sweeper 395 Collection of Ashes 465 ,475 Convention , Superintendent to attend 149 Curbings , painted white 174 Gar Wood Collector 2182225 Highland Avenue 2202238 Highway Maintenance 2812305 ,3142323 ,336 ,433 Mack Truck 272 ,282 Payment for Damages - Jean A. Campbell 470 Pension - Leo Letarvis 427 Repairs , Sea Ball - Lafayette St. 490 Sewers : Appropriation for 14, 30 ,314 ,Kighland Avenue 220,238 Sidewalks and Curbings 427 Snow Loader 335 Trucks 160 Water Truck and Snow Equipment 149 ,158 Wood Packer 160 Working foreman, salary of 87,145(2),151 i y I• Streets Alleyway from Washington St. to Market, conditions at 161 Banner 145 Blaney St. , catch basin 292 Booth on Sidewalk 263 Coasting, Streets designated for 198 352 500 Culvert Para ' 'Parallel St. 262 Drains , Almshouse Road 262 Dumps, covering of 729297 ,2619262,440,465 Fort Ave. & Franklin St. , covering dumps at ?2,297 Fort Ave. , renaming for General McArthur 64 + ' Gedney St. , repair of 46,76 Harris Circle, resurfacing Roads, adjacent to 336 Highland Ave . , excavation in, report on 220,238 Jefferson Ave. , Mill Pond-dumping in prohibited 69 Joyce St. , naming of 217 Mahhole at 197 Essex St. 203 Music - See Music on Streets Parade - See Parades Parking Area 22 Parking Area - B. & M. R. R. land 250 Picketing on streets 225 Preach Gospel on streets - 402 Sidewalks 238,297 Sidewalks , Ordinance, Chap. 39, Sec . 4A, time extended 100,107 Sidewalks, W. P. A. 72 ,100 Skating Area 493 Sound Truck - See Sound Trucks Speaking on Streets 413414 Street Dance 3951421:436 Street Lights : Cor. Barnes Road 4869499 Harmony Street 499 Milk & Webb Sts. 475 Prince St. Place 493 Tunnel - See Tunnel, use of Streets - Laying Out, Widening etc. Bristol St. 415 ,419 Cheval Avenue 318,321 Essex Street , widening at #299 264,271 y ' Foster Court 47,49 Gedney Court , discontinuance of portion of 449,455 r Gedney, Street , discontinuance of 300003 Hosmer Avenue 31,37 Intervale Road 117,125 Jefferson Ave. , corner of Jackson St. , widening of 110,116,130; 134 1583162 ,167,332,343 F. Juniper Avenue 129,137 a' 18 March Street 166 Meade Court 159 North Street - See Real Estate - North St. North Street , amendment to Bond Order 418 !„ North and Federal Streets, widening of, appropriation for 446 North Street , proposed widening of, appropriation for 447 North Street , taking by eminent domain by Park Department 393 ' North Street widening 392,395 404 North Street widening, appropriation for ,418 Post War Plans 376 Star Avenue 31,37,40 Street Lighting - See Electrical Dept. See Lights on Streets Removal of restrictions on 332,335 Sullivan. Hon. Denis J. Resolution on death of 288(2) 2299 i Thanks for flowers 292 i Sunday Licenses Applications: 29,44,53 , 59 66(2) 274(2 ) 2792$6(2) 292(2) 2101(2) ,107(2) 2 114 zlg 225�z) ,232(z) ,2412247 ,253t259,263 (2) ,267(2) , 82 z� 2 2 16 31 240(21 356 ,367,370,373 (2) , ' : �i 273 ,2 7 93 , 99,3 ,3 , 379,399,402�2) ,414(2 ) ,424,430,436,443 ,450(2) ,469,474 Licenses : 9(2) ,35 ,54, 59,67 ,75(2) ,79,80,87295 ,96,102(2 ) ,107(2) , P; 114,131 ,226,233 ,242 ,247 ,254,259 26i!273 ,283 ,287 ,294, 299,310,326,341,360,371 ,38l ,386� 5 ) ,392(2) ,400,399,403 , 414,424,431 ,437,443 ,45$,475 ,479. fly Sylvania Electric Products Inc. i� Change of Name 129 ' I iNI i i t t , I Y i ------- — ---_. T Tag Day Permit for 385 Tax Titles See Finance I Taxes Servicemen, abatement of 10 Theatres No smoking in 200,2091215 Theatre Booking Agent License 9,191 ,198,356360 Bonds 191:356 Tourist Information Booth Appropriation for 323 Town Hall Janitor, salary of 88,96(2) , 10 Traffic One Way Streets: Park Street 10,14 Parking: Bridge Street, west side 1600,46 Dodge Street Court 8,17,30 Essex Street 301 Fort Avenue 301 Restrictions during snow removal 1700,46 Signals : Bridge and Arbella Streets 152232202 Discontinuance of traffic lights ` 193 ,202 Parking Area 22 Parking Area, B. & M. R. R. land 250 Re-routing thru Town House Square 108 Stop Signs , Bridge Street 19,23 ,26 Trees On Juniper Avenue, preserved 129,137 Removal of: 12-14- Barb`Street 393 Columbus Ave. & Dustin St. 301,304 19 Columbus Avenue 381,383 21 Congress Street 56261,75 Cor. Dustin & Columbus Avenues 146,147 23 Maple Street 2782281 North and Lynde Streets 46,51387 89 Proctor Street 69275 22 Woodside Street 301 ,304 Trucks , Covering of See Coal Trucks Trust Funds Commissioner appointed 27 ,432180 Tunnel Use of head of 66,101 ,130,145 ,150 U Unifinished Business Reference 3 Union Labels On City Printing 20223y24 Union, Municipal Employees Meeting with Council 273 Opinion of City Solicitor 307 Petition on salaries , etcl 309,311 Recognition 2$$,2922307011 Unpaid Bills 1941, Authority to pay 2�3 V_ Vaillancourt , Roger First Salem Boy killed in action 4 Veterans See Cemeteries See 11'emorial Day See Soldiers' Relief Leave of absence 273 Time off for State Convention 40 Vetos Mayor' s veto on: Band Concert appropriation 43 Chauffeur Inspector - compensation ordinance 42 Fire Department , Leave of absence 43 Juniper Point Patrol - ordinance 44 Victo)?y_Gardens Meeting on 211,21 V-Day Appropriation for 46 Vital Statistics Appropriation for 17 Voting Machinses Trial proposed 7 Voters , Registrars of - See Elections h3 ,i r W Wagons - See Auto Trucks Waste Paper Drive Sound Machine on Streets, use of 44 Water Department Appropriation t ransfers 166,306,324422,48 Clerk, salary of 5, 4,6 Drainage of Water at Jefferson bridge and Preston Rd. 38 General Maintenance 457,46 Inspectors' Salaries 19 Machinist Salaries 19 Meter Readers Salaries 152 ,197,233 ,23 Ordinance - Salaries 19 Pensions : John H. Bertram 33 Fred Phippen 440 Pumping Station appropriation 112 ,230,2$ Repairs to Boilers 42 Water Pipe, appropriation for - 25 J Weighers of Coal and Commodities Appointed 13 ,23 ,39,43 ,52 ,61,73 ,189,196,203 ,207,212 ,230,237 ,251,357 363 ,366,370,372 ,377,388,401 ,430,473 Weigher of Commodities Y Appointed 47 r Weights and Measures Automobile 30 '+ Relocation of 28 r Sealer appointed 58,6 Welfare Department Appropriations : Automobile 33 City Home 25 Old Age and Dependent Children 84,96,32 :Outside Relief, Cash 36 Salaries 9 Transfers 177,33724$ Unpaid bills (Boston) 13�1 Welfare Department - Bond Order *Poor Department Buildings Agent , appointed 286 Agent , ordinance to create 278283 Agent, salary of 279:283 Death of Miss Collins 129 Emergency Finance Board 423 Members of Board appointed 22-,190,355 Physicians , acting as City Physicians 240 ffharf at Beverly Sale of 263 ,266(2) 0268(2) ,296 histles - See Civilian Defense ire Over Lafayette St. 2872291 9. P. A. Appropriation for, 27,39,72 ,170,176,218,226,250 (2) 0252,258,271 330054,402,4572477 Letter from E. E. Buxton 86 40 or 48 hour Week 147,156 Purchase of Materials without advertising 6,188 Sidewalks 729100,107 Z Zoning Ordinance Amendments :to: { ' Funeral Homes 10(2 ) ,2$,46,56,104,112 ,134 Lead Mills, Lafayette St. 443 ,4492464(2) ,474 478 `North Street , between Essex & Federal Streets 25$,264,266,2A5 395 North Street , w$sterly side 3 291,3802387 A0,387 residence f,D„ Districts & restricted Lodging Houses 3$4,390,411 444,446 ,476,4$7 Vinnin Square 26 Area Regulation 46 Assessed Valuation,-=LAfayette Streeet District , near Lead Mills 46 Sukrette $torage .Batt6ry Co. 219222 Survey, appropriation for 272 309(2 ) , ,r r _lN Yltl 11 f{ �{ :,_1t r- Will ey i 'rl A: w V' 1 / • 1 } i I f - The records of the City Council from Vo lume 48, Page 498, (September 11, 1941) to Volume 49 Page l4 n I Oq s g (September { 1942) were prepared under the direction of the City Clerk, Augustine J. Toomey, from such i _ 0 notes and records of the late City Clerk, John J. `onnelly, and the former Assistant City Clerk, Clement E. Connelly, as were available. Attest: City Clerk Ward One - Adam F. Stefanskiv s '. Ward Two - John G. Carson / Ward Three - H. Francis Dolan✓ Ward Four - Arthur H. Crosby,. Ward Five - Philip L. Morency, Ward Six - Arthur T. Ferguson✓ President of City Council - Philip L. Morency t i s CITY GOVERNMENT - 1942 MAYOR EDWARD A. COFFEY COUNCILLORS-AT-LARGE Philip J. DurkinJ Wilfred J. Poitras✓ Stephen W. Francis/ Francis E. Rafter,✓ William 0. Safford w WARD COUNCILLORS Ward One - Adam F. Stefanski✓ jz Ward Two - John G. Carson Ward Three - H. Francis Dolan Ward Four - Arthur H. Crosby,: Ward Five - Philip L. Morency,/ Ward Six - Arthur T. Ferguson✓ 1 President of City Council - Philip L. Morency i i January 5, 1942 i The organization meeting of the City Council was held on Monday, �i January 5, 1942, at ten o' clock A. M. The City Clerk called the meeting to order and asked the senior member, Councillor Safford, to take the chair. All the members were present. I Notification Councillor Morency offered the following order which was adopted: ! I 1 "Ordered: that His Honor, ,the Mayor-elect , be notified that the Councillors-elect are assembled and waiting to be qualified." Councillor Safford appointed Councillors Rafter and Poitras l? to notify and escort the Mayor. Mayor-elect Edward A. Coffey was escorted to the Council Chamber. I it Rev. Herbert J. Leger offered prayer. The City Clerk read the record of the election. Hon. James T. Ronan , Justice of the Supreme Court of Massachusetts, administered the oath of office to the Mayor-elect. Hon. James J. Ronan then administered the oath of office to the Councillors-elect. The Mayor retired. i President Councillor Durkin offered the following order which was adopted: 2 3 "Ordered: That the Council proceed to organization for the year 1942 by the election of a President." Councillor Dolan nominated Councillor Morency. Councillor Stefanski seconded the nomination. There were no further nominations. Councillor Morency was elected by a vote of ten votes for Councillor Morency and one vote for Councillor Dolan, cast, by Councillor Morency: Councillor Dolan moved that the election be declared unanimous and it was so voted. Councillors Dolan and Ferguson were appointed to escort Councillor Morency to the chair. Councillor Dolan offered the following order which was adopted: "Ordered: That a- message be sent to His Honor Mayor Edward A. Coffey that the City Council for the year 1942 has organized by_. the election of Councillor Philip L. Morency as the President, and that it respectfully extends to him an invitation to address .the members at this session." I(ayor' s Addrews Councillors Carson and Stefanski were appointed to escort the Mayor 4 � I to the Council Chamber. Mayor Coffey delivered his inaugural address. The Mayor retired. Councillor Poitras offered the following order which was adopted: "Ordered: that the thanks of the City be extended to His Honor the Mayor for. his able and instructive address and a copy be requested for i V" January 5, 1942 r publication with the Municipal Documents." Councillor Rafter offered the following order which was adopted: Unfinished "Ordered: that all matters referred to the City Council by the City 5 Business Council of 1941 and all matters not finally disposed of or in the hands of committees be referred to the City Council of 1942 and to the several committees usually considering the same." r Councillor Safford offered the following order which was adopted: Manual 6 "Ordered: that the City Clerk be and hereby is authorized and di- 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 ($125.00) said sum to be charged to the regular appropriation for City Council. " Approved by the Mayor on January 6, 1942 Councillor Stefanski offered the following order which was adopted: Rules "Ordered: that the rules and regulations of the City Council for 7 the year 1941 be adopted as the rules and regulations for the year 1942 and that the same be suspended for this meeting." Councillor Carson offered the following order which was adopted: Meetings .F 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 notice than twenty-four hours." Councillor Dolan offered the following order which was adopted: Temporary Loan "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, 1942, 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 the original obligation. Said notes shall not be obligatory unless cer- tified thereon as to genuineness by the National Shawmut Bank of Boston, Massachusetts." Approved by the Mayor on January 6, 1942 1 . January 5, 1942 Documents Councillor Crosby offered the following order which was adopted: 10 "Ordered: that the Purchasing Agent be authorized and instructed to solicit bids for printing and binding the city documents of 1941 and ex- ecute 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, 1942 Salar Councillor Ferguson offered the following order which was adopted: j 11 "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 on January 6, 1942 1 Defense The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: 12 "Ordered: tjaat the sum of fifteen thousand ( $15,000. ) dollars be and hereby is approved to be known as the special item National Defense Expenditures and be it further IOrdered: that said sum shall be expended under the sole direction of the Mayor and be it still further Ordered: that said sum be charged to the Tax Levy for the current year." Approved by the Mayor on January 6-, 1942 i Councillor Dolan read a telegram from Rev. Peter M. Piemonte, wishing the Mayor a happy and prosperous New Year. On motion of Councillor Durkin, the Council adjourned until January S, 1942, at 11.05 o' clock A. M. Attest City Clerk I 5 ` January 6, 1942 A special meeting of. the City Council was held on Tuesday, January 61 1942, .at five o*clock P. M. , called by the President to draw jurors. All the members were present except Councillors Francis, Crosby, Durkin, Rafter and Dolan and the President presided. On motion of Councillor Safford, it was voted to dispense with the reading of the records. The following were drawn to serve as jurors at the January 7th Jurors session of Civil Court: Clarence H. Upton 11 North St. Druggist Reginald M. McIntire 3 Station Road Leather Worker On motion of Councillor Poitras, the meeting adjourned at 5.04 o'clock P. M. Attest : City Clerk u c �;m January 8, 1942 A regular meeting of the City Council was held on Thursday, January 8, 1942, at eight o' clock P. M. All the members were present except !IIh , : Councillor Francis 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 Silver Slipper Inc. for a permit for a large sign at 115 Bridge Street. Councillor Poitras ap- peared in favor, there was no opposition and the application was granted I on motion of Councillor Poitras. I W. P. A. Purchases The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted by a 13 vote of ten yeas and one absent: "Whereas: the health or safety of the people, or their property, may be endangered, unless purchase of materials, to be used on projects carried on by the City, in conjunction with the Works Projects Administr - f tion of the United States, are made without delay; such purchases are �j hereby declared to be of an emergency nature, and therefore it is Ordered: that to conjunction with the Works Projects Administra- tion 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." 1 Approved by the Mayor on January 12, 1942. Land The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was referred to the �I Essex Street 14 Committee on Finance:- "Ordered: that the sum of $1525.00 be and hereby is appropriated for the purchase and acquisition of land containing 226 sq. ft. entitled "Proposed Widening of Essex Street, Estate John E. Stanton, Salem, Mass. October 1941, Frank P. Morse, City Engineer". Said purchase is for the ' purposes of street widening and other municipal purposes, and said sum is charged to the "Tax Levy" for the current year. Be it further Ordered: that the Mayor be and hereby is authorized to purchase said real estate in behalf of the City and be it further Ordered: that the sum of $'10,475. be and hereby is appropriated for the purposes of consequential damages resulting from the acquisition of - • .. - real estate •at 267-269 Essex Street . Said sum to be charged to the Tax Levy for the current year." 111 Police Ordinance The following ordinance, recommended by the Mayor, was given first 15 passage by a vote of ten yeas and one absent: 7 - _ January 8, 1942 "In the year one thousand nine hundred and forty-bwo. 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: 'r Section 1. Chapter 28 of the City Ordinance entitled the Police Dept. R is hereby amended by striking out the word three ( 3) before the word "sergeant" in the third line and inserting therein the word "five" also by striking out the words "fifty-one!' in line five ( 5) before the words "Patrolmen" and inserting the words "fifty-three"; and by striking out the word "seven" as it appears in the last line of said section, and in- serting the word ! six", so that said section shall read as follows:- `_ TM A Police Department is hereby established which shall consist of a Mar- shal,. two captains, four lieutenants, who shall act as inspectors, five sergeants, one of said sergeants to be a traffic sergeant , fifty-three r: patrolmen, three of whom 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, twenty-five reserve officers, one chauffeur, one janitor, one keeper of the lock-up and one 's 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 t six unless services have been actually rendered during each day for which compensation is sought. The one day off in six shall not apply to the clerk." Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City Charter." The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: Police Dept. 16 "Ordered: that the sum of four hundred seventy-three dollars ($473.00) be and hereby is appropriated for the Police Department Salary & Wages for 1941. Said sum to be charged to the Tax Levy for the current year." Approved by the Mayor on January 12, 1942 The Mayor' s appointment of the following constables for the year Constables 17 ending February 1, 1942, was read and placed on file: Gordon B. Gaffney William A. Haskell Lloyd G. Keene Edward L. Mahoney John Neville Richard D. Walsh Thomas A. O'Shea The report of the City Marshal for the month of December was re- Report 18 ceived and placed on file. O -s January S, 1942 Asst. Assessors Notice was received from the Board of Assessors and the Board of and Registrars 19-20 Registrars o£ Voters that the following persons were appointed as assis- tant assessors and assistant registrars: Ward 1 Precinct 1 Helen T. Donovan 19 Sutton Ave. Precinct 2 John Benirowski 26 Hardy St. Precinct 3 John W. Lach 4 Liberty Ward 2 Precinct 1 John R. Anderson 17 Pickman Precinct 2 Frank L. Pearl 176 Essex Precinct 3 Mary C. Blackler 2 Briggs Ward 3 Precinct 1 Torino Coletti 10 Pratt Precinct 2 Arthur F. O'Leary 7 Vale ii Precinct 3 Jules Morin 278 Jefferson Ave. li Ward 4 Precinct 1 Daniel Callahan Jr. 1222 Boston Precinct 2 Louise Dwyer 166 Boston Precinct 3 James J. Fouhey 41 Butler Ward 5 Precinct 1 Edgar J. Paquin 10 Prince Precinct 2 Ernest Theriault 97 Leach Precinct 3 Joseph C. Morency 7 Ocean Terrace Precinct 4 Blanche E. Allen 20 Hancock Precinct 5 Walter F. Barton 21 Linden Ward 6 Precinct 1 Grace F. Rooney E Buffum Precinct 2 J. Arthur McCartney 15 Walter Precinct 3 Windsor T. Fairbank 2 Foster Fire Protection A communication from the Chief of the Fire Department , relative 21 to better fire protection in Ward One, Precinct One, was referred to the Committee on Fire Department to confer with Chief Flynn, on motion of Councillor Stefanski. � I f Dodge St . Court A petition of Ovide Bouchard and others that parking be prohibited 22 on both sides of Dodge Street Court was referred to the Committee on "! Traffic Rules, on motion of Councillor Dolan. Number Plates The petition of American Legion Post 23 for permission to place a 23 container at the head of the tunnel for the collection of used number plates was granted on motion of Councillor Stefanski. Invitation 24 An invitation to attend the installation of offixers of the Daugh- ters of union Veterans of the Civil War was accepted. Signs Hearings were ordered for Thursday, October 22, 1942, at eight 25-26 o'clock P. M. , on the following applications for permits for large signs: Saul Goldberg, 75 Canal St. C. F. Hallin Co. , 274 Derby St . Auctioneer The application of David Phillips, 10 Cypress Street , for an auc- 27 tioneer' s license was granted on motion of Councillor Dolan. Bonds The following bonds for large signs were referred to the Committee 1 28-29 on Bonds and returned approved: Saul Goldberg, 75 Canal St. C. F. Hallin Co. , 274 Derby St. January 8, 1942 4 The claim of Bella Francis was referred to the Committee on Claims. Claim 30 A list of applications for renewal of Automobile Dealer, Auto Truck, Renewals and Sale of Firearms licenses was referred to the Committee on Licenses 31 and Permits. Councillor Durkin offered the following report which was accepted Licenses and recommendation adopted: 32 "The Committee on Licenses and Permits, to whom was referred appli- cations for licenses, having considered said matter, recommend that the following be granted: Sunday License - George Constantin, 15 Aborn Street Renewals Passenger Auto - James H. O'Connor, 16 Linden Street Sunday License - Arety Solovicos, 289 Essex Street Theatre Booking Agent - Howard W. Bragdon, 3 Dodge Street Auto Dealers Sinarise Gauthier, 62 Leavitt Street (1st class) Naumkeag Chevrolet Co. , 65 Bridge Street (1st class) Pope St. Auto Exchange, 8 Pope St. ( 3rd class) For the Committee, Philip J. Durkin Chairman" The City Clerk read the following list of Committees for 1942 as Committees appointed by the President: 33 Accounts - Councillors Crosby, Durkin and Stefanski Bonds - Councillors Durkin, Crosby and Safford Claims - Councillors Poitras, Crosby and Francis Electrical Affairs - Councillors Safford, Carson .and Francis Finance - Councillors Dolan, Durkin, Ferguson, Francis and Safford Fire Dept. - Councillors Rafter, Ferguson and Poitras Legislation - President Morency Licenses and Permits - Councillors Durkin, Dolan and Ferguson Military Aid - HQuneillors Rafter, Safford and Stefanski Ordinances - Councillors Poitras, Carson , Dolan, Rafter and Stefanski Public Health - Councillors Carson, Crosby and Rafter Public Property - Francis, Ferguson and Poitras Public Welfare - Councillors Stefanski, Carson, Ferguson, Poitras and Rafter Public Works - Councillors Ferguson, Crosby and Stefanski Rules - Councillors Francis, Crosby, Dolan, Poitras and Safford Salaries - Councillors Rafter, Carson, Dolan, Durkin and Francis Shade Trees - Councillors Ferguson, Crosby and Stefanski nuary1.942- i Traffic Rules --Councillors Stefanski , Poitras and Rafter Industrial Relations - Councillors Carson , Francis and Poitras II�Ii Fire Dept. Councillor Poitras, for the Committee on Ordinances, offered the 34 'i following order which was adopted by a vote of ten yeas and one absent: h, "Ordered: that the City Council of the City of ,Salem accepts the provisions of Section 58A of Chapter 48 of the General Laws, Tercenten- ary Edition, regulating the hours of duty of permanent members of Fire f Depts. in certain cities and towns." Approved by the Mayor on January 12, 1942 { Taxes Councillor Stefanski offered the following order which was adopted: � 35 "Ordered: That the city assessors are hereby requested to study the circumstances of taxpayers who are delinquent whether in poll or excise taxes and are in the service of the armed forces of the United States and where justified by circumstances to recomment to the proper author- ities the abatement of the same. " Approved by the Mayor on January 12, 1942 Police Committee Councillor Ferguson offered the following order which was adopted: 36 "Ordered: That the committee on rules considei+ the advisability of creating a permanent Police Department Committee. Committee to consist { of three members of City Council." f Approved by the Mayor on January 12, 1942. i Park Street Councillor Poitras offered the following order which was adopted: r 37 "Ordered: that the Committee on Traffic be requested to consider the advisability of making Park Street a one-way street." Approved by the Mayor on January 12, 1942. + ` Funeral Homes Communications from Your Men• s Catholic Temperance Society and 38-39 Division 18, A. 0. H. , requesting favorable action on an ordinance to create funeral home zones were read and placed on file. Funeral Home Councillor Rafter offered the following ordinance which was referre d Ordinance 40 to the Planning Board: "In the year one thouaand nine hundred and forty-two. 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 1 out in Line 3 of Section 1 the word "seven" and substituting therefor the word "eight" and inserting after the words 117. Unrestricted dis- 11 January 8� 1942 F line 10 of said Section 1 the words "8. Funeral home dis- hat the section as amended will read as follows:on 1. Establishment of Districts. For the purpose of this the City of Salem is hereby divided into eight Masses of 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. 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 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 constructed 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 or accessory uses 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 gar- age, 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; 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 br other apparatus or equipment used in connection with a funeral or for the removal or trans- fer of the bodies of the deceased, shall be on said Flint Street. Section 4. All ordinances and parts of ordinances inconsistent here- with are hereby repealed. I? January B. 1942 Section 5. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City ' Charter." I E Councillor Poitras moved an immediate reconsideration of all busi- ness in the hope that it would not prevail. The Council refused to re- lil,E consider. On motion of Councillor Dolan , the meeting adjourned at 9.02 o' clock P. M. Attest : - I il i'4'i fi ity Clerk E II I i.7 4 z u Yi yY, 1{' f K 13 January 22, 1942 A regular meeting of the City Council was held on Thursday, January 22, 1942, at eight o'clock P. M. All the members were present except III Councillor Francis (deceased) and Councillor Safford. On motion of I ! Councillor Poitras, it was voted to dispense with the reading of the records. 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 following permits were granted: C. F. Hallin Co. , 274 Derby St. Saul Goldberg, 75 Canal St. The Mayor's appointment of the following constables for one year Constables 41 from February 1, 1942, was read and placed on file: William ,H. Annable John Bertram Armand E. Berube Charles E. Burns William H. Carter James N. Collins Frank P. Cook Emery T. Dodd James R. Dooley Aime Dube Albert J. Duggan Roger Hartman Jacob Hurwitz. John T. Kingston George Leclerc Dennis Mavrogenis John D. 14c�arthy Samuel Miller David Phillips P Anthime J. Provost C M 5 Jr. Ch arles affer J. William Sheehan George R. Stingel Frank T. Stokes Walter I. Thomas Chester H. Williams Edward E. Baldwin Edgar M. Batchelder Alfred R. Call John J. Callahan Lloyd H. Coffin Bruce A. Coffin Lawrence E. Eaton Robert W. Feeley John Hardy Frank P. Howard Leo P. Hurley Daniel S. Low Lucian W. MacGlauflin James B. MacPherson Kenneth H. Martin Lloyd Joel Moss Edward L. Normand Edward A. Sargent Richard S. Stone Robert C. Stuart Earl Murray Upham Michael F. Callahan Harold W. Pierce The Mayor' s appointment of the following weighers of coal and com- Weighers 42 modities for one year from February 1, 1942, was read and placed on file Thomas F. Stanton William F. Mooney Michael V. Ring '? James T. Lorenz Arthur F. Campbell Lewis C. Moalli Vito DePaolo Raphael A. Benedetti Emmett Sholds Guiseppe Iacome M. A. Woodberry Albert Munnelly S. H. Donnell, Jr. Nelson R. Lent Charles Brewster Ray E. Nutting The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was referred to the Welfare Dept. 4v Committee on Finance: "Ordered: that the sum of eight thousand six hundred and eighty-six dollars and fifty-five cents be and hereby is appropriated for the pur- poses of paying Unpaid Bills-Walfare Department-City of Boston to be known as special item Unpaid Bills-Welfare Department-City of Boston. Said sum to be charged to Tax Levy for current year." The Mayor's appointment of Napoleon Levesque as a member of the Board of Health iBoard of Health for a term of three years from the first Monday in 44 February 1942 was confirmed by a vote of nine yeas and one absent. ��14 January 22, 1942 School A communication from the Mayor, with a copy of a letter from Willi 45 Cardinal O'Connell, expressing appreciation for assistance during the building of the new Immaculate Conception Parochial School, was read and placed on file. Assessor The Mayor's appointment of Omer P. Theriault as a member of the 46 Board of Assessors for the term of three years from the first day of February 1942 was confirmed by a vote of nine yeas and one absent. Secretary The Mayor' s notice of appointment of Augustine J. Toomey as his 47 Secretary was read and placed on file. Trustee The Mayor' s appointment of Harry E. Flint as a Trustee of the 48 Plummer Farm School for a term of five years from the first day of Feb- ruary 1942 was confirmed by a vote of nine yeas and one absent. Park Street A communication from the Mayor, with a letter from Traffic Sergeant 49-50 Hyde, relative to traffic conditions on Park Street , was referred to the Committee on Traffic Rules. Councillor Stefanski offered the following report which was accepte and recommendation adopted: "The Committee on Traffic, to whom was referred the advisability of making Park Street a one-way street , has considered said matter and would recommend: that the same be granted and the necessary ordinance prepared by the committee on ordinances. For the Committee, Adam F. Stefanski Chairman" Constable The Mayor' s appointment of James R. Dooley as a constable for spec- 51 ial duty at the Peabody Museum for one year from the first day of Febru- ary, 1942, was confirmed by a vote of nine yeas and one absent. Sewer The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was referred to the 52 Committee on Finance: "Ordered: that the sum of ten thousand dollars ( $10,000. ) be and hereby is appropriated for the item Extension and Sewer Construction. Said sum of ten thousand dollars is to be charged to the tax levy of the current year." i Golf Course The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was referred to the 53 _ Committee on Finance: tl "Ordered: that the sum of seven hundred and fifty dollars be and hereby is appropriated for the 'item Compensation, 1941, Golf Course, 15 January 22, 1942 Park Department. Said sum to be charged to the tax levy of the current year." , I A communication from the Mayor, with a notice from the Department Railroad Rates of Public 'Utilities, of a hearing on January 26, 1942, on petitions for 54 increased railroad freight and passenger and Pullman rates, was referred to the Committee on Legislation. The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: Pension "Ordered: that the sum of seven hundred and eighty ($780. ) in equal 55 we installments of $15.00 (fifteen dollars) weekly be paid to John Ronoski as a pension; first installment to commence on Sunday, January 25, 1942 and be it further Ordered: that said sums so paid be charged to the item Pensions for the current year." r` Approved by the Mayor on January 26, 1942 �5 A petition of William B. Griffin for the use of the Council Chamber Council Chamber 56 was granted on motion of Councillor Durkin. The constable bonds of Jacob Hurwitz and Dennis Mavrogenis were re- Bonds • ferred to the Committee on Bonds and returned approved. 57-58 Councillor Carson offered the followin order which was adopted: Traffic Signal 59 "Ordered: that the Mayor be requested to instruct the City Electri- cian Joseph S. McCarthy to install as speedily as possible a traffic con 4. trol system at Bridge and Arbella Street and Saunders Street , said traf- fic system, if feasible, as substantially as follows: Flashing green sig- nal on Bridge and flashing red signal on Arbella and on Saunders Street and a push button control for pedestrians on red and yellow and that the Honorable Mayor be further requested to recommend an appropriation suf- ficient to bring about the immediate installation of said traffic con- trol." Approved by the Mayor on January 26, 1942 The application of H. F. Wall for a license for three auto trucks Auto Trucks 60 at 86 Lafayett Street was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Per- mits. A hearing was ordered for Thursday, February 12, 1942, at eight 61 Lubritorium o'clock P. M. , on the application of Shell Oil Co. Inc. for a license fo a two car lubritorium at 210 Washington Street. 16 � F January 22, _1942 I Sign The application of Steve Smedile for a permit for a small sign at 62 10521 Bridge Street was granted. j' i Fortune Teller The application of Gladys E. Kennedy, 12 Federal Street , for a lice 63 ense was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. III iI ' Claims The claims of Mrs. Ralph Vesce and Louis H. Toll were referred to it 64-65 the Committee on Claims. j Renewals A list of applications for renewals of passenger automobile and 66 automobile dealer licenses was referred to the Committee on Licenses and kll.l Permits. ';icenses Councillor Durkin offered the following report which was accepted i 67 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: PPP Automobile Dealers C. Falke Semon, 32 North St (1st class) David Litman, 56 Bridge St. ( 3rd class) Ludger J. Michaud, 250 Jefferson Ave. ( 1st class) Auto Truck Adelard Provencher, Salem Depot Sales of Firearms Salem Rubber Co. , 156 Essex St . For the Committee Philip J. Durkin Chairman" Bridge Street Councillor Poitras offered the following report which was accepted Traffic 68 and recommendation adopted: I "The Committee on Ordinances, to whom was referred the matter of amending the existing ordinance relating to Street Traffic to assist in alleviating a hazard to pedestrian traffic crossing Bridge Street , has considered said matter and would recommend: the adoption of the follow- ing amendment to the existing ordinance relating to Street Traffic - Chapter 43, Section 27 shall be amended by adding after the words "Norman Street between Margin and Summer Streets no parking allowed" in line 42, the words "Bridge Street from winter Street to Salem-BeVerly bridge, so-called, westerly side, no parking allowed". This amendment to the City Ordinance relating to Street Traffic shall take effect as provided by the City Charter. For the Committee, Wilfred J. Poitras Chairman" Police Dept . The ordinance to amend the Police Ordinance which was introduced 15 on January 8, 1942, .was passed to be ordained. Approved by the Mayor on January 23, 1942. 17 January 22, 1942 The ordinance was given first passage for publication. Councillor Poitras, for the Committee on Ordinances,/thatended Chapter Parking 43 of the City Ordinances, relating to Street Traffbic,/bynded adding "No 69 vehicles shall park on any street or public way in the City of Salem, either day or night, so as to interfere with the proper functions of the k; city in the removal of show on the city streets." f The amendment was defeated by a vote of four yeas, five nays and h one absent. Councillor Stefanski offered the following report which was accepted Dodge St. Court and recommendation adopted: 70 "The Committee on Traffic, to whom was referred the matter of for- bidding parking on Dodge St. Courts has considered said matter and would w recommend that an ordinance be prepared prohibiting parking on Dodge St . Ct. For the Committee, Adam F. Stefanski Chairman" Councillor Poitras offered the following report which was accepted Special Police 71 and recommendation adopted: U1 "The Committee on Ordinances, to whom was referred the matter of i making provision for the appointment of special police, has considered said matter and would recommend: the adoption of the following attached amendment to the existing city ordinances relating to the Police Depart- mebt. ti For the Committee, Wilfred J. Poitras Chairman" Councillor Poitras offered the following ordinance which was given Special Police 72 r first passage: "In the year one thousand nine hundred and forty-two. An Ordinance to amend an ordinance relating to the Police Department. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: Section 1. Chapter 28 of the Ordinances of the City of Salem is hereby a amended by adding at the end thereof a new section numbered Section 13 which shall read as follows: "The City Marshal shall, with the approval o the Mayor, appoint , suspend or remove such number as he may deem proper of special .police who may be non-residents of Salem, with all the powers of regular policemen. All special officers shall be subject to the au- thority of the City Marshal and shall be detailed by him for duty. They shall devote so much of their time to the service of the city as the City Marshal shall require but shall not be entitled to pay from the city when January 22, 1942 not engaged in rendering service to the city. No special police officer shall exercise the power or authority of a policeman of the city of Salem for any private organization or individual, for which he receives pay from such organization or individual, except with the consent of the City Marshal. " Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City Charter." Police Dept. Councillor Poitras offered the following report which was accepted 73 and recommendation adopted: i "The Committee on Ordinances, to whom was referred the matter of µ� providing for coordinating certain emergency military regulations with ^ Chapter 719 entitled "An Act to Provide for the Safety of the Common- wealth in Time of Emergency" , has considered said matter and would recom - mend: the adoption of the following attached amendment to the ordinance relating to the Police Department . j For the Committee, Wilfred J. Poitras Chairman" Police Dept. Councillor Poitras offered the following, ordinance which was given 74 first passage: "In the year one thousand nine hundred and forty-two. An Ordinance to amend an Ordinance relating to the Police Department. � Whereas: There is urgent need that authority be granted to the Police Departments to go into other cities and towns to perform police duties in pursuance of Section 5B of Chapter 719 of the Acts of 1941, known as the "Commonwealth Emergency Defense Act of 194111 , and that the deferred operation of this ordinance would'tend to defeat its purpose, it is i hereby declared that a public emergency exists involving the safety of the people and their property; Therefore: Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem as follows: Section 1. Chapter 28 of the City Ordinances is hereby amended by add- ing at the end thereof the following Section numbered 14 which shall i j read as follows: "The Police Department of this city or any members � I thereof are hereby authorized and empowered to go to the aid of another city or town at the request of said city or town in the suppression of riots or other forms of violence therein. The members of said Police !. Department while in the performance of their duties and extending such aid shall have the same powers, duties, immunities and privileges as if 1 19 Janu!eiry 22, 1942 performing the same within this city. Said aid shall be extended to other cities and towns, subject to such conditions and restrictions as may be imposed or prescribed by the Mayor and City Marshal." Section 2. This ordinance shall remain in force as long as said Chapter 719 of the Acts of 1941 is in force in this Commonwealth, unless this ordinance be sooner repealed. Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City Charter." Councillor Carson offered the following order which was adopted: Stop Signs "Ordered: That the Mayor be requested to make provision for the pur 75 chase and installation of legal stop signs-at entrance of all streets entering Bridge St . from Beverly Bridge to Northey St." Approved by the Mayor on January 26, 1942 On motion of Councillor Dolan, it was voted that the President ap- Councillor Francis point a Committee of Three to draw up resolutions on the death of Coun- 76 cillor Stephen W. Francis. The President appointed Councillors Dolan, Durkin and Poitras. The Council took a recess. The Council then re- convened. Councillor Dolan offered the following resolutions which were unani- mously adopted: "The City Council, in .meeting this day, desires to express the loss sustained by them and by the City of Salem by the death of their coll- eague and fellow Councillor, Stephen W. Francis, that occurred on Januar 19, 1942, and also to extend to his bereaved family their sympathy in their great sorrow. During the years, he was in Public Service he made a host of friends by his kindly disposition and genial personality that endeared him to all with whom he came in contact , always doing what he deemed just and fair. His, indeed, was a faithful service to the City. Desiring to express our full appreciation of that service and our loss of his personal presence and pleasant fellowship, it is hereby Resolved: that in the death of Stephen W. Francis the City of Salem has lost a faithful and capable' public official, and the City Council a member who at 'all times served with honor to himself and to the public h represented; and be it further Resolved: that we herewith extend our deepest sympathy to his family in this, their hour of sorrow and grief, and be it further Resolved: That these expressions of our feeling of his loss and our appreciation of his work become a part of our official record, and that `2 O _. January 22, 1942 - _ : a copy of them be sent to his family, with the assurance that their great aal� sorrow is ours, also, and that a copy of this resolution be spread on the L . I Council records. " ,I Sand Councillor Poitras offered the following order which was adopted: 77 - "Ordered: that the Mayor and Superintendent of Streets be requested II to look into the advisability of providing as soon as can possibly be ar- ranged the number of sand-distributing stations necessary to accomodate Salem residents in all parts of the city, so that all those who require sand for the purpose of protecting their homes in case of possible danger from incendiary bombs may obtain sand provided by the city for them. Dis- tribution of this sand to be at the rate of 100 pounds per family and [ i said distribution to be supervised by persons designated by the Mayor at each distribution point at certain specified hours of the day." i Union Labels Councillor Poitras offered the following order which was adopted: 78 "Ordered: that the City Solicitor be requested to inform the City { ! Council as to the legality of a restriction placed in bid proposals sent out by the Purchasing bepartnIent that a printer' s union label must appear on various items to be printed for the City of Salem. And further that the City Council requests that the award for printing the City Documents for the year 1941 be delayed until this question of legality of such restriction of competitive bids be cleared up." Approved by the Mayor on January 26, 1942 Councillor Dolan moved that the Council adjourn out of respect to its late brother and colleague, Stephen W. Francis. It was so voted and the Council adjourned at 10.05 o'clock P. M. Attest:- City Clerk' x . 21 January 27, 1942 A special meeting of the City Council was held on Tuesday, January 271 1942, at four o'clock, P. M. , Called by the President for the purpose of drawing jurors. All the members were present except President Moren- cy and Councillors Rafter, Crosby, and Dolan. Councillor Durkin preside . On motion of Councillor Safford, it was voted to dispense with the read- ing of the records. The following were drawn to serve as jurors at the February 16th Jurors session of Civil Court: William Gorman 28 Tremont Street Laborer Walter Kawczenski 52 Northey Street Foreman Arthur C. Harrigan 11 Oakland Street- Manager fr � On motion of Councillor Stefanski , the Council adjourned at 4.20 o'clock P. M. i Attest: i „r- I i ark i I d Ili d January_ 31,__1942 A special meeting of the City Council was held on Saturday, January 31 , 1942, at 4.30 o' clock P. M. Councillors Carson , Rafter, Durkin , Poitras and Stefanski were absent. There being only five members present the President declared that there was not a quorum and the meeting adjourned. Attest: - ity Clerk February 5, 1942 A special meeting of the City Council was held on Thursday, Febru- ary 5, 1942 at eight o'clock P. M. , called by the President for the purpose of transacting any business that might come before it . All the members were present and the President presided. On motion of Council- lor Safford, it was voted to dispense with the reading of the records. Land The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under (adjoining Gallows Hill Playground) suspension of the rules on motion of Councillor Durkin: 79 "Ordered: that the sum of two hundred fifty ( $250. ) dollars be and hereby is appropriated for the purposes of purchasing Lot ##3, owned by William R. Connolly and assessed for $200. Said sum to be charged to the Tax Levy for• the Current Year." Approved by the Mayor on February 7, 1942 Lighting The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under 80 suspension of the rules on motion of Councillor Dolan: "Ordered: that the sum of five hundred ($500. ) dollars be and here- by is appropriated for the purposes of Street Lighting-Christmas 1941. Said sum to be charged to the Tax Levy for the Current Year." Approved by the Mayor on February 7 , 1942 Board of Public The Mayor' s appointment of Thomas A. Kelleher as a member of the Welfare 81 Board of Public Welfare for the term of three years from February 1, 1942, was unanimously confirmed under suspension of the rules, on motion of Councillor Carson. Parking Area The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under 82 February 5, 1942 suspension of the rules on motion of Councillor Dolan: "Ordered: that the sum of one thousand ($1000. ) dollars be and here- by is appropriated for the purposes of maintenance and expenses, public parking area, said sum to be known as item Maintenance and Expenses Pub- lic Parking Area. Said sum to be charged to the Tax Levy." Approved by the Mayor on February 7, 1942. The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under Traffic Lights suspension of the rules, on motion of Councillor Carson: 83 "8rdered: that the sum of seven hundred fifty ($750. ) dollars be an hereby is appropriated for the purpose of installing push button traffic control signal at junction of Arbella, Bridge and Saunders Streets, to b known as item Push Button, Traffic Control-Junction of Arbella, Bridge and Saunders Streets. Said sum to be charged to the Tax Levy for the Current Year." Approved by the. Mayor on February 7, 1942 A communication from the Mayer, stating that further action on the Stop Signs installation of stop signs at certain streets adjacent to Bridge Street 84 should await an opinion from the City Solicitor as to what stop signs are legal and what further acts of the Council or the Mayor is required before such legal stop signs are valid, was read and placed on file. The Mayor's appointment of the following constables for the term of Constables 85 one year from February 1, 1942, was received and placed on file: Laurent E. Berube Elmer S. Brown Michael J. Buckley George H. Clark Dennis J. Cronin Theophrase Dube Patrick J. Fallon Edwin F. A. Francis Jacob Galper Arthur P. Gorman William H. Ingalls Albert S. Miller Wilbroad Painchaud Arthur B. Peabody William F. Powell Joseph Raymond Samuel C. Stone Richard F. Smith John J. Ward Albert F. Wardwell The Mayor's appointment of the following weighers of coal and com- Weighers 86 modities for the term of one year from February 1, 1942, was received and placed on file: Arthur W. Farley Merrill A. Gorman Ernest S. Richardson Richard Bianco Rodney Seeley Margaret Hagerty Frederick J. Needham Martin R. Land Charles W. Moore Lorenzo J. Claveua Neal Bridgman Albert C. Lawrence Philip H. Powers William H. Colbert The following communication from the City Solicitor was read and Opinion 87 laid on the table until February 12, 1942, on motion of Councillor Rafter: 17 24 February 5, 1942 City Council February 5, 1942 City Hall Salem, Massachusetts Gent 1 emen: flll I have received a communication from the City Clerk which stated that the following order was adopted by the City Council on January 22, 1942: "Ordered: that the City Solicitor be requested to inform the City Council as to the legality of a restriction placed in bid proposals sent out by the Purchasing Department that a printer' s union label must appear on various items to be printed by the City of Salem." , I It is my opinion that a restriction in bid proposals for printing i for the City of Salem requiring a union label is illegal. I believe that it deprives those not using the union label from pursuing their vo- cation as far as the public printing is concerned and hence contravenes the 14th amendment to the Constitution of the United States. I believe that it is also against public policy and that it restricts competition in violation of provisions of the City Charter which are intended to II allow competition in furnishing materials and supplies to the City. It ill is my belief that such a restriction is entirely different from specifi- cations which impose reasonable conditions as to hours and other labor conditions which might properly be made a part of a contract for public 1 work. Very truly yours, James Kinsella City Solicitor. , y Finance Committee The President gave notice that he had appointed Councillor Stefansk 88 as a member of the Committee on ,Finance to fill the vacancy caused by �o the death of Councillor Francis. I jf Election of The City Clerk read Chapter 224 of the Acts of 1937, amending Chap- Councillor 89 ter 43 of the General Laws, which-provides that it a vacancy occurs atany h time in the office of a councillor elected by and from the qualified 9 III voters of the city, such vacancy shall be filled forthwith by a majority vote of all the remaining members df the city council for the remainder of the unexpired term. On motion of Councillor Dolan it was voted to proceed to the elec- tion of a Councillor to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Council- lor-at-Large Francis. Councillor Dolan nominated Adelard Beaulieu. Councillor Durkin nominated Samuel F. Hyland. On motion of Councillor Dolan, the Council proceeded to ballot. The vote was as follows: Voting for Adelard 4" February 5, 1942 Beaulieu: Councillors Crosby, Dolan , Ferguson , Safford and Morency, five in all. Voting for Samuel F. Hyland: Councillors Carson, Durkin, Poitras, Rafter and Stefanski, five in all. There was no choice. Five more ballots were taken , each with the same result. The following were drawn to serve as jurors at the March session of Jurors Civil Court in Laurence: Edward J. Murphy, 18 Cambridge Street Painter John F. Hooks 9 Conant Street Clerk On motion of Councillor Stefanski, it was voted to again proceed to Election the election of a Councillor-at-Large. Councillor Dolan moved to adjourn. The motion was defeated. Eleven 'ballots were taken, each with the following result: Voting for Adelerd Beaulieu: Councillors Crosby, Dolan, Ferguson , Safford and Moren- cy, five in all. Voting for Samuel F. Hyland: Councillors Carson, Dur- kin, Poitras, Rafter and Stefanski, five in all. On motion of Councillor Rafter, it was voted that the election be postponed until February 12, 1942. Councillor Stefanski moved an immediate reconsideration of all business in the_;hope that it would not prevail. The Council refused to reconsider. On motion of Councillor Rafter, . the Council adjourned at 8.58 o' clock P. M. Attest :- . City Clerk A regular meeting of the City Council was held on Thursday, Febru- ary 12, 1942, at eight o' clock P. M. All the members were present ex- fli wept Councillor Crosby and the President presided. On motion of Coun- cillor Safford, it was voted to dispense with the reading of the records Lubritorium A hearing was held on the petition of Shell Oil Co: to maintain a two-car lubritorium at 210 Washington Street. Councillors Dolan and Poitras appeared in favor, there was no opposition and the license was granted on motion of Councillor Dolan. Constables The Mayor' s appointment of the following constables for the term of 90 one year from February 1, 1942, was received and placed on file: Charles B. Ayers Philip D. Bloomberg Clarence E. Comer James A. Fields William J. McNamee Myron Reynolds Frederick T. O'Neill F. Alvin Stacey Thomas A. O'Shea Wilfred 0. Theriault George A. Leduc Charles Fox Louis Boutchie Wayne Anderson ,x Budget The budget , as recommended by the Mayor, in' the amount of 91 $"2,412,806.14, was referred to the Committee on Finance. Stop Signs A communication from the Mayor with an opinion of the City Solici- 92 for on stop signs was referred to the Committee on Ordinances: The opinion follows: Hon. Edward Edward A. Coffey February 9, 1942 Mayor of Salem fialem, Massachusetts Dear Mr. Mayor: I am writing to answer your letter in which you stated that you ap- proved an order of the Council entitled "that the Mayor be requested to purchase and install stop sighs for all streets entering Bridge Street from Beverly Bridge to Northey Street" and in which you requested me to advise you as to what stop signs are legal and what further acts of the Council or Mayor are required before such legal stop signs are valid. The only type of stop sign approved by the Massachusetts rublic Works Department is a metal sign which can be purchased from the State Department of Correction. Chapter 85, Section 2 of the General Laws (Ter. Ed. ) provides that no rule, regulation, order, ordinance or by-law of a city hereafter made or promulgated relative to or in connection with direction signs, warn- ing signs, lights, markings, signal systems or devices for regulating traffic or any way within the control of said city shall take effect until approved, in writing, by said Department of Public Works. It is my opinion that if the city wishes to regulate traffic so that said regulation may be enforced, it should be done by ordinance and of course such an ordinance will not become effective until it meets the approval of the State Department of Public Works. I have been informed 1Y the said Department that they will not approve traffic signs or signals until the city adopts is ordinances which will, subject to its approval, regulate traffic throughout the whole city. I have also been informed by the said Department that it probably would not approve stop signs in accordance with said order as they would make Bridge Street a through way and this is against the present policy of the Department. The city may, of course, place signs, install lights or other de- vices for regulating traffic in such places as the city government may 2' February 12, 1942 designate if it wishes to do so as a precautionary measure but failure to obey these would not constitute a violation of law if they were not approved by the said Department. Very truly yours, James Kinsella City Solicitor The Mayor' s appointment of Albert H. Barnett as a member of the Trust Funds Board of Commissioners of Trust. Funds to fill the vacancy caused by the 93 death of Josiah H. Gifford was unanimously confirmed under suspension of the rules on motion of Councillor Safford. The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: Real Estate North Street "Ordered: that the Mayor be and hereby is authorized to purchase 94 real estate now owned by the Salem Elks Association Inca located at #17 North Street as shown on a plan of land to be prepared by Frank P. Morse, City Engineer. Said purchase is for the purposes of street widening and other municipal purposes, and be it further i Ordered: that Mayor Edward A. Coffey be authorized to pay to the i Salem Elks Association Inc. the sum of $7,000.00 for said land and for release of any claim for damages on account of moving building on said premises and said sum is to be charged to the Elimination of Grade " d Crossings and Streets Appurtenant Thereto. " Approved by the Mayor on February 13, 1942. K The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: Pension 95 "Ordered: that Patrolman Thomas F. McNiff of the Police Department 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 forty years and has reached the age of sixty-nine years; said re- tirement to date as of February 15th, 1942. Ordered: that an annual pension is hereby granted the said Thomas F. McNiff under "hapter 32, Section 83 of the General Laws, as amended, in the sum of one thousand and one ($p1,001. ) dollars said sum being one half of his annual compensation of two thousand two ($2,008. ) dollars a the time of his retirement; said annual pension to be paid weekly and t I IN begin as of February 15th, 1942." : Approved by the Mayor on February 13, 1942 i The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under W. P. A. 96 suspension of the rules and the bonding order was given first passage: "Ordered: that the sum of one hundred sixty thousand dollars "a3 ($160,000. ) be and hereby is appropriated for the purposes of meeting the city's share of the ost of Works Projects Administration (W. P. A. ) including therein all unemployment relief projects, and it is further 8 F-ebr-uary _12,_ 1942 I ' Ordered: that the City Treasurer with the approval of the Mayor be authorized to borrow the sum of one hundred sixty thousand dollars ($160,000) under the authority of Chapter 92, Acts of 1941 and to issue bonds or notes of the city therefor, payable in not more than ten ( 10) I years, for the purpose of meeting the City' s share of the cost of Works Progress Administration Projects including therein all Federal unemploy- ment relief projects." f' r E1 h Business Notice Notices from Councillor Poitras and Councillor Ferguson of inten 97-98 tion of doing business with the City of Salem during 1942 were read and placed on file. i 'olive Sergeants Notice from the City Marshal of the g y promotion of William H. O'Neil 99 s i and James T. O'Donnell to the position of Sergeant in the Police Depart- ment , to date from February 15, 1942, was read and placed on file. Report The report of the City Marshal for the month of January was re- 100 ceived and placed on file. Funeral Homes The report of the Planning Board on an ordinance to amend the Zon- 101 ing Ordinance by creating funeral home zones and establishing such a zone on Flint Street between Federal and Bridge Streets, which was in- troduced in the City Council and referred to the Planning Board on January 8, 1942, with the recommendation that the ordinance be passed, was read and placed on file. On motion of Councillor Rafter, a hearing on the ordinance was ordered for Thursday, March 12, 1942, at eight o' clock P. M. Claims The claims of Lucien J. Marquis, Charles W. Moore, Stanley Karbown- 102-106 iczak, Margaret D. Poster and William E. Murphy were referred to the Committee on Claims. Garage A hearing was ordered for Thursday, February 26 , 1942, at eight 107 o' clock P. M. , on the application of Charles Yuleo to maintain a garage at 242-244 Highland Avenue. Bonds The bonds of City Collector C. Leo Clapper and Purchasing Agent 108-113 David W. Hamilton were referred to the Committee on Bonds and approved. The drainlayer' s bond of Edward Page was referred to the Committee on Bonds and approved. The constable bonds of George H. Stingel, Wallace J. Cloutman and David Phillips were referred to the Committee on Bonds and approved. 29 -- ---__- February 12, 1942 A hearing was ordered for Thursday, February- 26, 1942, at eight Sign o' clock P. M. , on the application of LeBlanc' s for a permit for a large 114 j sign at 102 Lafayette Street. The application of Rosa A. White for a Lodging House License at 83 Lodging House Federal Street was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. 115 A list of applications for renewal of Sunday, Automobile Dealer, Renewals 116 Passenger Automobile and Auto Truck Licenses was referred to the Commit- tee on Licenses and Permits. Councillor Durkin offered the following report which was accepted Licenses and recommendation adopted: - 117 "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: Fortune Teller - Gladys E. Kennedy, 12 Federal St. Trucking License - H. F. Wall, 86 Lafayette St . (3 trucks) Renewals Passenger Autos Thomas A. Cooper, Salem Depot ( 2) John A. Cooper, Salem Depot ( 2) Frederick J. Fossa, Salem Depot ( 2) Auto Dealers Colonial Garage Inc. , 283 Derby St. (1st class) Beaver Auto Co. , 281 Derby St . (lst class) For the Committee, Philip J. Durkin Chairman" Councillor Dolan offered the following report which was accepted Golf Course 118 and recommendation adopted: "The Committee on Finance, to whom was referred the order that the sum of $750.00 be and hereby is appropriated for the item Compensation 1941, Golf Course, Park Dept. , has considered said matter and would recommend: same be granted. For the Committee, H. Francis Dolan Chairman" The order, which was introduced on January 22, 1942, was adopted. Approved by the Mayor on February 13, 1942. Councillor Dolan offered the following report which was accepted Welfare Dept. 119 and recommendation adopted: "The Committee on Finance, to whom was referred the order that the sum of $8,686. 55 be appropriated to pay unpaid bills of the City of Boston, Welfare Dept. , has considered said matter and would recommend: 30 February 12, 1942 .._______.. same be granted. For the Committee, H. Francis Dolan Chairman" The order, which was introduced on January 22, 1942, was adopted. Approved by the Mayor on February 13, 1942. Sewer Councillor Dolan offered the following report which was accepted 120 and recommendation adopted: "The Committee on Finance, to whom was referred the order that the sum of $10,000. be and hereby is appropriated for the item Extension and Sewer Construction, has considered said matter and would recommend: same be granted. For the Committee, H. Francis Dolan Chairman" The order, which was introduced on January 22, 1942, was adopted. Approved by the Mayor on February 13, 1942. Election On motion of Councillor Durkin , it was voted to proceed to the elec 121 tion of a Councillor-at-Large. Samuel F. Hyland was elected by the following vote: Voting for Samuel F. Hyland: Councillors Carson , Durkin , Poitras , Rafter, Safford and Stefanski , six in all ; Voting for Adelard Beaulieu, Councillors Dolan , Ferguson and Morency, three in all ; Absent , Councillor Crosby. On motion of Councillor Dolan, the election was declared unanimous. Mr. Hyland was sworn in by the City Clerk and took his seat . Special Police The ordinance to amend the Police Department ordinance by providing 72 for the appointment of certain special police, which was introduced on January 22, 1942, was given final passage by a vote of ten yeas and one absent. Approved by the Mayor on February 13, 1942 Police Dept . The ordinance to amend the Police Department ordinance by making 74 provisions for certain out-of-town duties, which was introduced on January 22, 1942, was given final passage by a vote of nine yeas, one nay ( Councillor Dolan) and one absent. Approved by the Mayor on Febru- 13, 1942. Parking The City Clerk read a notice of reconsideration filed by Councillor 69 Ferguson on the vote whereby an ordinance to prohibit parking which in- terfered with snow removal , . which was introduced on January 22, 1942, was defeated. On motion of Councillor Rafter, the matter was laid over until March 12, 1942, and was referred to the Committee on Ordi- nances for further study. Parking The ordinance to amend the Traffic ordinance by prohibiting park- 68 ing on the westerly side of Bridge Street between winter Street and 31 February 12, 1942 Essex Bridge, which was introduced on January 22, 1942, was laid over on motion of Councillor Carson. Councillor Stefanski offered the following order which was adouted: Star Avenue "Whereas, in the opinion of the City Council the public necessity 122 and convenience require that a public street or way to be called Star Avenue should be laid out as a highway of the city running about 309 feet westerly from Beach Avenue as shown on a plan on file in the office of the city clerk of this city dated Dec. 1941 Frank P. Morse, C. E. $ it is hereby Ordered, that due notice be given to Grace -0-. Turner, Robert W. Hill , Salem Five Cents Savings Bank, J. Clifford Burns, Annie T. Doyle, Ida A. Jones, Sadie F. Casey, Bessie M. McCarthy, Alfred T. Poulter, Marion R. Bonney 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 26th day of February 1942 at 8 o' clock P. M. , at city hall , Salem, is appointed as the time and place for a public hearing i in the matter." 4 Approved by the Mayor on February 13, 1942 II Councillor Stefanski offered the following order which was adopted: Hosmer Avenue 123 "Whereas, in the opinion of the City Council the public necessity rr v and convenience require that a public street or way to be called Hosmer r Avenue should be laid out as a highway of the city from Cheval Avenue to Juniper Avenue about 130 feet as shoN^m on a poan cn file in the office of the city clerk of this city dated December 1941 Frank P. Morse, C. E. , it is therefore hereby Ordered, that due notice be given to Foster Rogers, Charles J. Powel , John M. Gorman, Jennie M. Henry, Alda M. South, T. Clifford Burns, Cath- erine & Sarah A. McNamee and all others interested that the City Council intend to lay out the highway before mentioned, and to take therefor a w portion of their land and to lay out the same as a highway of said city; and that Thursday the 26th day of February 1942, at 8 o' clock P. M. , at city hall , Salem, is appointed as the time and place for a public hearing in the matter. " Approved by the Mayor on February 17, 1942 Councillor Carson moved an immediate reconsideration of all business f y32 February, 12,- 1942 ._ in the hope that it would not prevail. The Council refused to reconsider , On motion of Councillor Hyland, the Council adjourned at 8. 59 o' clock P. M. Attest : City Clerk it February 16, 1942 A special meeting of the City Council was held on Monday, February 16, 1942, at five o'clock P. M. , called by the President to draw jurors. All the members were present except Councillors Durkin, Crosby and Stefanski and the President presided. On motion of Councillor Safford, it was voted to dispense with the reading of the records. The following were drawn to serve as jurors at the February 17th Jurors session of Civil Court in Salem: Fdward Dombroski 40 Derby Street Laborer Hillard M. Lovett 462 Lafayette Street Accountant On motion of Councillor Dolan , it was voted to adjourn at 5.15 o' clock P. M. S Attest : C' y lerk � t February 24, 1942 A special meeting of the City Council was held on Tuesday, February r,o 24, 1942, et 530 o-Rclock P. M. , called by the President to draw jurors. All the members were present except Councillors Crosby, Morency, Dolan , Hyland and Stefanski and Councillor Rafter presided. On motion of w Councillor Safford, it was voted to dispense with the reading of the records. The following were drawn to serve as jurors at the March 9th session Jurors of Superior Court in Salem: Albert J. Ledoux 5 Porter St . Court Salesman William F. Lawler 14 Webb Street Clerk On motion of Councillor Carson, the Council adjourned at 5.40 o' clock P. M. Attest : City Clerk -6134 _ February 25, 1942 A special meeting of the City Council was held on Wednesday, Febru- ary 25, 1942, at eight o' clock P. M. , called by the President for the consideration of all business. All the members were present except I Councillors Stefanski , Safford and Crosby and the President presided. j On motion of Councillor Dolan , it was voted to dispense with the reading F i of the records. Thanks A communication from the Mayor, with a letter of appreciation from 124 the family of the late Councillor Francis, was read and placed on file. City Officers The Mayor' s appointment> of the following city officers were unani- 125 mously confirmed under suspension of the rules, on motion of Councillor Dolan: City Treasurer, Arthur T. Brennan, for one year from February 1 , 1942 City Collector, C. Leo Clapper, for one year from February 1, 1942 City Auditor, John V. Cook, for one year from February 1, 1942 City Purchasing Agent , David W. Hamilton , for one year from Feb. 1 , 1942 Soldier' s Relief Agent, John Splaine, Jr. , for one year from Feb.l, 1942 City Engineer, Frank P. Morse, for one year from February 1 , 1942. Board of Health The Mayor' s appointment of Dr. William V. McDermott as a member of 126 the Board of Health for the term of three years from the first Monday of February, 1942, was unanimously confirmed under suspension of the rules on motion of Councillor Dolan. Land The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: 127 "Ordered: that the City of Salem accept the gift of a parcel of land owned by Melville and Melba C. Rowand as shown on plan of land en- titled Land of Melville & Melba C. Rowand, Beach Avenue and Sutton Ave- nue, Salem, Mass. January 1942, Frank P. Morse, City Engineer, contain- ing approximately 100 square feet . Said land to be used for street widening and other municipal purposes." Approved by the Mayor on February 26 , 1942 Shell Fish and A communication from the Mayor with a notice from the Department Sea Worms 128 of Conservation , Division of Marine Fisheries, of the provisions of Section 52 of Chapter 130 ( as revised) of the General Laws, which au- thorizes the City Council to assume control and regulation of the shell- fisheries and sea worm fisheries within the boundaires of Salem, was re- ferred to the Committee on Public rroperty. Police Officers Notice was received from the City Marshal of the appointment of 3� February 25, 1942 the following police officers, to commence February 22, 1942: Joseph F. Reagan Johh J. Zegarowski Charles F. Doherty Philip A. McCarthy Hearings were ordered for Thursday, March 12, 19421at eight Gasoline Fuel o' clock P. M. , on the application of Joseph E. Phelan to keep and store 130-131 0i1 gasoline ( 500 gallons) at 134 Canal Street ; and on the application of Eastern Mass. Street Railway Co, to keep and store fuel oil ( 3,000 gallons) at 53 Mason Street. The application of Frances R. Wood for a Lodging House License at Lodging House 35 North Street was referred to the Committee on 'Licenses and Permits. 132 The claim of Margaret Kenneally was, referred to the Committee on Claims Claims. 133 Councillor Durkin, offered the following report which was accepted Licenses and recommendation adopted: 134 "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: Lodging House - Rosa A. White, 83 Federal St. Sunday License - Btonislawa Mroz, 149 Derby St. Auto Dealer - Townsend Motor Car Co. , 285 Derby St. Passenger Auto - Arthur G. Roderick, Salem Depot (5 cars) Auto Truck Arthur G. Roderick, 200 Washington St . ( 2) Salem Parcel ,Delivery, 18 Savoy Rd. Robert F. Pierce, 129 Columbus Ave. For the Committee, Philip J. Durkin Chairman" Sunday License approved by the Mayor on February 26, 1942 Councillor Dolan offered the following report which was accepted: Budget 135 "The Committee on Finance and the City Council as a Whole, to whom was referred the matter of the Budget for the year 1942, has considered said matter and beg leave to report as follows: would recommend: tha adoption of the ac::ompanying order. For the Committee, H. Francis Dolan Chairman" Councillor Dolan offered the following order: Budget 136 "Ordered: that the amounts specified in the Appropriation Sheet for the year 1942 in the column Allowed by the Mayor, as amended, be and hereby are appropriated, individually and specifically, for the use of I �f I February 25, 1942 the several departments and purposes as itemized during the fiscal year ending December 31, 1942, and be it further Ordered: that the sum hereby appropriated for the street department it shall be held to include all sums which may be received during the current year for the street railway taxes under tie provisions of Chapter i 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 � I I departments named, the total amount to be included in the tax levy for the current year is $2,4ll,396.14." Councillor Poitras moved that the Messenger' s budget be laid on the table. The motion was defeated. Councillor Dolan moved to adjourn. The motion was defeated.. On motion of Councillor Durkin, the Council took a five minute recess. The Council then reconvened. On motion of Councillor Ferguson, it was voted to reconsider the Messenger' s budget, and it was then approved. Councillor Poitras moved to take the salary of the second general foreman in the Street Department out of the budget. The motion was de- feated. The Budget was then approved by the Council individually and speci- fically, item by item as set forth in the Appropriation Sheets. The order of appropriation, as introduced by Councillor Dolan, was adopted. Gouneilior Dolan-'movedc)an immediate reconsideration in the hope that it would not prevail. The Council -refused to reconsider. The budget was approved by the Mayor on February 26, 1942. On motion of Councillor Derguson, the Council adjourned at 9.55 o' clock P. M. Attest:- . City Clerk 37 -- February -26, 1942 A regular meeting of the City Council was held on Thursday, February 26 , 1942, at eight o' clock P. M. All the members were present except Councillor Crosby 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 application of Charles Puleo to maintain Garage a garage at 242-244 Highland Ave. Mr. Puleo appeared in favor, there was no opposition and the application was granted on motion of Councillo Dolan. A hearing was held on the application of LeBlanc' s for a permit for Sign a large sign at 102 Lafayette Street. Councillor Poitras appeared in favor, there was no opposition and the permit was granted on motion of Councillor Poitras. On motion of Councillor Stefanski , it was voted to postpone. the Stat Avenue hearing on laying out Star Avenue until 'March 12, 1943. A hearing was held on laying out Hosmer Avenue. Mr. John M. Gorman Hosmer Avenue appeared in favor and there was no opposition. 137 Councillor Stefanski offered the following order which was unani- mously adopted: "Resolved, that the common convenience, benefi* and necessity of th inhabitants of the city require that a public street or way of said city to be called Hosmer Avenue street should be laid out from Cheval Avenue to Juniper Avenue about 130 feet, as shown on a plan hereinafter referred to and for that purpose it is necessary to take and lay out as a public street or way of said city parcel of land belonging to or supposed to belong to Foster Rogers, Charles J. Powell, John M. Gorman, Jennie M. Henry, Alda M. South, J. Clifford Burns, Catherine & Sarah A. McNamee, bounded as follows, viz: Beginning at a point marked "A" on a plan en- titled "Acceptance Plan Hosmer Ave. Salem, Mass. Scale 1 in.-20 ft . De- cember 1941. Frank P. Morse City Engineer", thence running N 21-56'-40" W on the proposed westerly street line of hosmer Ave. , by land of Alda M. South, J. Clifford Burns and Catherine & Sarah A. McNamee a distance of 130.13 ft. to a point marked "B" on said plan; thence turning and running N 70 30'-20" E on the present southerly street line of Juniper Ave. a dis tanee of 37.03 ft. , to a point marked "C" on said plan ; thence turning and running S 21 36'-40" E on the proposed easterly street line on Hosmer Ave. , by land of Foster Rogers, Charles J. Powell, John M. Gorman and Jennie M. Henry, a distance of 129.41 ft. , to a point marked "D" on said i i, 28 i February 26., 1942 � . , plan; thence turning and running S 70-02'-30" W on the present northerly street line of Cheval Ave. , a distance of 20.01 ft. to a point marked "E" on said plan; thence running S 68-36'-10" W on the present northerly street line of Cheval Ave. , a distance of 17.00 ft . , to said point marke "A" and the point-.begun at; and Whereas, the City Council on the 12th day of Feb. A. D. 1942, 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 Hosmer Avenue should be laid out as a highway of the city from Cheval Avenue to Juniper Avenue about 130 ft. as shown on an a plan on file in the office of the city clerk of this city, dated Dec 1941 it is therefore hereby Ordered, that due notice be given to the afore-mentioned 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 cit • and that Thursday the 26th day of February g bru 1942 Y city; Y Y I'Y 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 the order of notice issued therefor passed as aforesaid; and, Whereas, the City Coun- cil 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 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, G. E. dated December 1941 , entitled Acceptance Plan , Hosmer Avenue, Salem, Mass. deposited in the office of the city engineer, to which plan refer- ence 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 Hosmer 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 suuh street or publi way within 30 days from and after the acceptance of this laying out by th6 city council. Given under our hands, this 26th day of February in the year nineteen hundred and forty-two. February 26 , 1942 Philip L. Morency, Pres. Francis E. Rafter William 0. Safford Adam F. Carson John Samuel F. H n City Hyland H. Francis C Carsocis Dolan Wilfred J. Poitras Arthur T. Fer Philip J. Durkin guson Council The Mayor's appointment of the following constables was received Constables and placed on file: J 138 Auguste J. Michaud Charles E. Richards Wallace J. Cloutman Richard C. Collins WilliameH.JFoyesman The Mayor's appointment of Harry L. Williams and Eugene Brackett Weighers as weighers of coal and commodities were received. 139 Councillor Poitras offered the following ordinance which was given Police Clerk first passage by a unanimous vote: 140 "In the year one thousand nine hundred and forty-two. An Ordinance to amend an ordinance relating to compensation of certain city officers. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem as follows: Section 1. Chapter 14, Section 1, of the City Ordinances is hereby amen- ded by adding at the end of the paragraph relating to Police Department the following "To the clerk of the Police Department sixteen hundred and fifty dollars". Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City Charter. " The order to bond $1602000.00 for W. P. A. , which was given first W. P. A. passage on February 12, 19.42, was adopted by a vote of ten yeas and one 98 absent. Approved by the Mayor on February 27, 1942. Councillor Dolan offered the following order which was adopted: Chief Clerks 141 "Ordered: That the Committee on Ordinance be requested to draw up proper amendment to the City Ordinance providing for the establishment of the position of a chief clerk in every department of the city." Approved by the Mayor on March 2, 1942 On motion of Councillor Hyland, the Council adjourned at 9.25 o' clock P. M. Attest: City Clerk 4D40 March ..12,_.1942 A regular meeting of the City Council was held on Thursday, March 12, 1942, at eight o' clock P. M. All the members were present and the President presided. On motion of Councillor Dolan it was voted to dis- pense with the reading of the records. Fuel Oil A hearing was held on the application of Eastern Massachusetts Street Railway Co. to keep and store fuel oil ( 3,000 gallons) at 53 Mason Street. Mr. Charles P. McCormac and Councillor Poitras appeared in favor, there was no opposition and the application was granted on mo- tion of Councillor Ferguson. Gasoline A hearing was held on the application of Joseph E. Phelan to keep and store gasoline ( 500 gallons) at 134 Canal Street. Councillor Fer- guson appeared in favor, there was no opposition and the application was granted on motion of Councillor Ferguson. Star Avenue A hearing was held on laying out Star Avenue as a public way. 14rg Mr. Turner appeared in favor, there was no opposition. Councillor Stefanski 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 Star Avenue street should be laid out running about 309 feet westerly from Beach Avenue, as shown on a plan hereinafter re- ferred to and for that purpose it is necessary to take and lay, out as a public street or way of said city parcel of land belonging to or suppose to belong; to Grace K. Turner, Robert W. Hill, Salem Five Cents Savings Bank, J. Clifford Burns, Annie T. Doyle, Ida A. Jones, Sadie F. Casey, Bessie M. McCarthy, Alfred T. Poulter, Marion R. Bonney, bounded as follows, viz: Beginning at a point marked "A" on a plan entitled "Accep- tance Plan Star Avenue, Salem, Mass. Scale 1 in.-40 ft . December 1941 . Frank P. Morse City Engineer" , thence running S 70-32' W on the proposed northerly street line of Star Ave. , by land of Sadie F. Casey, Salem Five Cents Savings Bank, Bessie M. McCarthy, Alfred T. Poulter, a dis- tance of 308.13 ft . , to a point marked "B" on said plan ; thence turning and running S 19-28' E on the proposed westerly street line of Star Ave. by land of Grace K. Turner, a distance of 28.00 ft. , to a point marked "C" on said plan; thence turning and running N 70-32' E on the proposed southerly street line of Star Ave. , by land of Grace -K. Turner, Robert W. Hill, Salem Five Cents Savings Bank, J. Clifford Burns, Annie T. Doyle and Ida A. Jones, a distance of 310.50 ft . , to a point marked "D" on said plan; thence turning and running N 24-17'-40" W on the present 41' ' March 12, 1942 westerly street line of Beach Ave. , a distance of' 28.10 ft . , to said point marked "A" and the point begun at, and Whereas, the City Council on the 12th day of February A. D. 1942, 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 Star Avenue should be laid out as a highway of the city running about 309 feet west- erly from Beach Avenue as shown on a plan on file in the office of the city clerk of this city, dated Dec. 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 26th day of February 1942, 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 the order of notice issued therefor passed as aforesaid; and, Whereas, the City Council did meet at the time and place appointed and notified i 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 JI I the same hereby are taken and laid out as a public street or way of said city, acco'bding to a plan of the same made by Frank P. Morse, C. E. dated Dec. 1941, entitled Acceptance Plan, Star Avenue, 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 afore- . I said, and all other persons by the taking of said parcel of land and the laying out of said Star Avenue street, as shown on said plan. Said I owners may' remove and take away any and all buildings, trees, fences and other property, which will obstruct the building of such street or publi way trithin 30 days from and after the acceptance of this laying out by the city council. " Approved by the Mayor on March 13, 1942. A hearing was held on the proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinanc Funeral Homes 142a relating to funeral homes. Mr. Francis J. Murphy and Councillor Crosby appeared.in favor. Mr. Michael J. Reardon and Mr. Richard H. Wiswall I rye. 42 March 12, 1942 appeared in opposition. A petition in opposition was filed. The hearing was closed. On motion of Councillor Dolan, the matter was referred to the Com- mittee on Ordinances. Metcalf Property The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted by a vote 143 of eleven yeas under suspension of the rules, on motion of Councillor Dolan: "Ordered: that the sum of fifty-nine hundred dollars ( $5900) be and hereby is appropriated for the purpose and acquisition of a tract of land with the buildings thereon and containing about 1025 square feet of land, more or less and presently assessed to Edity Metcalf.. Said purchase is for the widening of North Street and Federal Street and for other muni- cipal purposes. Said sum to be charged to the Elimination of Grade Crossing, Bridge, Washington and North Streets, and be it further Ordered: that the Mayor be and hereby is authorized to purchase said a real estate in behalf of the city." Approved by the Mayor on March 13, 1942 Civilian Defense The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was referred to the i 144 iCommittee on Finance: "Ordered: that the sum of twenty-five thousand ($25,000. ) dollars be and hereby is appropriated for the purposes of preserving the health and protection of persons and property; purchasing equipment , uniforms and supplies for auxiliary fire and police departments, air raid wardens, first aid reserve squads and other essential units of defense; providing training for our citizens in first aid and other matter essential to civilian defense and providing such other means as may be necessary in the national emergF.,ncy for the protection of the people and property of Salem and it is further Ordered: that the City Treasurer with the approval of the Mayor is hereby authorized to borrow the sum of twenty-five thousand ( $25,000. ) dollars under the authority of Chapter 487, Acts of 1941, and to issue bonds or notes of the city therefor, payable in not more than five ( 5) years for the purpose of meeting the said appropriation of twenty-five thousand ($25,,000. ) dollars, necessary for the preservation of health and protection of persons and property. " Whistle The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was referred to the 145 Committee on Finance: "Ordered: that Mayor Idward A. Coffey be and hereby is authorized 4. � 43 March 12, 1942 to expend a sum not to exceed twenty-five hundred ($2500. ) dollars for the purpose of installing steam whistle on the fire alarm system at At- wood & Morrill Co. 48 Loring Avenue; Helburn Thompson Co. , Goodhue Street and the Salem Gas Light Co. , Pierce Avenue, and be it further Ordered: that the said sum to charged to the special item heretofore appropriat(Bd National Defense." The Mayor's appointment of Dr. John H. Seale as Inspector of Animals Animal Inspector for one year from April 1, 1942, was unanimously confirmed under sus- 146 pension of the rules. A communication from the Mayor relative to the delivery of sand for Sand protection against incendiary bombs, under the direction of the Superin- 147 tendent of Streets, was read and placed on file. The Mayor's appointment of the following constables for the term of Constables 148 one year from February 1, 1942, was received and placed on file: Lorenzo P. Benett Bernard G. Hackett John S. Leszczynski Thomas H. McDonald Harold P. Parker Arthur K. Pollock E. E. Trask William A. nobbins Ralph F. Peters [ J. Alexander Michaud, Jr. Arthur C. Plante Alexander 0. Julien William J. Laforge Laval Fournier The Mayor's appointment of the following weighers of coal and com- Weighers modities: 149 Theresa G. Hyde Henry A. McKenney Maurice E. Flynn I The following appointments by the Mayor were unanimously confirmed: City Officers Superintendent of Public Property - John J. O'Rourke - for one year from 150 February 1, 1942 City Electrician - Joseph S. McCarthy - for one year from February 1, 1942 Registrar of Voters - J. Octave Thibault - for three years from April 1, 1942. ).Y Trust Fund Commissioner - Ralph C. Browne - for twelve years from April -, § 11 1942. The report of the City Marshal for the month of February was re- Report 151 ceived and placed on file. A communication from the City Marshal, recommending that Sergeants Police Uniforms rf` 152 William H. O'Neil and Thomas A. Gilligan be reimbursed, as provided by ' City Ordinances, Chapter 28, Section 8, for damage to their winter uni- form overcoats in the performace of duty, was referred to the Committee on Finance, on motion of Councillor Poitras. 44 ---__ _.--- _ March 12, _1942 Police Officer Notice from the City Marshal of the appointment of John F. Murphy 153 as a permanent Police Officer, to date from March 8, 1942, was received and placed on file. Signs A communication from the Planning Board, recommending that the City 154 Council give due consideration to the passage of a suitable ordinance amending the zoning ordinance to regulate and restrict the erection, use, size, location and lighting of signs -on private property and on public ways in all districts other than commercial and industrial districts, was! referred to the Committee on Ordinances. Invitation An invitation from Y. D. Association to attend annual Y. D. Night 155 on March 24th was accepted. Pole A hearing was ordered for Thursday, March 26, 1942, at eight o' clock 156 P. M. , on the petition of New England Telephone and Telegraph Go. , Postal Telegraph-Cable Co. of Mass. and Salem -Olectric Lighting Co. for joint location of one pole on Highland Avenue between Almeda St . and Cherry Hill Avenue. Thanks A communication from Mrs. Blandine Vaillancourt , mother of Roger 157 Vallaincourt , the first Salem boy killed in action, thanking the Council for its expression of sympathy, was read and placed on file. Builder The application of Siano Construction Co. , 1 Margin Terrace, Peabody 158 for a builder' s license, was granted on motion of Councillor Dolan. Gasoline A hearing was ordered for Thursday, March 26 , 1942, at eight 159 o'clock P. M. , on the application of Colonial Garage. Inc. to keep, store and sell gasoline (1,000 gallons additional) at 283 Derby Street. Junk Dealer The application of Universal Building Wrecking Co. for a junk deal- 160 erts license at 299 Bridge Street was referred to the Committee on Licen- ses and Permits. Claim The claim of Emilio DiFelice was referred to the Committee on Claims. 161 Renewals The application of Solomon H. Freedberg, i79 Washington Street , for 162 renewal of his auctioneer' s license was granted. A list of applications for renewal of Lodging House and Sunday Li- censes was referred to the Committee on Licenses and -Permits. Lodging House Councillor Durkin offered the following report which was accepted 163 45�J �^ v "The Committee on Licenses and Permits, to whom was referred the application of Frances R. Wood for a lodging house at 35 North Street, have considered said matter and recommend that the same be granted. For the Committee Philip J. Durkin Chairman" A notice from Councillor Crosby of intention to do business witjj Business Notice 164 the City of Salem during the year 1942 was read and placed on file. Councillor Poitras offered the following report which was accepted Salary and recommendation adopted: 165 "The Committee on Ordinances, to whom was referred the matter of amending the City Ordinance relating to Compensation of Certain City Officers, has considered said matter and would recommend: the adoption of the following attached amendment to Chapter 14 of the Ordinances. For the Committee, Wilfred J. Poitras Chairman" Councillor Poitras offered the following ordinance which was given Purchasing Agent first 166 passage by a unanimous vote: "In the year one thousand nine hundred and forty-two. An ordinance to amend an ordinance relating to Compensation of Certain City Officers. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem as follows: Section 1. Chapter 14, Section 1 of the City Ordinances is hereby amen- ded by striking out the words "To the Purchasing agent two thousand dollars" and substituting therefor the words "To the Purchasing Agent twenty-two hundred and fifty dollars". Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City Charter." The blasting bond of Michael Matters. of Swampscott was referred to Blasting Bond the Committee on bonds and returned approved. 167 The ordinance to amend the ordinance relating to the compensation Police Clerk of certain city officers, by establishing the salary of the clerk in thE 140 Police Department, was given final passage by a unanimous vote. Approved by the Mayor on March 13, 1942 Councillor Crosby offered the following report which was accepted: Police Committee 168 "The Committee on Rules, to whom was referred the matter of a per- manent Police Department Committee, has considered said matter and beg leave to report as follows: would recommend: that such a standing com- mittee of three members be established. For the Committee, Arthur H. Crosby Chaimman" "-46 March 12, 1942 � i The recommendation was adopted. On motion of Councillor Dolan, it was voted to suspend the rules, and the recommendation was again adopted. Gedney Street On motion of Councillor Dolan , a communication relative to repair , 169 of Gedney Street was referred to the Committee on Public Works. i o Bridge Street The ordinance to amend the Traffic ordinance by regulating parking Traffic 170 on Bridge Street was taken up. Councillor Poitras offered the following amendment which was adopted and the ordinance, as amended, was passed to be ordained: "In the year one thousand nine hundred and forty-two. r An Grdinance to mmend an ordinance relating to Street Traffic Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: Section 1. Chapter 43, Section 26, shall be amended by adding after the words "Essex Bridge or Beverly Bridge, so-called, between the end of " Bridge Street and the Salem-Beverly line", the words "Bridge Street, from Rice Street to Winter Street , westerly side, no parking allowed". Section 2. This amendment shall take effect as provided by the City Charter." Approved by the Mayor on March 21, 1942 Parking The ordinance, relative to parking during removal of snow was re- 69 ferred back to the Committee on Ordinances. On motion of Councillor Rafter, the Council recessed for five min- utes. The Council then reconvened-. Funeral Homes Councillor Poitras, for the Committee on Ordinances, recommended 40 the passage of the ordinance to amend the zoning ordinance, as relating V to funeral homes, which was introduced on January 8, 1942. The ordinance was given first passage by unanimous vote. Removal of Tree Councillor Crosby offered the following order which was adopted: 171 "Ordered: that the committee on shade trees consider the advisabil- ity of removing a large tree at the corner of North and Lynde St. and a ` hearing at next regular meeting." Approved by the Mayor on March 13, 1942. A hearing was ordered for Thursday, March 26, 1942, at eight o' clock P. M. Reconsideration Councillor Crosby offered the following order which was adopted: 172 "Ordered: that the City Clerk notify each member of this council by mail the day following tjae filing of a notice of reconsideration." Approved by the Mayor on March 13, 1942 -- March 12, 1942 Councillor Ferguson offered the following order which was adopted: Foster Court "Whereas, in the opinion of the City Council, the public necessity 173 N' and convenience require that a public street or way to be called Foster Court should be laid out as a highway of the city running westerly from �A 4,~ Balcomb Street on three courses to Lovett Street as shown on a plan on file in the office of the city clerk of this city dated March 1942 Frank P. Morse, C. E. , it is therefore hereby Ordered, that due notice be given to Hygrade Sylvania Co. , Francis r r; S. Benaomin, Jr. & Edwin B. Benjamin; Earl D. Coffin ; Cass J. Chesney; f Roger Conant Co-operative Bank; Mary A. Fairbanks; Esther hurley; Charles S. Cressy; Ruggles-Klingemann Manufacturing Co. , and all others e� j, 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 26th day of March, 1942, 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 March 13, 1942 h`. Councillor Hyland offered the following order: Fire Investigation a "Ordered: that the Committee on Fire Department be requested to meet 174 with the heads of the Fire and Police Departments and the members of the rs Osgood Park Association to discuss the various points in question as brought up with reference to a conflagration at the home of Atty. Joseph Jennings and to report the findings of the Committee to the Council at Pits neat regular meeting." Councillor Rafter moved as an amendment that the entire Council sit as a Committee of the Whole and that a competent stenographer take tes- timony as given. The amendment was defeated by a vote of one yea (Councillor Rafter) and ten nays. The order was then defeated by the following vote: Voting yes, Councillors Hyland, Poitras, Rafter and Safford, four in all; Voting no, Councillors Carson, Crosby, Dolan, Durkin, Ferguson, Stefanski and Morency, seven in all. Councillor Ferguson offered the following order which was adopted: Junk Collectors 175 "Ordered: that the Committee on Licenses and Permits investigate certain complaints against the dishonest dealing of Salem junk collet- % � tors, and that this Committee meet with the Ordinance Committee to draw up suitable ordinance to deal with the prevailing situation." Approved by the Mayor on March 13, 1942 March 12, 1942 - Jurors The following were drawn to serve as Jurors at Civil Court in Salem: Plarence S. Freedman 281 Lafayette St . Insurance Walter Spilski 27 Daniels St. Leather Worker Fred Slavin 30 Hanson St. Leather Worker Councillor Dolan moved an immediate reconsideration of all business in the hope that it would not prevail. The Council refused to reconsid- wr. On motion of Councillor Dolan, the Council adjourned at 10.40 o' clock P. M. Attest: =—7-73 ✓/nl� City Clerk 9 44 A regular meeting of the City Council was held on Thursday,. March 261 1942, at eight o*clock P. M. All the members were present except Councillor Crosby 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 -application of Colonial Garage to keep, Gasoline store and sell gawoline at 283 Derby Street. A representative of the applicant appeared in favor, there was no opposition and the applica- tion was granted. A hearing was held on the petition of New England Telephone and Pble Location Telegraph Co. , Postal Telegraph-Cable Co. of Mass. and Salem Liectric 176 Lighting Co. for joint location of one pole on Highland Avenue. Coun- cillors Dolan and Stefanski appeared in favor, there was no opposition. On motion of Councillor Dolan, the petition was granted by the follow- ing order which was_.adopted: "Ordered: that the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company and Postal Telegraph-Cable Company of Massachusetts and Salem Electric Light - ing Company each having locations in certain of the streets of the muni- cipality, be and they are hereby granted a joint location for and per- mission jointly to maintain poles already existing and their respective wires to be placed thereon, together with such sustaining and protect- ing fixtures as any of said Companies may deem necessary, in the public way or ways hereinafter referred to, as requested in petition of said Com-panies dated the 16th day of February 1942. All construction under this order shall be in accordance with the following conditions:- Poles shall be of sound timber, and reasonably straight, and shall be set sub- stantially at the points indicated upon the plan marked - N. E. T. & T. Co. , No. 919 Dated 2-11-42 - filed with this order. There may be at- tached 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 Postal Telegraph-Cable Co. of Mass. and Salem Electric Lighting Company not to exceed wires and cables necessary for the conduct of their businesses, and all of said wires and cables shall be placed at a height of not less than 20 feet from the ground. The following are the public ways or parts of ways along which the poles above referred to are located, and the number of poles:- Highland Avenu between Almeda St. and Cherry Hill Ave. , Pole 7/24 - 1 pole." A hearing was held on laying out Foster Court. Windsor Fairbank, Foster Court 1?� 50 March 26 , _942 i James L. Kimball and Carroll Avery appeared in favor. There was no oppo- sition . On motion of Councillor Ferguson , the following order was adopted: i "Resolved, that the common convenience, benefit and necessity of the -3 inhabitants of the city require that a public street or way of said city to be called Foster Court street should be laid out running westerly from r Balcomb Street on three courses to Lovett 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 of Salem parcels of land belonging to or supposed to belong to Hygrade Sylvania Co. , Francis S. Benjamin Jr. , Edwin B.- Benjamin ; Earle D. Coffin ; Cass J. Chesney; Roger Conant Co-operative Bank; Mary A. Fairbanks; Esther Hurley; Charles S. Cressy; Ruggles Klingemann Manufacturing Co. , bounded as follows, viz: Beginning at point marked "A# on a plan entitled Acceptance Plan Foster Court, Salem, Mass. , Scale 1 in.- 20 ft. March 1942. Frank P. Morse, City Entineer, said point being on the westerly line of Balcomb Street at the northerly corner of land belonging now or formerly to Charles S. Cressey; thence running S 71-06120" W on the northwesterly line of land belonging now or formerly to Charles S. Cressey and land belonging to Ruggles-Klingemann Manufacturing Go.-, a distance of 108.29 feet to a point marked "B" on said plan thence running N 81-23*40" W on the norther- ly line of land belonging to Ruggles Klingemann Manufacturing Co. , a distance of 322.83 feet to point marked "C" on said plan; thence running r S 37-31120" W on the northwesterly line of land belonging to Ruggles Klingemann Co. a distance of 21:91 feet to a point marked "D" on said plan and in the northeasterly line of Lovett Street ; thence running N, 51-24' 50" W on the northeasterly line of Lovett Street a distance of 40.01 feet to a point marked "E" on said plan and in the southeasterly tt line of land belonging to Hygrade-Sylvania Co. , thence running N 37-31' . 20" E on the southeasterly line of land belonging to Hygrade-Sylvania Co. s x a distance of 44.77 feet to a point marked "F" on said plan; thence run- ning S 81-23140" E on the southerly line of lands belonging to Hygrade- Sylvania Co. , Francis S. Benjamin Jr. & Edwin B. -Benjamin, Earl D. Coffin Cass J. Chesney, Roger Conant Co-operative Bank, Mary A. Fairbanks , and Esther Hurley a distance of 336.83 feet to a point marked "H" on said plan, said point being in the westerly line of the aforementioned Balcomb Street; thence running S 18-53140" E on said westerly line of Balcomb Street a a distance of 40.00 feet to the point marked "A" on said plan 51 March emu, 1943 and the point of beginning; and Whereas, the City Council on the 12th day of March A. D. 1942, passed the following order, viz: "Whereas, in the opinion of the City Council, the public necessity and convenience require that public street or way to be called Foster Court should be laid out as a highway of the city running westerly from Balcomb Street on three courses to Lovett Street as shown on a plan on file in the office of the city clerk of this city, dated March,1942 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 26th day of March 1942, 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 the order of notice issued therefor passed as aforesaid; and, Whereas, the City Council did meet at the time and place appointed and notified as aforesaid and has heard all parties interested claiming to be heard in the matter, it is therefore Ordered and Decreed that the parcels of land before described be and the same hereby are taken and laid out as a public street or way of said city, according to a plan of the same made by Frank P. Morse, C. E. dated March 1942, entitled Acceptance Plan, Foster Court, 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 afore- mentioned parties and ,we have considered, and estimated that no damages are sustained in their property by the several owners aforesaid, and all other persons by the taking of said parcel of land and the laying out of said Foster Court 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 building of such street or public way within 30 days from and after the acceptance of this laying out by the city council. " Approved by the Mayor on March 27, 1942 A hearing was held on removing a tree at the corner of North and Removal of Tree Councillor appeared in favor, and Mrs. Margaret L. Ropes ap- peared in opposition. On motion of Councillor Ferguson, the matter was referred back to the Committee on Shade Trees. �52 March 26., 1942 ---- --- - - - -.. ----- Z Miss Emmerton A letter from the Mayor, relative to the death of Miss Caroline 0. 178 Emmerton, and recommending the adoption of an order expressing the grate- ful appreciation of the City for the devotion of her talents, time and wealth for the improvement of its citizens, was read and placed on file. The President appointed Councillors Safford, Rafter and Hyland as a Com- mittee to draw up the proper resolutions. Land, Pratt St. A communication from the Mayor, with a letter from Rev. Peter M. 179 Piemonte suggesting that a certain area now used as a playground on Pratt Street be changed so as to widen 'Pratt Street and the remainder be sold, and offering to buy the land not used for a street, was referre to the Committee on Public Works. City Officers The following appointments by the Mayor were unanimously confirmed 180 under suspension of the rules: F. .Carroll Sargent , member of Board of Cemetery Commissioners, for term of three years from June 1, 1942. Charles E. O'Neill , Superintendent of Shade Trees and Moth Suppres- sion , for a term of one year from February 1, 1942. Claims A communication from the Mayor, recommending that the Committee on 181 Claims report to the City Council on claims approved, was referred to the Committee on Claims. Weighers The Mayor' s appointment of the following weighers of coal and com 182 modities was read and placed on file Lillian M. aourdeau Ella Z. Auger Ralston F. Pickering Harold B. Pickering Constables The Mayor' s appointment of the following constables was read and 163 placed on file: Guy H. Clark Walter H. Foster Harcourt W. Dodge Frederick J. Needham Bond The City Treasurer' bond of Arthur T. Brennan was referred to the 184 Committee on Bonds and returned approved. Committees President Morency appointed Councillor Hyland to the following com- 185 mittees: Electrical Affairs, Public Property, Rules and Industrial Rela- tions. Police Affairs President Morency appointed the following Committee on Police 186 March 26, 1942- Affairs: Councillors Ferguson, Carson and Hyland. The following applications for licenses were referred to the Com- Licenses 4 mittee on Licenses and Permits: 187-190 Lodging House - Sophie Levesque, 15 Harbor St. To Dig Seaworms - Armand Blais, 50 Bridge St. Chester Witwicki, 62 Bridge St. Robert Carr, 5 Cromwell St. A communication from Salem Janitors' Municipal Association, asking Janitors the City Council to recognize the association, was read and placed on 191 file. Ernesto Resteghirni , 765 Somerville A-re. , Somerville, was given Music on Streets leave to withdraw his application to play a hand organ on the streets. 192 i The following applications for auctioneer license renewals were Renewals granted: 193 Frank E. Cross, 13 Mt. Vernon St . Fred J. Norris, 218 Essex St . r A list of applications for renewals of Seaworms, Card Reader, Sun- day and Lodging House Licenses was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. The claims of Esquire Grill Inc. , Mrs. Margaret McCarthy and Amer- Claims 194-196 ican Coal Co. were referred to the Committee on Claims. Councillor Safford offered the following resolutions which were Miss Emmerton adopted: 197 "Whereas, in the infinite wisdom of the Almighty, there has been re moved from our earthly precincts a lovable and devoted citizen of Salem and an unfailing friend of the less fortunate of our citizens in the person of Caroline 0. Emmerton and i Whereas: the Mayor and the City Council of Salem deeply aware of this deep and irreplaceable loss and < Whereas: it is proper and fitting that a permanent and lasting record be made of the respect,regard and reverence of the citizens of Salem Now therefore be it Resolved that the Mayor and the City Council Salem in meeting assembled publicly express their deep and abiding sorrow at the passing of this eminent , charitable and beloved gentlewoman who gave of her talents and of her substance to the benefit and welfare of all the citizens of the City of Salem; that the Mayor and the City Council deeply conscious of the void created by her passing, hereby on behalf of themselves and of the citizens of Salem do formally and solemnly re- cord this resolution in sacred memory of Miss Caroline 0. E3mnerton, and y�54 Be it further Resolved that a copy of':.this resolution be spread on the records of the City Council of Salem, and Be it further Resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the family of the deceased." Approved by the Mayor on March 27 , 1942 Water Dept. Clerk Councillor Poitras offered the following report which was accepted T 98 and recommendation adopted: "The Committee on Ordinance, to whom was referred the matter of amending an Ordinance relating to the Compensation of Certain City Offi- cers, has considered said matter and would recommend: the adoption .of the following amendment to the City Ordinance. In the year one thousand nine hundred and forty-two. An ordinance to amend an ordinance relating to the compensation of cer- tain city officers. Sec. 1 Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem that Chapter 14, Section 1 of the city ordinance be amended; by striking out after the words "To the clerk of water department" the words "two thou- sand dollars" and inserting in place thereof the words "two thousand two hundred and fifty dollars" so that it shall read "To the clerk of water department , two thousand two hundred and fifty-dollars". Sec. 2. This ordinance shall take effect as provided in the City Char- ter. For the Committee, Wilfred J. Poitras Chairman" The ordinance was given first passage. On motion of Councillor Durkin , it was voted to make it retroactive to January lst. Licenses Councillor Durkin offered the following report which was accepted 199 and recommmendation 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: Junk Dealer - Universal Building Wrecking Co. , 299 Bridge St. Renewals Lodging Houses Bicknell Bros. , 17612 Essex St. Abraham Camil, 24 Charter St. Abraham Camil, 17-19-20 Brown St. Dorothy Camil, 30 Charter St. Harry Halpert, 57 Washington St. Napoleon Ouellette, 104 Lafayette St . Sunday Licenses Matteo Celona, 4 High St. Arthur F. Connelly, 266 Essex St. For the Committee, Philip J. Durkin Chairman" Sunday Licenses approved by the Mayor on March 27 , 1942 I E.I. 55 March_ 26 1942 __TCouncillor Dolan offered the following report which was accepted Police Coats and recommendation adopted: 200 "The Committee on Finance, to whom was referred the matter of Offi- cers' overcoats damaged at the Jenning' s fire, has considered said matter and would recommend: that the two named officers be reimbursed for their loss. For the Committee, H. Francis Dolan Chairman" Approved by the Mayor on March 27, 1942 � Councillor Dolan offered the following report/whicaccepted and rec- Whistles ommendation not_.addpted: 200a "The Committee on Finance, to whom was referred the order that the Mayor be and hereby is authorized to expend a sum not to exceed $2,500. for the purpose of installing steam whistle on the fire alarm system at Atwood & Morrill Co. , Helburn Thompson Co. , and the Salem Gas Light Co. has considered said matter and would recommend: the adoption of same. For the Committee, H. Francis Dolan Chairman" The recommendation was not adopted by the following vote: Voting yes, Councillors Dolan, Ferguson, Rafter, Safford and Morency, five in all ; Voting no, Councillors Carson, Durkin, Hyland, Poitras and Stefan- ski, five in all; Absent, Councillor Crosby, one in all. Councillor Dolan gave notice that he would ask.'for reconsideration at the next meeting. i Councillor Dolan offered the following report which was accepted National Defense 201 and recommendation adopted: "The Committee on Finance, to whom was referred the order that the sum of $25,000. be and hereby is appropriated for National Defense expen- ditures under the authority of Chapter 487 Acts of 1941 and to issue bonds or notes for same, has considered said matter and would recommend: the adoption and bonding of same. For the Committee, H. Francis Dolan Chairman" The order and the bonding order which were introduced on March 12, 1942, were adopted by a vote of ten yeas and one absent. Approved by the Mayor on March 27, 1942. Councillor Dolan offered the following report which was accepted and Stanton Land 202 recommendation adopted: "The Committee on Finance, to whom was referred the order that the sum of $1,525. be and the same is hereby appropriated for the acquisition Of land Estate of John E. Stanton, also that the sum of $10,475 be and 'b 56 ------- - _. ._.___._ _ -- _ March- 26,--1942 hereby is appropriated for the purpose of consequential damages resultin from the acquisition of said real estate at 267-269 Essex St . , has con- sidered said matter and would recommend: the same be granted. For the Committee, H. Francis Dolan Chairman" which was introduced on January 8, 1942, The order/was adopted by the following vote: Voting yes, Councillors Carson, Dolan, Durkin, Ferguson, Rafter, Safford, Stefanski and Morency, eight in all; Voting no, Councillors Hyland and Poitras, two in all; Absent, Councillor Crosby, one in all. Approved by the Mayor on March 29 , 1942. Purchasing Agent The ordinance to amend the ordinance relating to the compensation 166 of certain city officers, by increasing the salary of the purchasing agent, which was given first passage on March 12, 1942, was passed to be ordained. Approved by the Mayor on March 30, 1942. Funeral Homes The ordinance to amend the zoning ordinance, as relating to funeral 40 homes, which was introduced on January 8, 1942, and given first passage on March 12, 1942, was passed to be ordained. Approved by the Mayor on March S. 1942. (invalidated by Supreme Court decision -313 Mass. 622) Removal of Trees Councillor Stefanski offered the following order which was adopted: 203 "Ordered: that the Committee on Shade Trees consider the advisabil- ity bf removing two trees in front of the Hawthorne Garage, 21 Congress Street, this City, because roots of said trees are causing damage to the sidewalk in front of said premises thereby making same dangerous for pedestrians. And be it further ordered that a public hearing be held on this matter at the next regular meeting of the Council." Approved by the Mayor on March 30, 1942 Bus Service Councillor Ferguson offered the following order which was adopted: 204 "Ordered: that the committee on Public Works and any other council- lors that may have an interest meet with the trustees of the Eastern Mass. Railway Co. in Egards to a better distribution of their services on Oakland St. line to Peabody, Gardner Park and Kernwood to Beverly lines." Approved by the Mayor on March 27, 1942 Jurors The following were drawn to serve as Jurors at Newburyport on April 21, 1942: John R. Crosby 12 Butler Street Leather Worker Augustine P. Buckley 19 Osgood Street Machinist March 26, 1942 On motion of Councillor Dolan, the Council voted to adjourn at 10.05 o'clock P. M. until Thursday, April 9, 1942, at 7.30 o'clock P. M. Attest: Vity crcle�rk March 31, 1942 A special meeting of the City Council was held on Tuesday, March 31, 1942, at 7.30 o'clock P. M. , called by the President to draw jurors. All the members were present except Councillors Crosby, Dolan and Raf- ter and the President presided. On motion of Councillor Ferguson , it was voted to dispense with the reading of the records. The following was• drawn to serve as juror; at Civil Court in Jurors Salem on April 6, 1942: David A. Packer 26 Geneva Street Painter I On motion of Councillor Stefanski, the Council adjourned at 7.46 o'clock P. M. Attest : City Clerk April 7, 1942 A special meeting of the City Council was held on Tuesday, April 7, 1942, at eight o' clock P. M. , called by the President to draw jurors and for all other business. All the members were present except Councillors Crosby, Durkin and Safford and the President presided. On motion of Councillor Stefanski , it was voted to dispense with the reading of the records. , Constable Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Felix 205 Irzyk as a constable for the term ending February 1 , 1943. Sealer The Mayor' s appointment of Edward H. Judkins as Sealer of Weights 206 and Measures was received. Councillor Dolan moved suspension of the rules. Councillor Rafter objected to suspensioh and the appointment was laid over until the meeting of April 23, 1942. Park Department The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: 207 "Ordered: that the sum of fifty-three dollars and twenty-five cents ( 53. 25) be and hereby is transferred from the item Administration to the special item Tandem Mower and Tractor both in the Park Department ." Approved by the Mayor on April 8, 1942 Broad St. Cemetery The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: 208 "Ordered: that the sum of four thousand ($4000. ) be and hereby is appropriated for the purposes of repairing the southerly wall of Broad Street Cemetery and be it further Ordered: that the sum of ( $4000) four thousand dollars be and here- by is transferred from the item Sale of Cemetery Lots to the item"Repair Wall , Broad Street Cemetery." Approved by the Mayor on April 8, 1942. Report The report of the City Marshal for the month of March was received 209 and placed on file. Council Chamber The application of Advisory Draft Board #131to use the Council Cham 210 ber oat Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings was granted oh motion of Councillor Poitras. Bowling Alleys The application of Mike Gangi for a transfer from George Atkinson 211 of a license for six bowling alleys at 163-185 Fort Avenue was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. Claim The claim of Ann Gallo was referred to the Committee on Claims. 212 - 5 April 7, 1942 The following applications for licenses to dig seaworms were refer- Seaworms red to the Committee on Licenses and Permits: 213-215 Joseph Szczechowicz, Jr. , 4 Becket St. John Szikney, 492 Bridge St. William A. Laverty, 45 March St. A hearing was ordered for Thursday, April 23, 1942, at eight o' clockGasoline P. M. , on the application of Shell Oil Co. to keep, store and sell 1500 216 gallons of gasoline (additional) at 210 Washington Street . A list of applications for renewals of Junk Collector, Lodging House, Renewals Sunday, Sea Worms Licenses was referred to the Committee on Licenses and 217 Permits. The application of Mary Adams, 321 Webster Avenue, Cambridge, for a Fortune Teller clairvoyant' s license at 103 Lafayette Street and to sell books on for- 218 tune telling subjects was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Per- mits. Councillor Dolan offered the following report which was accepted Licenses and recommendation adopted: 219 "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 Seaworms Armand Blais, 50 Bridge St. Robert Carr, 5 Cromwell St. Chester Witwicki, 62 Bridge St-. Lodging House Sophie Levesque, 15 Harbor St. Renewals To Dig Seaworms Milton Blais, 50 Bridge St. Card Reader - Mary H. Blais, 158 Bridge St. Sunday License - Clovis Roy, Jr. , 22 Palmer St. Lodging Houses Tony Damanis, 31 Charter St. Emma N. George, 13 Barton Sq. Ella L. Harlin, 134 Bridge St. Annie H. Toleos, 14 Lynde St. James A. Tolios, 5 Rust St. Adelard N. Turgeon, 135 Essex St. For the Committee, H. Francis Dolan" Sunday License approved by the Mayor on April 8, 1942. A hearing was ordered for Thursday, April 23, 1942, at eight o' clock Conduits 220 P. M• , on the application of New England Telephone and Telegraph Co. for various conduit locations. 6roo April 7 , 1942 Light Councillor Stefanski offered the following order which was adopted: 221 "Ordered: That the Committee on Electrical Affairs and the City Electrician consider the advisability of installing an electric light in Gerrish Place." Approved by the Mayor on April 8, 1942. Jurors The following were drawn to serve as jurors at the April session of Criminal Court in Salem: Pierce F. White, Jr. 16 Lynde Street Dleachery Frank D. Hale 48 Winthrop Street Clerk Charles F. McGee 277 Lafayette Street Insurance Councillor Dolan moved an immediate reconsideration of all business transacted in the hope that it would not prevail. The Council refused to reconsider. On motion of Councillor Stefanski , the meeting adjourned at 8.40 o' clock P. M. Attest : City Clerk �,w. 61 April 9 , 1942 A regular meeting of the City Council was held on Thursday, April 9, 1942, at 7:30'; o' clock P. M. All the members were present except Councillors Stefanski 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 removal of two trees at 21 Congress St. Removal of Trees Mr. Patrick J. Flynn appeared in favor and there was no opposition. The Council recessed until eight o' clock, the time for which the hearing was ordered. The Council reconvened and the hearing was continued. There was no one else present to be heard. The matter was referred to the Committee on Shade Trees. - The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was referred to the North St . Property Committee on Finance: 222 "Ordered: that the sum of eight thousand four hundred and fifty- five dollars be and hereby is appropriated for the purpose of acquisi- tion of a tract of land with the buildings thereon containing about 5695 sq. ft. (five thousand six hundred and ninety-six) square feet . and being numbered twenty-one and twenty-three North Street. Said purchase is for the purpose of widening North Street , and for other municipal purposes. Said sum to be charged to Elimination of Grade Crossing, Bridge, Washington and streets adjacent" and be it further Ordered: that the Mayor be and hereby is authorized to purchase said real estate in behalf of the City." The Mayor' s appointment of Tom P. Kelly and Armand E. Michaud as Constables 223 ` Constables for the term ending February 1, 1943, was read and placed on file. The Mayor' s appointment of the following weighers of coal and com- Weighers 224 modities for the term ending February 1, 1943, was read and placed on file: John Karbowm iczak Stanley J. Karbowniczak Arthur J. Livingston Wilfred J. Poitras Edward N. Bergeron Lucille M. Theriault A list of applications for renewals of Lodging House, Junk Collec- 225 Renewals tor, Pawnbroker, Intelligence Office and Bowling Alley Licenses was re- ferred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. An application for re- newal of pedler' s license was referred to the Board of Control. On motion of Councillor Dolan it was voted to lay over until Fire Whistles April 23, 1942, his notice of reconsideration on the vote not to adopt the recommendation of the Committee on Finance that the order to appro- priate $2,500. for special fire whistles be adopted. t�-62 April 9 , 1942 The following were drawn to serve as jurors in Criminal Court: Fred A. Patrick 82 Allen Street Motorman Walter Opolski 12 English Street Clerk The following was drawn to serve as a jurors in Civil Court : Walter J. Rowbotham 28 Lee Street Superintendent Park Dept. Councillor Poitras offered the following report which was accepted 226 and recommendation adopted: "The Committee on Ordinances, to whom was referred the matter of amending City Ordinance relating to compensation of certain city offi- cers, has considered said matter and would recommend: the adoption of the following attached amendment to the city ordinance relating to the compensation of certain city officers. For the Committee, Wilfred J. Poitras Chairman" Park Dept. The following ordinance was given first passage: 227 "In the year one thousand nine hundred and forty-two. fix Ordinance to amend an Ordinance relating to the Compensation of cer- tain City Officers. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: Section 1. Chapter XIV of the City Ordinances, as amended is hereby fur- ther amended by substituting the words "thirty-five dollars per week" for the words "five and one-quarter dollars per day" after the words "working foremen" and after the words "florist in the Park Department" so that said paragraph shall read as follows: "Park, Moth and Shade Tree Depts. Working foremen, thirty-five dollars per week; climbing foremen, five and three-quarter dollars peb day; climbers, ,five and three-quar- ters per day; florist in the Park Department thirty-five dollars per week". Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City Charter." Water Dept. Clerk The ordinance to amend the ordinance relating to the compensation 198 of certain city officers by increasing the salary of the clerk 6f the Water Department , which was given first passage on March 26th, and which was to be retroactive to January 1st, was passed to be ordained. Approved by the Mayor on April 10, 1942. On motion of Councillor Dolan , the meeting adjourned at 6.02 i, o' clock P. M. Attest: City Clerk s� 63 �- April 16, 1942 A special meeting; of the City Council was held on Thursday, April 16, 1942, at five o' clock, called by the President to draw jurors. All the members were present except Councillors Crosby, Durkin and Safford and the President presided. On motion of Councillor Dolan it was voted to dispense with the reading of the records. The following were drawn to serve as jurors: Jurors Salem, May 4, 1942, Civil Court Robert A. Foote 16 Cloutman Street Auto Mechanic Roger C. Manning 46 Phillips Street Mill Operative Ralph Lawson 88 Washington Square Broker Newburyport, May 18, 1942, Criminal Court William B. Hadley 66 Buffum Street Electrician ' Thomas F. Lynn 10 Vale Street Steam Fitter Lawrence, May 18, 1942, Criminal Court Arthur M. McOsker 14 Piedmont Street Clerk William J. Lundregan 13 Boardman Street Insurance John W. Martin 25 Shore Avenue Salesman Salem, June 1, 1942, Civil Court Paul Michaud 18 Chase Street Shoe Worker Albert F. Wardwell 5 Collins Street Machinist Thomas E. Regan 15 Pope Street Leather Worker Councillor Dolan moved an immediate reconsideration of all business in the hope that it would not prevail. The Council refused to reconsi- der. On motion of Councillor Stefanski , the meeting adjourned at 5.17 o' clock P. M. Attest :- City Clerk 'iaf �4 64 ------ ----- _. - April 23, . 1942 -- . ---- — — A regular meeting of the City Council was held on Thursday, April I 23, 1942, 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. Gasoline A hearing was held on the application of Shell oil Co. for a permit to keep, store and sell gasoline ( 1500 gallons additional) at 210 Wash- ington Street. A representative of the applicant appeared in favor, there was no opposition, and the application was granted on motion of Councillor Rafter. Conduits A hearing was held on the petition of New England Telephone and 228 Telegraph Co. and on the petition of New Lngland Telephone and Tele- graph Co and American Telephone and Telegraph Co. for certain conduit locations in the City� of Salem in Loring Ave. , Cedar St . , Palmer St . , Fairfield St. , Bridge St . , Leach St. , Lafayette St . , Boston St . , Good- hue St. , Hamilton St . , Beckford St . , Warren St. , Chestnut St. ; Flint St . Essex St. , Highland Ave. , North St. , Washington St . , Bridge St . , and Lafayette St. . Mr. William Frye appeared in favor for the petitioners and there was no opposition. On motion 'of Councillor Safford, the petitions were granted by orders which were adopted. (Recorded in Vol. 3 of Pole Locations . ) War Allowance The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: 229 "Ordered: that the sum of two thousand dollars be and hereby is transferred from the item Soldier' s Relief to the item War Allowance; World War No. 2 all in the Soldier' s Relief Department ." Approved by the Mayor on April 24, 1942 Naming Street A communication from the Mayor relative to the inadvisability of for Gen. McArthur 230 renaming Fort Avenue for General McArthur and suggesting that some other' street might be so named was read and placed on file. Tennis Courts The following ordep, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under 231 suspension of the rules on motion of Councillor Durkin: "Ordered: that the sum of eight thousand dollars be and hereby is appropriated for the purpose of Construction , Tennis Courts, May Street Playground. Said sum to be charked to the tax levy of the current year. Approved by the Mayor on April 24, 1942 - d, Pension The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was unanimously 232 adopted: - i 66 - April 23, 1942 "Orderede that Terrence J. Nolan a lieutenant in the Salem Fire De- partment who has served as a permanent member for more than twenty-five years and has reached the age of 70 years be retired from active ser- vice in said department on a pension of one thousand and seventy-five dollars ( $1075. ) per year, which is one-half of his present annual salary in accordance with Sections 80 and 81 of Chapter 32 of the Gener- al Laws. Said pension to be payable weekly beginning May 1, 1942 and that said retirement is to take effect at midnight on April 30, 1942. Said sums to be paid . from sums of money heretofore appropriated under Pensions." Approved by the Mayor on April 24, 1942. A notice from the State Department of Public Works of the following Billboards applications for permits for billboards was referred to the Committee on 233 Public Works: Application of Eagle Advertising Co. for sign on Canal Street nearl opposite Laurel Street Application of Bicknel Bros. Inc. , for a sign on 407 Lafayette Street The Mayor' s appointment of James H. Boulger and James E. Lynch as Board of Appeal members of the Board of Appeal for the term of three years from May 1, 234 1942, was unanimously confirmed under suspenwion of the rules, on motion of Councillor Poitras. The Mayor' s appointment of Warren H. Butler as a member of the Plan- Planning Board ning Board for the term of five years from May 1, 1942, was unanimously 235 confirmed under suspension of the rules. The Mayor's appointment of Frank P. Ryan as a member of the Board of Park Commissioner 236 Park Commissioners for the term of five years from May 1, 1942, was unani - mously confirmed under suspension of the rules. The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: Rates Investigatio 237 "Ordered: that the sum of eight hundred dollars be and hereby is ap- propriated for the purposes of meeting the expenses in connection with the investigation of the rates and charges for services made by (1) the Salem Electric Lighting Co. and ( 2) The Salem Gas Company, and be it fur- ther Ordered: that the following transfers be made: (1) from the item Salaries, Assessor' s Department $400.00 (2) from the item Salaries, Seal- er of Weights & Measures $400.00 both to the special item Investigation '- Electric Light and Gas Rates." Approved by the Mayor on April 25, 1942. 66 April 23, 1942 Pension The following order, recommended by .the Mayor, was unanimously 238 adopted: "Ordered: that Patrolman Thomas J. Gartland. of -the Police Depart- ment 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 forty-tour years and has reached the age of seventy years; said re- tirement to date as of April 30th 1942. And it is further Ordered: that an annual pension is hereby granted the said Thomas J. Gartland under Chapter 32, Section 83 of the General Laws, as amended, in the sum of one thousand and one ( $1,001. ) dollars. Said sum being on( - half of his annual compensation of two thousand and two ($2002. ) dollars at the time of his retirement ; said annual pension to be paid weekly and to begin as of May 1, 1942." Approved by the Mayor on April 24, 1942. City Solicitor A communication from School Committeeman Joseph Caruso, relative to 239 an amendment to the Ordinances to ,allow the City Solicitor to give an opinion at the request of one member of the School Committee, was re- ferred to the Committee on Ordinances. Use of Streets The petition of Salem Association for the Prevention of Tuberculo- 240 sis to have music on the street and booths at head of .the tunnel and Front Street was granted on motion of Councillor Stefanski. - Sign A hearing was ordered for Thursday, May 14, 1942, at eight o' clock 241 P. M. , on the application of Hawthorne Cafe for a permit for a large sign at 1 Barton Square. Sunday Licenses The following applications .for Sunday Licenses were referred to 242-243 the Committee on Licenses and Permits: Eva Ramsay, 183 Fort Ave. Roger L. Genest , 20 Leavitt St . Claims The claims of James Bresnahan and Mary E. Hamilton were referred to 244-245 the Committee on Claims. Seaworms The following applications for licenses to dig seaworms were re- 246-247 ferred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits: Stanley Gabtielski, 16 Becket St . James F. Whelton, 18 Juniper Ave. Bond The sign bond of Personal Finance Co. was referred to the Committee 24 on Bonds and returned not approved. Renewals A list of applications for renewals of Sunday, Lodging House, Junk 249 67. April 23, 1942 Collector, Junk Dealer and Seaworms licenses was referred to the Commit- tee on Licenses and Permits. Applications for renewal of pedler licen- se, were referred to the Board of Control. An invitation from the Chamber of Commerce to attend a dinner on Invitation May 5, 1942, was accepted. 250 Councillor Durkin offered the following report which was accepted Licenses and recommendation adopted: 251 "The Committee on Licenses and Permits to whom was referred applica- tions for licenses, having considered said matter would recommend that t he following be granted: Bowling Alleys - Mike Gangi, 183-185 Fort Ave. To Dig Seaworms William A. Laverty, 45 March St. Joseph Szesechowicz, Jr. , 4 Becket John Szikney, 492 Bridge St. St. Renewals Lodging Houses Fannie L. Eldridge, 496 Loring Ave. Margaret E. Tratt, 350 Essex St. Annie S. Velonis, 53 Charter St. John G. Alber, 8 Brown St. Florence E. Carroll, 13 Lynde St. Harvey A. S. Foote, 121 Bridge St. Daniel J. Joyce, 8 Federal St. Pearl A. Nagel, 2 Federal St. Georgia N. Riley, 128 Bridge St. Joseph Rioux, 167 Washington St. Bessie H. Upham, 10-12 Federal St. To Dig Seaworms Otis Bradshaw, 134 Bridge St . William Genet , 41 English St. Sunday Licenses Frank P. Cook, 3 Verona St . James L. Foye, 158 North St. Rene Gauthier, 54 Roslyn St. Louis Hollander, 193 Fort Ave. Napoleon Martineau, 72 Leach St. John L. Sheehan & Son, 159 Fort Ave. Junk Collectors ( Committee to give further consideration) Pawnbroker - Samuel Soloman, 163 Washington St. Intelligence Office - Gertrude B. Carter, 39 Ocean Ave. Bowling Alleys - Charles Shribman , 167 Fort Ave. For the Committee, Philip J. Durkin, Chairman" Sunday Licenses approved by the Mayor on April 24, 1942 Councillor Poitras offered the following report which was accepted Salaries 252 and recommendation adopted: "The Committee on Ordinances, to whom was referred the matter of salary and wage adjustments for officers and regular employees of the City of Salem, has considered said matter and would recommend: the adop- tion of the following attached amendment to the city ordinances relating 0,6 g April 23,, 1942 ____ _ to compensation of certain city officers. For the Committee, Wilfred J. Poitras Chairman" Salaries Councillor Poitras offered the following ordinance which was given 253 first passage: "In the year one thousand nine hundred and forty-two An Ordinance to amend an ordinance relating; to compensation of certain city officers. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem as follows: Section 1. Chapter 14 of the City Ordinances is hereby amended by add- ing at the end of said chapter the following new section: Section 2. The compensation as at present established by Section 1 of said Chapter 14 for all officers and regular employees of the City of Salem except members of boards and committees shall_ be and hereby is in- creased by 10%, said increase to be retroactive to January 5, 1942. Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City Cha - ter but shall be in force and effect only until the first Monday in Janu- ary 1943." North St . Propert Councillor Dolan offered the following report which was accepted an 25 recommendation adopted: "The Committee on Finance to whom was referred the order that the sum of $8,455.00 be and hereby is appropriated for the purpose of acqui- -sition of a tract of land with the buildings thereon , number #21 and #23 North Street for street widening purposes, has considered said matte . and would recommend: same be granted and. the Mayor be authorized to pur- chase said real estate in behalf of the city. For the Committee, H. Francis Dolan Chairman" The order, which was. intpoduced on April 9 , 1942, was adopted by a unanimous vote. Approved by the Mayor on April 24, 1942. Sealer The Mayor' s appointment of Edward H. Judkins as Sealer of Weights 206 and Measures, which was received on April 71 1942, was confirmed by the following vote: Voting yes, Councillors, Dolan, Ferguson, Rafter, Saf- ford, Stefanski and Morency, six in all ; Voting no, Councillor Crosby, one in all; Present but not voting., Councillors Carson, Durkin, Hyland and Poitras, four in all. Whistles Councillor Dolan moved to reconsider the vote of March 26, 1942, not to adopt the recommendation of the Committee on Finance that $2,500. be appropriated for special fire whistles. The Council voted to recon- sider. The recommendation of the Committee was adopted and the order, 69 April 2,3t1942 .: which was introduced on March 12, 1942, was adopted by�the following vote: Voting yes, Councillors Carson, Crosby, Dolan, Ferguson, Rafter, Safford, Stefanski and Morency, eight in all ; Voting no, Councillors Durkin , Hyland and Poitras, three in all. _ Approved by the Mayor on April 24, 1942. Councillor Raft4r offered the following order: Lighting Plant "It is hereby Voted: that under the provisions of Section 35 of 55 Chapter 164 of the General Laws, the City of Salem is hereby authorized to construct, purchase or lease and maintain within its limits one or more plants for the manufacture or distribution of electricity for municipal use and the uses of its inhabitants." At the request of Councillor Rafter, action was laid over until May 28, 1942. Councillor Dolan offered the following order which was adopted: Dumping 256 "Ordered: that the Mayor and Committee on Public Works be requested to immediately take steps to prevent all dumping on Jefferson Avenue Mill Pond Dump." Approved by the Mayor on April 24, 1942. I Councillor Hyland offered the following order which was adopted: Married Women 257 "Ordered: that the marriage of any female employee of the City of Salem shall not be a cause for her dismissal from the public service of the city for the duration of the war and six months thereafter provided said marriage is contracted with a member of any of the armed forces of the United States Government ." Presented to the Mayor for approval and returned without his signa- ture on June 23, 1942. Councillor Crosby offered the following order which was adopted: Removal of Tree 258 "Ordered: that the committee on Shade Trees consider the advisabil- ity of removing the tree in front of the property at 89 Proctor Street." Approved by the Mayor on April 24, 1942. Councillor Crosby offered the following order which was adopted: Bus Service 259 "Ordered: that the Eastern Mass. Bus Co. be notified that there is an urgent need of bus service, from Salem to the General Electric plant at Lynn Sundays for the duration of the present war production situa- tion." Approved by the Mayor on April 24, 1942. The ordinance to amend the ordinance relating to salaries in the Park, Dept. Park Department, which was introduced on April 91 1942, was passed to be 227 ordained. Approved by the Mayor on April 24, 1942. "70 _April Jurors The following were drawn to serve as jurors at Criminal Court in Salem: Alexander S. Potorski 81 Derby Street Clerk John W. Hubbard 2 Willow Avenue Foreman Councillor Ferguson 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 Safford, the Council adjourned at 9.35 o' clock P. M. Attest: Q, k,ity Clerk May .14, 1942 A special meeting of the City Council was held on Thursday, May 14, 1942, at 7.30 o' clock P. M. , called by the President to consider the application of Lucia L. Pelletier for a pension. A11 the members were present except Councillors Dolan , Durkin and Safford and the President presided. On motion of Councillor Ferguson, it was voted to dispense with the reading of the records. On motion of Councillor Stefansi�i , the following order, which was Pension introduced and laid on the table on April 5, 1941, 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 performanc of his duty as a police officer, and within the scope of his employment and duty as a Police officer of this city." Approved by the Mayor on May 18, 1942. Councillor Rafter offered the following order, which was adopted: Pension "Ordered: that the sum of one thousand dollars ( $1,000. ) be and the 260 same is hereby appropriated for the purpose of paying an annuity to Lucia L. Pelletier, widow of Joseph H. Pelletier a permanent member of the Police Department of the City of Salem until his death on March 1, which death was a natural and proximate result of undergoing a hazard peculiar to his employment while he was acting in the performance and within the scope of his duty. Said payment to be made weekly beginning on the date of adoption of this order, and subject to the provisions of Chap. 32 Section 89 of the General Laws, as amended. Said sum to be charged to the item Pensions Account. " Approved by the Mayor on On motion of Councillor Ferguson, the meeting adjourned at 7.43 o' clock P. M. Attest : - City Clerk :x 72 May. 14,_ 1942_______ A regular meeting of the City Council was held on Thursday, May 14, 1942, 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. Sign A hearing was held on the application of Hawthorne Cafe for a permit for a large sign at 1 Barton Square. Isadore Solomon appeared in favor, there was no opposition and the permit was granted on motion of Council- lor Durkin. Constables The Mayor' s appointment of the following constables for the term 261 ending February 1, 1943, was received and placed on file: Walter A. Ooutham Frank L. McDonald Thomas J. Gartland John J. O'Day William Gorman Covering Dumps,:, The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was unanimously 262 adopted: "Ordered: that the sum of seventeen hundred and fifty dollars ($1750 . ) be and hereby is appropriated for the purposes of meeting labor and material. costs of covering Fort Avenue and Franklin Street Dumps with gravel, to be known as item Covering Dump. Said sum to be charged to the tax levy of the current year." Approved by the Mayor on May 15, 1942. Sidewalks The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was unanimously 263 adopted: "Ordered: that the sum of five thousand dollars ($5000.00) be and hereby is appropriated for the purposes of completing some of the W. P. A. sidewalk construction. Said sum to be charged to the tax levy of the current year." Approved by the Mayor on May 181 1942. Car Tracks The following order, recommended by the Mayor, and accompanied by a 264 deed of gift from the Eastern Massachusetts Street Railway Co. , was re- ferred to the Committee on Finance: "Ordered: that the City of Salem hereby accepts the gift and trans- fer of certain tracks and track structures of the Eastern Mass. Street Railway Co. as referred to in a bill of sale dated the twenty-fourth day of April, 1942. Said track and track structures to be removed at the discretion of the city and disposed of in accordance with the wishes of the United States Government. Proceeds from said sale to be the sole property of the city of Salem." May 14, 1942 A communication from the Mayor, with the claim of Mary G. Patrick, Claim was referred to the Committee on Claims. 265 The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: Memorial Day "Ordered: teat all veterans of all wars who are city employees shall 266 be granted a leave of absence for a period of twenty-four ( 24) hours on Memorial Day, May 30th, 1942, and said leave of absence is to be without loss of pay. " Approved by the Mayor on May 18, 1942 The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was referred to the Uniforms Police Committee: 267 "Ordered: that the sum of five thousand and forty $"5040. ) dollars be and hereby is transferred from the item $'25,000. Defense Bond Issue to the item Uniforms, Auxiliary Police." A communication from the Mayor, recommending that the City Council Voting Machines make a trial use of voting machines in one ward of the City, , was refer- 268 red to the `ormnittee on Public Property. A communication from the Mayor, with a letter from Mr. A. Franklin Bus Line Priest, Register of Deeds, relative to the establishment of a bus line 269 between Salem and Haverhill by extending the line from Salem to Putnam- Ville, was referred to the Committee on Public Works. The Mayor' s appointment of Eliot W. Friend as a weigher of coal and Weigher:. commodities for the term ending February 1, 1943, was received and 270 Placed on file. The report of the City Marshal for the month of April was received Report and placed on file. 271 The report of the Board of Control, recommending that pedler licen- Pedlers ses be granted to William Abell , Morris Bielos and Joe Sipel, was accep- 272 ted and the licenses were granted. A hearing was ordered for Thursday, May 28, 1942, at eight o' clock Poles P. M• , on the petition of New England Telephone and Telegraph Co. and 273 Salem Electric Lighting Co. to locate one pole on Cypress Street and to remove two poles on Cypress Street. An invitation from Y. D. Veterans Association to participate in Mem- Memorial Day orial Da 274 _ y parade was accepted. 74 ISay 14, 1942 Invitation The invitation of Y. D. Chanter to attend the installation of offi- 275 cers on May 15, 1942, was accepted. Licenses - The following applications for licenses were referred to the Commit 276-287 tee on Licenses and Permits: Sunday Licenses Kyriakos P. Anagnostopoulos, 187 Fort Ave. Myron E. Jenness, 38 Charter St. Alfred St . Pierre, 42 Cedar St. Manuel Bolovicos, 243 Essex 6t . Chris Xanthaky, 177 Fort Ave. Amelia Iwanieka, 28 Cross St. To Dig Seaworms Richard F. McGrane,':17 Conant St. Fred Kawczynski , 52 Northey St. John H. Palardy, 4 Bristol St. Arthur Grimes, 6 Planters St. Floyd Horton, 15 Turner St. Automobile Dealer - Essex Co. Acceptance Corp. , 31 New Derby St. (1st Class) Pedlers A list of applications for renewal of pedler licenses was referred 288 Uo the Board of Control. Builder The application of Richard Wallis, 72 Sohier Rd. , Beverly, for a 289 builder' s license was granted on motion of Councillor Crosby. Bonds The following bonds were referred to the Committee on Bonds and 290-291 returned approved: Drainlayer - Henry Caron Sign - Hawthorne Cafe, 1 Barton Sq. Claims The claims of Joseph IN_ulcahy, Obeline Pinette and Helen Palardy 292-294 were referred to the Committee on Claims. Fish Trap The application of George F. Dunn for a permit for a fish trap at 295 Dry Breakers was referred to the Committee on Public Property. . Invitation An invitation from the Collins Cove Community Club to attend exer- 296 cises in memory of the late Stcphen L. Francis was accepted. Renewals A list of applications for renewal of Sunday, Fortune Teller, 297 Drainlayer, Wagon , Auctioneer, Lodging House, Seaworms, Auto Dealer, Bowling Alley, Pool Tables, Junk Collectors, Junk Dealers and Lodging House licenses was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. Licenses Councillor Durkin offered the following report which was accepted 298 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 "75. May 14, 1942 I Sunday Licenses Roger L. Genest, 20 Leavitt St . Eva Ramsey, 183 Fort Ave. To Dig Bait James F. Whelton, 17 Juniper Ave. Stanley Gabrielski, 16Becket St . Renewals Sunday Licenses Louis J. Beaulieu, 255 Jefferson Ave. Beaulieu & McDonald, 134 North St . Edward Beote, 51 Harbor St. George Constantin , 13 Aborn St. Morris Fins, 82 North St . Kohr Hawthorne Patent Medicine Co. Bros. Inc. , 191 Fort Ave. , 121 llerby St. John Konevich, 6 Harris St . Karol Prz National Pop Corn Works, Salem Willows 3Pek, 32 Essex St. James Quinlan , 15 Lemon St.Adelard Rouillard Joseph Richard, 199 Jefferson Ave. , 31 Palmer St. Harry Samolchuk, 48 Ward bt. Arety Solovicos, 289 Essex St . Florida Thibault, 97 Mason St . Lodging Houses Rose Begin, 2 Howard St. Lilienne I. Field, Caroline Kamber, 268 Lafayette St. Vivinie LeDoux, 286J04 WashingtonEssextSt. Annie M. MacPhee, 497 Loring Ave. Jennie McMath, 1 Hamilton St. Marie L. Morin, 112 Federal St. Rosa ". White 6 North St. Rosa A. White, 83 Federal St. Gladys Stever,, 8 Church St. To Dig Seaworms Kenneth Desjardins, 19 Bridge St. Edward Holak R5 Becket St. Joseph O'Brien , 10 Saunders St. Charles Pearson, 106 Bridge St. Chester Sosnowski, 20 Lemon St. For the Committee, Philip J. Durkin Chairman" Councillor Ferguson offered the following report which was accepted Removal of Trees and recommendation adopted: 299 "The Committee on Shade Trees to whom was referred the removal of two trees in front of 21 Congress St . , has considered said matter and would recommend: that these trees be removed. For the Committee, Arthur T. Ferguson Chairman" Councillor Ferguson offered the following report which was accepted kemovel of Tree and recommendation adopted: 300 "The Committee on Shade Trees to whom was referred the removal of a tree in front of 89 Proctor St. has considered said matter and would recommend: that the tree be removed. For the Committee, Arthur T. Ferguson Chairman" Councillor Poitras offered the following report which was accepted Salaries and recommendation adopted: 301 "The Committee on Ordinances, to whom was referred the matter of establishing Chief Clerks in several departments not now having a chief clerk and the adjustment of regular clerk's salaries, has considered said --matter and would recommend: the adoption of the following attached amend- • P g 76 May 14, 1942 . ment to the ordinance relating to the compensation of certain city offi- cers. For the Committee, Wilfred J. Poitras Chairman" Chief Clerks Councillor Poitras offered the following ordinance which was given 302 first passage: "In the year one thousand nine hundred and fof'ty-two. An Ordinance to amend an ordinance relating to the compensation of cer- tain city officers. Be it ordained by the City Council of the amity of Salem as follows: Section 1. Section I of Chapter XIV of the City Ordinances is hereby amended by adding after the words "Purchasing. Agent' s" as they appear -in the paragraph relating to compensation of clerks, the words "Treasurer' s, Collector' s and Public Property Department". Said Section 1 is hereby further amended by inserting the following after the words "twenty-two dollars per week" as it appears in the paragraph relating to clerks: For the fourth year, twenty-three dollars per week; for the fifth year and ,thereafter, twenty-four dollars per week". Said Section 1 is hereby further amended by adding the following at the end of the paragraph re- lating to the compensation of clerks: "Said ordinance shall be retroac- tive to April 6, 1942" so that said paragraph as amended will read as follows: "To the chief clerks in the auditor' s, street , assessors, water, purchasing agent' s, treasurer' s, collector' s and public property depart- ments, twenty-five dollars per week; other clerks regularly employed, for the first year, twenty dollars per week; for the second year, twenty-one dollars per week; for the third year, twenty-two dollars per week; for the fourth year, twenty-three dollars per week; for the fifth year and thereafter, twenty-four dollars per week; and clerks temporarily employed sixteen dollars per week." Said ordinance shall be retroactive to April 6, 1942. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City Charter." Gedney Street Councillor Ferguson , for the Committee on Public Works, to whom was 303 referred a complaint about the condition of Gedney Street, reported that the street was in good condition. The report was accepted. Salaries The ordinance to amend the ordinance relating to the compensation of certain city officers by providing for a ten percent increase for all regularly employed employees of the City, which was introduced on 'lay 141 April 23, 1942, was unanimously passed to be ordained. Approved by the Mayor on May 25, 1942. Councillor Crosby offered the following order which was referred to Health the Committee on Public Health: 304 "Ordered: that the Board of Realth be and is hereby requested to Pause all persons employed in restaurants, bakeries, markets and all other places where food is prepared for public consumption, to pass a medical examination and to be re-examined at regular intervals for the purpose of . preventing the transmission of sickness and disease.." Councillor Dolan 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 Council adjourned at 8.56 o'clock P. M. Attest : City Clerk i a'8 2.7 , 19.42 -- ---- -_ - - ------ ------ ----- A special meeting of the City Council was held on Wednesday, May 27, 1942, at eight o' clock P. M. , -called by the President for all business. All the members were present except Councillors 'Safford, Stefanski , Cros- by and Rafter and President Morency. Councillor Dolan presided. On motion of Councillor Ferguson , it was voted to dispense with the reading of the records. Pension The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was unanimously 305 adopted: "Ordered: that the sum of seven hundred and eighty ($780. ) in equal weekly installments of $15.00 ( fifteen dollars) weekly be paid to Willis. F. Dwyer as a pension; first installment to commence from Sunday, May 31 , 1942, and be it further Ordered: that said sums so paid be charged to sums hereby appro- priated for the item Pensions." Approved by the Mayor on May 28, 1942 Car Tracks Councillor Durkin offered the following report which was accepted 306 and recommendation adopted: , "The Committee on Finance, to whom was referred the order that the city of Salem accept the gift and transfer certain tracks and track structures of the Eastern Mass. St. Ry. Co. , has considered said matter and would recommend: the acceptance of same, _further that the sum of $1.00 be appropriated to coven the purchase of same. For the Committee, H. Francis Dolan Chairman" Car Tracks The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: 307 "Ordered: that the suo of one dollar ( $1.00) be and hereby is appro- priated for the purpose of acquiring rails, ties, etc. of the Eastern Mass. Street Railway company as outlined in a deed of gift dated April 24, 1942 and submitted to your honorable body on May 14th, 1942 and said sum to be known as "Purchase of rails, ties, etc. of the Eastern Mass. Street Railway Co." Said sum to be charged to the tax levy of the current year." Approved by the Mayor on May 28, 1942 Constables The Mayor' s appointment of Howard A. Knight and Hubert A. Ambrose 308 as constables for the term ending on February 1, 1943,__was received and placed on file. Police Officer Notice from the City Marshal of the appointment of Roland C. Duchene 309 f" 79 May 27, 1942 I . , I i as a permanent police officer from May 22, 1942, was read and placed on file. The invitation from the Daughters of Union Veterans to attend a Invitation supper on May 27 , 1942, was accepted. 310 The following applications for licenses were referred to the Com- Licenses mittee on Licenses and Permits: 311-316 Bowling Alleys, Mike Gangi, 183 Fort Ave. ( six additional) To Dig Seaworms Salvatore S. Zocco, 19 Skerry St . Henry igneault, 23 Symonds St. M Paul Burda, 23 Symonds St. Raymond E. Thibault, 12 Burnside St. Paul Zocco, 19 Skerry St. A hearing was ordered for Thursday, June 11, 1942, at eight Pole o' clock P. M. , on the petition of New England Telephone and Telegraph Co 317 to relocate one pole on Loring Avenue, southerly side, westerly of Inter vale Road. The claims of Alice Morgan and Mary 19. Holden were referred to the Claims Committee on Claims. 318-319 A list of applications for renewals of Card header, Auctioneer, Renewals Auto Dealer, Bowling Alley, Lodging House, Passenger Auto, Sunday and 320 Seaworms licenses was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. The application of William F. Manning, 73 Washington Street, for re- newal of his auctioneer' s license was granted. Councillor Durkin offered the following report which was accepted Licenses and recommendation adopted: 321 "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 Kyriakos 0. Anagnostopoulos, 187 Fort Ave. Myron E. Jenness, 38 Charter St . Alfred St. Pierre, 42 Cedar St . Manuel Solovicos, 243 Essex St . Chris Xanthaky, 177 Fort Ave. Amelia Iwanicka, 28 Cross St. i To Dig Seaworms Richard F. McGrane, 17 Conant St . Fred Kawezynski, 52 Northey St. John H. Palardy, 4 Bristol St. Arthur Grimes, 6 Planters St. Floyd Horton, 15 Turner St. Auto Dealer (1st class) - Essex Co. Acceptance Corp. , 31 New Derby St. Renewals Sunday Licenses a. 08o Tvlay 27 , 1942 Sunday Licenses Adelard Ayotte, 247 Jefferson Ave. Frank Bertini, 102 Norman St., Georgianna Burns, 3882 Bridge St. Est: of Anna Crowley; 9 Ord St. Adelard Duchene, 86 Congress St . C. Annie Finnan, 93 Bridge St. Fanny Farmer Candy Shop, 172 Essex St. Margaret E. Henry, 12 Tremont St. C. Burton Huntress, 70 Webb St. Lafayette Candy Kitchen, 105 Lafayette St. C. Markarian, 112 North St. Frank T. Lovely, 155 Fort Ave. Stephen Alfred Marcaurelle, 280 Jefferson Ave. Nelson Nersasian, 408 Essex St. Louis Paolueci, 34 Dunlap St. Blanche Peterman , 69, Bridge St. Arthur Poussard, 68 Palmer St. Stephen Spaneas, 104 Boston St. D. A. Schulte Co. , Washington & Essex Sts. Henry Szetela, 87 Derby St. Grace Talbot, 252 Harbor St. Abe Weinstein, 41 Bridge St. Antonina Witkos, 126 Derby St. George S. Wright, 102 Webb St. Philip Zbikowski , 46 English St. �fllFortune Teller - "nne Smith, 12 Ash St. Drainlayer - Henry Caron, 1 Cabot St. Wagon License - Isaac Talkowski , 24 Phillips St . '�l'll Auctioneers 11'I' Ellis M. Andrews, 92 Linden St. David Frye, 375 Lafayette St. V, l To Dig Seaworms Arthur Dumas, 1 Hawthorne Blvd. Albert Gonet, 6 Cousins St. George J. Robinson, 6 E. Collins St- Auto Dealer Frank Gamble, 37-39 Bridge St. Bowling Alleys Colonial Bowling Alleys, 1 'St . Peter St. John H. Ferris, 18 New Derby St . Lodging Houses Anne S. Mahoney, 331 Essex St. George H. Murphy, 12 Summer St. 111 Annie O'Keefe, 4 Brown St . Selina Puliston, 20 Federal St. Julia L. Ryan, 32 Lynda St. Willie St. Pierre, 23-25 Federal St Margaret Solovicos, 5-7 Summer St. Rachel Tucker, 389 Essex St. Guy Violette, 14 Lynch St. Edith M. Wall, R133 Essex St . Franklin B. Ballou, 384 Essex St. Catherine Condon, 14 Central St . Mary Englehart,neau, Y S 4 i 6 Hawthorne Blvd. Ida M. Jones, 18 Beach Ave. Juliette Letour Liberty t. Pool Tables I,. Colonial Bowling Alleys, 1 St. Peter St. Thomas J. Girard, 38-40 Palmer St. Nicholas Karanikolas, 175 Essex St. Isaac Polansky, R146 Washington St. Junk Dealers Jacob S. Hart , 40 Roslyn St. Simon Myers, 50 North St. For the Committee, Philip J. Durkin Chairman" Sunday Licenses approved by the Mayor on May 28, 1942. Claim Councillor Poitras offered the following report which was accepted 322 and recommendation adopted: "The Committee on Claims, to whom was referred the claim of James Bresnahan, injuries received caused while working in the N. Y. A. Weld- ing shop, has considered said matter and would recommend: leave to with- draw. Claim filed in error. For the Committee, Wilfred J. Poitras Chairman" May 27, 1942 i Councillor Poitras offered the following report which was accepted Claim and recommendation adopted: 323 "The Committee. on Claims, to whom was referred the claim of. Thomas G. Cooper, due to injury to his, eye, has considered said matter and would recommend: Leave to withdraw (per his request) . For the Committee, Wilfred J. Poitras Chairman" Councillor Poitras offered the following report which was accepted Claim and recommendation adopted: 324 "The Committee on Claims, to whom was referred the claim of the Esquire Grill for damage to their property caused by a derrick of the Boston & Maine R. R. , has considered said matter and would recommend: Leave to withdraw, as claim has been settled by the insurance company. For the Committee, Wilfred J. Poitras Chairman" Councillor Poitras offered the following report which was accepted Claim and recommendation adopted: 325 "The Committee on Claims, to whom was referred the claim of Nancy Vent , injuries received caused by fall on sidewalk in front of National Pop Corn Works at Salem Willows, has considered said matter and would recommend: Leave to withdraw (at `her own request , case settled by insur- ance company) For the Committee, Wilfred J. Poitras Chairman" The ordinance to amend the ordinance relating to the compensation Salaries 302 of certain city officers, by creating certain additional chief clerks and revising the salaries of clerks, which was introduced on May 14, 1942, was laid over. On motion of Councillor Durkin, the Council adjourned at 8.40 otclock P. M. Attest: L� City Clerk 82 May 28, 1942 A regular meeting of the City Council was held on Thursday, May 28, 1942, at eight o' clock P. M. President Morency and Councillors Safford, Crosby, Stefanski , Ferguson and Poitras were absent. As there was not Present s quorum ad journed. the meeting J q Attest:- - City Clerk June 2, 1942 A special meeting of the City Council was held on Tuesday, June 2, 1942, at 6 .30 o' clock P. M. , called by the President to draw jurors. All the members were present except Councillors Carson , Stefanski , Crosby, Rafter and Safford and the President presided. On motion of Councillor Dolan , it was voted to dispense with the reading of the records. Jurors The following were drawn to serve as jurors at Salem on June 1 , 194 Arthur Vr. Johnson 9 Spring Street Shoe Worker Teofil Bartnicki 2 Bentley Street Clerk On motion of Councillor Dolan , the Council adjourned at 6.50 o' clock P. M. Attest: G7� City Clerk 83 - June 11 , 1942 A regular meeting of the City Council was held on Thursday, June 11, 1942, at eight o' clock P. M. All the members were present except Coun- cillor Stefanski 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 petition of Salem Electric Lighting co. Poles and New England Telephone and Telegraph Co. to locate one pole on Cypress Street and to remove two poles on Cypress Street. A representative of the petitioners appeared in favor, and there was no opposition. On mo- tion of Councillor Dolan, the petition was referred to the Committee on Public Works. A hearing was held on the application of New England Telephone and Pole Telegraph Co. to locate one g Y 326 pole on Lorin Avenue. Councillor oitras i appeared in favor, there was no opposition and the petition was granted, on motion of councillor Safford, by the following order which was adopted "Ordered: That the New Lngland Telephone and Telegraph Company be and it is hereby granted a relocation for and permission to erect and maintain poles and wires to be placed thereon, together with such sus- taining 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 20th day of May 1942. All construction under this order shall be in accordance with the following conditions:- Poles shall be of sound timber, and reasonably straight, and shall be set sub- stantially at the points indicated upon the plan marked - N. E. T. & T. Co. , No. 1006 Dated 5-14-42 - filed with this order. There may be at- tached to said poles not to exceed thirty wires and three 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 erected4 and the number of poles which may be erected thereon under this order:- Loring Avr�nue, pole 1/76, southerly side, westerly of Int ervale Rd. - 1 pole." The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted by a Clement Property North Street unanimous vote: 327 "Ordered: that Mayor Edward A. Uoffey be and hereby is authorized to sell ,and . coovey. to Henry AF.and �orilda Clement for the consideration of one (1) dollar the following described parcel of real estate: Beginning at a point marked "A" on a plan entitled, "Land of the City of Salem, 23 North Street, Salem, Mass. Scale 1 inch-10 feet. June q84 June 11, 1.942 1942. Frank P. Morse, City Engineer". Said plan to be recorded here- with. Thence running S 50-40'-00" W by land of Henry N. and Dorilda Clement , and on the proposed westerly street line of North Street, a distance of 4.09 ft . to a point marked „B" on said plan; thence turning Ip and running N 850-45'-30" W by land of the City of Salem, 65.05 ft. , to r a 'point marked '"C'" on said plan; thence turning and running N 20-21' -00" E by land of the Salem Five Cents Savings Bank, 4.09 feet, to a point marked "'D" on said plan; thence turning and running S 85'-45'-30'" E by land of Henry N. and Dorilda Clement , 65.27 ft. to said point marked "A" and the point began at. The above described parcel contains 267 " square feet of lend. And be it further III I � I Ordered that the said Mayor be and hereby is authorized to sign and execute and deliver a deed for said premises to said Henry N. and Dorilda Clement for and in behalf of said City of Salem and to cause to be affixed thereto the official seal of the City of Salem." Approved by the Mayor on June 12, 1942. Public Welfare The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was given first 328 passage: "Ordered: that the sum of sixty thousand dollars ( $60,000) be and hereby is appropriated for the purposes of meeting appropriations made for Public Welfare including in such term Old Age Assistance and Aid to Dependent Children and it is further Ordered: that the City Treasurer with the approval of the Mayor be authorized to borrow the sum of sixty thousand dollars ($60 ,000) under authority of Chapter 92, Acts of 1941 and to issue bonds and notes of the city therefor, payable in not more than ten .years, for the purposes of meeting appropriations made for Public Welfare including in such term 'Old Age Assistance and Aid to Dependent Children." Land, Lincoln Rd. , The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: 329 "Ordered: that the city of Salem hereby accepts the gift of a par- cel of land described on plan Proposed Widening Corner Loring Avenue and Lincoln Road, Salem, Mass. June 1942, Frank P. Morse, City Engineer, and owned by Phillippe A. and ;lorentine B. Levesque. Said plan to be used for street widening and other municipal purposes." Approved by the Mayor on June 12, 1942 Fire Dept. The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: 330 "Ordered: that the sum of twelve hundred ($1200.00) dollars be and - hereby is transferred in the Fire Department budget as follows: From the 85 June 11, 1942 item Salaries and Wages to the item Equipment and Repairs, $1200.00." Approved by the Mayor on June 12, 1942. The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: City Auditor "Ordered: that the sum of one hundred dollars be and hereby is ap- 331 propriated for the purposes of the City Auditor, John V. Cook, attending the Municipal Finance Officers Association annual conference in Buff alo, New York. Said sum to be charged to the tax levy for the current year." Approved by the Mayor on June 12, 1942 The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted:P Vivilian Defense "Ordered: that the sum of three thousand dollars be and hereby is 332 transferred from the special item $25,000.00 Civilian Ddfense Bond Issue to the new item Medical Supplies. " Approved by the Mayor on June 12, 1942. The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: Civilian Defense "Ordered: that the sum of five hundred dollars be and hereby is 333 transferred from the special item $25,000.00 Civilian Defense Bond Issue to the new item Civilian Defense Information Center. " Approved by the Mayor on June 12, 1942 The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under Independence Day suspension of the rules, on motion of Councillor Dolan: 334 "Ordered: that the sum of six hundred dollars ($600.00) be and here- by is appropriated for the celebration of Independence Day (July Fourth) Said sum to be charged to the tax levy for the current year." Approved by the Mayor on June 12, 1942. The Mayor's appointment of J. Francis LeBrun as a constable for Constable 335 the term ending February 1, 1943, was read and placed on file. The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under Reserve Account 336 suspension of the rules, on motion of Councillor Dolan: "Ordered: that the sum of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000. ) be and hereby is appropriated to meet extraordinary or unforseen 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 Account. Drafts against this fund are to be made by transfers from this fund as recommended by the Mayor, approved by the City Council and subject to the final approval of the Mayor and City Auditor. Said sum to be charg- ed to the tax levy for the current year." Approved by the Mayor on June 12, 1942. V86 June 11 , 1942 - f Report The report of the City Marshal for the month of May was received "s 337 and placed on file. W. P. A. A communication from Edward E. Buxton, Sponsor' s Agent for W. P. A. , 338 thanking the Council for their cooperation and consideration during his employment with' the City of Salem, was read and placed on file. Parks An invitation from the Board of Park Commissioners to join in a tour 339 of inspection of the parks and playgrounds of the City on June 23rd, was accepted. Firemen' s Memorial An invitation to attend the exercises in observance of Firemen' s 340 Memorial Sunday on June 14th was accepted. Pedlers A report of the Board of Control, recommending that certain pedler 341 licenses be granted, was accepted and recommendation adopted, and the following licenses were granted: Robert Richmond, 122 Boardman St . David Saper, 27 Eden St. Sign A hearing was ordered for Thursday, June 25, 1942, at eight o' clock 342 P. M. , on the application of Sears Roebuck Co. for a permit for a large sign at 249-251 Essex Street. Oil A hearing was ordered for Thursday, June 25', 1942, at eight o' clock 343 P. M. , on the application of Donnell Mudge lnc. _ to keep and store light oil ( 2,000 gallons) at 151 Canal Street ( corner of Canal St . and Broad- way) . Sunday Licenses The following applications for Sunday Licenses were referred to the 344-345 Committee on Licenses and Permits: Stasia Poirier, 30 Upham St. Rene Sicotte, 67 Mason St . Memorial An i-nvitation of United Polish Organizations to attend memorial 346 services for the late Anthony F. Pydynkowski who lost his life in action in the service of the United States Navy was accepted. Lodging Houses The following applications for lodging House licenses were referred 347-348 to the Committee on Licenses and Permits: Euphemia Henderson, 49 Federal St . Paul E. Julien, 4 Howard St. Claim The claim of Rex Kelley was referred to the Committee on Claims. -r 349 Renewals A list of applications for renewals of Bowling Alleys, Sunday and 350 _ Lodging Houses licenses was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. �7 June The sign bond of Sears Roebuck Uo. , 249-251 Essex Street was re Bonds ferred to the Committee on Bonds and returned a 351-352 pproved. The sign bond of Personal Finance Compay, 62-64 Washington Street, was referred to the Committee on Bonds. Councillor Durkin offered the following report which was accepted Licenses and recommendation adopted: 353 "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: Bowling Alleys - Mike Gangi, 183 Fort Ave. To Dig Seaworms Paul Burda, _.23 Symonds St. Henry' Migneault, 23 Symonds St. Raymond E. `hibault, 12 Burntide St. Paul Zocco, 19 Skerry St . Salvatore S. Zocco, 19 Skerry St. Renewals Card Reader - Margaret M.. Hennessey, 70 Summer St. Auctioneer = William F. Manning, 73 Washington St. Auto Dealer Sgwyer+ s Garage, 51 North St. Bowling Alleys - Francis D. Heffernan, 207 Essex St. Passenger Auto - Thomas ". Hurley, 3 Chase St. lodging Houses Caldwell House, 21 Sutton Ave. Annie Davis, 2 Church St. Anna A. Iverson, 15 Bay View Ave. Mary Murtaugh, 24 Lynda St. Clara Poitras, 284 Lafayette St. Sunday Licenses Jacob Epstein, 35 Winthrop St. Anna X. Iverson, 15 Bay View Ave. George N. Konos, 164 Essex St. Joseph Kulak, 84 Derby St. Sarah Lander, 38 Lafayette St. Ellen Lynch, 1221 Boston St. Roger Pelletier, 53 West Ave. Peter Pothier, 22 Forest Ave. Paul Pricone, 75 Summeb St- Salvatore Rizzotti, 15 High St. Albert S. Savory, 167 Federal St. Bella Soucy, 101 Loring Ave. Blanche Stallings, 134 Boston St. For the Committee, Philip J. Durkin Chairman" Sunday Licenses approved by the Mayor on June 12, 1942. Councillor Ferguson offered the -following report which was accepted Street Dept. 354 and recommendation adopted: "The Committee on Public Works, to whom was referred the ordinance relative to the working foreman in the Street Dept. , has considered said matter and would recommend: reference to Ordinance Committee. For the Committee, Arthur T. Ferguson Chairman" Councillor Ferguson offered the following report which was accepted Removal of Tree 355 and recommendation adopted: "The Committee on Shade Trees to whom was referred the order rela- I June 11 , 1942 tive to the removal of a tree at the corner of Lynde and North Streets has considered said matter and would recommend: the removal of same. For the Committee, Arthur T. Ferguson Chairman" Uniforms Councillor Ferguson offered the following report which was accepted , 356 and recommendation adopted: II "The Committee on Police Department , to whom was referred the matte of purchasing uniforms for the Auxiliary Police at a cost of $5040 dollars, has considered said matter and beg leave to report as follows: would recommend: that the money be transferred and the uniforms be pur- chased sed with the additional tional Purchase of white belts (luminous) . For the Committee, Arthur thur T. Ferguson Chairman" Councillor Dolan requested to be recorded as opposed to an appro- priation for the uniforms but not for the belts. The order, which was introduced on May 14, 1942, to appropriate E; $5040 for uniforms for Auxiliary Police, was adopted, Approved by the I� Mayor on June 12, 1942. Municipal Lightine Councillor Rafter requested that his order ielative to a municipal Plant 255 lighting plant, which was introduced on April 23, 1942, be laid on the table. He stated that he would give the Council ten days notice before the meeting when he would ask to take the matter from the table. Clerks' Salaries The ordinance to amend the ordinance relating to the compensation 302 of certain city officers by creating certain chief clerks and readjust- ing the salary schedules of clerks, which was introduced on May 14, 1942, was taken up. Councillor Rafter moved to amend by changing the salary for chief clerks from $25.00 to $26.00. Councillor Durkin moved to amend by providing an increase of $1.00 per week after each additional year of service until the sixth year when they would reach a maximum of $25.00. The ordinance was referred back to the Committee on Ordinances. Rotary Fan Councillor Ferguson offered the following order which was adopted: 3D57 "Ordered: that the Superintendent of Public Property install a ro- tary fan in the ceiling in the center of Council Chamber." Approved by the Mayor on June 12, 1942. Janitor Councillor Crosby offered the following order which was adopted: "Ordered: that the Committees on Salaries and Ordinances consider the advisability of increasing the salary of janitor at the Town Hall $200.00 a year." Approved by the Mayor on June 12, 1942. 89 June 11, 1942 Councillor Lolan moved an immediate reconsideration of all business in the hope that it would not Prevail. The Council refused to recon- sider. On motion of Councillor Durkin, the Council adjourned at 9.26 o'clock P. M. Attest : - C' it Jerk I �i DO June 25, 1942 A regular meeting of the City Council was held on Thursday, June 25 1942, 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 dispens with the reading of the records. Sign A hearing was held on the application of Sears Roebuck Co. for a permit for a large sign at 249-251 Essex Street. Councillor Stefanski appeared in favors- there was no opposition and the permit was granted on motion of Councillor Dolan Oil A hearing was held on the application of Donnell Mudge Inc. to keep and store 2,000 gallons of light oil at 151 Canal Street. The hearing was postponed until the next meeting. Bomb Insurance The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was referred to the 358 Committee on Finance: "Ordered: that the sum of one thousand dollars ($1000.00) be and hereby is transferred from the item Twenty-five Thousand-.Dollars ($25,000.00) Bond Issue Civilian Defense to the special item Bomb Insur- ance, Civilian Defense." Property, North St The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: 359 "Ordered: that the Mayor be and hereby is authorized to pay to Catherine Morgan the sum of fifty-two hundred dollars ($5200.00) for the purchase and acquisition of a tract of land with the buildings thereon containing 1556 square feet of land as shown on a plan entitled Land of Catherine M. Morgan, 31 North Street , Salem, Scale 1"-10' , June, 1942, Frank P. Morse, City Engineer. Said purchase is for the purpose of street widening and other municipal purposes. Said sum is charged to Grade Crossing Elimination, Bridge and Washington Streets, Salem, and be it further Ordered: that the Mayor be and hereby is authorized to purchase said real estate in behalf of the City of Salem, and be it .further Ordered: that the Mayor be authorized to accept a release of all demands on account of any and all business carried on at said premises. " Approved by the Mayor on June 26 , 1942. I School Dept . The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: 360 "Ordered: that the sum of nine hundred dollars ( $900.00) be and hereby is transferred from the Reserve Account to the new item Assistant Utility Man, School Department." Approved by the Mayor on June 26, 1942. 91 _ June 25, 1942 A communication from the Mayor relative to a Fair Rent Commission Rent o❑t.ro1 for the City of Salem not being necessary due to control of rents by 361 the Federal Government was read and placed on file. The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: Public rroperty "Ordered:, that the sum of one thousand dollars be and hereby is 362 transferred as follow: From the item Town Hall Rentals $482.23 and from the item W. P. A. Flatiron Building Rental $517.77 to the item Public Property, Repairs to Water Department Building, $1000.00." Approved by the Mayor on June 26, 1942 I The following order, recommended by .the Mayor, was adopted: Collins Cove Wall "Ordered: that the sum of five hundred dollars ($500.00) be andis 368 hereby transferred from the it Reserve Account .to the special item Collins Cove Repair of Walls and Steps." Approved by the Mayor on June 26, 1942. The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: Public Yaelfare "Ordered: that the sum of two thousand nine hundred and fort 364 y-nine dollars and 46 cents ($2,949.46) be and hereby is transferred from the special item Hospital Bill Previous Years to the Welfare Department, item Salary and Wages for General Administration and for Old Age Assis- tance and Aid to Dependent Children and for City Home, to meet the in- crease in Salaries and Wages." Approved by the Mayor on June 26 , 1942. The Mayor' s appointment of Joseph J. Brusso and Percy L. Andrews as Constables constables for the term ending February 1, 1943, was read and placed on 365 file. The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was unanimously Salaries 366 adopted under suspension of the rules, on motion of Councillor Dolan: "Ordered: that the sum of one hundred ten thousand dollars 4110,000.00) be and hereby is appropriated to be added to sums hereto- fore appropriated for salaries and wages in the following listed depart ments and to .be used for the increase in salaries and wages for the regu- lar employees of these departments. Said sum to be charged to the tax levy for the current year. 1. Mayor' s Department $ 250.00 2. City Auditor 410.00 3. Law Department 350.00 4. City Messenger' s Department 355.00 5. City Scales 156.00 w92 June 25, -1942 6. Dog Constable 120.00 7. Peabody Museum Constable 156.00 8, Harbor Master 35.00 9. School Department 392795.00 10. Public Library 2,480,00 11. Water Department 6 ,800.00 12. Cemetery Department 2,200.00 13. Street Department 15,546 .00 14. Soldiers' Benefit Department 200.00 15. Health Department 4,075.00` 16. Fire Department 13,082.00 17. Police Department 14,260.00 18.Electrical Department 11096.00 19. Shade Tree Department 1,064.50 20. Moth Suppression Department 352.50 21. Park Department 4,135.00 22. Public Property Department - _ - - _ 460.00 23. City Clerk 652.00 24. City Treasurer 520.00 25. City Collector 860.00 26. Purchasing Department 460.00 27. Contributory Retirement Department 130.00 Total 110,000.00 and be it further Ordered tjiat the sum of two thousand four hundred thir- ty-three dollars ($22433.00) be and hereby is transferred from the item Reserve Account to the item School Department , Salary and Wages for said purpose hereinbefore referred to. " Approved by the Mayor on June 26 , 1942. Bus Line A petition to have the Eernwood bus line run through Dearborn Street 367 on every trip was referred to the Committee on Public Works on motion of Councillor Ferguson. Poles A hearing was ordered for Thursday, July 9, 1942, at eight o' clock 368 P. M. , on the petition of New `ngland Telephone and Telegraph Co.- and Salem Electric Lighting Co. to locate one pole on Lafayette Street corner Rosedale Avenue and one pole on Loring Avenue corner Intervals Road. Claim The claim of Annie Lubets was referred to the Committee on Claims. 369 Licenses The following applications for licenses were referred to the Commit- 370-371 tee on Licenses and Permits: Lodging House - Abraham Camil, 4-6 Brown Steet r Sunday License - Pete' s Market, 247 Jefferson Ave. I Renewals A list of applications for renewals of Sunday, Lodging House, Fire - 372 arms, and Drainlayer' s licenses was referred to the Committee on Licenses III x for renewals of edler licenses were referred and Permits. pplications p to the Board of Control. Pole Councillor Ferguson offered the following report which was accepted 373 1, I , and recommendation adopted: i 7^ " June 25, 1942 "The. Committee on Public Works, to whom was referred petition of the Salem Electric Lighting Co. and the New England Tel. & Tel. Co. for the installation of one pole and the removal of ttvo poles on Cypress Street has considered said matter and would recommend: that the petition be granted. For the Committee, Arthur T. Ferguson Chairman" The following order was adopted Pole "Ordered: that the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company and 373a Salem Electric Lighting Company be and they are hereby granted joint or i identical locations for and Permission to erect and maintain poles and wires to be placed thereon, together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as said Companies may deem necessary, in the public way or ways hereinafter referred to, as requested in petition of said Companies dated the 4th day of May 1942. All construction under this order shall be in accordance with the following conditions: Poles shall be of sound timber and reasonably straight and shall be set substantially at the points indicated upon the plan marked - N. E. T. & T. Co. , No. 361 Dated 4-2-42 - 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 Company not to exceed wires and cables nec- essary 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 or ways along which the poles above referred to may be erected, and the number of poles which may be erected thereon under this order:- Cypress St. approx. 75' westerly of existing pole #3939 - northerly site - 1 pole. Cypress St. southerly side, Light Co. pole 2384 to be removed. northerly: side, Telephone Co. pole 41/2 to be removed." Councillor Poitras offered the following report which was accepted Salaries and recommendation adopted: 374 "The Committee on Ordinances, to whom was recommitted the amendment pertaining to clerks and chief clerks, has considered said matter and would recommend: the adoption of the following amendments to the ordinan- ces relating to compensation of certain city officers, said amendments being now presented in two separate parts for second passage as amended, first passage having previously been made May 14, 1942. For the Committee, Wilfred J. Poitras Chairman" 94 June 25, 1942 Salaries The following ordinance, which was introduced on May 14, 1942, was 375 unanimously passed to be ordained, as amended: "In the year one thousand nine hundred and forty-two. An Ordinance to amend an ordinance relating to the compensation of cer- tain city officers. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: Section 1. Section 1 of Chapter XIV of the City Ordinances is hereby amended by inserting the following after the words "twenty-two dollars per weekr as it appears in the paragraph relating to clerks "for the I fourth year, twenty-three dollars per week; for the fifty year and there- after, twenty-four dollars per week, and clerks temporarily employed six- teen dollars per week." Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect as of January 4, 1943." . Presented to the Mayor for approval on June 26 , 1942, and returned without his signature on July 9, 1942. Chief Clerks The following ordinance, which was introduced on May 14, 1942, was 376 unanimously passed to be ordained, as amended: "In the year one thousand nine hundred and forty-two. An Ordinance to amend an ordinance relating to the compensation of cer- tain city officers. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: Section 1. Section 1 of Chapter XIV of the City Ordinances is hereby amended by inserting after the words "Purchasing Agent' s" as they appear in the paragraph relating to the compensation of Chief Clerks the words "Treasurer' s, Collector' s and Public Property Departments" so that said paragraph, as amended will read as follows: "To the Chief Clerks in the auditor' s, street, assessors, water, purchasing agent ' s, treasurer' s, collector' s and public property departments, twenty-five dollars per week." Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City Charter." Approved by the Mayor on June 26 , 1942. Police Dept. Councillor Poitras offered the following report which was accepted 377 and recommendation adopted: "The Committee on Ordinances, to whom was referred the matter of providing forcbntinuous use of the services of a radio repair man in, con nection with the police department , has considered said matter and would -------------- V June 25, 1942 recommend: the adoption of the following attached amendment to the ordi- nance relating to the Police Department. For the Committee, . Wilfred J. Poitras Chairman" The following ordinance was given first passage l : Police Dept. "In the year one thousand nine hundred and forty-two. .378 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. Section 1 of Chapter 28 of the City Ordinances is hereby amended by inserting after the word "matron" in the ninth line thereof the words "and one radio repair man" so that said section will read as follows: "A police department is hereby established which shall consist of a city marshal, two captains, Pour lieutenants, who shall act as in- spectors, five sergeants, one of said sergeants to be a traffic sergeant, fifty-three patrolment , three of whom 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 tjie city marshal may order, and one of whom may act as janitor, twenty-five reserve officers, one clerk, and' on matron, and one radio repair man, 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 six days of actual service and for vacations all as hereinafter provided in section six unless ser- vices have been actually rendered during each day for which compensation is sought. The one day off in six shall not apply to the clerk." Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City Charter. " Councillor Durkin offered the following report which was accepted Licenses and recommendation adopted: 379 "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 Stasia Pothier, 30 Upham St . Rene Sicotte, 67 Masoh St. Lodging Houses Euphemia Henderson, 49 Federal St. Paul E. Julien, 4 Howard St . q`96 June 25, 1942 Renewals Bowling Alleys James L. Mavrakos, Federal & Washington Sts. James Mavrakos, 94 Lafayette St . Sunday Licenses Pauline Aronson, 2 Essex St . Edmond I,. Bouchard, 44 Harbor St. Diana Fournier, 69 Essex St . Alfred Garneau, 95 Canal St. George B. Hurder 116 North St. Christ Lagos, 122 Lafayette St. Rosa Lambert, 291 Cabot St . Adelard G. Martin , 17 Leach St . Patrick O'Donnell, 10 Varney St . Stanislawa Palmer, 66 Derby St. Frank Przevznik, 27 Hawthorne Blvd. Emma Roy , 73 Ocean Ave. Lodging House Harold R. Stanley, 10 Lynde St . For the Committee, Philip J. Durkin Chairman" Sunday Licenses approved by the Mayor on June 26 , 1942. Towh Hall Councillor roitras offered the following report which was accepted 380 and recommendation adopted: "The Committee on Ordinances , to whom was referred the matter of adjustment of compensation of custodian or caretaker of Town Hall , has considered said matter and would recommend: the adoption of the following attached amendment to the Ordinance relating to the Compensation of Cer- tain City Officers. For the Committee, Wilfred J. Poitras Chairman" Town Hall The following ordinance was given first passage: 381 ^In the year one thousand nine hundred and forty-two. An Ordinance to amend an ordinance relating to the compensation of cer- tain city officers. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: Section 1. Section 1 of Chapter XIV of the City Ordinances is hereby amended by striking out the words "sixteen hundred dollars" as they ap- pear in the paragraph relating to the caretaker at Town Hall and insert- ing in place thereof the words "eighteen hundred dollars" so that said paragraph as amended will read as follows: "To the caretaker at Town Hall eighteen hundred dollars" . Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City Charter." Public Welfare The order to appropriate and bond '60,000.00 for Public Welfare 328 purposes, which was introduced on June 11, 1942, was -given final passage by a unanimous vote. Approved by the Mayor on June 26, 1942. Councillor Dolan moved an immediate reconsideration of all business 97 i June 25, 1942 in the hope that it would not prevail. The Council refused to reconsider. On motion of Councillor Dolan , the Council adjourned at 8.55 o' clock P. M. Attest : - City Clerk iL I t8 July 9 , 1942 A regular meeting of the City Council was held on Thursday, July 9, 1942, at eight o' clock P. M. All the members were present except Coun- cillor Carson and the President presided. On motion of Councillor Safford, it was voted to dispense with the reading of the records. oil A hearing was held on the application of Donnell Mudge Inc. to keep and store light oil at 151 Canal Street. A representative of the appli- cant appeared in favor, there was no opposition and the application was granted on motion of Councillor Stefanski. Poles A hearing was held on the petition of New England Telephone and 382 Co. to locate one pole on Telegraph Co. and Salem hlectric Lighting Lafayette Street and one pole on Loring Avenue. A representative of the petitioners appeared in favor, there was no opposition and the petition was granted by the following order which was adopted on motion of Coun- cillor Stefanski: "Ordered: that the New England Telephone and- Telegraph Company and Salem Electric Lighting Company each having locations in certain of the streets of the municipality, be and they are hereby granted ,a joint loca tion for and permission jointly to maintain poles already existing and their respective wires to be placed thereon, together with such sustain ing and protecting fixtures as any of said Companies may deem necessary, in the public way or ways hereinafter referred to , as requested in peti- tion of said Companies dated the loth day of June 1942. All constructio under this order shall be in accordance with the following conditions:-. Poles shall be of sound timber, and reasonably straight, and shall be se substantially at the points indicated upon the plan marked - N. E. T. & T. Co. , No. 1014 dated 6/l/42 & Plan 1017 dated 6-4-42 - filed with this order. There may be attached to said poles by said New England Telephon and Telegraph Company not to exceed thirty wires and three cables neces- sary for the conduct of its business and by said Salem Electric Lighting Company not to exceed wires and cables necessary for the conduct of its business and all of said wires and cables shall be placed at a height of . not less than 20 feet from the ground. The following are the public ways or parts of ways along which the poles above referred to are loca- ted; and the number of poles: - Lafayette St . cor. Rosedale Avenue - Pole 9/123 (Light #4057) - 1 pole Loring Avenue cor. Intervale Rd. Pole 1/75X - 1 pole" Pension The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: 383 July 2 , 1<'42 "Ordered: that Frank W. Hale a hoseman in .the Salem Fire Department who has served as a permanent member for more than twenty-five years and has passed the age of seventy years (being now seventy-three) be retired from active service in said department on a pension of one thousand and -three and 75/100 dollars ( $1003.75) per year which is one-half of his present annual salary in accordance with Sections 80 and 81 of Chapter 32 of the General Laws' Said Pension to be payable weekly beginning July 27th, 1942 and that said retirement is to take effect at midnight on July 26th, 1942. Said sums to be paid from sums of money heretofore appropriated under Pensions." Approved by the Mayor on July 24, 1942. The following order -recommended ended by the Mayor, was adopted: Memorial Day "Ordered: that the sum of ninety-four dollars and twent y-eight cent384 s ($94.28) be and hereby is transferred from the item Reserve Account to the item Memorial Day." Approved by the Mayor on July l0, 1942 The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: Property, Mason St . "Ordered: that the Mayor be and hereby is authorized to sell at 385 pub- lic auction to the highest bidder a certain parcel of land with the build - ings thereon situated at 62 Mason Street in Salem and containing about 7980 sq. ft . of land and that the Mayor is authorized to execute such deed or deeds as may be necessary for said sale." Approved by the Mayor on July 10, 1942 The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: Property, Collins ".Ordered: that the Mayor be and hereby is authorized to sell at pub- 386 St . lic auction to the highest bidder a certain parcel of land with the buil- dings thereon situated at 11 Collins Street, Salem and containing about 3120 sq. ft. of land and that the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute such deed or deeds as may be necessary for said sale. " Approved by the Mayor on July 10, 1942. The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: Property, Bridge St 387 "Ordered: that the Mayor be and hereby is authorized to sell at Pub- lic auction for a sum not less than $4000.00, a parcel of real estate con taining about 5700 sq. ft. of land with the building thereon located at 60 Bridge Street , Salem and the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute such deed or deeds as may be necessary for the sale of said property." Approved by the Mayor on July 10, 1942/ 400 July 9, 1942 Uivilian Defense The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: 388 "Ordered: that the sum of three thousand dollars be and hereby is transferred from the item Civilian Defense $25,000.00 Bond Issue to the new item Maintenance and Care of Civilian Defense Building." Approved by the Mayor on July �1O2 1942. Civilian Defense The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: 389 "Ordered: that the sum of fifty dollars ($50.00) be and hereby is transferred from the item Civilian Defense $25,000.00 Bond Issue to the new item Civilian Defense Identification Officer." Approved by the Mayor on July 10, 1942. V'VI order, recommended by the Mayor, was referred to the III Land, ��innin Sq. The following Committee on Finance on motion of Councillor Dolan: "Ordered: that the following transfers be and hereby are made: From the sale of City Property - two hundred dollars ( $200.00) , from the W. P. A. rentals and from the Town Hall rentals - one hundred eighty- seven and 60/100 dollars (187.50) - From the Reserve Account - seven thousand and no/100 dollars ($7,000.00) . All transfers to be made to the special item Real Estate, Vinnin Square, and that the Mayor be au- thorized to purchase said land owned by Hayes, Leavitt, at al which is to be used for municipal purposes and street widening and park purposes. The following amendment to the ordinances, recommended by the Mayor Sidewalks J91 was giver first passage: "Ordered: That Section 4A of Chapter 39 amending an Ordinance re- lating to sidewalks be amended by amending Section 2 of said Section 4A relating to the time limit by striking out the words "September 1 , 1942" and substituting in place thereof the words "September 1, 194411 , so that said Section 2 shall read as follows: "Sextion 2. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City Charter but shall be in .effect only until September 12 1944." Salaries A communication from the City Marshal , on behalf of the Police 392 Department, thanking the City Council for the ten percent increase in salaries, was read and placed on file. Report The report of the City Marshal for the month of June was received 393 and rbferred -to 'the Committee on Police. Reserve Police Notice from the City Marshal of the appointment of Francis W. WY4ite 394, 101 July 9, 1942 head as a Permanent Reserve Officer in the Police Department was read and placed on file. The report of the Board -Of Control, recommending that certain pedler Pedlers licenses be granted, was accepted and the recommendation adopted, and they following pedler licenses were 9fanted: Thomas Laventis, 62 Hathorne St. Walter Thorner, 4 Nursery St. Councillor Ferguson presented a petition for hourly bus service on Bus Service Dearborn Street. 39$,-398 Councillor Ferguson offered the following order which was adopted: "Ordered: that the matter of a petition of Mrs. Charles hopes and 300 signers be referred to the Committee on Public Works and that a pub- lic hearing be held Thursday night, July 23, 1942, and that the Eastern Mass. Ry. Co. be requested to have a representative at this hearing and that the bus drivers' Union be requested to have a representative at this hearing. Same to be held 8 P. M. " Approved by Acting Mayor Morency on July 23, 1942 The petition of New England Telephone and Telegraph Company and Removal of Pole Salem Electric Lighting Company for removal of joint pole 31/1 on Nichols 399 Street near corner of Boston Street, as shown on plan marked - N. E. T. T. Co. , No. 801, Dated 3-13-42 - was granted on motion of Councillor Poitras. The application of St. Thomas Parish for permission to place a sign Tunnel 400 and an automobile at the head of the tunnel on July 24th and 25th was granted. An application, was received from Carl N. Tarr for a location for a Fish Trap 401 fish trap at Dry Breakers. "Councillor Rafter moved that the application be granted. Councillor Poitras stated that a report would be made on this location later in the evening. The matter was laid on the table. The following applications for licenses were referred to the Commit Licenses • 402-404 tee on Licenses and Permits: To Dig Seaworms John F. Rogers, 69 Bridge St. Stanley J. Jaskiel, 109 Derby St. Sunday License - Rene J. Ouellette, 109 Lafayette Street A list of applications for renewals of Sunday, Intelligence Office, Renewals 405 i, Drainlayer, and Lodging House Licenses was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. A02 July 9 , 1942 Claim The claim of Feliksa Dombrowska was referred to the Committee on 406 Claims. Town Hall The ordinance to amend the ordinance relating to the compensation 381 of certain city officers, by increasing the salary of the caretaker at Town Hall , which was introduced on June 25, 1942, was passed to be or- dained by a vote often yeas and one absent . Approved by the Mayor on , July 24, 1942. Police Dent . The ordinance to amend the ordinance relating to the Police Depart- 378 ment , Vy'.creating the position of radio repair man , which was introduced on June 25, 1942, was passed to be ordained by a vote of ten yeas and one absent. Approved by the Mayor on July 24, 1942. Bomb Insurance Councillor Dolan offered the following report which was accepted 407 and recommendation adopted: "The Committee on ,Finance, to whom was referred the order that one thousand dollars be transferred from the $25,000. bond order Civilian Defense to the special item "Bond Insurance Civilian Defense" , has con- sidered said matter and would recommend: the transfer of this amount. For the Committee, H. Francis Dolan Chairman" The order, which was introduced on June 25, 1942, was adopted. Approved by the. Mayor on July 24, 1942. Licenses Councillor Durkin offered the following report which was accepted 408 and 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 - Abraham Camil, 4-6 Brown St. Sunday License - Pete' s Market , 247 Jefferson Ave. Renewals Sunday Licenses Yalett Ahmed, 21 Brown St . John T. F. Barrie, 74 Federal St . Walter Brzorowski, 8 Essex St. Harold L. Carlman , 18 Bridge St. Sam Jordan, 99 Derby St. Wasil Lopka, 20 Essex St. Jean B. LaRoeque, 304 Essex St. Lodging House - Daniel Henderson , 7 Federal St . To Sell Firearms - Jerry' s Army and Navy Store, 162 Washington St . Drainlayer - James J. Welch & 6o. , 15 Front St . For the Committee, Philip J.-Durkin Chairman" Sunday Licenses approved by the Mayor on July 24, 1942. 10'18 July 9 , 1942 Councillor Hyland offered the following report which was accepted: Fish Trap "The Committee on Public Property, to whom was referred the appli- 409-410 cation of George F. Dunn for a fish trap at Dry Breakers, has considered said matter and would recommend: that the application be granted for a period of five years. For the Committee, Samuel F. Hyland Chairman" Councillor Ferguson offered the following minority report: "The Committee on Public Property, to whom was referred the matter of a fish trap at Dry Breakers, has considered said matter, and as a minority member would recommend that George F. Dunn be given leave to withdraw and that the permit be granted to Carl N. Tarr. Arthur T. Ferguson." Councillor Durkin moved to day the matter on the table until the Committee on Public Property consider and report on a suitable fee for fish trap permits. The motion was defeated. Councillor Rafter moved that permits be granted for one year at a fee of $1,000.00. The motion was defeated. The recommendation of the Committee on Public Property was not adopted and George F. Dunn was .given leave to withdraw his application by the following vote: Voting yes, Councillors Dolan, Ferguson, Rafter, Safford, Stefanski and Morency, six in all ; Voting no, Councillors Crosby, Durkin, Hyland and Poitras, four in all; Absent, Councillor Carson , one in all. The minority report was accepted and recommendation adopted and a permit was granted to Carl N. Tarr for a fish trap location at Dry Breakers by the following voter Voting yes, Councillors Dolan, Ferguson, Hyland, Rafter, Safford, Stefanski, Morency, seven in all; Voting no, Councillors Crosby, Durkin and Poitras, three in all; Absent , Councillor Carson , one in all. Councillor Dolan moved an immediate reconsideration in the hope that it would not prevail. The Council refused to reconsider. Councillor Ferguson offered the following order which was adopted: Buses 411 "Ordered: that this City Council take the necessary steps to stop the Eastern Mass. St. Railway from the practice of overcrowding their buses to the extent that the doors can hardly be closed, thereby endan- gering the lives of the riding public." Approved by the Acting Mayor Morency on July 10, 1942. On motion of Councillor Ferguson, it was voted that the Pnimbittee "ZJ104 July 9 , 1942 _ on Public Works consider this matter and that it be taken up at the spec- ial hearing ordered for the meeting of July 23, 1942. Bus Fares Councillor Rafter offered the following order for President Morency 412 and the order was adopted: "Ordered: that the Eastern Mass. be requested to answer at a hearing July 23, 1942, why a 5¢ fare cannot be established from Town House Square to Vinnin Square, where general complaints have been received." Approved by Acting Mayor Morency on July 10, 1942. Funeral Homes Councillor Rafter offered the following ordinance which was referred 413 to the Planning Board: "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 dis- tricts for funeral homes, including services incident thereto. Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City Charter." On motion of Councillor Dolan , the Council adjourned at 9.55 o' clock II III P. M. Attest : j I li Assistant City Clerk i ill �I Ili . .. n a1.- 105 July 233 1942 A regular meeting of the City Council was held on Thursday, July 23, 1942, 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. A hearing was held on a petition for additional bus service through Bus Service Dearborn Street. Mrs. Charles F. Ropes, Miss Dorothy Smith of the North 414 Shore Babies Hospital, Miss Mary Whipple, Mr. Cummings and Miss Donovan Councillor Ferguson read a letter from Judge hobert W. Hill. spoke of the need for such service./ Mr. Charles P, McCormac appeared for the Eastern Massachusetts Street Railway Co. The hearing was closed. On motion of Councillor Dolan, the matter was referred to the Committee on Public Works, for conference with Eastern Mass. Trustees. and Committee of the Whole. A hearing was held on the question of a five cent fare zone to Vinnin Square. Mr. LeBlanc, Mrs. Philip Morency, Mrs. Barry, Mrs. Pari- sien , Mr. Norton and Mr, Willis appeared in favor. Mr. Charles P. McCormac and Mr. George Maguire, representing the Bus Drivers' Union, spoke in opposition. The hearing was closed and the matter was referred to the Committee on Public Works, for conference with the Trustees, and Committee of the Whole. A hearing was held on the matter of overcrowding of buses. Coun- cillor Ferguson spoke. Mr. IAcCormac spoke for the Eastern Mass. St. Railway Co. . The matter was referred to the Committee on Public Works for a conference with the Trustees, and Committee of the Whole. President Morency read a letter of appreciation from the family of City Clerk 415 the late City Clerk John J. Connelly. The petition of Salem Electric Lighting Co. for location of existing Pole 416-417 pole in Hoamer Avenue was granted by the following order which was adop- ted on motion of Councillor Poitras: "Ordered: that the Salem Electric Lighting Company be and it is hereby granted h location for and permission to maintain poles and wires to be placed thereon, together with such sustaining and protecting fix- tures as said Company may deem necessary, in the public way or ways here - inafter 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 Company dated the 14th day of July 1942. All construction under this order shall be ih accordance with the following conditions: Poles shall be of sound timber and reasonably straight and shall be set substantially at the points in- dicated upon the plan marked S. E. L. -o. No. 363 Dated July 13, 1942, filed with this order. There may be attached to said poles not to ex- \0106 July 23, 1942 teed wires and cables necessary for the conduct of its business and all of said wires and cables shall be placed at a height of not less than 20 feet from the ground. . The following are the public ways or parts of i ways along which the poles above referred to may be maintained, and the J number of poles which may be maintained thereon under this order: Hosmer Avenue - Pole #1805" Poles The petition of New England Telephone and Telegraph Co. and Salem 418-419 Electric Lighting �,o. for joint locations of existing poles in various streets was granted by the following order which was adopted on motion of Councillor Poitras: "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 hereinafter referred to which were being maintained in , along and across such privat 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 14th day of July 1942. All construction under this order shall be in accordance with the following conditions:: Poles shall be of sound timber, and reas- onably straight , and shall be set substantially at the points indicated upon the plan marked - N. E. Ti & T. Co. , No. 362, 362-1 to 6 incl. , Dated . ?-13-42 - riled 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 . ne'cessary for the conduct of its business and by said -Salem Electric Lighting Co. not -to exceed wires and cables. , necessary for the conduct of its business and all of said wires and cab- les 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 maintained and the number of poles which may be maintained thereon under this order. Plan 362 Champlain Rd. cor. Wilson St. , Pole 911, and poles 2518-3130 southerly of Wilson Street 3 poles Hillside Ave. off Proctor St. , Poles 3463-3464 - Plan 362-1 - 2 " Plan 362-2 - Raymond Rd. bet. Loring Ave. and Raymond Ave. Poles 127, 2475-2471- 2557-1814-2521-3357-3358-3411-3412-3413-3466-3467 -13 poles Roslyn St. Ct. bet. St. Paul St. and Roslyn St . poles 2965-2966 Plan 362-3 - 2 poles Star Avenue near Beaoh Ave. Pole 3246 Plan 362-4 } 1 " Stearns Place off Phelps St. Pole 2999 Plan 362-5 . Sunset Rd. off Riverview Rd. Pole 1647 Plan 362-6 III This cancels and supersedes joint grant dated 10/14/26 insofar as poles 127, 2475, 2471, 1814, 2521, 3357 and 3358 on Raymond Rd. are concerned. dl � l y y T> 107 July_ The following applications were referred to the Committee on Licen- Licenses ses and Permits: 428-421 Lodging House - Lillienne_ I. Field, 397 Essex St. Sunday License - Mildred Ross, 183 Fort Ave. A hearing was ordered for Thursday, August 13, 1942, at eight Sign o'clock P. M. , on the application of Dan H. D 422 onahue Inc. for a permit for a large sign at 178 Essex Street. The claim of Marcel Czajkowski was referred to the Committee on Claim Claims. 423 The bond of Dan A. Donahue Inc. for a sign at 178 Essex Street was Bond referred to the Committee on Bonds 424 A list of applications for renewal of Sunday and Lodging House Li- Licenses tenses was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. 425 The following applications for renewal of auctioneers' licenses were granted: John T. Kennedy, 176 Essex St. Max Shribman, 150 Essex St. The amendment to extend the time limit for sidewalk construction Sidewalks in Section 4 A of Chapter 39 to September 1, 1944, which was introduced 391 on July 9:,. 1942, was given final passage by a vote of ten yeas and one absent. Approved by the Mayor on July 24, 1942 . Councillor Durkin offered the following report which was accepted Licenses and recommendation adopted: 426 "The Committee on Licenses and Permits, to whom was referred pli- c.ations for licenses, having considered said matter, would recommend that the following be granted: Seaworms John F. Rogers, 69 Bridge St . Stanley J. Jaskiel, 109 Derby St. Sunday License Rene 1. Ouellette, 109 Lafayette St . Renewals Sunday Licenses Michael D'Iorio, 18 High St. Lillian M. Ferguson, 42 Balcomb St. Etta Groman, 147 Derby St . Jacob Loss, 124 North St. Abraham Newmark 207'�2 North St. Katrina Shaluk, 210 Derby St . Peter Spanos, 23 Endicott St. Charles Saffer, 163 Boston St. Intelligence Office - Beulah FitzHugh, 140 Washington St. i July 23, 1942 Lodging Houses Elizabeth McIntire, 31 Hardy St. Elizabeth McIntire, 54 Turner St. Violet Malenfant, 352 Essex St. For the Committee, Philip J. Durkin Chairman" Sunday Licenses approved by the Mayor on July 24, 1942 City Clerk On motion of Councillor Dolan, it was voted that the President ap- point a Committee on three to draw up resolutions on the death of the late City Clerk John J. Connelly. The President appointed Councillors Dolan, Rafter and Poitras. Traffic Councillor-.Drosby offered the following order which was adopted: 427 "Ordered: that the Committee on Traffic consider the advisability of rerouting traffic through the square at the time of Bond drives at noon." Approved by the Mayor on July 24, 1942. Bus Service Councillor. Crosby offered the following order which was adopted: 428 "Ordered: that when the Committee of the Whole meets with the Trus- tees df. the Eastern Massachusetts Street Railway Co. , said Trustees have data concerning all lines in Salem. " Approved by the Mayor on July 24, 1942. i On motion of Councillor Dolan, the Council refused an immediate reconsideration of all business. c adjourned at 9.11 Dolan, th e oun it of Councillor ola _ J On motion � o' clock P. M. Attest:- Assistant City Clerk 109 -- August 10, 1942 A special meeting of the City Council was held on Monday, August 10, 1942, at eight o' clock P. M. called by the President for the pur- pose of electing a City Clerk. All the members were present and the President presided. On motion of Councillor it was voted to dispense with the reading of the records. Councillor Dolan stated that the Committee on Resolutions on the City Clerk death of John J. Connelly could not report , as the meeting was called 428a only for the purpose of electing a City Clerk. Councillor Db;an moved to postpone the election of a City Clerk. The motion was defeated by a vote of one yea (Councillor Dolan) and ten nays. Councillor Dolan gave notice that he would ask for reconsidera- tion at the next regular meeting. Councillor Dolan moved to adjourn. The motion was defeated. On motion of Councillor Dolan, the Council took a five minute re- cess. The Council reconvened. Councillor Hyland moved suspension of the rules. Councillor Dolan objected. On motion of Councillor Durkin, the Council adjourned at 8.47 o' clock P. M. Attest: - Assistant City Clerk ``'110 AuE,-ust 13, 1942 I` A regular meeting of the City Council was held on Thursday, August I, 13, 1942, 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. Sign A hearing was held on the application of Dan A. Donahue Inc. for a permit for a large sign at 178 Essex Street . Councillor Dolan appeared i n permit was granted on motion in favor, there was no oppositio and the of Councillor Dolan. Officers wa laid over under Precinct s et of The Mayor' s app appointment Officer Precinct f 429 the rules. Land of Garrano The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was read: 430 "Ordered: that the sum of fourteen hundred eighty-five and no/100 dollars ( $1485.00) be and hereby is appropriated for the purchase of /located at Jefferson Ave. & Jackson St . d owned b Frank Garrano , Said purchase is for the purpose of p said land Y � street widening and other municipal purposes. Said sum of fourteen hun- dred eighty-five and no/100 dollars ( $1485.00) is to be transferred from t i the item Reserve Account to the m Real Estate - Jefferson Avenue. An item III be it further Ordered that the Mayor be and hereby is authorized to purchase said real estate in behalf of the City." Councillor Dolan moved suspension of the rules. Councillor Hyland objected. The order was referred to the Committee on Finance. ded b e Mayor, was adopted: p following ord er, recommended y the Y e t The fol g ro r J, North St 431 "Ordered: Mayor be authorized to purchase and acquire for that the a Y the sum of six thousand five hundred sixty-two and 50/100 dollars I, ( $6562.50) a tract of land containing 3726 square feet of land as shown on a plan of land entitled Land of Gertrude Metcalf, 29 North Street , Salem, Mass. , Scale 1" equals 10 ft. , July, 1942, Frank P. Morse; City i . Engineer. Said purchase is for the purpose of street widening and other municipal purposes and be it further Ordered: that the Mayor shall pay to owner of said premises the sum of (41500.50) fifteen hundred and 50/100 dollars for release of all other claims therein arising and be it further Ordered: that said Mayor be and hereby is authorized to . purchase said real estate on behalf of the city. Said sum of eight _thousand sixty-three dollars ( $8063. ) to be charged to . item Elimination of Grade i 111 - must 1 1942 Crossing, Bridge and Washington Streets." Approved by the Mayor on August 14, 1942. ' The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: Lease of Building "Ordered: that the Mayor be and is hereby authorized to lease to thf 432 United States of America about one thousand square feet of floor space located in premises at 34 Church Street, Salem, Mass. known as the Old Water Works Building. The term of said lease being partly retroactive and- beginning May 1, 1942 and ending June 30, 1943 at a rental of $100.0 per month and subject to such other terms and conditions as may be agree on by the Lessor and the Lessee." Approved by the Mayor .on August 14, 1942 The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: Park Dept. "Ordered: that the following transfers be and hereby are made: 433 (1) Park Department, from the item Salaries and Wages, Smith Pool $3018.0 From the item Services Other Than Personal $1006.96 (Smith Pool) to the item Ledge Hill Park, House and Buildings. (2) From the item General Administration, Superintendent's Salary to the item Salaries and Wages, Small Parks $283.00. Be it further Ordered: that the following transfer be made in the Shade Tree De- partment. From the item Superintendent' s salary, $241.92 to the item Labor, Shade Tree Department. And be it further Ordered: that the following transfer be made in the Moth Suppression Department. From the item Superintendent' s salary $"72.57 to the item Labor, Moth Suppression. Department ." Approved by the Mayor on August 14, 1942 The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: Collins Cove "Ordered: That an additional sum of fourteen hundred dollars ($1400. 434 be and hereby is transferred from the item Reserve Account to the special item Collins Cove - Repair of Walls and Steps." Approved by the Mayor on August 14, 1942 The following order, recommended by. the Mayor, was adopted under Assessors suspension of the rules on motion of Councillor Dolan: 435 "Ordered: that a sum of two hundred dollars ($200.00) be and hereby is transferred from the item Reserve Account to the item National Associ- ation of Assessing Officers. " Approved by the Mayor on August 14, 1942 \\1112 August 13, 1943 _ Pumping Station The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: � 436 "Ordered: that the sum of two hundred twenty and 31/100 dollars it ( $220.31) be and is hereby transferred from the Item W. P. A. Rentals and that the further sum of five hundred eighty and 69/100 dollars ($580.69) be and is hereby transferred from the item Sidewalk Construc- tion Receipts, making a totla sum of eight hundred one and no/100 dol- lars ($801.00) transferred to the special item Boiler Repairs - North Beverly Pumping Station. " Approved by the Mayor on August 14, 1942. Collins Cove The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted, Coun- 437 cillors Carson and Hyland being opposed: ORDERED: that the sum of one hundred eighty-seven dollars and fifty cent (187.50) be and hereby is appropriated for the purpose of purchase and acquisition of a tract of land containing 60,000 square feet of land as shown on a plan entitled Flats of William A. Harrigan , et al - Collins Cove. Said purchase is for the purpose of enlarging the dumping area and other municipal purposes. Said sum is charged to Sales Of City Property, and be it further Ordered: that the Mayor be and hereby is authorized to purchase said real estate in behalf of the City." 'iproved by the Mayor on August 14, 1942. Reserve Police Notice from the City Marshal of the appointment of Albert S. Smith 438 to the position of Reserve Officer as a military substitute to fill the vacancy of Francis W. Whitehead, now in the U. S. Navy, was read and placed on file. Report The report of the City Marshal for the month of July was referred 439 to the Committee on Police Funeral Homes The report of the Planning Board, recommending that the ordinance 440 to amend the Zoning Ordinance by giving the Board of Appeal control over funeral homes, which was introduced on July 9 , 1942, should not be adop- ted was read and placed on file. On motion of Councillor Rafter, a hearing on the proposed ordinance was ordered for Thursday, September 10, 1942, at eight o' clock P. M. City Clerk Councillor Dolan, for the Committee on Resolutions, presented the 441 following: "Whereas in the divine wisdom of an all-powerful Creator our late 113 August 1,3 1942 City Clerk, John J. Connelly, was called to his heavenly reward on July 11, 1942, and Whereas our late co-worker has given to the citizens of his native Salem almost a half century of unselfish and highly competent public ser vice; a public service that had a quiet and wholesome dignity, a courte- ous , and kindly tolerance, a competent and skilled mind, a pleasant and deep civic devotion and a generous heritage of Christian and charitable acts, and Whereas his manifold services as a Member of the Salem School Com- mittee, a member of the Park Commission and City Clerk for seventeen years have added lustre and integrity to the discharge of his v&rious occupations and serve now as a permanent remembrance of a private and public life ever dominated and controlled by the highest of human vir- tues, and Whereas the citizens of his native hearth acting by and through their duly elected representatives of the City Council wish to permanent- ly inscribe in our official records their awareness of this cityts loss, and the void left by his departure, therefore Be it hereby Resolved that the sympathy and sorrow of this Council be expressed to the family and relatives of the late John J. Connelly in their personal loss of a devoted husband and kindly father, and Be it further Resolved that the City Council in recognition' of the loss of this outstanding civil personage hereby express the public loss of the City of Salem and of all its citizehs., and Be it further Resolved that a copy of these resolutions be made a part of the records of the City of Salem and a copy thereof be forwarded to the family of the deceased." On motion of Councillor Poitras, the resolutions were unanimously adopted by a rising vote. Councillor Rafter presented a petition of Helen Foley, widow of Pension 442 Dennis F. Foley of the Police Department, for a pension, which was refer- red to the Committee of the Whole. The invitation of Polish-American Veterans to attend a picnic on Invitation A3tgust 16, 1942, was accepted. 443 A hearing was ordered for Thursday, August 27, 1942, at eight o1clocc Inflammables 444 P. M• , on the application of Libby Shoe Co. to keep and store 50 gallons Of rubber cement , naptha and ether at 3 Webster Street. II 14 August 13, 1942 Licenses The following applications for licenses were referred to the Com- 445- 450 mittee on Licenses and Permits: Seaworms Stanley Zwicker, 27 Planters St. Kevin Harrington , 7 Barton St. Steve Jastremski, 18 Williams St. Clifford H. Roberts, 74 Bridge St . Ralph Parker, 23 Williams St. tiutomobile Dealer - Essex Co. Sales & Service Inc. , 35 New Derby St. ( 2nd class) Music on Streets The application of Brown' s Orphanage to play music on the streets 451 was granted. On motion of Councillor Durkin , the Council took a five minute re- cess. The Council reconvened. Renewals A list of applications for renewals of Sunday Licenses was referred 452 to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. Licenses Councillor Durkin offered the following report which was accepted 453 and 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: Sunday License - Mildred Ross , 183 Fort Ave. Lodging House - Lillienne I. Field, 397 Essex St. Renewals Sunday Licenses William Arpin, 31 Ocean Ave. Augustin Duchene, 66 Loring Ave. Lodging House - Ludger LaPointe, 8 Ward St. Junk Collectors 1 Israel Yoffa, R167 Boston St. Morris Feldman, 28 Irving St. Peter A. LeBlanc, 102 Broadway Charles Litman, 44 Irving St. Theodore Morris, 5 Blaney St. Isaac Talkowski , 24 Phillips St . Junk Dealer Collier & Mizioch Inc. , R 67 Flint St. Simon Myers, 50 North St. For the Committee, Philip J. Durkin Chairman" Sunday Licenses approved by the Mayor on August 14, 1942. Auto Dealer Councillor Durkin offered the following report which was accepted 454 and recommendation adopted: "The Committee on Licenses and Permits, to whom was referred the application of Essex County Sales & Service Inc. for a Auto Dealer Lic- ense, 2nd class, 35 New Derby. Street , has considered said matter and would recommend: that the same be granted. For the Committee, Philip J. Durkin Chairman 115 August 13, 1942 Councillor Poitras offered the following report which was accepted and Junk Dealers recommendation adopted: 455 "The Committee on Ordinances, to whom was referred the matter of amending the ordina nce ce relating to dealers in junk, old metals and sec- ond hand articles, has considered said matter and beg leave to report as follows: would ammend: the adoption of the following attached amendment to Chapter 24 Section 1 of the city ordinances. For the Committee, Wilfred J. Poitras Chairman" The following ordinance was given first passage: Junk Dealers "In the year one thousand nine hundred and forty-two. 456 An Ordinance to amend an ordinance relating to dealers in junk, old metals and second-hand articles.' I Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: Section 1. Section 1 of Chapter 24 of the City Ordinances is hereby amended by inserting after the word "articles" on the third line the words "second-hand building material and contractors' supplies" and also by inserting' after the first sentence in Section 1 the following new sentence: "No such licensee shall allow in or about the place nor permit to remain there any accumulation of piles of junk, articles or material in such ai•manner as to create a fire hazard or be dangerous to the public safety" so that said section shall read as follows: "Section 1. The city council may license suitable persons to be dealers in and keepers of shops for the purchase, sale, or barter of junk, old metals, second- hand articles, second hand building material and contractor' s supplies pursuant to law. No such licensee shall allow in or about the place nor permit to remain there any accumulation of piles of junk, articles or material in such a manner as to create a fire hazard or be dangerous to the public safety. Such licenses shall not be valid to protect the hol- ders thereof in a building or place other than that designated in the license, unless consent to removal is granted by the city council. Such licenses shall expire on the thirtieth of April next succeeding their date, and may be granted during the month to take effect on the first day of May following. For such license so issued there shall be paid to the city clerk the sum of twenty-five dollars for the use of the city." Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City Charter. " Councillor Ferguson offered the following report which was accepted Street Widening 457 and recommendation adopted: ""9116 August 13, 1942 "The Committee on Public Works, to .whom was referred the matter of widening Jackson Street at the corner of Jefferson Ave. , has considered said matter and would recommend: the widening be done. I ,h, • For the Committee, Arthur T. Ferguson Chairman" I I Ii Primaries Councillor Dolan offered the following order which was adopted: Jill 458 "Ordered: that in accordance with the provisions of law relating to I'li joint primaries, the same will be held on Tuesday the 15th day of Sep- tember, 1942 at the polling places hereinafter designated by this City li Council for the purpose of nominating candidates from the Democratic and Ill % Republican parties as follows: Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary, VI Treasurer, Auditor, Attorney General, Senator in Congress, Representative in Congress from the 6th District, Councillor from the Fifth District, Senator from the 2nd Essex District, Representatives from the 12th and 13th Essex Districts, Register of Probate, County Commissioner and Count Treasurer; 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 St. Prec. 3 Herbert St. School Ward 20 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 5t. Anne' s Hall, Cleveland St. Ward 4, Prec. 1 Polling Place, Beckford St. Prec. 2 Young Aden' s Hall, Boston St. Prec. 3 Endicott School, Boston St. Ward 5, Prec. 1 Saltonstall School, Lafayette St. Prec. 2 Saltonstall School, Lafayette St. Prec. 3 Saltonstall School, Lafayette St. Prec. 4 South Branch Library, Lafayette St. Prec. 5 Training School, Loring Avenue Ward 61 Prec. 1 Fire Station, North Street Prec . 2 Cogswell School, School St. Prec. 3 Cogswell School, School St. and be it further Ordered: that the polls be opehed at 10 A. U. and closed at 8 P. I. and that the Assistant City Clerk be instructed to pub- ' , lish this notice as required by law." Approved by the mayor on August 14, 1942. Pension Councillor Poitras offered the following order which was unanimousl 459 J adopted: "Ordered: that the sum of one thousand dollars (*1000.) be and the same is hereby appropriated for the purpose of paying an annuity to Mary ' A. Blanchette, widow of Francis X. Blanchette a permanent member of the I I „-��._ 117� kugust 1- 1942 Fire Department of the City of Salem until his death on Dec. 22, 1939 which death was a natural and proximate result of undergoing a hazard peculiar to his employment while he was acting in the performance and within the scope of his duty. Said payment to be made weekly beginning on the date of the adoption of this order and subject to the provisions of Section 69 of Chapter 32 of the General Laws as amended. Said sum to be charged to the item "Pensions Account". ” Approved by the Mayor on August 14, 1942. Councillor Crosby offered the following order which was adopted: May St. Playgroun "Ordered: that the Committee on Public Property consider the advisa 460 bility of transferringthe property known as the May St. Playground I from Public Property to the Park Commissioners. " Approved by the Mayor on August 14, 1942. Councillor Poitras offered the following order which was adopted: Oil Storage "Ordered: that the Chief of the Fire Department and the Committee 461 I j on Fire Dept. be requested to consider the advisability of looking into the matter of allowing residents of Salem to use 1S guage thickness oil drums of 50 gallon capacity for use in storing range oil, instead of following the present policy of insisting on 16 guage drums or tanks or thicker, for the storage of range oil. It is to be understood, of course, that said storage drums or tanks be in sound condition and prop- erly set up in all other respects. This for the duration of the present crisis in obtaining materials. " Approved by the Mayor on August 14, 1942 Councillor Rafter, for President Morency, offered the following Intervale Road order which was adopted: 462 "Whereas, in the opinion of the City Council the public necessity and convenience require that a public street or way to be called Inter- vale Road should be laid out as a highway of the city from Loring Avenue northwesterly about 400 feet to Cedar View Street as shown on a plan on file in the office of the city clerk of this city dated July 1942 Frank P. Morse, C. E. , it is therefore hereby Ordered, that due notice be given to Lester B. & Sarah E. Brackett; Adelaide H. Rose, et ali; William J. & Dorothy A. Willis; Arthur & Berth M. LeBlanc; Henry D. Haight; Timothy Rice; Antonio DiDio and Albert W. & Alice E. Isabelle, and all others interested, that the City Council in- tend 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; i \1`118 t�ug-ust 132 1942 and that Thursday the 27th day of August 1942, at S o' clock P. M. , at city hall, Salem, is appointed as the time and place for a public hear- ing in the matter." it I'I, Approved by the Mayor on August 14, 1942. II City Clerk Councillor Dolan moved to adjourn. Councillor Poitras requested 463 i that the Council proceed to the election of a City Clerk. The President rules that Councillor Poitras was in order. Councillor Dolan appealed from the decision of the Chair. His appeal was lost by a vote to uphold the Chair. Councillor Dolan moved to request the opinion of the City Solicitor as to the correctness of adjourning. Councillor Durkin rose to a point of order. The motion of Councillor Dolan to adjourn was not seconded hence further business illegal. Councillor Poitras requested that the ( motion to adjourn be put before the Council. The motion was not carried by the following vote: Voting yes, Councillors Dolan and Ferguson, two in all. Voting no, Councillors Carson, Crosby, Durkin, Hyland, Poitras, Rafter, Safford, Stefanski and Morency, nine in all. On motion of Councillor Poitras, the Council proceeded to the elec- tion of a City Clerk. Councillor Carson nominated Augustine J. Toomey Councillor Poitras nominated Clement E. Connelly Councillor Ferguson nominated William B. Griffin, Councillor Rafter nominated Charles A. Dooley Councillor Crosby nominated William McHugh Councillor Dolan nominated Adelard Beaulieu Councillor Durkin nominated Thomas M. Griffin On motion of Councillor Rafter, the nominations were closed. The Council proceeded to ballot for City Clerk with the following result: First Ballot: Voting for Augustine J. Toomey, Councillors Carson, Stef- anski, and Morency, three in all. Voting for William McHugh, Council- lor Crosby, one in all. Voting for Adelard Beaulieu, Councillor Dolan, one in all. Voting for Thomas M. Griffin, Councillor Durkin, one in all. Voting for William B. Griffin, Councillor Ferguson, one in all. Voting for Clement E. Connelly, Councillors Hyland, Poitras and Safford, three in all. Voting for Charles A. Dooley, Councillor Rafter, one in all. There was no choice. Second Ballot: Voting for Augustine J. Toomey, Councillors Carson and Stefanski, two in all. Voting for William Ichugh, Councillor Crosby, <-_ o i 119 nu 'ust 13, 1942 one in all. Voting for Adelard Beaulieu, Councillor Dolan, one in all. Voting for Thomas M. Griffin, Councillor Durkin , one in all. Voting for William B. Griffin, Councillors Ferguson and Morency, two in all. Vot- ing for Clement E. Connelly, Councillors Hyland, Poitras and Safford, three in all. Voting for Charles :i. Dooley, Councillor Rafter, one in all. There was no choice. Third Ballot. Voting for Augustine J. Toomey, Councillors Carson and Stefanski, two in all. Voting for William McHugh, Councillor Crosby, one in all. Voting for Adelard Beaulieu, Councillor Dolan, one in all. Voting for Thomas M. Griffin, Councillor Durkin, one in all. Voting for William B. Griffin, Councillors Ferguson and Morency, two in all. Votin for Clement E. Connelly, Councillors Hyland, Poitras and Safford, three in all. Voting for Charles A. Dooley, Councillor Rafter, one in all. There was no choice. Fourth Ballot. Voting for Augustine J. Toomey, Councillors Carson and Stefanski, two in all. Voting for William McHugh, Councillor Crosby, on in all. Voting for Denis J. Sullivan, Councillor Dolan, one in all. Voting for Thomas M. Griffin, Councillor Durkin, one in all. Voting for William B. Griffin, Councillors Ferguson and Morency, two in all. Votin for Clement E. Connelly, Councillors Hyland, Poitras and Safford, three in all. Voting for Charles A. Dooley, Councillor Rafter, one in all. There was no choice. Fifth Ballot. Voting for Augustine J. Toomey, Councillors Carson and Stefanski, two in all. Voting for William McHugh, Councillor Crosby, one in all. Voting for William B. Griffin, Councillors Dolan, Ferguson and Morency, three in all. Voting for Thomas M. Griffin, Councillor Durkin, one in all. Voting for Clement E. Connelly, Councillors Hyland, Poitras, and Safford, three in all. Voting for Charles A. Dooley, Councillor Rafter, one in all. There was no choice. Sixt�ot. Same as Fifth Ballot. There was no choice. Seventh Ballot. Voting for Augustine J. Toomey, Councillors Carson and Stefanski, two in all. Voting for William McHugh, Councillors Crosby and Poitras, two in all. Voting for Thomas M. Griffin, Councillors Dolan and Durkin, two in all. Voting for William B. Griffin, Councillors Ferguson and Morency, two in all. Voting for Clement E. Connelly, Coun- cillors Hyland and Safford, two in all. Voting for Charles A. Dooley, Councillor Rafter, one in all. There was no choice. lghth€Ballot. Voting for Augustine J. Toomey, Councillors Carson and Stefanski, two in all. Voting for William McHugh, Councillorn Cros by,/tswc- in all. Voting for Thomas M. Griffin, Councillors Dolan, Durkin, two in all. Voting for William B. Griffin, Councillors Ferguson and Morency, August 13, 1942 two in all. Voting for Charles A. Dooley, Councillors Hyland and Rafter two in all. Voting for Clement E. Connelly, Councillor Safford, one in all. There was no choice. Ninth Ballot. Voting for Augustine J. Toomey, Councillors Carson, Fer- guson and Stefanski, three in all. Voting for William McHugh, Council- and Dolan for Crosby,/two in all. Voting for Thomas M. Griffin, Councillor Dur- kin, one in all. Voting for Charles A. Dooley, Councillors Hyland and Rafter, two in all. Voting for Clement E. Connelly, Councillors Poitras and Safford, two in all. Voting for William B. Griffin, Councillor Morency, one in all. There was no choice. Tenth Ballot. Voting for Augustine J. Toomey, Councillors Carson and Stefanski, two in all. Voting for William McHugh, Councillor: Crosby, one in all; Voting for William B. Griffin, Councillors Dolan, Ferguson, and Morency, three in all. Voting for Thomas M. Griffin, Councillor Durkin, one in all. Voting for Charles ii. Dooley, Councillors Hyland and Rafter, two in all. Voting for Clement E. Connelly, Councillors Poitras and Safford, two in all. There was no choice. Eleventh Ballot. Voting for Augustine J. Toomey, Councillors Carson and. Stefanski, two in all. Voting for William McHugh, Councillor Cros- by, one in all. Voting for Victor Corbin, Councillor Dolan, one in all. Voting for Thomas M. Griffin, CouncillorsDurkin, and Poitras, two in all. Voting for William B. Griffin, Councillors Ferguson and Morency, two in all. Voting for Clement E. Connelly, Councillors Hyland and Safford, two in all. Voting for Charles A. Dooley, Councillor Rafter, one in all. There was no choice. Twelfth Ballot. Voting for Augustine J. Toomey, Councillors Carson and Stefanski, two in all. Voting for William McHugh, Councillors Crosby and Poitras, two in all. Voting for William B. Griffin, Councillors Dolan, Ferguson and Morency, three in all. Voting for Thomas M. Grif- fin.. Councillor Durkin, one in all. Voting for Charles A. Dooley, Councillors Hyland and Rafter, two in all. Voting for Clement E. Con- nelly, Councillor Safford, one in all. There was no choice. Thirteenth Ballot. Voting for Augustine J. Toomey, Councillors Carson and Stefanski, two in all. Voting for William McHugh, Councillor Cros- by, one in all. Voting for Peter Guiggio, Councillor Dolan, one in all.. Voting for Thomas M. Griffin, Councillor Durkin, one in all. Voting forniNilliam B. Griffin, Councillors Ferguson and Morency, two in all. Voting for Clement E. Connelly, Councillors Hyland, Poitras and Safford, three in all. Voting for Charles A. Dooley, Councillor Rafter, one in all. There was no choice. _t ;, . 121 - Au&-ust 13, 1942 Fourteenth Ballot. Voting for Augustine J. Toomey, Councillors Carson, Ferguson and Stefanski, three in all. Voting for William McHugh, Coun- cillors Crosby, Durkin and Morency, three in all. Voting for J.Elmer Callahan, Councillor Dolan, one in all. Voting for Clement E. Connelly, Councillors Hyland and Safford, two in all. Voting for Charles A.Dooley Councillors Poitras, Rafter, two in all. There was no choice. Fifteenth Ballot. Voting for Augustine J. Toomey, Councillors Carson, Ferguson and Stefanski, three in all. Voting for William McHugh, Coun- cillors Crosby, Durkin and Morency, three in all. Voting for William B. Griffin, Councillor Dolan, one in all. Voting for Thomas M. Griffin, Councillor Hyland, one in all. Voting for Clement E. Connelly, Council- lors Poitras and Safford, two in all. Voting for Charles A. Dooley, Councillor Rafter, one in all. There was no choice. Sixteenth Ballot. Voting for Augustine J. Toomey, Councillors Carson, Ferguson and Stefanski, three in all. Voting for William McHugh, Coun- cillors Crosby, Durkin, Hyland and dormancy, four in all. Voting for William B. Griffin, Councillor Dolan, one in all. Voting for Geary, Councillor Poitras, one in all. Voting for Charles ti. Dooley, Councillor Rafter, one in all. Voting for Clement E. Connelly, Council- lor Safford, one in all. There was no choice. Seventeenth Ballot. Voting for Augustine J. Toomey, Councillors Carson, Ferguson and Stefanski, three in all. Voting for William McHugh, Coun- cillors Crosby, Durkin and Hyland, three in all. Voting for William B. Griffin, Councillor Dolan, one in all. Voting for Thomas M. Griffin, Councillor Poitras, one in all. Voting for Charles A. Dooley, Council- lor Rafter, one in all. Voting for Clement E. Connelly, Councillors Safford and Morency, two in all. There was no choice. Eighteenth Ballot. Voting for Augustine J. Toomey, Councillors Carson, Ferguson and Stefanski, three in all. Voting for William McHugh, Coun- cillors Crosby, Hyland, two in all. Voting for William B. Griffin, one in all. Councillor Dolan,/ Voting for Charles A. Dooley, Councillors Durkin and Rafter, two in all. Voting for Clement E. Connelly, Councillors Poitras Safford and Morency, three in all. There was no choice. Nineteenth Ballot. Voting for Augustine J. Toomey, Councillors Carson, Ferguson, Stefanski and Morency, four in all. Voting for William McHugh, Councillor Crosby, one in all. Voting for Charles A. Dooley, Councillors Dolan and Rafter, two in all. Voting for Thomas M. Griffins Councillor Durkin, one in all. Voting for Clement E. Connelly, Council-II - I lors Hyland and Safford, two in all. Voting for William B. Griffin, I AuLust 13, 1942 Councillor Poitras, one in all. There was no choice. Councillor Rafter moved to adjourn. The motion was defeated. The Council proceeded to ballot for City Clerk. Twentieth Ballot. Voting for Augustine J. Toomey, Councillors Carson, Ferguson, Stefanski and Morency, four in all. Voting for William McHugh, Councillor Crosby, one in all. Voting for Charles A. Dooley, Councillors' Dolan and Rafter, two in all. Voting for Thomas M. Griffin, Councillor Durkin, one in all. Voting for Clement E. Connelly, Councillors Hyland, Poitras and Safford, three in all. There was no choice. Twenty-first Ballot. Voting for Augustine J. Toomey, Councillors Carson, Ferguson, Stefanski and Morency, four in all. Voting for William McHugh, Councillors Crosby and Dolan, two in all. Voting for Thomas M. Griffin, Councillor Durkin, one in all. Voting for Clement E. Connelly, Council- lors Hyland and Safford, two in all. Voting for Charles A. Dooley, Councillors Poitras and Rafter, two in all. There was no choice. Twenty-Second Ballot. Voting for Augustine J. Toomey, Councillors Car- son., Ferguson, Stefanski and Morency, four in all. Voting for William McHugh, Councillors Crosby and Dolan, two in all. Voting for Thomas M. Griffin, Councillor Durkin, one in all. Voting for Clement E. Connelly, Councillors Hyland, Poitras and Safford, three in all. Voting for:-<Charl s A. Dooley, Councillor Rafter, one in all. There was no choice. Twenty-Third Ballot. Voting for Augustine J. Toomey, Councillors Carson, Ferguson, Stefanski and Morency, four in all. Voting for William McHugh, Councillors Crosby and Dolan, two in all. Voting for Thomas M. Griffin, Councillor Durkin, one in all. Voting for Clement E. Connelly, Council- lors Hyland, Poitras and Safford, three in all. Voting for Charles A. Dooley, Councillor Rafter, one in all. There was no choice. On motion of Councillor the meeting adjourned at o' clock P. M. Attest:- Assistant City Clerk 1233.-- August 21, 1942 A special meeting of the City Council was held on Friday, August 21, 1942, at 5.00 o' clock P. M, , called by the President for the pur- pose of confirming the Mayor' s nomination of precinct officers and draw- ing jurors. All the members were present excEp t Councillors Carson, Durkin, Rafter and Stefanski and the President presided. On motion of Councillor Safford, it was voted to dispense with the reading of the records. The following were drawn to serve as jurors at the September 14th Jurors session of Civil Court in Salem: I Gelas Gaudette 258 Loring Avenue Leather Worker John J. Ward 14 Albion Street Janitor A list of precinct officers to fill vacancies in the list submitted Precinct Officer on August 13, 1942, was received from the Mayor. 464 The following precinct officers for the year 1942 were confirmed: tirard 1, Prec. 1 Ward 11 Prec. 2 U Warden - Joseph A, Murray D Warden - Julian Szetela R3 Clerk - Harold U. Osgood R Clerk - George A. McGroarty R Insp. - William H. Foye R Insp. - Antoni Napolski R Francis J. McCarthy R " Vincent J. Bartnicki D " George J. Coleman 1DJ " James E. Harkins D " Paul R. Flynn D " James F.Bresnahan, Jr. Ward 1, Prec. 3 Ward 2, Prec. 1 D Warden - John P. Doyle D Warden - Francis P. Cronan R Clerk - Charles G. Jeffrey R Clerk - Warren A. Batchelder RInsp. - Constantine Soboszinski R Insp. Armand Mailhoit Romauld S. Brudzynski R " Gerald Hogan D " Stanle J. "itkos D " g D It y Richard J. Meaney Edward F. Moran ID " Guy McNeil Ward 21 Prec. 2 Ward 2, Prec. 3 D Warden - Michael J. Curtin R Warden - Frank L. Pearl R Clerk - Clarence J,Richardson D Clerk - John A. Conway R Insp, - Arthur Johnson R Insp. - Edward F. Dunn RifHenry Southam R " John J. Collins D it John G. Loyle D " Thomas J. Looley D it John J. Griffin ID " Thomas F. Rabbitt Ward 3, Prec. 1 Ward 3, Prec. 2 R Warden - Michael J. McNiff R Warden - Frank Meagher D Clerk - J. Arthur Pare D Clerk - George A. Queenan R Insp. - Robert B. Griffin R Insp. - Arthur F. O'Leary R it Fred L. Newell R " J. Henry Turbett D it Peter Guiggio JDJ " Henry M. McNiff D " George F. Cassell D " William M. Burke Ward 3, Prec. 3 Ward 4, Prec. 1 D Warden - Rene Marcaurelle R Warden - Arthur K. Shepard R Clerk - Arthur J. Demers D Clerk - J. Frank McLaughlin R Insp. - Louis 0. Pelletier R Insp. - William F. Hennessey R " Edward J. Ayotte H it if J. Moynihan D if Joseph A. Foote D ifB. William Dunn D it Philip A. Frechette D it James T. Connolly Ward 4, Prec. 2 Ward 4, Prec. 3 D Warden - John Whitehead D Warden - J. Joseph McNally R Clerk - Louis T. O'Grady R Clerk - Edward it. Harney R Insp. - Albert J. Duggan R Insp. - John J. 'Toomey R> it Samuel Fanning R If Thomas F. Dunn D)1 if Owen J. Fallon D " George ". Cohane D " Dennis J. Clifford ID� " Michael J. Dineen 124 �U�"Ust 21, 1942 Ward 50 Prec. 1 Ward 5, Prec. 2 D Warden - Eugene J. Perron R Warden - Rosario Berube R Clerk - Emile O.. Banville D Clerk - Thomas F. Bullivan JRJ Insp. - Hilarion Dumas R Insp. - Joseph A. Turcotte R it Paul Michaud R it Alphonse Ouellette D It Valmore Gagnon D " Charles ti. Caswell D It Richard F. O'Keefe iD " John H. Greeley, Jr. Ward 5, Prec. 3 Ward 5, Prec. 4 R Warden - Arthur L. Saunders R Warden - Charles F. Maurais D Clerk - Thomas H. Bresnahan D Clerk - John J. Regan iRl Insp. - Arthur L. Morse R Insp. - Joseph A. Michaud R " Joseph Rosenthal R " Romeo E. Michaud D " James M. Collier D " Erasme St. Pierre D Leo E. Connelly D IT Aurele J. LaPlante Ward 5, Prec. 5 Ward 6, Prec. 1 � II! R Warden - John J. Fallon D Warden - Eugene F. McCarthy D Clerk - John W. Connors R Clerk - Alfred Call JRJ Insp. - Rene LeBlanc R Insp. -William E. Carr f R " Ludger Dionne R " - , Thomas i uinlan D " Aristide St. Pierre D ++ Thomas H. Gallagher e D " Ernest -B. Blouin ID " John J. Manning Ward 6, Prec. 2 Ward 6, Prec. 3 ti R Warden - George W. Story D Warden - Myron Reynolds D Clerk - Mlchael..A.JMoran - x R Clerk - Cornelius J. Cashman JRJ Insp. - Windsor T. Fairbank R Insp. - Richard T. Sweeney R ^ William R. Farris R '+ Samuel A. Foye D " Arthur V. Murphy (D " Ralph Alidden D " Arthur L. Pender D ° William Ready � On motion of Councillor Dolan, the meeting adjourned at 5.14 o► clock P. M. Attest: - City Clerk 125 Au ust 27,, 1942 A regular meeting of the City Council was held on Thursday, August 27, 1942, at eight otclock P. 9. All the members were present except Councillors Carson and Rafter 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 laying out Intervale Road. Messrs. Willis Intervale Road LeBlanc, Brochette, Clogey appeared in favor. There was no opposition 465 and the hearing was closed. Cauncillor Poitras 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 Intervale Road street should be laid out from Loring Avenue northwesterly about 400 feet to Cedar View Street, as shown on a public street or way of said city of Salem parcels of land belonging to or supposed to belong to Lester B. & Sarah E. Brackett, Adelaide H. Rose, et ali; William J. & Dorothy A. i'lillis; Arthur & Bertha M. LeBlanc Henry D. Haight; Timothy Rive; Antonioc:DiDio and Albert W. & Alice E. Isabelle, bounded as follows, viz: Beginning at a point marked "A" as shown on a plan entitled, Acceptance Plan, Intervale Road, Salem, Mass., Scale 1 in.-20 feet July 1942. Frank P. Morse, City Engineer, to be re- corded herewith said point being in the northwesterly line of Loring Avenue and S. 53 1712011 W. a distance of 10.73 feet from a Massachusetts Highway Bound at an angle point in said line of Loring Avenue, thence running N. 34 5111011 W on the northeasterly line of proposed street by lands of Lester B. & Sarah E. Brackett; Adelaid H. Rose et ali; William J. & Dorothy A. Willis; Arthur R. & Bertha M. LeBlanc; Henry D. Haight, and Timothy Rice, a distance of 400.10 feet to the point marked "B" shown on said plan, and to the southeasterly line of Cedar View St. so- called; thence running S. 30 06t20" W. on the northwesterly line of the proposed street, by said Cedar View St. so-called, a distance of 64.40 feet to a point marked "C" shown on said plan; thence running north and then east on a curve to the right, the radius of which is 13.13 feet on the southerly line of the proposed street by land of Anthony DiDio, an arc distance of 25. 99 feet to the point marked 11D" shown on said plan; thence running S 34 5111011 E on the southwesterly line of proposed street by land of Anthony DiDio, and Albert W. & Alice E. Isabelle, a distance of 362.09 feet to point marked "E" shown on said plan, said Point being in the northwesterly line of the said Loring Avenue; thence i u \_12s August 27, 1942_ running N 53 17120" E on the southeasterly line of the proposed street by the northwesterly line of the said Loring Avenue a distance of 40.02 feet to said point marked "A}' shown on said plan and the point beginning and Whereas, the City Council on the 13th day of August A. D. 19422 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 Intervale Road should be laid out as a high- way of the city from Loring Avenue northwesterly about 400 feet to Cedar View Street as shown on a plan on file in the office of the city clerk of this city, dated July 1942 it is therefore hereby Ordered, that due notice be given to Lester B. & Sarah E. Brackett; Adelaide H. Rose et ali; William J. & Dorothy A. Willis; Arthur & Bertha IW. LeBlanc; Henry D. Haight; Timothy Rice; Antonio DiDio and Albert W. & Alice E. Isabelle 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 27th day of August 19420 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 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 Decfeed that the parcels of land before described be and the same hereby are taken and laid ofit as a public street or way of said city, according to a plan of the same made by Frank P. worse, C. E. dated July 1942, bntitled Acceptance Plan, Intervale Road, 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 perzons by the taking of said parcel of land and the laying out of said Intervale Road as shown on said plan, as com- pensation in full for any and all damages sustained by them as afore- said, and to be paid by the city. 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." r62 7 Au ust 27, 1942 A hearing was held on the application of Libby Shoe So. to keep an Inflammables store 50 gallons of rubber cement, naptha and ether at 3 Webster Street. y Max Madow appeared in favor and Mr. Kelleher of Webb Street appeared in opposition. On motion of Councillor Stefanski, the application was re- ferred to the Committee on Public Works. The following order, recommended by the Mayor and approved by the Auxiliary Fire, Emergency Finance Board, was adopted: 66 Force "Ordered: that the sum of twenty-five hundred and no/100 dollars ($2500.00) be and hereby is transferred from the item Twenty-Five Thou- sane Dollars ($259000.) Bond Issue, Civilian Defense, to the special item, Auxiliary Force, Salem Fire Department." Approved by the Mayor on August 28, 1942 The Mayor' s appointment of the following constables for the term Constables term ending February 1, 1943, was read and placed on file: 467 Sinarise Gauthier James ti .Barry George H. Cronk Harry S. Curtis Thomas F. McNiff Richard J. O'K eefe The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: Military Aid "Ordered: that the following transfers be and hereby are made: 468 From the item State Aid to the item Hospital, the sum of six hundred dol - lars ($600.00) From the item Military Aid to the item War. Allowance.. j World War No. 2 the sum of fourteen hundred dollars ($1400.00) . From the item Soldiers' Relief to the item War Allowance, World War No. 2 the sum of twenty-six hundred dollars ($2600.00) ." Approved by the Mayor on August 28, 1942. A communication from the Mayor, relative toaa seventy hour week for Fire Dept. members of the Fire Department, and the resulting necessary increase in 469-470 personel, was referred- to the Committees on Finance and Fire Department on motion of Councillor Ddlan. Councillor Durkin offered the following order which was adopted: "Ordered: That the Chief of the Fire Department be requested to for ward to the Committee of Fire Dept. of the City Council prior to the next meeting of the City Council, his opinion in writing as to the nhr¢be of additional privates necessary to adequately provide for conducting his department under the recent act of the Legislature providing a seven ty hour week for the members of the Fire Department, and also as to whether there are enough men eligible for appointments. " Approved by the Mayor on September 1, 1942. i� \ 28 August 27 , 1942 Band Concerts j The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: 471 "Ordered: that the sum of two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) be and hereby is transferred from the Sealer of Weights and Measures, item Salary, to the special item Band Concerts." Approved. by the Mayor on August 28, 1942 North Street The following order, recommended by the mayor, was referred to the 472 Committee on Finance on motion of Councillor Durkin: "Ordered: that the Mayor be and hereby is authorized to expend from the fund Elimination of Grace Drossing, Bridge and tiashington Streets the sum of nine thousand dollars (392000.00) for the purphase and acqui- sition of the land and buildings thereon containing about 4,678 square feet and shown on a plan of land entitled Land of Salem Five Cents Sav- ings Bank, 27 North Street, Salem, Mass. , August, 1942, Frank P. Morse, City Engineer. Said purchase is for the purpose of street widening and I jother municipal purposes and be it further Ordered that the Mayor be and hereby is authorized to purchase .said real estate in behalf of the city. And be it still further Ordered that the City of Salem hereby accepts the gift of a parcel of real estate as shown on a plan entitled Henry N. and Dorilda Clement 25 North Street, Salem, Mass. , May, 1942, Frank P. Morse, City Engineer beginning at a point marked A on aforesaid plan thence running S 3-341- 3011 W on the present westerly street line of North St. , 19.10 ft. , to a point marked B on said plan; thence running S 40-92'-20" Yy on the pres- ent westerly street line of North St. , 12.45 ft. , to a point marked C on said plan, thence turning and running N 650-45t -30" W by land now or formerly of the Estate of Marion F. Gardner 21.02 ft. , to a point marked D on said plan; thence turning and running N` e 30'-00" E by land of Henry N. and Uorilda Clement, and on the proposed westerly street line of North Street, a distance of 30.84 ft. , to a point marked E on said plan; thence turning and running S 870-491 -10" E by land of the Salem I Five Cents Savings Bank 20.09 ft. , to said point marked A and the point begun at. The above described parcel contains 642 square feet of land. Said land is to be used for street widening and other municipal pur- poses. And be it still further Ordered that the Mayor be and hereby is authorized to convey for one dollar ($1.00 to Henry N. Clements a parcel of land as shown in a plan of land of Salem Five Cents Savings Bank, hereinbefore referred to and bounded and described as follows: Beginning at a point marked E on a plan entitled, Land of the Salem Five Cents Savings Bank, 27 North _. , uu ;�xst 27 , i g,12 St. , Salem, Mass. Scale 1 in. -10 ft. August, 1942, Frank P. Morse, City Engineer. Said plan recorded with deed of Salem Five Cents Savings Bank to the City of Salem, Thence running S 2 -211 -00" W by land of Henry N. & Dorilda Clements and land of the City of Salem, 29.75 ft. , to a point marked F on said plan; thence turning and running N 87 -121-20" W" by said land of the City of Salem, 20.71 ft. to a point marked G on said plan; thence turning and running N 1 -59(-40" E by land of Louise Neiss et al 21.55 ft. , to a point marked H on said plan; thence running N 2 - 241 -20" E by said land of Neiss et al 7.20 ft. , to a point marked L on said plan; thence turning and running S 89 -57' -00" E by land of the City of Salem, formerly land of the Salem Five Cents Savings Bank, 20.86 ft. to the said point marked E and the point begun at. The above des- cribed parcel contains 608 square feet of land. And be it still further Ordered that the Mayor be and hereby is authorized to pay to Henry N. Clements and his wife, Dorilda Clements, the sum of three thousand two hundred ten dollars and seventy-four cents ($33210. 74) for a full release of all claims on account of the moving of the premises numbered 25 North Street to its new location; said sum to be charged to Elimina- tion of Grade Crossings, Bridge and Washington Streets." The City Clerk, for President Morency, offered the following order Pickman Park which was referred to the Committee on Public Property: 473 "Ordered: That the Mayor, Superintendent of Public Property and the Park Commissioners be requested to consider the advisability of transfer- ring Pickman Park to the absolute control of the Park Department." A communication of thanks from the family of the late Miss Mae Thanks 474 Collins of the Welfare Department for expression of sympathy was read an placed on file. A notice from Hygrade Sylvania Corp. of the company' s change of Sylvania Electric Products Inc. name to Sylvania Electric Products Inc. , using the trade name "Sylvania" 475 on all products, was received and placed on file. A petition of property owners on Juniper Avenue protesting the wid- Juniper Avenue 476-476a ening of the street to forty feet was read. Councillor Poitras offered the following order which was adopted, and the petition was referred to the Committee on Public Works: r "Ordered: that the Committee on Public Works be requested to look into the matter of rearranging the laying out of the various alterations and improvements on Juniper Ave. with the object of preserving the elm 130 AuSust 2 , 1942 land other trees of sound condition and beauty as respectfully requested lin a petition presented to the Salem City Council dated August 25, 19422 and signed by 25 residents and property owners living immediately adja- cent to above mentioned trees. And that the City Engineer and Superin- tendent of Streets be notified of this action so that they may be in- , formed of the desire of the city council to look into the matter at this time." Approved by the Mayor on September 12 1942. Signs The applications of William H. McSweeney and Essex County Agricul- 477-478' tural Assoc. for permits for signs at the head of the tunnel were granted. Licenses The following applications for licenses were referred to the Com- 479-481 mittee on Licenses and Permits: Dig Sea.worms - Richard Call, 92 Lemon St. Junk Dealer - Jacob & Ida Hart, 6 Cliff St. , transfer from 40 Roslyn St. Lodging House - Bridget Connelly, 2 Liberty St. (renewal) Moving Building 482 The application of Edmund G. Sullivan to move a building from 128 Bay View Avenue to Cor.Beach Avenue was granted subject to the approval of the Inspector of Buildings and the Superintendent of Streets on motion of Councillor Ferguson. i Claims The claims of Kathryn Varina and Lillian Cassidy were referred to 483-484'1 the Committee on Claims. i Garrano PropEr ty Councillor Dolan offered the following report which was accepted: 4651 "The Committee on Finance, to whom was referred the order that the sum of $1,485.00 be transferred from the item Reserve Account for the purchase of real estate on Jefferson Ave. owned by Frank Garano, has con- sidered said matter and would recommend: the adoption of this appropria- tion. For the Committee, H. Francis Dolan Chairman" The recommendation was adopted by the following vote: Voting yes, Councillors Crosby, Dolan, Ferguson, Safford, Stefanski and Morency, six in all; Voting no, Councillors Durkin, Hyland and Poitras, three in all. Absent,Councillors Carson and Rafter, two in all. Councillor Hyland and Councillor Dolan arose for recognition. The President recognized Councillor Dolan. Councillor Hyland appealed. The decision of the chair was sustained. Councillor Dolan then moved an 131 AuGust 27, 1942 immediate reconsideration of the vote to adopt the recommendation of the Committee in the hope that it would not prevail. Councillor Hyland moved to lay the matter on the table. On motion of Councillor Ferguson, the Council took a five minute recess. The Council reconvened. Coun- cillor Poitras moved to lay the matter on the table. The motion was defeated by the following vote: Voting yes, Councillors Crosby, Durkin, Hyland and Poitras, four in all. Voting no, Councillors Dolan, FerguSo , Safford, Stefanski, and Morency, five in all. Absent, Councillors Car- i son and Rafter, two in all. Councillor Dolan' s motion for reconsideration was then taken up and the Council refused to reconsider by the following vote: Voting yes, Councillors Crosby, Durkin, Hyland and Poitras, four in all. Voting no, Councillors Dolan, Ferguson, Safford, Stefanski and Pdorency, five in all. Absent, Councillors Carson and Rafter, two in all. Councillor Hyland gave notice that he would ask for reconsideration at the next meeting of the vote to accept the report of the Committee and the vote to adopt the recommendation of the Committee and the vote on Councillor Dolan' s motion for reconsideration. The President ruled Councillor Hyland' s notice of recnsideration out of order, as a motion for reconsideration had already been made and defeated. Councillor Durkin offered the following report which was accepted Licenses and recommendation adopted: 486 "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: Seaworms Kevin Harrington, 7 Barton St. Steve Jastremski, 18 6illiams St. Ralph Parker, 23 Williams St. Clifford H. Roberts, 74 Bridge St. Stanley Zwicker, 27 Planters St. Sunday Licenses Charles Goldberg, 107 School St. Laurier E. Theriault, 23 Roslyn St. Joseph B. F. Seeley & Co. , 2 Balcomb St. For the Committee, Philip J. Durkin Chairman" Councillor Hyland offered the following report which was accepted May Street Playground and recommendation adopted: 487 "The Committee on Public Property, to whom was referred the 04,stion of transferring the property known as May Street Playground from .the-Public Property Dept. to the Park Commission, has considered I said matter and would recommend: that the said May Street Playground be `132 August. 27, 1942. transferred from the Public Property Department to the Park Commission. III For the Committee, Samuel F. Hyland Chairman" Junk Dealers The ordinance to amend the ordinance relating to junk dealers 456 which was introduced on August 13, 1942, was passed to be ordained by unanimous vote. Approved by the Mayor on September 1, 1942. C' Clerk o proceed to the election of a City Clerk Councillor Crosby moved t p City� y The motion was defeated by the following vote: three yeas, six nays and two absent. III Property Councillor Crosby offered the following order which was referred 488 to the Committee on Public Works on motion of Councillor Hyland: "Ordered: that the Mayor look into the advisability of purchasing the property at No. 24 North Street and No. 70 Federal Street to further widen North Street." Approved by the Mayor on September 11 1942. Bicycles Councillor Hyland offered the following order which was adopted: 489 "ordered: that the Committee on Ordinances be requested to look int . advisability of accepting the provisions of Chapter 710, Acts of 1941, which amends Chapter 85 of the General haws, Tercentenary Edition, pro- viding for the registration of bicycles and the general control of the sale, transfer and operation of bicycles. " Approved by the Mayor on September 12 1942 Jurors The following juror was drawn to serve at the First September Session of Criminal Court in Lawrence: Chester 4V. Hutchings 76a Federal Street Printer On motion of Councillor Dolan, the meeting adjourned at 9.42 o' clock P. M. Attest:- City Clerk 133"3 September 8, 1942 A special meeting of the City Council was held on Tuesday, Septem- ber 8, 1942, at o' clock P. M. , called by the President for all business. All the members were present except Councillor Ferguson, Rafter, Poitras, Dolan, Lurkin and Carson. There was no quorum and the meeting adjourned. Attest: - City Clerk i Sego xab=ar 10, 1942 A regular meeting of the City Council was held on Thursday, Septem- ber 10, 1942, at eight o' clock P. M. All the members were present except Councillors Carson and Safford and the President pretided. Garano Land At the reQuest of Councillor Hyland, the records of the previous 490• it meeting were read. Councillor Hyland called attention to the fart that the recommendation of the Committee on Finance to appropriate $1485.00 I for the purchase of real estate on Jefferson Avenue owned by Frank Garano': was adopted by a vote of six yeas and that the city charter requires a two-third vote on a land taking. On motion of Councillor Dolan it was voted to re quest uest the opinion on of the City Solicitor as to whether the City Council can amend the records. On motion of Councillor Rafter, it i was voted that the reading of the records be left open until the opinion of the City-.Solicitor is secured. Funeral Homes A hearing was held on the proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance giving jurisdiction over funeral homes to the Board of Appeal which was introduced on . July 9, 1942. Mr. Francis J. Murphy appeared in favor. Mr. ,Michael J. Reardon appeared in opposition, representing Mrs. Dora Carroll, Philip H. Smith, Mrs. Alice Bourgoin, Edward G. Parrotte and Dr. Henry Tolman. Mr. Reardon answered questions by Councillor Rafter. Councillor Rafter also answered questions by Mr. Reardon. Mrs. Clarence N. Phipps appeared in opposition. Twenty-three persons present rose to register their opposition. Mr. Murphy spoke in rebuttal. Twelve per- sons present rose to register their approval. The hearing was closed. On motion of Councillor Rafter, the ordinance was referred to the I Committee on Ordinances. i Constable The Mayor' s appointment of Barney Joseph Rains as a constable for 4si term ending February 1, 1943, was read, and placed on file. i Land, Raymond Road ! The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted by a 4'92 unanimous vote: "Ordered: that the Mayor be and hereby is authorized to sell at public auction- to the highest bidder, a parcel of land containing about 6156 square feet of land located at junction of Raymond Road and Raymond ! Avenue and designated at Lot No. 15 on Raymond xoad in said Salem and the Mayor is authorized to execute such deed or deeds as may be necessary for the transfer of said property. " Approved by the Mayor on September 11, 1942. Property, Bridge St. The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted by a 49Z unanimous vote: I t _ H I " 135 ;�eDtember 10, 1942 ing ''Ordered: That notwithstan(Y the provisions of any other order the I t Mayor be and hereby is authorized to sell at private sale to any member of the family of Rosa Guerrerio the parcel of real estate containing about 5700 square feet of land with the building thereon for a sum of i money equal in amount to all indebtedness to the City of Salem as shown j by the records of the City Treasurer and said sale shall be consummated on or before September 23, 1942, And be it further Ordered that the Mayor is authorized to execute such deed or deeds as may be necessary for the sale of said property. ', Approved by the Mayor on September 11, 1942. ! I j The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: Independence Day "Ordered: that the sum of three hundred and sixty-six49;4 and 40/lU0 i dollars be and hereby is transferred from the item Reserve Account to i the item Independence Day." Approved by the Mayor on September 11, 1942. A communication from the Chief of the Fire Department relative to Fire Dept. a seventy-hour week for firemen and the additional men necessary for the 495 plan was read and placed on file. Notice was received from the City Marshal of the appointment of Patrolmen 496 Carl F. Melin as a permanent patrolman from September 20, 1942, and the appointment of Albert S. Smith as permanent reserve officer. The report of the City Marshal for the month of August was referred . Report to the Police Committee. 497 I . i A hearing was ordered for Thursday, September 24, 1942, at eight Pole o' clock P. M. , on the application of New England Telephone and Telegraph 496 Co. , Salem Electric Lighting Co. and Postal-Telegraph Cable Co. for joint location of one pole on Highland ',venue near Barnes Road. i A petition to provide the residents in the Clifton area adequate I Bus Service ' f 4G9 and convenient transportation facilities between Salem and Clifton was referred to the Committee on Public Works on motion of Councillor Rafter I A hearing was ordered for Thursday, September 24, 1942, at eight I Sign 500 i o' clock P. M. , on the application of Chelsea Yarn Store for a permit for! a large sign at 156 Washington Street. The sign bond of Chelsea Yarn Store was referred to the Committee Bond 501 on Bonds. i i 136 September 10, -z942_ — -- Claims The claims of M. J. Kilfoyle, Edward M. Looney and Catherine Hurley •5D2-50�4 were referred to the Committee on Claims. Licenses Councillor Durkin offered the following report which was accepted 605 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: To Dig Seaworms - Richard Call.,92 Lemon Street Lodging House - Bridget Connelly, 2 Liberty Street For the Committee, Philip J. Durkin Chairman" Claim Councillor Poitras offered the following report which was accepted 506 and recommendation adopted: ; "The Committee on Claims, to whom was referred the claim of Helena Olszewski for injuries received caused by falling over a pole on Derby St. , has considered said matter ana would recommend: Leave to withdraw. For the Committee Wilfred J. Poitras Chairman" Fire Dept. Councillor Rafter offered the following report which was accepted 50.7 and recommendation adopted: "The Committees on Finance and Fire Dept. , to whom was referred the matter of a seventy hour week for the Fire Dept., has considered said matter and would recommend: this matter be referred to the Committee on Ordinance for immediate action. For the Committee, Francis E. Rafter H. Francis Dolan Chairmen Fire Dept. Councillor Poitras offered the following report which was accepted ! .5� and recommendation adopted: "The Committee on Ordinances, to whom was referred the matter of amending the ordinance relating to the Fire Dept. by the addition of 14 permanent men to the Fire Dept. personel to bring the efficiency of the department and to make the 70 hour law effective in accordance with the previous acceptance of 70 hour Act by the Salem City Council, has con i sidered said matter and would recommend: the adoption of the following attached amendment to the ordinance relating to Fire Dept. For the Committee, Wilfred J. Poitras Chairman" Fire Dept. The following ordinance was given first passage: 508 "In the year one thousand nine hundred and forty-two. An Ordinance to amend an Ordinance relating to the Fire Department. I 137 September 10, 1942 Be it ordained by the City Counci; of the City of Salem, as follows: Section 1. Section 1 of Chapter 18 of the City Ordinances is hereby t i amended by striking out the word "forty-five" in the fourth line there- of and inserting in place thereof the word "fifty-nine" so that said section will read as follows: "The fire department which is hereby es- tablished shall consist of a chief, two deputy chiefs, eight captains, eight lieutenants, a supervisor or motor apparatus, and fifty-nine privates, all of whom shall be permanent members. It shall also include a call force of not more than forty privates. " Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City Charter. " Councillor Dolan offered the following report which was accepted Clements Property and recommendation adopted by a vote of yeas eight one nay BID-511 g yeas, y (Councillor Hyland and two absent: The Committee on Finance, to whom was referred the order recommend- ing the cost of moving Mr. Clements building on North St. , to the new location at a cost of $3,210. 74, has considered said matter and would recommend: .that the Mayor be given authority for said moving. For the Committee, H. Francis Dolan Chairman" Councillor Dolan offered the following report which was accepted and recommendation adopted; by unanimous vote: "The Committee on Finance, to whom was referred the order author- izing the Mayor to accept a deed for the premises #27 North St. , for the sum of $9,000. has considered said matter and would recommend: that the Mayor be given authority to purchase same. For the Committee, H. Francis Dolan Chairman" The order which was introduced on August 27, 1942, was adopted. Approved by the Mayor on September 11, 1942. Councillor Ferguson offered the following report which was accepted Juniper tivenue gnd recommendation adopted: 512 "The Committee on Public Works, to whom was referred the matter of change of previous street lines as accepted by the Council in 1909, Juniper Ave. , has considered said matter and would recommend: that no changes be made in the original plans. And further that the Mayor make provisions to move the tree in question in this matter. For the Committee, Arthur T. Ferguson Chairman" Councillor Stefanski offered the following order which was adopted: Coal Trucks �1$ "Ordered: the Committee on Ordinances consider the advisability of 138 September 10 , 1942 preparing an ordinance compelling the covering of trucks carrying coal and other similar products within the limits of the City and that a public hearing on the matter be held on Sept. 24, 1942. " Approved by the Mayor on September 11, 1942. Playgrounds Councillor Ferguson offered the following order which was adopted: 514 "Ordered: that the Mayor and the Committee on Public Property con- sider the advisability of transferring the Pit Playground and the Collins Cove Playgrounds to the Pgrk Dept." Approved by the Mayor on September 11, 1942. City Clerk On motion of Councillor Crosby, the Council voted to proceed to the 535 election of a City Clerk. The City Council then resumed ballotting with the following results: Twenty-Fourth Ballot. Voting for William McHugh, Councillor Crosby, one in all. Voting for Adelard Beaulieu, Councillor Dolan, one in all. Vot- ing for Thomas M. Griffin, Councillor Durkin, one in all. Voting for Augustine J. Toomey, Councillors Ferguson and Stefanski, two in all. Voting for Clement h. Connelly, Councillors Hyland and Poitras, two in all. Voting for Charles A. Dooley, Councillor Rafter, one in all. Vot- ing for William B. Griffin, Councillor Morency, one in all. Absent, Councillors Carson and Safford, two in all. There was no choice. Twenty-Fifth Ballot. Same as the Twenty-Fourth,Ballot. There was no choice. Twenty-Sixth Ballot. Voting for William McHugh, Councillor Crosby, one in all. Voting for Adelard Beaulieu, Councillor Dolan, one in all. Voting for Thomas A. Kelleher, Councillor Durkin, one in all. Voting for Augustine J. Toomey, Councillors Ferguson and Stefanski, two in all. Voting for Clement E. Connelly, Councillors Hyland and Poitras, two in I all. Voting for Charles A. Dooley, Councillor Rafter, one in all. Vot- ing for William B. Griffin, Councillor Morency , one in all. Absent, Councillors Carson and Safford, two in all. There was no choice.. Twenty-Seventh Ballot. Voting for William McHugh, Councillor Crosby, one in all. Voting for Adelard Beaulieu, Councillor Dolan, one in all. Voting for Clement E. Connelly, Councillors Durkin, Hyland and Poitras, three in all. Voting for Augustine J. Toomey, Councillors Ferguson and Stefanski, two in all. Voting for Charles A. Dooley, Councillor Rafter, one in all. Voting for William B. Griffin, Councillor Morency one in all. Absent, Councillors Carson and Safford, two in all. There was ; no choice. l 13� _,S.eptember ..10,_1942_ Twenty-Eighth Ballot. Voting for William McHugh, Councillor Crosby, one in all. Voting for William B. Griffin, Councillors Dolan, Ferguson and Morency, three in all. Voting for Clement E. Connelly, Councillors Dur- kin, Hyland and Poitras, three in all. Voting for Charles A. Dooley, Councillor Rafter, one in all. Voting for Augustine J. Toomey, Coun- cillor Stefanski, one in all. Absent, Councillors Carson and Safford, two in all. There was no choice. Twenty-Ninth Ballot. Voting for William McHugh, Councillors Crosby, Durkin and Hyland, three in all. Voting for William B. Griffin, Coun- cillors Dolan, Ferguson and Morency, three in all. Voting for Clement E. Connelly, Councillor Poitras, one in all. Voting for Charles A. Dooley, Councillor Rafter, one in all. Voting for Augustine J. Toomey, Councillor Stefanski, one in all. Absent, Councillors Carson and Saf- ford, one in all. There was no choice. -Thirtieth Ballot. Voting for William McHugh, Councillors Crosby and Poitras, two in all. Voting for William B. Griffin, Councillors Dolan, and Morency /two in all. Voting for Augustine J. Toomey, Councillors Durkin, Fer- guson and Stefanski, three in all. Voting for Denis J. Sullivan, Coun- cillor Hyland, one in all. Voting for Charles A. Dooley, Councillor Rafter, one in all. Absent, Councillors Carson and Safford, two in all. There was no choice. Thirty-First Ballot. Voting for William McHugh, Councillor Crosby, gne in all. Voting for Denis J. Sullivan, Councillors Dolan, Durkin and Hyland, three in all. Voting for Augustine J. Toomey, Councillors Fer- guson and Stefanski, two in all. Voting for Charles A. Dooley, Coun- cillor Rafter, one in all. Voting for William B. Griffin, Councillor Morency, one in all. Voting for Elisha J. Dionne, Councillor Poitras, one in all. Absent, Councillors Carson and Safford, two in all. There was no ctLoice. Thirty-Second Ballot. Voting for William McHugh, Councillor Crosby, one in all. Voting for Denis J. Sullivan, Councillor Dolan, one in all. Voting for Augustine J. Toomey, Councillors Durkin, Ferguson, Hyland i and Stefanski, four in all. Voting for Elisha J. Dionne, Councillor Poitras, one in all. Voting for Charles A. Dooley, Councillor Rafter, one in all. Voting for William B. Griffin, Councillor Morency, one in all. Absent, Councillors Carson and Safford, two in all. There was no choice. Thirty-Third Ballot. Voting for William McHugh, Councillors Crosby and Dolan, two in all. Voting for Augustine J. Toomey, Councillors Durkin, Ferguson, Hyland and Stefanski, four in all. Voting for Clement E. Con- 140 September 10, 1942 nelly, Councillor Poitras, one in all. Voting for Charles e. Dooley, Councillor Rater, one in all. Voting for William B. Griffin, Council- lor Morency, one in all. Absent, Councillors Carson and Safford, two in all. There was no choice. Thirty-Fourth Ballot. Voting fe-r. Augustine J. Toomey, Councillors Dur- kin, Ferguson, Hyland, Poitras, Stefanski and Morency, six in all. Voting for William McHugh, Councillors Crosby and Dolan, two in all. Voting for Charles -. Dooley, Councillor Rafter, one in all. Absent, Councillors Carson and Safford. Augustine J. Toomey was declared elected City Clerk. 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 Dolan, the Council adjourned at o' clock P. M. Attest:- I� Assistant City Clerk i i i 1 i r �f THIS IS TO CERTIFY that the records of the City Council from Volume e pl 48, P4ge 498, (September 11, 1941) , to Volume 49, Page 140, (September 24, 1942) , were prepared under the direction of the City Clerk, Augustine J. Toomey, from such notes and records of the late City Clerk, John J. i Connelly, and the former Assistant City Clerk, Clement E. Connelly, as were available. Attest: January 2, 1943 City Clerk i 1 i E i ' 142 September 24, 1942 A regular meeting of the City Council was held on Thursday, Septem 9 t ber '24, 1942, at eight o' clock P. Al. All the members were n_ resent and the President presided. On motion of Councillor Hyland, it was - voted to dispense with the reading of the records. A hearing was held on the --petition of New England Telephone and Pole i, Telegranh Co. , Salem Electric Lighting Co. and Postal Telegraph-Cable 516 Co. for joint location of one pole on Highland Avenue near Barnes Road. Nir. John McDonald appeared in favor for the petitioners, there was no opposition, and on motion of Councillor Safford the petition was granted by the following order which was adopted: "Ordered: That the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company and Salem Electric Lighting Company, and Postal Telegraph-Cable Co. of Mass. be and they are hereby granted a joint relocation for and permission to erect and maintain poles and wires to be placed thereon , together with such sustaining and .protecting fixtures as said Companies may deem necessary, in the public way or ways hereinafter referred to, as re- quested in petition of said Companies dated the 13th day of July 1942. All construction under this orderrshall be in accordance with the fol- lowing conditions: - Poles shall be of sound timber, and reasonably straight , and shall be set substantially at the points indicated upon the plan marked - The N. E. T. & T. Co. of Mass. , No. 1031 Dated 7-8-42 - 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 busines Band by said Salem Electric Lighting Co. and Postal Telegraph-Gable Co. of Mass. not to exceed wires and cables necessary for the conduct of their businesses 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 Darts of ways along which the poles above referred to may be erected, and the number of poles which may be erected t�iere- on under this order:- Highland Avenue near Barnes Rd. , Pole 7/96 - i Dole. " Approved by the Mayor on A hearing was held on the application of Chelsea Yarn Store for Sirn a permit for a large sign at 156 Washington Street. Mr. Leo Kaden appeared in favor, there was no opposition , and on motion of Councillor Ferguson it was voted to grant the permit. I A44 September 24, 1242 Covering for A hearing ,vas held on a proposed ordinance providing for the cover- Coal Trucks j1(ou ing of coal trucks. The following appeared in favor: John Hines, James F. Kelleher, Emil Mroz, Walter Sowinski , Mary Kelleher, Hobert M. u Connors , James Campbell and Charles Southworth. Mr. Horace Davenport of the George W. Pickering Coal Go. and Frank Stanton of Salem Terminal Corn . appeared in opposition. Councillor Stefanski also appeared in favor, and also recorded the Polish-American Club in favor. The hearing was closed.. Constables The Mayor' s nomination of the following constables was received 517 and placed on file: Vdilliam A. Connolly hichaz•d F. Butler Leo 0 . LeClerc V-;ult The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: 516 "Ordered: That the sum of twenty-nine hundred dollar be and hereby is transferred from the Reserve Account to the Special Item, Vault , City Hall." Approved by the Mayor on September 25, 1942. May St. Playground The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted by the 5i19 yes Councillors Crosby, Dolan, following ,lea and nay vote: Voting yes, I Durkin, Ferguson , Hyland, Poitras, Rafter, Safford, Stefanski and Presi- dent Niorency, ten in all ; Absent , Councillor Carson , one in all: "Ordered: That the sum of seven hundred and fifty dollars be and hereby is transferred from the Reserve Account to the Special Item, Building, May Street Playground, and be it further Ordered: that the Mayor be and hereby is authorized to acquire on behalf of the city the said building;, and be it still further �I Ordered: that the sum of ( $1500) fifteen hundred dollars be and hereby is transferred from the Reserve Account to the Special Item, 3uilding, May Street Playground. " (i Approved by the Layor on September 25, .1942. School Dept. The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: Janitors 520 "Ordered: That the sum of five hundred eighty-nine dollars and sixty-five cents ($589.65) be and hereby is transferred from the Item Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ( $25,000.00) Bond Issue, Civilian Defense, to the Item, School Department, Janitors." Approved by the Mayor on September 25, 1942. Lighting A petition for improved street lighting on Holly Street was read Holly Street 521— and placed on file. 145 September 24, 1942 Councillor Poitras offered the following order which was adopted: Street Lighting Holly Street "Ordered: that the Committee on Electrical Affairs, the Mayor and 522 the City Electrician be requested to look into the advisability of pro- viding additional street lighting facilities on Holly Street qt a point between Lafayette St . and Linden Street. " Approved by the Mayor on September 25, 1942 The invitation of Salem Post 23 and Auxiliary, The American Legion Invitation to attend a Joint Installation was accepted. 523 The application of A. H. Crosby & Co. , 7 Albion Street , for re- Drainlayer 524 newal of a drainlayer's license was granted. The application of Arthur H. Crosby for a permit for a sign at the Sign head of the Tunnel from Sept. 25th to Nov. 3rd was granted on motion 525 of Councillor Rafter. The application of the Sophomore Class of Salem Teachers College Parade to parade from Teachers College to Town House Square on October 5th 526 from 3.30 to 5.00 P. M. was granted on motion of Councillor Durkin. The application of Mary R. DeSantis, 266 Washington Street , for Fortune Teller 527 a fortune teller's license was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. The application of Webbers Inc. for a permit to hang a banner Banner 528 across Essex Street at the corner of Washington Street , from Oct. 5th to Oct. 25th, was granted. Councillor Poitras offered the following report which was accepted Street Dept. and recommendation adopted: 529 Foremen "The Eommittee on Ordinances, to whom was referred the matter of salaries adjustments of working foremen in Street Department and amendi g the ordinance relating to the Street Department, has considered said matter and would recommend: the adoption of the following amendment to the ordinances relating to the Street Department. For the Committee, Wilfred J. Poitras Chairman" The following ordinance was passed for publication: Street Dept. Foremen "In the year one thousand nine hundred and forty-two. 530 An Ordinance to amend an Ordinance relating to the compensation of City Employees �146 September 240 1942 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 inserting in the paragraph relating to street department in the second line after the words "working foreman" the words "Six dollars '', per day, five dollars and fifty cents per day and" , so that the second clause in said paragraph will read as follows: "Working foreman six dollars per day, five dollars and fifty cents per day and five and one quarter dollars per day." Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City Charter." Bond The bond of the City Clerk was referred to the Committee on Bonds 531 and approved, and ordered filed with the City Treasurer. Property Councillor Ferguson offered the following report which was accepted North Street 532 and recommendation laid on the table: "The Committee on Public Works, to whom was referred the matter of purchasing the property owned by Edith Metcalf, 24 14orth St . , and prop- erty owned by Est. Charles H. Daniels, Lucy Daniels, Admx. for widening purposes has considered said matter and would recommend: that the Mayor be given the authority to purchase same, either or both of the above referred to parcels for a sum of money not to exceed the assessed value plus 25% of assessed valuation. For the Committee Arthur T. Ferguson Chairman" Fire Dept. The ordinance to amend the ordinance relating to Fire Department by increasing the number of privates from forty-five to fifty-nine, which was introduced on September 10, 1942, was passed to be ordained by a unanimous yea and nay,.vote. Approved by the Mayor on September 26, 1942. Municipal Light- Councillor Rafter moved that the President appoint a Committee of ing Plant 533 three to hold hearings and confer with the officials of the Salem Gas and Electric Lighting Co. in regard to municipal lighting plant. Councillor Durkin moved to amend by striking out "Committee of three" I and inserting "Committee of the Whole". The amendment was voted, and the motion, as amended, was voted. Removal of Tree Councillor Ferguson offered the following report which was accepted ' 534 and recommendation adopted: I "The Committee on Shade Trees, to whom was referred the matter of a 147 September 24, 1942 diseased tree at the corner of Dustin and Columbus Ave. , has considered said matter and beg leave to report as follows: would recommend: that the tree be removed for the safety of the people in the vicinity. For the Committee, Arthur T. Ferguson Chairman" Councillor Poitras offered the following order which was adopted: Removal of Tree "Ordered: That the Committee on Shade Trees and the Supt . of Shade 535 Trees be requested to look over a diseased old willow tree located at the junction of Dustin St. and Columbus Avenue, and if in their opinion the tree is found to be dangerous to the public and residents adjacent thereto, take proper measures for its removal." Approved by the Mayor on September 25, 1942. The Committee on Bonds approved the bond of Chelsea Yarn Store for Sign Bond a sign located at 156 Washington Street. Councillor Crosby offered the following order which was adopted: Cannon for Scrap "Ordered: That the Mayor contribute the four cannon stored at the 536 City Garage to the war scrap iron drive." Presented to the Mayor for approval on September 24, 1942, and re- turned without his signature on September 25, 1942. Councillor Durkin offered the following order which was adopted: 40-48 Hour Week W. P. A. "Ordered: That the Mayor be requested to take up with the proper 537 Federal authorities the question of obtaining a 40 or 48 hour week for all W. P. A. workers in Salem who are engaged in work Chat is vital to our national defense; rather than continue the present 30 hour work week for those engaged in removing street car rails. " Approved by the Mayor on September 25, 1942. On motion of Councillor Stefanski, the Council refused an immediate reconsideration of all business. On motion of Councillor Safford, the Council adjourned at 10.29 P. M. Attest: ity Clerk � n � �- i �, �I i II �� I� i 14 _. October 8, 1942 A regular meeting of the City Council was held on Thursday, October 81 1942, at eight o' clock P. M. All the members were present and the President presided. On motion of Councillor Safford, it was voted to dispense with the reading of the records. The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was referred to the Walter Truck Committee on Public Property on motion of Councillor Durkin: 538 "Ordered: that the following sumsbe and hereby are transferred: From the Sealer of Weights & Measures Dept . , Item Salary ($600.00) Six hundred dollars. From the Item Installing Traffic Control, two hundred dollars ($200.00) From the Soldiers Benefits Department, Item Soldiers Relief (500.00) five hundred dollars From the Electrical Department, Item Street Lighting and Signals (500.00) five hundred dollars From the item Reserve Account seven hundred dollars ( 700.00) all to the item Walter Truck and Snow Equipment." The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was referred to the School Dept . War Risk Insurance Committee on Public Property on motion of Councillor Dolan: 539 "Ordered: that the sum of one thousand eight hundred and seventy- eight dollars and fifty cents ($1878.50) be and hereby is transferred from the item $25,000. Bond Issue to the special item War Risk Insurance School Department." The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: Wall, Broad St. Cemetery "Ordered: That the sum of fifteen hundred dollars ($1500. ) be and 540 hereby is transferred from the item Sale of Cemetery Lots to the item Repairs to Wall, Broad St . Cemetery, and be it further Ordered that the sum of one thousand dollars ($1000.00) be and here by is transferred from the item Sale of Endowed Lots Fund to the item Repairs to Wall, Broad St . Cemetery." Approved by the Mayor on October 10, 1942 The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: Convention Expenses "Ordered:That the sum of one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00) be and 541 hereby is transferred from the item Street Dept. , General Administration to the special item Thomas L. Hever, American Public Works Convention, Cleveland, Ohio, and be it still further Ordered that the said sum is to be paid to Mr. Thomas L. Hever to meet his expenses for attending said convention." Approved by the Mayor on October 10, 1942 I - 6J150 October 8, 1942 Installations A communication was received from the. Mayor with a notice from the in Harbor 542 State Dept . of Public Works of a hearing to be held' on October 20 , 1942 on the application of Frederick d. Dion to maintain a cat walk, float and pile dolphins in Salem Harbor. The matter was referred to the Com- mittee on Public Property on motion of Councillor Dolan. The matter was also referred to the Committee on Public Works on motion of Coun- cillor Poitras. Trust Fund The Mayor' s appointment of Willard W. Gowell as a member of the Commissioner 543 Board of Commissioners of Trust Funds, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Albert H. Barnett, was unanimously confirmed under suspen- wion of the rules. Use of Notice was received from the Mayor of the request of the Rent Con- Council Chamber 544 trol Commission to use the Council Chamber on October 13, 1942. On motion of Councillor Rafter, it was voted that the request be granted. Billboard A communication from the Mayor with a notice from the State Dept . 545 of Public Works of the application of Bursaw Oil Corp. for a permit for a billboard at the entrance of Colonial Road off Jefferson Avenue was referred to the Committee on Public Works on motion of Councillor Stefanski. Report The report of the City Marshal for the month of September was re- 546 ferred to the Committee on Police. Deed of Lots A communication from the Board of Cemetery Commissioners, with a Greenlawn Cemetery 547 new form of deed of lots at Greenlawn Cemetery, was referred to the Committee on Ordinances on motion of Councillor Poitras. V Lacquer A hearing was ordered for Thursday, October 22, 19420 at eight lilt, 548 o'clock P. M. , on the application of Helburn-Thompson Co. for a permit to keep and store 1,000 gallons of lacquer, lacquer thinner and alcohol at 18 Goodhue Street . On motion of Councillor Ferguson, the application, was referred to the Committee on Public Works. Builder The application of William H. Reineck, 10 Chamberlin Ave. , Revere, 549 for a builder's license was granted on motion of Councillor Crosby. si rl Sign on Tunnel The application of Salem Chamber of Commerce for a permit for a 1 550 temporary sign on the tunnel (October and November) was granted on motion of Councillor Poitras. October 8, 1942 Councillor Durkin offered the following report which was accepted Licenses and recommendation adopted: 551 "The Committee on Licenses and Permits, to whom was referred the application of Mary R. DeSantis, 266 Washington Street , for fortune teller' s license, has considered said matter and would recommend: That the license be granted. For the Committee Philip J. Durkin Chairman" Councillor Poitras offered the following report which was accepted Registration of Bicycles and recommendation adopted: 552 "The Committee on Ordinances, to whom was referred the matter of accepting the provisions of Chapter 710, Acts of 1941, which amends Chap- ter 85 of the General Laws, Tercentenary Edition, providing for the registration of bicycles and the general control of the sale, transfer and operation of bicycles, has considered said matter and would recom- mend: the acceptance of the provisions of Chapter 710, Acts of 1941, amending Chapter 85 of the General Laws, Tercentenary Edition, so that said control may be put into effect within the City of Salem. For the Committee, Wilfred J. Poitras Chairman" On motion of Councillor Ferguson, it was voted to take from the Property North Street table the recommendation of the Committee on Public Works that the Mayor be given authority to purchase the property owned by Edith Metcalf, 24 North St . , and property owned by Est. Charles H. Daniels, Lucy Daniels, Admx. , for widening purposes, for a sum of money not to exceed the assessed value plus 25% of assessed valuation. The recommendation was adopted by the following yea and nay vote: Voting yes, Councillors Crosby Dolan, Ferguson, Poitras, Rafter, Safford, Stefanski and President Moren cy, eight in all; Voting no, Councillors Durkin and Hyland, two in all; Absent , Councillor Carson, one in all. The ordinance to amend the ordinance relating to the compensation Street Dept. Working Foremen of city officers (working foremen in the street department) which was introduced on September 24, 1942, was passed to be ordained by a unani- mous yea and nay vote. Approved by the Mayor on October 19, 1942. Councillor Durkin offered the following order: . ., : State Election 553 "Ordered: that meetings of the qualified voters of the City of Salen be held in the several voting precincts of the city, at the polling places designated bereihafter, on Tuesday, November 5, 1942, for the election of Governor, Lieutenant-Governor, Secretary, Treasurer, Auditor, -October 8, -19#2-. . Attorney General, Senator in Congress, Representative in Congress from the 6th District, Councillor from the 5th District , Senator from the 2nd Essex District , Representatives from the 12th and 13th Districts, Dis- trict Attorney, Register of Probate and Insolvency, County Commissioner and County Treasurer; and also to give in their votes on a law relative to birth control proposed by Initiative Petition; and ona question rela- tive to the sale of alcoholic beverages; and on a question relative to pari-mutuel betting; 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 St. Prec. 3 - Herbert Street School Ward 2, Prec. 1 - Church, cor. Bridge and Lemon Sts. Prec. 2 - Phillips School, Washington Square Prec. 3 - Second Church, Washington Square Ward 3, Prec. 1 - Old High School, Broad St. Prec. 2 - Old High School, Broad St. Prec. 3 - St. Anne's Hall, 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, Prec. 1 - Saltonstall School, Lafayette St . Prec. 2 - Saltonstall School, Lafayette St. Prec. 3 - Saltonstall School, Lafayette St . Prec. 4 - South Branch Library, Lafayette St. Prec. 5 - Training School, Loring Ave. Ward 6, Prec. 1 - Fire House, North Street Prec. 2 - Cogswell School, School St. Prec. 3 - Cogswell School, School St . and be it further 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 Crosby moved to amend by changing the hours for opening � I rd - of t he. polls to -.8 A. M. and 8 P. M. The amendment was voted and the orderCwas. adopted as amended. Presented to the Mayor for approval. cn October 10, 1942, and returned without his signature on October 13, 1942. Common Fence Councillor Hyland offered the following order which was adopted: 554 "Ordered: That the Mayor and Park Commissioners be requested to lookn into the advisability of removing the iron fence surrounding the Common and that the same be sold as scrap in conjunction with the Scrap Drive. Presented to the Mayor for approval on October 10, 1942, and re- turned without his signature on October 22, 1942. Water Meter Councillor Poitras offered the following order: Readers .. 555 "Ordered: That the Committee on Salaries be requested to look into the matter of adjusting the compensation of water meter readers with the I 03e October._8, 1942 _ view of making compensation paid for such work-in the City of Salem com- parable to that paid by other communities of similar size and popula- tion. " Councillor Durkin moved to amend tjie order by including the Mayor and the Committee on Finance with the Committee on Salaries. The amendment was voted and the order was adopted as amended. Approved by the Mayor on October 11, 1942. Councillor Rafter offered the following order which was adopted: East.Mass.St.Ry. Conference "Ordered: That the City Clerk be and hereby is directed to communi 556 cate with the Trustees of the Eastern Mass. Street Railway Co. for the purpose of determining whether or not the Trustees of said Railway Co. or any one of them will appear at the regular meeting of the Salem City Council on November 12, 1942 to discuss and determine the extent of in- creased transportation to be made available to the inhabitants of this City and to advise the City Council in the following matters: (A) the number of buses now used for public transportation in the Salem Division (B) the increase, if any, in the number of buses used in public transportation since January 1, 1942 (C) the increase, if any, in the number of passengers transported in the Salem Division over corresponding months in the year 1941 (D) the increase, if any, in receipts due to public transportation in the Salem Division over the corresponding months in the year 1941 (E) the increase, if any, in expenditures due to public transporta- tion in the Salem Division over the corresponding months in the year 1941 (F) the increase, if any, in buses to be assigned to the Salem Division on or before January 1, 1943, (G) the restrictions, if any, imposed on said Eastern Mass. Street Railway Company by the U. S. Office of Transportation, with resultant effect on the. number of buses available for use in Salem Division ; to- gether with such written orders, directions and instructions issued to said Office of Transportation as affects or relates to the Salem Divi- sion, and be it further Ordered that the City Clerk be and is hereby directed to report to this Council at the next regular meeting thereof to be held Oct. 229 1942, any information or communications received from said Trustees." Approved by the MayoY' on October 11, 1942. Councillor Hyland moved an immediate reconsideration of all busi- �54 October 8, 1942 ness in the hope that it would not prevail and the Council refused to reconsider. Jurors The following were drawn to serve as Traverse Jurors in Lawrence on November 22 1942: George W. Purtell 432 Essex Street Watchman Arthur Derby 419 Lafayette Street Real Estate On motion of Councillor Dolan, the meeting adjourned at 9.21 o' clock P. M. Attest : City Clerk i 15 October 22, 1942 A regular meeting of the City Council was held on Thursday, October 222 1942, at eight o' clock P. M. All the members were present except Councillors Carson and Stefanski 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 petition of Helburn-Thompson Co. to keep Lacquer and store lacquer and lacquer thinner and alcohol (1000 gallons) at 18 557 Goodhue Street. Councillor Crosby appeared in favor and there was no opposition. The hearing was closed. Councillor Ferguson offered the following report which was accepted and recommendation adopted: "The Committee on Public Works, to whom was referred petition of Helburn-Thompson Co. to keep and store 1000 gallons of lacquer thinner, lacquer and alcohol at 18 Goodhue St. has considered said matter and would recommend: that the petition be granted. For the Committee Arthur T. Ferguson Chairman" The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was referred to the Police Radio Committee on Finance: 558 "Ordered: That the sum of two thousand dollars be and hereby is ap- propriated for the item Radio Equipment in the Police Department. Said sum to be charged to the Reserve Account ." The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted by a Deed Y unanimous yea and nay vote: 559 "Ordered: that the action of the honorable James H. Turner, Mayor of the City of Salem, in having signed, acknowledged and delivered to David W. Hamilton and James W. Balcomb on August 28, 1895, a deed of a certain triangular parcel of land located on the southerly line of New Derby Jtreet at the corner of Lafayette Street , Salem, which deed was duly recorded .kith Essex South District Registry of Deeds, Book 1458, Page 238, is hereby ratified and confirmed as the duly authorized action Of the City of Salem, said deed having more particularly described the premises conveyed, as follows: "A certain parcel of lands or flats situate in said Salem bounded and described as follows: Beginning at tL point marked "A" on plan hereto annexed on the southerly line of New Derby Street as now laid out about 199 feet to the westerly line of Lafayette Street as now laid out to poin marked "B" on said plan , then turning and running southerly following the ' . i i 156 October 22, , 1942 _ i westerly line of Lafayette Street as now laid out about 25 feet to point marked "C" on said plan, then turning and running in a westerly direction! by other land of the grantees herein on two courses following the line of 1 ; the old sea wall about 210 feet to point marked "A" on said plan at point) , r i begun at." And be it further Ordered: that Mayor Edward A. Coffey be and hereby is authorized to !, execute on behalf of the city such deeds or instruments as may be neces- sary to guarantee the intended purpose of the transaction." Approved by the Mayor on October 26 , 1942. Convention The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: Expenses 560 "Ordered: That the sum of fifty dollars ( $50.00) be and hereby is transferred from the item "Salaries and Wages" in the Electrical Depart- ment to the Item Expenses, Joseph S. McCarthy, City Electrician, Trip to - 1 N ,ew Haven Co nneRticut." III Approved by the Mayor on October 26, 1942. Fire Department The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: Buildings ? 561 "Ordered: That the sum of four hundred dollars ($400.00) be and hereby is transferred from the item Repairs to Other Department Building to the item Repairs to Fire Department Buildings.', Approved by the Mayor on October 26, 1942 Armistice Day The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: 562 "ORDERED: that the sum of five hundred dollars be and hereby is transferred from the item Reserve Account to the item Armistice Day Celebration." Approved by the Mayor on October 26 , 1942 Wall , Broad St. The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: Cemetery ! 563 "Ordered: that the sum of one thousand dollars be and hereby is transferred from the item Reserve Account to the item Repairs to Wall, Broad Street Cemetery." j I Approved by the Mayor on October 26 , 1942 Naturalization A communication from the Mayor, relative to the opening of an office Office I 564 at 256-�11 Essex Street by the Federal Government to assist in naturaliza- tion work, was read and placed on file. i Hours of Work A communication from the Mayor, stating that the State and National W. P. A. 565I Administrators of W. P. A. have advised that there are sufficient Iproject workers available in Salem to maintain satisfactory progress on k the car track removal project without increasing the hours of work, was 1 � 7 October 22, 1942 read and placed on file. A communication from the Mayor, stating that it is his opinion and Common Fence the opinion of the Park Commissioners, that at the present time the fenc 566 at Salem Common ought not to be removed, was read and placed on file. A notice was received from the Building Inspector of the applica- Building tion of Hytron Corp. for a permit to erect a building at 76 Lafayette 567 Street corner New Derby Street. On motion of Councillor Dolan, it was voted to inform the Building Inspector that no changes are contemplated at this location. Notice from the Emergency Finance Boardof approval of renewal of Tax Title Loan $10,000 Tax Title Loan, which was originally approved October 21, 1940, 568 was received and placed on file. An invitation to participate in Armistice Day observance was accepted. Armistice Day The application of Ascot Cafe Inc. for a transfer from Esquire Grill 569 Sign of a permit for a sign at 234 Washington Street was granted. 570 The bond of Ascot Cafe Inc. for a sign at 234 Washington Street was Bond referred to the Committee on Bonds and approved. 571 The application of Norman R. Auger for renewal of an auctioneer's Auctioneer license was granted. 572 Councillor Hyland offered the following report which was accepted War Risk Insurance and recommendation adopted: 573 "The Committee on Public Property, to whom was referred the matter of transferring 1878.50 from the item $25,000 Bond Issue to War Risk Insurance, School Department , has considered said matter and beg leave to report as follows: would recommend: that same be transferred. For the Committee Samuel F. Hyland Chairman" The order, which was introduced on October 8, 1942, was adopted. Approved by the Mayor on October 26, 1942. Councillor Dolan offered the following report which was adcepted Vinnin Square 574 and recommendation adopted, President Morency being recorded in opposi- tion: "The Committee on Finance, to whom was referred the order that the sum of $7,000. be appropriated and that the Mayor be authorized to pur- chase land owned by Hayes, Leavitt etl. at Vinnin Sq. for street widen- ing and park purposes, has considered said matter and would recommend: inexpedient at this time, and would further recommend the matter be referred back to the Planning Board. October 22, 1942 ----- -------- --------- For the Committee H. Francis Dolan Chairman" Walter Truck Councillor Hyland offered the following report which was accepted 575 and recommendation adopted: "The Committee on Public Property, to whom was referred the matter i of transferring certain sums of money from various items to the item Walter Truck and Snow Equipment , said transfers total 2500. and no cents, I� has considered said matter and would recommend that said transfers be made. For the Committee Samuel F. Hyland Chairman" The order, which was introduced on October 8, 1942, was adopted. Approved by the Mayor on October 26 , 1942. I Armistice Day Councillor Ferguson offered the following order which was adopted: 576 "Ordered: That Mayor Edward A. Coffey be requested to grant a twen- ty-four ( 24) hour leave of absence without loss of pay to all Veterans I who will participate in the Armistice Day observance and Parade." Approved by the Mayor on October 26, 1942 Land Taking Councillor Hyland offered the following order: 577 "Ordered: that the Mayor be informed that the order presented at the meeting of the City Council August 27 , 1942 that the sum of $1485.00 be appropriated for the taking of certain land at the corner of Jackson Street and Jefferson Avenue did not pass because on a roll call vote only six members voted in the affirmative whereas this order required a two- thirds vote of all the members of the City Council, or eight votes in accordance with the provisions of the City Charter as found in Chap. 43 Sec. 30 of the General Laws Tercentenary Ed. as most recently enacted by Chapter 378 of the Acts of 1938." Councillor Rafter moved to refer to the Committee on Public Property . The motion was not voted by the following yea and nay vote: Voting yes, Councillors Dolan, Rafter and Morency; three in .411; Voting no, Council- lors Crosby, Durkin , Hyland, Ferguson, Poitras and Safford, six in all; Absent , Councillors Carson and Stefanski, two in all. Councillor Hyland doubted the vote. A second yea and nay vote was taken with the same result and the President declared the motion defeated. Councillor Dolan gave notice that he would ask for reconsideration at the next meeting. World War Lot Councillor Ferguson offered the following order which was referred GreenlaWn 578 to the Committee on Public Property on motion of Councillor Durkin: "Ordered: That the City Council authorize the Board of Cemetery October 22, 1942 Commissioners to lay out a plot of land in the Greenlawn Cemetery where any veteran of World War No. II may be buried. Said plot to be located in the area between Heath and Lotus Paths." Councillor Ferguson offered the following order which was adopted: Meade Court "Ordered: that the Mayor, the City Engineer, and the Committee on 579 Public Works consider the advisability of extending and widening of Meade Court through to Buffum Street." Approved by the Mayor on October 26, 1942 The following were drawn by Councillor Dolan to serve in Salem Jurors on November 23, 1942: Dennis J. Geary 17 May Street Engineer Arthur F. Sager 9 Messervy Street Bank Clerk Lewis C. Tufts 12 Federal Street Shoe Worker On motion of Councillor Dolan, the meeting adjourned at 9.06 o' clock P. M. Attest: C rk ---- \U 160 November 12, 1942 A regular meeting of the City Council was held on Thursday, Novem- ber 12, 1942 at eight o' clock P. M. All the members were present ex- cept Councillors Carson, Poitras and Stefanski, and the President pre- sided. In the absence of the City Clerk, due to illness, the Acting Assistant City Clerk, E. Mabel Curtis, acted as Clerk. On motion of Councillor Safford, it was voted to dispense with the reading of the records. Wood Packer58O The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: "Ordered: that the sum of two thousand dollars be and hereby. is transferred from the Reserve Account to the item Wood Packer, Street Department." Approved by the Mayor on November 17, 1942. Trucks 581 The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: "Ordered: That the sum of eighteen hundred dollars ($1800.00) bd and hereby is transferred from the following items: (1) Mayor's Account , five hundred dollars ($500.00) ( 2) Health Department, Item 2, Quarantine and Contagious Diseases, three' hundred dollars 4300.00) (3) Electrical Department, Supplies, seven hundred dollars ( $700.00) Electrical Department, Other Expenses, three hundred dollars ($300. making a total of eighteen hundred dollars ( $1800.00) to the Special Item Two Used Trucks, Street Department." Approved by the Mayor on November 17, 1942. Street Dept582 The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: "Ordered: that the following sums be and hereby are transferred in the Street Department budget: $3,000. from General Administration to Highway Maintenance $p2,OOO. from Sidewalks & Curbing to Highway Maintenance $1,000. from Sidewalks & Curbing to Cleaning Streets and Catch Basins $2,000. from Sidewalks & Curbing to Sewer Maintenance" Approved by the Mayor on November 179 1942 Automobiles The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: 583 "Ordered: that the sum of seventeen hundred ( $1700. ) dollars be and hereby is transferred from item #2, Quarantine and Contagious Dis- eases, Health Department to the item Automobiles in the Police Depart- ment . Said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this 1 161 November 12, 1942 purpose." Approved by the Mayor on November 17, 1942. The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: Chassis "Ordered: that the sum of twent 584 y-five hundred dollars (�"2500.00) be and hereby is transferred from the item 21 Quarantine and Contagious Diseases, Health Department , to special item Two Ton Heavy Duty Chassis: Approved by the Mayor on November 17, 1942. The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted by a Salary vote of eightyeas and three absent, under suspension of the rules: Dog Constable 585 "Ordered: that the sum of sixty-five dollars ( $65. ) be and hereby is appropriated to the item Dog Constgble' s Salary. Said sum to be charged to the item Town Hall Rentals.,, Approved by the Mayor on November 17, 1942. i The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: Salary "Ordered: Hall Ordered: that the sum of one hundred and fifty dollars ($150. ) be 586 and hereby is transferred from the item Reserve Account to the item Janitor, City Hall. " Approved by the Mayor on November 17, 1942. The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: Sale of Land "Ordered: that the Mayor be and hereby is authorized to sell at 587 public auction to the highest bidder, a parcel of land containing approximately 8900 square feet on Raymond Road and designated as Lot No. 16 on Raymond Road in said Salem and the Mayor is authorized to ex- ecute such deed or deeds as may be necessary for the transfer of said property. ,, Approved by the Mayor on November 17, 1942. The Mayor' s appointment of Frederick Elwell as a Constable was read Constable 588 and placed on file. A communication from the Mayor,relative to the nuisance caused by Nuisance 589 conditions in the alleyway which runs from Washington Street near the Salem Savings Bank through Higginson S3uare into the Market Place, was referred to the Committee on Public Property on motion of Councillor Ferguson. A communication from the Mayor, with a notice from the State Depart Billboard 590 went of Public Works of the application of Ethel E. Robinson for a per- mit for a billboard at corner of Maple Avenue and Loring Avenue, was 1' 162 November 12,_ 1942 7referred to the Committee on Public Works on motion of Councillor Dolan. Appropriation A notice from Emergency Finance Board of approval of a transfer of Transfer 591 $500.00 from Soldier' s Relief to Walter Truck and Snow Equipment was read and placed on file. Invitation An invitation to attend the installation of officers of Capt . J. C. 592 R. Peabody Camp, U. S. W. V. , on November 12, 1942, was accepted. Poles Hearings were ordered for Friday, November 27, 1942, at eight ~ ,593-894 � o'clock P. ?vi. , on the petition of New England Telephone and Telegraph Co. and Salem Electric Lighting Co. for joint location of one pole on Mannin Street and joint relocation of one pole on West Avenue. -Claims The claims of Margaret Ahern and Laura V. Davis were referred to th 595-5961 Committee on Claims. Lacquer A hearing was ordered for- Rriday, November 27, 1942, at eight 597 o*clock P. M. , on the application of Sun Lacquer Finish Co. to keep and store lacquer and -lacquer thinner ( 250 gallons) at Colby Street rear 90 Highland Avenue. Builder The application of New England Power Service Co. , 441 Stuart St. , 598 Boston, for a builder' s license was granted. Licenses; The following applications for licenses were referred to the Commit �g9-601 tee on Licenses and Permits: Lodging House Henry N. Clement , 25 North St . James X. Doyle, 3 Federal St. f Edward C. Pauling, 396 Essex St. ( renewal) Police Radio Councillor Dolan offered the following report which was accepted 602. and recommendation adopted: "The Committee on Finance, to whom was referred the matter of appro- priating two thousand dollars to purchase equipment for the police radio, has considered said matter and would recommend: that Appropriation be made. For the Committee, H. Francis Dolan Chairman" The order, which was introduced on October 22, 1942, was adopted by a vote of eight yeas and three absent. Approved by the Mayor on Novem- ber 17, 1942. Land Taking Councillor Dolan moved to reconsider the adverse vote on reference to the Committee on Public Property of an order, introduced by Councillor? 163, _ November 12, 1942 Hyland on October 22, 1942, relative to land taking at corner Jackson Street and Jefferson Avenue. The Council refused to reconsider by the following vote: Voting yes, Councillors Dolan, Ferguson, Safford and Morency, four in all; Voting no, Councillors Crosby, Durkin, Hyland, and Rafter, four in all; Absent, Councillors Carson, Poitras and Stefan- ski, three in all. No action was taken on the order. Councillor Rafter moved to proceed to a conference with represen- East. Mass. St. ky tatives of the Eastern Massachusetts Street Railway Co. , and it was so voted. Mr. Fred A. Cummings appeared to represent the Eastern Massachu- setts Street Railway Co. In reply to questions by Councillor Rafter, Mr. Cummings stated that there are now sixty-four buses operating in the Salem Division, including two temporary buses loaned from another division; that six new buses have been added since January 1, 1942; that no figures are available to show the increase in the number of persons transported since January 1, 1942, over the corresponding months in 1941, due to the differences in fares paid on various routes; that the increase in receipts has been $155,677.97 and the estimate of the gross receipts for 1942 is $915,000.00; that the increase in expenditures has been $"130,797.47, not including taxes; that new buses can be assigned to the Salem division only on a release order by the Office of Defense Trans- portation ; that the 0. D. T. bases release of buses on staggering hours of peak travel, use of shuttle buses, reduction of stopping places full seated loads at non-peak periods, no new routes or additional ser- vice except for the war effort , buses chartered only for the war effort, and local traffic regulations to be favorable to the operation of buses. He further stated that -passenger counts would be made by representatives in an effort to correct serious cases of over-crowding On motion of Councillor Dolan the meeting adjourned at 9.45 o' clock P. M. until Friday, November 27, 1942. Attest : Acting Clerk l64 November 27, 1942 A regular meeting of the City Council was held on Friday, November 27, 19429 at eight o' clock P. M. All the members were present except Councillors Carson, Stefanski and Safford and the President presided. On motion of Councillor Rafter, it was voted; to dispense with the readin of the records. Lacquer A hearing was held on the application of Sun Lacquer Finish Co. to keep and store 250 gallons of , lacquer and lacquer thinner at Colby Street rear 90 Highland Avenue. A representative of the applicant appeared in favor, there was no opposition and the application was granted. Pole Locations Hearings were held on the petitions of New England Telephone and fiO3-604 Telegraph Co. and Salem Electric Lighting Co. for joint pole location and pole relocation. Mr. Harry Kingsley appeared in favor for the peti- tioners, there was no opposition and the petitions were granted by the following orders which were adopted: "Ordered: That the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company and Salem Electric Lighting Company be and they are hereby granted a joint relocation for and .permission .to erect and maintain poles and wires to b 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 5th day of November, 1942. All construction under this order shall be in accordance with the following conditions: - Poles shall be of sound timbe and reasonably straight , and shall be set substantially at the points in- dicated upon the plan marked Salem Electric Lighting Co. No. 367 Dated 10-30-42 - filed with this order. There may be attached to said poles b 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 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:- West Avenue, Pole 2254-J, southerly side, between Bristol and Lafayette Sts. - 1 pole." Approved by the Mayor on "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 erect and maintain poles and 1 � _ -.- November 27, 194E 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 5th day of November, 1942- All construction under this order shall b in accordance with the following conditions:- Poles shall be of sound timber, and reasonably straight, and shall be set substantially at the points indicated upon the plan marked - N. E. T. & T. Co. , No. 1077 Dated 10-30-42 - filed with this order. There may be attached to said poles by said New England Telephone and Telegraph Company not to exceed thirty three wires and/cables necessary for the conduct of its business and by said Salem Electric Lighting Co. not to exceed wires and cables necessary for the conduct of its business and all of said wires and cables shall be placed at a height of not less than 20 feet from the ground. The follow- ing are the public ways or parts of ways along which the poles above re- ferred to may be erected, and the number of poles which may be erected thereon under this order:- Manning Street, Pole 280/1j, at property line #18-20- 1 pole." Approved by the Mayor on November 30, 1942 The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: Automobile Deputy Chief "Ordered: that the following transfers be and hereby are made: 605 (1) the sum of one thousand dollars ($1000.00) from the item Salaries and Wages, Fire Department to the new item Deputy Chiefs' Automobile, Fire Department (2) the sum of two hundred dollars ( $200.00) from the item Sidewalk Con- struction Receipts to the item Deputy Chiefs' Automobile, Fire Department (3) the sum of one hundred dollars ($100.00) from the item Mayor's Account to the item Deputy Chiefs' Automobile, Fire Department." Approved by the Mayor on November 30, 1942 The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: Christmas Decorations "Ordered: That the sum of five hundred dollars ($500.00) be and 606 hereby is transferred from the item Salaries, Assessor' s Department, to the special item "Christmas Decorations"." Approved by the Mayor on November 30, 1942 The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: City Treasurer "Ordered: that the sum of one hundred nine and 94/100 ($109.94) dol- 607 lars be and hereby is transferred within the City Treasurer's Department from the item Interest and Maturing Debt Account to the item Salaries & Wages." � Approved by the Mayor on November 304 1942 a F I li November ;27., 1942 Public Property The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: 608 "Ordered: that the sum of two hundred dollars ($200.00) be and here- by is transferred from the item Repairs to Other Department Buildings to the item Administration and that the sum of five hundred dollars ( $500.0 ) be and hereby is transferred from the item Repairs to Poor Department Buildings to the item Repairs, Maintenance of City Hall." Approved by the Mayor on November 30, 1942 Armistice Day The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: 609 "Ordered: that the sum of two hundred ninety-three and 65/100 dol- lars ( $293.65) be and hereby is transferred from the item Reserve Account to the item Armistice Day." Approved by the Mayor on November 30, 1942 Law Department The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: 610 "Ordered: that the sum of two hundred dollars ($200.00) be and here- by is transferred in the item Salary & Wages, Cemetery Department to the item Law Department ." Approved by the Mayor on November 30, 1942 i Water Department The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: 611 "Ordered: that the sum of three hundred dollars ($300.00) be and hereby is transferred from the item General Maintenance, Water Depart- ment to the item Municipal Garage, and be it further Ordered that the sum of two thousand dollars ( 2000.00) be and here- by is transferred from the item General Maintenance, Water Department to the item Fuel and Light , Pumping Station, and be it further Ordered that the sum of five hundred dollars (4500.00) be and hereby is transferred from the item Other Expenses, Pumping Station to the item i Fuel and Light , Pumping Station, and be it further Ordered that the sum of one thousand one hundred seventy dollars 31170.00) be and hereby is transferred from the item Reserve Account to the item Fuel and Light , Pumping Station." Approved by the Mayor on November 30, 1942 Land, March St . The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: 612 "Ordered: That the city of Salem hereby accept the gift of Albert F. Tansey of a parcel of land as shown on a plan entitled "Proposed Widening No. 18 March Street , Salem, Mass. , October, 1942, Frank P. Morse, City Engineer" and said land is bounded and described as follows: Beginning at a point marked "A" on above mentioned plan thence running S. 57030' E. a distance of 25.00 feet to point "B" shown on the said plan; thence run- 16,7 November 27, 1942 O -- -- ning N. 47 09'30" W. a distance of 21.91 feet to point "C" shown on said plan; thence running westerly and northerly on a curve to the right , the radius of which is 5.00 feet an arc distance of 6. 58 feet to point "D" shown on said plan; thence running S. 280 e „ 11 40 W. a distance of 8.50 . feet to point "A" shown on said plan and the Point of beginning. Said i parcel of land containing 60.69 square feet. Said land is to be used for street highway use and for other municipal purposes. Accompanying this communication is a letter from Mr. Albert F. Tansey dated November 17, 1942 together with plan hereinbefore referred to.,, Approved by the Mayor On November 30, 1942 The report of the City Marshal for the month of October was referred Report to the Committee -on Police. 613 The claims of Philip Donovan and Jeannette Fournier were referred to Claims the Committee on Claims. 614-611b The following applications for renewals of auctioneers' licenses Auctioneers were granted: 616 Dennis Mavrogenis, 157 Washington St . Harry D. Clifford, 1 Hawthorne Blvd. The application of R. W. Field for a permit for a small sign at Sign 397 Essex Street was referred to the Committee on Public Works on motion 617 Of Councillor Ferguson. The application of Louis N. Walling for a lodging house license at Lodging House 6 Liberty Street was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. US Councillor Durkin offered the following report which was accepted Lodging House and recommendation adopted: 61,9 "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 - Henry N. Clement, 25 North Street For the Committee, Philip J. Durkin Chairman" Councillor Hyland moved to proceed to vote on his order, introduced Vote on Land on October 22 1942 "that the Mayor be informed that the order Taking Y presented at the meeting of the City Council August 27, 1942 that the sum of $1485.00 be appropriated for the taking of certain land at the corner of Jackson Street and Jefferson Avenue did not pass because on a roll call Vote only six members voted in the affirmative whereas this order re- quired a two-thirds vote of all the members of the City Council or eight r 16 8 November 27 , 1942 votes in accordance with the pl°ovisions of the City .Charter as found in Chap. 43 Sec. 30 of the General Laws Tercentenary Ed. as most recently enacted by Chapter 378 of the Acts of 1938. " On motion of Councillor Dolan it was voted to suspend the rules. The Council proceeded to vote on the order, which was adopted by the following yea and nay vote: Voting yes, Councillors Crosby, Durkin, Hyland, Poitras, Rafter and Morency, six in all; Voting no, Councillors Dolan and Ferguson, two in all; Absent , Councillors Carson , Safford and Stefanski, three in all. Salaries Councillor Dolan offered the following order which was adopted: 620 "Ordered: that the Committee on Ordinances be requested to bring suitable amendments to the ordinances in relation to the ten per cent. temporary increase granted to all employees for the year 1942, so that the ordinance as amended shall read "that a ten per cent . increase be granted to all permanent employees beginning January 1 , 1943 and con- tinuing for six months after the war. " On motion of Councillor Poitras, it was voted to again take up reports of Committees. Salaries Councillor Poitras offered the following report which was accepted 621 and recommendation adopted: "The Committee on Ordinances to whom was referred the matter of continuing the 10% increase to officers and regular employees of the Cit of Salem except members of boards and committees;. has considered said matter and would recommend: the adoption of the following attached amend- ment.to Chapter 14 Section 1 of the city ordinances. For the Committee, Wilfred J. Poitras Chairman" Salaries Councillor Poitras offered an ordinance to provide for continuance 622 of the 10% salary increase until six months after the cesssation of armed hostilities in which the Government of the United States is now involved. Uouncillor hyland questioned the wording of the ordinance with respect to its duration. Councillor Poitras then offered the fol- lowing ordinance which was given first passage: "In the year one thousand nine hundred and forty-two. An ordinance to amend an ordinance relating to the compensation of cer- tain city officials and employees. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: Section 1. Chapter 14 of the City Ordinances is hereby amended by add- i 169 November 27, 1942 ing at the end of said chapter the following new section: "Sec. 2. The compensation as at present established by section 1 of said Chapter 14 for all officers and regular employees of the City of Salem except mem- bers of boards and Committees shall be and is hereby increased ten per- cent." Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City char- ter and shall become operative on the first Monday of January 1943 and shall be in force and effect until the first Monday of January, 1944." The following were drawn by Councillor Ferguson to serve as jurors Jurors at the November session of Civil Court in Salem: Albert C. Webb 6 Dearborn Street Insurance Alexander Skoniecki 25 Daniels Street Shoe Worker " On motion of Councillor Dolan, the Council adjourned at 10.04 o'clock P. M. Attest : i i Ci�s`Y� City Clerk EMIR 170 December 10 , 1942 III A regular meeting of the City Council was held on Thursday, Decem- ber 10, 1942,- at eight o'clock P. M. All the members were present ex- cept Councillors Carson and Stefanski and the President presided. On motion of Councillor Safford, it was voted to dispense with the reading jl of the records. Constable The Mayor's appointment of Thomas F. Cashin as a Constable was re- 623 eeived and placed on file. Pensions 624 The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: "Ordered: That the sum of five thousand dollars be and hereby is transferred from the item Public Welfare-Hospitals to the item Pensions. Approved by the Mayor on December 14, 1942 Insurance The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was referred to the 625 Committee on Finance on motion of Councillor Durkin: "Ordered: that the sum of eight hundred sixty and 88/100 dollars (860.88) be and hereby is transferred from the item "County Bridges" to the special item "Broad Form Disappearance and Destruction of Money and Securities"." d'J. P. A. The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: 626 "Ordered: that the sum of five thousand dollars ($5000. ) be and hereby is transferred from the itemHospitals-Welfare Department to the item Works Projects Administration (WPA)" Approved by the Mayor on December 14, 1942 Automobile The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: Soldiers' Relief 627 "Ordered: that the sum of eight hundred and seventy-five dollars be and hereby is transferred as follows: six hundred dollars from the item Soldiers' Relief in the Soldiers' Relief Department and two hun- dred seven-yy-five dollars From the item Sidewalk Construction Receipts s both to the special item Automobile, Soldiers' Relief Department." Approved by the Mayor on December 14, 1942 Supplies The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: 628 "Ordered: That the sum of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) be and hereby is transferred from the item County Bridges to the item Supplies, City Messenger' s Department." Approved by the Mayor on December 14, 1942 Vital Statistics The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: Gv9 171 December 10, 1942 "Ordered: That the sum of one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00) be and hereby is transferred from the item Salary and Wages, City Clerk to the item Vital Statistics, City Clerk." Approved by the Mayor on December 14, 1942 The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: City Clerk ' "Ordered: that the sum of two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) be 630 and hereby is transferred from the item Salary and Wages, City Clerk, to the. special item Repairs to Office Equipment and Records." Approved by the Mayor on December 14; 1942 The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: Soldiers' Relief "Ordered: that the following sums be and hereby are transferred frcm fill the following items: t ( 1) the sum of three hundred forty-three and n9/100 dollars ($343.00) from the item State Aid to the item War Allowance ( 2) the sum of four, hundred fifteen dollars ( $415.00) from the item } Military Aid to the item War Allowance ( 3) the sum of three hundred forty-three dollars (343.00) from the item Soldiers' Burials to the item War Allowance (4) the sum of one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00) from the item Sol- diers' Aid Expenses to the item War Allowance ( 5) the sum of seven hundred dollars 4700.00) from the item Soldiers' Relief to the item Hospital." Approved by the Mayor on December 14, 1942 The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: Police Dept. "Ordered: That the sum of five hundred dollars ($500.00) be and 632 hereby is transferred from the item Salaries and Wages, Police Depart- ment to the item Fuel and Light , Police Department." Approved by the Mayor on December 14, 1942 The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: School Dept. "Ordered: that the following sums be and her are transferred 633 from the following items: (1) Two thousand dollars ($2,000.00) from the item Salaries, School Department to the item Fuel and Light, School Department ( 2) One thousand dollars M,000.00) from the item Salaries, School Department to the 'Item, Janitors, School Department- (3) One thousand dollars ($1,000.00) fr@m the item Salaries, School 172 December 10, 1942. Department to the item Other Expenses, School Department ( 4) One thousand dollars ( 41 ,000.00) from the item Repairs and Equipment School Department to the item Other Expenses, 'School Department (5) Two hundred dollars ($200.00) from the item Correctional Institutions School Department to the item Textbooks, School Department ." Approved by the Mayor on December 14 . 1942 Fire Dept. The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: 634 i "Ordered: That the sum of two hundred eighty-five and 15/100 dol- lars ( $285.15) be and hereby is transferred from the item Hose, Fire Department to the item Fuel and Light, Fire Department." Approved by the Mayor on December 14, 1942 Claim A communication from the Mayor, presenting the claim of Donat 635 L'Heureux, was referred to the Committee on Claims. Loud Speaker A petition from the City Marshal to use a loud speaker at the Police 636 Station during the Christmas season was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits on motion of Councillor Ferguson. On motion of Councillor Durkin the Council took a five minute recess The Council reconvened. Gasoline Notice from the State Fire Marshal of a public hearing to be held 637 on December 15, 1942, on reinstatement of the following licenses, to correct and possible previous defect in the status or exercise of the licenses, was read and placed on file: Shell Oil Co. Inc. , 404-406 Essex Street, 4000 gallons gasoline (February 12, 1925) and 1000 gallons gasoline (Dec. 22, 1932) near State Road Shell Oil Co. Inc., Loring Ave. west side,/1000 gallons gasoline March 26, 1955. Pole The petition of New England Telephone and Telegraph Co. for trans- 638-539 fer from New England Telephone and Telegraph Co. and Salem .Electric i Lighting Co. of a pole location on Forest Avenue was granted by the i 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 23d day of Nov. 1942 each having locations in certain of the streets of the munici- pality: a location for a certain pole or poles in the public way or ways hereinafter referred to, heretofore granted to said New England Tel . & j Tel. Company and Salem Electric Lighting Company is hereby transferred 17Z3 December 10, 1942 to said New England Telephone and Tel Company amd permission is hereby granted to maintain said pole or poles already existing and to attach its respective wires thereto, together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as said transferee company may deem necessary, all as requested in said petition. All construction under this order shall be in accordance with the following conditions: Poles shall" be of sound timber, and reasonably straight, and shall be set substantially at the points indicated upon the plan marked - N.. E. T. & T. Co. , No.1083 Dated 11-16-42 - 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 necessary for the conduct of its business and all of said wires and cables shall be placed at a height of not less than 20 feet from the ground. The following are the public ways or parts of way along which the pole above referred to is located and the number of Poles:- Forest Ave. near cor. Lafayette Street , Pole 56/1 - 1 pole" Notice from the Emergency Finance Board approving the renewal of Loan so much of the ten thousand dollar Tax Title Loan, originally approved 640 by the Board on November 22, 1940, as is outstanding on November 26, 1942, was received and placed on file. The claims of Florence Burns, Alice L. Dallaire, Mildred Pszenny Claims and Donat L'Heureux were referred to the Committee on Claims. 641�g6441 A hearing was ordered for Wednesday, December 23, 1942, at eight Sign y2 o' clock P. M. , on the application of Zina Goodell Corp. for a permit for 645 a large sign at 86 Lafayette Street. The bond of Zina Goodell Corp. for a large sign at 86 Lafayette Bond Street was referred to the Committee on Bonds and returned approved. 646� 3 Councillor Durkin offered the following report which was accepted Loud Speaker 647 and recommendation adopted: "The Committee on Licenses and Permits, to whom was referred the matter granting permission to use a loud speaker arrangement at the Police Station, has considered said matter and beg leave to report as follows: would recommend: that permission be granted. For the Committee, Philip T. Durkin Chairman" Councillor Hyland offered the following report which was accepted Playground 648a S• .: 5 and recommendation adopted by a unanimous yea and nay vote: i December 10, 1942 ----- - "The Committee on Public Property, to whom was referred the ques- tion of transferring the Pickman Park Playground from the Public Prop- erty Dept. to the Park Dept . , has considered said matter and would r recommend that the transfer be made. For the Committee, Samuel F. Hyland Chairman" Playground Councillor nyland offered the following report which was accepted 649 and recommendation adopted:by a unanimous yea and nay vote: "The Committee on Public Property, to whom was referred the ques- tion of transferring the Pit Playground and the Collins Cove Playground from the Public Property Dept . to the Park Dept. , has considered said matter and would recommend that the transfer be made. For the Committee Samuel F. Hyland Chairman" Salaries The ordinance to amend the ordinance relating to the compensation of certain city employees, by increasing the salaries of regular em- ployees 10% for the year 1943, which was introduced on November 27, 1942, was laid on the table :on motion of Councillor Rafter, by the following vote: Voting yes, Councillors Crosby, Dolan , Ferguson, Rafter, and Safford and President Morency, six in all; Voting no, Councillors Durkin, Hyland and Poitras, three in all; Absent , Councillors Carson and Stefanski , two in all. Curbings Councillor Durkin offered the following order which was adopted: 650 "Ordered: That the Superintendent of Streets be instructed to have the curbs on the numerous cross walks either white-washed or painted white as a safety measure for pedestrians walking at night in the dim- out." Presented to the Mayor for approval on December 11, 1942, and re- turned without his signature on January 6, 1943. i Councillor Poitras suggested the painting of solid lines on the cross-walks on North and Bridge Streets as a trial measure. Laws 651 Councillor Rafter offered the following order which was adopted: "Ordered: That a committee of three be appointed by the President to confer with the Speaker of the House, the President of the Senate and the Governor of the Commonwealth to discuss the feasibility of a i change in the General Laws for the duration of the war, in view of the absence from their duties of Councillors who are at present in the service of the U. S." t'pproved by the Mayor on December 14, 1942. 17P December 10, 1942 The following was-, drawn to serve as juror at the January 11, 1943 Jurors session of Criminal Court in Salem: William G. Mack 28 Japonica Street Druggist The .following were drawn to serve as jurors at the January 4, 1943 session of Civil Court in Salem: Louis J. Beaulieu 198 Jefferson Avenue Grocer J. Leonard Cronin 51 Broad Street Clerk Councillor Dolan moved an immediate reconsideration of all business in the hope that it would not prevail. The Council refused to recon- sider. On motion of Councillor Durkin, it was voted to hold the next regular meeting on Wednesday, December 23, 1942, at eight o'clock P. M. On Lotion of Councillor Ferguson, the' meeting adjourned at 9.08 o*clock P. M. Attest : 4 Cit Clerk Y `17 6 December 23, 1942 A regular meeting of the City Council was held on Wednesday, Decem- her 23, 1942, at eight o' clock P. M. All the members were present ex- cept Councillor Stefanski. 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 Gina Goodell Corp. for a permit for a large sign at 86 Lafayette Street. Councillors Poitras and . Ferguson appeared in favor and there was no opposition. On motion of Councillor Poitras, the permit was granted. W. P. A. The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: 652 "Ordered: that the following transfers be and here made: 1. From the Reserve Account, the sum of $18,2.67 2. From the Electrical Dept. , Supplies 130.16 3. From the Electrical Dept . Other General Expenses 400.00 4. From the item Cemetery Salaries 230.17 _ 5. From the special item Sidewalk Construction Receipts Reserve 55.00 6. From the item Hospital, Welfare Department 4000.00 7. From City Council appropriation 2.00 making a total of ($5000.00) five thousand dollars, all to the item Works Projects Administration (W. P. A. ) " Approved by the Mayor on December 24, 1942 Aid Raid Service The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: 653 "Ordered: that the sum of twenty-nine and 25/100 dollars ( $29.25) be and hereby is transferred from the item Sidewalk Construction Receipt to the item Aid Raid Service. " Approved by the Mayor on December 24, 1942 Police Coats The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: 654 "Ordered: that the sum of two hundred sixty-four dollars ( $264.00) be and hereby is transferred from the item Salaries and Wages, Police Dept. to the special item Leather Coats, Police Department." Approved by the Mayor on December 24, 1942 Identification The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: Bureau 655 "Ordered: that the sum of one hundred dollars ( $100.00) be and hereby is transferred from the item Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00) Bond Issue, Civilian Defense to the special item Identifi- cation Bureau." Approved by the Mayor on December 24, 1942 NEIL 177 December 23, 1942 The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: Telephone Bills "Ordered: that the sum of four hundred sixt 656 y-nine and 84/100 dol- lars be and hereby is transferred from the item Supplies, Electrical Department to the item National Defense, General Account for purposes of paying Defense Telephone bills." Approved by the, Mayor on December 24, 1942. The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: Library "Ordered: that the following transfers be and hereby are made in 657 the Library_Appropriation: From Fuel & Light to Salaries $¢100.00 From Repairs & Furniture to Miscellaneous - 130.001, Approved by the Mayor on December 24,' 1942. The following order, recommended by the Mayor,was adopted: Treasurer "Ordered: that the sum of two hundred and twenty-five dollars 658 ($225.00) be and hereby is transferred from the item Reserve Account to the item Certification Charges, Treasurer' s Office." Approved by the Mayor on December 24, 1942 The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: Public Welfare ' "Ordered: that the following transfers within the Department of Pub G59 lic Welfare be and hereby are made: From the item Aid to Dependent Children to the item City Home, Salaries and Wages, three hundred dollars ($300.00) From the item Aid to Dependent Children to the item City Home, Other Ex- penses, seven hundred dollars ($700.00) c . . From the item Aid to Dependent Children to the item Old Age Assistance Relief, twelve hundred dollars ($1200.00) making a total of twenty-two hundred dollars ($2200.00) ." Approved by the Mayor on December 24, 1942 The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: Auction of Property "Ordered: that the Mayor be and hereby is authorized to sell at 660 public auction to the highest bidder a parcel of land containing about 3900 square feet with a one and one-half story dwelling thereon located at 111 Mason Street in said Salem and the Mayor is authorized to execute such deed or deeds as may be necessary for the transfer of said property." Approved by the Mayor on December 24, 1942 The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: Pension 661 December 23., 1,942 I "Ordered: that the sum, of seven hundred and eighty ( $780. ) in equal weekly installments of $15.00( fifteen dollars) weekly be paid to Steve Collette. as a pension ; first installment to commence from Sunday, Decem- ber 27th, 1942, and be it further Ordered: that said sums so paid be charged to sums hereby appropri- ated for the item Pensions. " Approved by the Mayor on December 24, 1942 Claim Notice was received from the City Marshal of the claim of Officer 662 John J. Whelton to be reimbursed $49.00 expended for doctor' s bills as a result of a fall while in the performance of his duties on January 12, 1942. On motion of Councillor Dolan, it was voted to authorize the City Marshal to settle the claim. heport The. report of the City Marshal for the month of November was re- 663 ferred to the Committee on Police. Pole A hearing was ordered for Thursday, January 14, 1943, at eight 664 o' clock P. M. , on the petition of New England Telephone and Telegraph Co. and City of Peabody, Municipal Lighting Dept. , to locate one stub pole on Harmony Grove Road. Asst. Assessors Notice was received from the Board of Assessors and the Board of and Registrars 665 Registrars of Voters of the appointment of the following as Assistant Assessors and Assistant Registrars for the year 1943: Ward 1, Precinct 1 Helen T. Donovan 19 Sutton Ave. Precinct 2 John Benirowski 26 Hardy St. Precinct 3 John W. Lach 4 Liberty St. Ward 2, Precinct 1 John J. Meaney 5 Pearl St. Precinct 2 Frank L. Pearl 176 Essex St. Precinct 3 Mary C. Blackler 2 Briggs St. Ward 3 Precinct 1 Torino Colletti 10 Pratt St. Precinct 2 Arthur F. O'Leary 7 Vale St. Precinct 3 Jules Morin 278 Jefferson Ave. Ward 4, Precinct 1 Daniel Callahan Jr. 1222 Boston St . Precinct 2 Louise Dwyer 166 Boston St. Precinct 3 Elizabeth Doucette 12 Boston St. Ward 5, Precinct 1 Edgar J. Paquin 10 Prince St. Precinct 2 Ernest Theriault 97 Leach St. Precinct 3 Joseph C. Morency - 7 Ocean Terrace Precinct 4 Blanche E. Allen 20 Hancock St . Precinct 5 Walter F. Barton 21 Linden St. Ward 6, Precinct 1 Grace F. Rooney E Buffum St. Precinct 2 J. Arthur McCartney 15 Walter St. Precinct 3 Windsor T. Fairbank 2 Foster St . Claims The claims of Joseph LaForme and Sally Wilson were referred to the 666-667 Committee on Claims. 170 December 23, 1942 A hearing was ordered for Thursday, January 14, 1943, at eight Sign o' clock P. M. , on the applicatio 668 n of Automotive Distributors Inc. for a permit for a large sign at 21 Congress Street (transfer from 281 Derby Street) . Councillor Durkin offered the following report which was accepted Licenses and recommendation adopted: 669 "The Committee on Licenses and Permits, to whom was referred appli- cations for licenses, has considered said matter and would recommend: That the following be granted: Junk Collectors Sarah Liss, 91 Tremont St. Samuel J. Thorn, 2 Ives Court On motion of Councillor Rafter, the ordinance to increase the sal- Salary Increase aries of regularly employed city employees 10%, for the year 1943 was taken from the table. The ordinance was passed to be ordained by a vote of ten yeas and one absent. Approved by the Mayor on December 30, 1942. On motion of Councillor Dolan, it'was voted that all unfinished Unfinished business pending before this Council or any Committee of this Council Business be referred to the City Government of 1943. The following were drawn to serve as jurors at the January 18th Jurors session of Criminal Court in Salem: First Session Longin Brudzinski 14 Allen Street Laborer Raymond F. Donovan 4 Cushing Street Truck Driver Second Session William T. Brady 12 Briggs Street Shoe Cutter Victor Corbin 231 Jefferson Ave. Shoe Worker President Morency thanked the Councillors for their cooperation during the past year. Councillor Dolan moved an immediate reconsideration of all business in the hope that it would not prevail. The Council refused to reconside . On motion of Councillor Carson, the Council adjourned at 8.39 o'clock P. M. Attest: City Clerk a Electrical Dept.j p The Mayor fi15d with the City Clerk the following order, which he � 670 recommended, and which he had asked the Council to sign in approval in order to avoid calling a special meeting of the City Council: "Ordered: That the sum of thirty dollars and fifty-six cents ($30.56) be and hereby is transferred from the item Salaries and Wages, Electrical Department to the item Street Lighting and Signals, ElectricaJ Department." The undersigned members of the Council assent to the above transfer Philip T. Durkin H. Francis Dolan Wilfred J. Poitras Arthur H. Crosby Francis E. P_after Philip L. fyiorency William 0. Safford Arthur ,T. Ferguson Attest:- - City Clerk � �i r 1'82 ................. 13� ii CITY GOVERNMENT _ 1943 I I MAYOR i i Edward A. Coffey COUNCILLORS-AT_LARGE i Philip J. Durkinq' - "ilfred J. Poitrasi Samuel F. HylandJ( Francis L. Rafters William 0. Safford WARD COUNCILLORS Ward One - Adam F. Stefanski Ward Two - John G. Carson✓ Ward Three - H. Francis Dolan/ Ward sour - Arthur H. Crosbyi Ward rive - Philip L. ivorency✓ Guard Six - Arthur T. Ferguson," I President of Cit�Council - Philip L. Morency i I i I i 184 January 4, 1943 The organization meeting of the City Council for 1943 was held on i Monday, January 4, 1943,. at ten o'clock A. M. All the members were present except Councillors Carson and Ferguson. City Clerk Augustine J. Toomey called the meeting and asked the senior member, Councillor Safford, to take the chair. Notification Councillor Stefanski offered the following order which was adopted: 1 "Ordered: That His Honor, Mayor Edward A. Coffey, be notified that the Councillors are assembled and waiting to be qualified." Councillors Dolan and Stefanski were appointed to notify the Mayor and escort him to the Council Chamber. Rev. Ralph A. Sherwood offered prayer. City Clerk Toomey administered a renewal of the oath of office to the Mayor. The City Clerk then administered a renewal of the oath of office to the City Councillors. The Mayor retired. President Councillor Crosby offered the following order which was adopted: 2 3 "Ordered: that the Council proceed to organization for the year 1943 by the election of a President. " " Councillor Rafter nominated Councillor Morency. Councillor Poitras seconded the nomination. There we're no further nominations. Councillor Morency was elected by eighte:votes for Philip L. Morency, one vote of Wilfred J. Poitras cast by Councillor Morency, and two ab- On motion of Councillor �oitras, the election was made unanimous. sent./ Councillors Poitras and Rafter were appointed to escort President Morency to the chair. The President thanked the Councillors. Committee on Re- The President appointed Councillors Rafter, Dolan and Poitras as vision of State Laws a special committee to confer with State officials in regard to revising certain laws for the duration of the war, in compliance with an order introduced by Councillor Rafter on December 10, 1942. Mayor' s Address Councillor Durkin offered the following order which was adopted: 4-5 "Ordered: that a message be sent to His Honor the Mayor Edward A. Coffey that the City Council for the year 1943 has organized by the elec- tion of Councillor Morency as President , and that it respectfully extend to him an invitation to address the members at this session." The President appointed Councillors Rafter and Safford to escort th Mayor to the Council Chamber. The Mayor addressed the Council. The Mayor retired. 185 g January 3, 1943 Councillor Dolan offered the following order which was adopted: "Ordered: that the thanks of the City Council be extended to His rionor the Mayor for his able and instfuctive address and a copy be re- quested for publication with the Municipal Documents." Councillor Stefanski offered the following order which was adopted: Documents "Ordered: that the Purchasing Agent be authorized and instructed to 6 solicit bids for printing and binding the city documents of 1942 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 7, 1943 Councillor Hyland offered the following order which was adopted by 1 U1 es s unanimous vote: 7 "Ordered: that the rules and regulations of the City Council for the year 1942 be adopted as the rules and regulations for the year 1943 and that the same be suspended for this meeting." Councillor Safford offered the following order which was adopted Temporary Loan by a. vote of nine yeas and two bbsent: 8 "Ordered: that the City Treasurer be and he hereby is authorized, with the ap proval of the Mayor and the Committee on Finance, to incur debt from time to time during the current financial year beginning Janu- ary 11 1943, 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 the original obligation. Said notes shall not be obligatory unless certified thereon as to genuineness by the National Shawmut Bank of Boston , Massachusetts.' Approved by the Mayor on January 7, 1943 Councillor Rafter offered the following order which was adopted: Manual 9 "Ordered: that the City Clerk be and hereby is authorized and di- 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) said sum to be charged to the regular appropriation for City Council." I Approved by the Mayor on January 7, 1943 i 186 January 4, 1943 _ I Meetings Councillor Poitras offered the following order which was adopted: to "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." Salary Councillor Dolan offered the following order which was adopted: j 11., "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 on January 7, 1943. Unfinished Busines Councillor Dolan offered the following order which was adopted: 12 "ordered: that all matters referred to the City Council by the City Council of 1942 and all matters not finally disposed of or in the hands of committees be referred to the City Council of 1943 and to the several committees usually considering the same." On motion of Councillor Stefanski, the Council adjourned at 11 .27 o'clock A. M. Attest: City Clerk I i i' 187 January 14, 1943 A regular meeting of the City Council was held on Thursday, January 14, 1943, at eight o' clock P. M. All the members were present except Councillors Carson and Stefanski 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 Automotive Distributors Inc . Sign for a permit for a large sign at 21 Congress Street. A representative of the petitioner appeared in favor, there was no opposition and the per- mit was granted on motion of Councillor Dolan. A hearing was held on the petition of New England Telephone and Tel Pole egraph Co, and�'City of Peabody, Municipal Lighting Department , to locate 13 one stub pole on Harmony Grove Road. Mr. Frye appeared in favor for the petitioners, there was no opposition and the petition was granted by the following order, which was adopted on motion of Councillor Safford: "Ordered: that the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company and City of Peabody Municipal Light Department be and they are hereby granted joint or identical locations for and permission to erect and maintain poles and wires to be placed thereon , together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as said Companies may deem necessary, in the public way or ways hereinafter referred to, as requested in petition of said Com- panies dated the 14th day of December, 1942. 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 substan- tially at the points indicated upon the plan marked - N. E. T. & T. "o. No. 1087 Dated 11-29-42 - filed withis order. There may be attached to said poles by said New England Telephone and Telegraph Company not to ex- ceed thirty wires and three cables necessary for the conduct of its busi- ness and by said City of Peabody Mun. Light Dept. not to exceed wires and cables necessary for the conduct of its business and all of said. wires and cables shall be placed at a height of not less than 20 feet from the ground. The following are the public ways or parts of ways along which k the poles above referred to may be erected, and the number of poles which may be erected thereon under this order:- ME Harmony Grove Rd. Pole Stub 94/S29 at Salem-Peabody line - 1 stub" The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted:, under Land, Bridge St. suspension of the rules, on motion of Councillor Dolan: 14 "Ordered: that the sum of three hundred dollars ($300.00) be and her( - - by is appropriated for the purpose of acquiring a tract of land shown on �188 January 14, 1943 i a plan of land entitled Land of Elizabeth -a. Box, 46 al , Bridge Street, Salem, Mass. , Scale 1 in.-10 ft . , August 1942, .Frank P. Morse, City End gineer, and described as follows: Beginning at a point marked A shown on a plan to be recorded herewith, said point being on the southeasterly i line of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts taking for the widening of Bridge St . and on the westerly line of land formerly of Andrew and Mary Potas; thence running southerly on said line of land formerly of the said Andrew and Mary Potas a distance of 29.23 feet to a point marked B shown on said plan ; thence running westerly on the northerly line of land of 'P Ruth Tannebring et al a distance of 2.00 feet to a point marked C shown on said plan; thence running southerly on the westerly line of the land of the said Ruth Tannebring et al and the westerly line of land of Apolo- nia Mijal a distance of 55.21 feet to the point marked D shown on the said plan ; thence running westerly on the northerly line of land of said LI AAlonia Mijal a distance of 29.60 feet to the point marked E shown on said plan ; thence running northwesterly on the lin_e -of the remains of a fence on the easterly line of land of Salem nealty -o.- a distance of 47.44 feet to the point marked F shown on the said plan ; thence running northwesterly on the line of the remains of a fence on the easterly line of land of Salem Realty Co. a distance of 31.56 feet to the point marked G shown on said plan and on the southeasterly line of the Said Common- wealth of Massachusetts, taking for the widening of Bridge Street; thence running northeasterly on said line of said taking a distance of 40.01 feet to the point marked A shown on said plan and the point of beginning. Containing 2693.54 square feet. Said purchase is for street widening and other municipal purposes. Said sum is to be charged to the tax levy for the coming year and be it further Ordered that the Mayor be and hereby is authorized to purchase said real estate in behalf of the City of Salem. " Approved by the Mayor on January 16 , 1943. W. P. A. The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: 15 "Whereas: the health or safety of the people, or their property may be endangered, unless purchase of materials, to be used in conjunc- tion with the Works Progress Administration (Vv. P. A. ) are made without delay; said purchases are hereby declared to be of aff emergency nature and therefore it is Ordered: that in conjunction with the Works Projects Administration of the United States, that the Purchasing Agent , with the approval of the January 14, 1943 Mayor, may make such emergency purchases as are referred to above, by competitive bidding, without the formality of advertising." Approved by the Mayor on January 16, 1943 The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: Civilian Defense "Ordered: that the sum of twelve hundred dollars 16 ( $1200.00)be and hereby is transferred from the item $25,000.00 Bond Issue, Civilian De- fense to the item Telephone Service, Civilian Defense." Approved by the Mayor on January 16, 1943 The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: Civilian Defense i "Ordered: that the sum of eight hundred and twenty-five ($825. ) be 17 and hereby is transferred from the item $25,000. Civilian Defense Bond Issue to the item Civilian D@fense Property Officer." Approved by the Mayor on January 16, 1943 The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: Identification 18 "Ordered: that the sum of one hundred and fifty-dollars ($150.00) b and hereby is transferred from the item $25,000.00 Bond Issue, Civilian Defense to the special item Identification Bureau. " Approved by the Mayor on January 16, 1943. The Mayor' s appointment of the following weighers of coal and com- Weighers 19 mod.ities for the term ending February 1, 1944, was read and placed on file: Raphael A. Benedetti Vito DiPala Albert Munnelly Mary x. Woodberry Thomas F. Stanton William F. Mooney Michael V. Ring , James T. Lorenz Arthur F. Campbell Lewis C. Moalli Edward J. Dombrowski Harry L. Williams Nelson Lent C. D. Brewster Matthew J. Skoniecki The following appointments by the Mayor were confirmed under suspen Museum Constable Dog Constable sion of the Pules: 20 James R. Dooley, Constable Peabody Museum, term of one year beginning February 1, 1943. William T. Harney, Dog Constable, term of one year beg*nning Feb. 1 , 194 The Mayor' s appointment of the following constables for the term Constables 21 ending February 1, 1944, was read and placed on file: J. William Sheehan Walter J. Thomas Frank P. Uook The Mayor' s appointment of the following members of the Board of Board of Appeal 22 Appeal, to correct certain errors .in the dates of previous appointments, was confirmed under suspension of the rules: i 190 January 14, 1943 William F. Abbott and J. Arthur Marchand for the term expiring on May 1, 1945 James H. Boulger and James E. Lynch for the term expiring May 1 , 1943 (Note: The term of John M. Gray expires on May 1, 1944. ) City Officers The Mayor' s appointment of the following City Officers for the term 23 of one year from February 1; 1943, was unanimously confirmed under .sus- pension of the rules:; by a separate vote on each officer: City Treasurer - Arthur T. Brennan City Collector - C. Leo Clapper ' Sol&iers' Relief Agent- John Oplaine, Jr. City Auditor John V. Cook Superintendent of Public Buildings - John J. O'Rourke 'Superintendent of Shade Trees and Moth Suppression - C. Everett O'Neil- City Electrician —Joseph S. McCarthy City Purchasing Agent - David W. Hamilton L The Mayor' s appointment of Francis T. Parker as a member of the Board of Assessors for the term of three years from February 11 1943 , was received. Councillor Safford moved to suspend the rules. Council- lor Crosby objected. The appointment was laid over under the rules. Boards The following appointments by the Mayor were unanimously confirmed 24 under suspension of the rules: Emile Brunet, member of the Board of Public Welfare for the term of three years from February 1, 1943 Dr. William V. McDermott, member of the Board of Health, for the term of three years from February 1, 1943' G. Francis Sullivan and Willian H. ioye, Trustees of the Plummer Farm School for the term of five years from February 1 , 1943. Salaries A communication from the Mayor, with a petition of the City Marshal 25 and other superior Officers of the Police Department, for an increase in pay,was referred to the Committee on Salaries and the Mayor, on motion of Councillor Poitras. Business Notices Notices were received from Councillors Crosby, Fetguson and Poitras 26-28 of their intention of doing business with the City of Salem. Salaries A letter from the senior clerks, thanking the Mayor and City Counci 29 for a recent, increase in salary, was read and placed on file. Finance 30 Notice from the Emergency Finance Board of approval of various ap- propriation transfers was received and placed on file. Gasoline - Notice was received from the State Fire Marshal of the reinstatement 31 of certain gasoline licenses of the Shell Oil Co. Inc. 1 January 14, 1943 A communication of gratitude from Mrs. Beatrix M. Farrington for Thanks flowers sent at the death of 'Cemetery Commissioner George B. Farrington 32 was read and placed on file. An invitation of Daughters Union Veterans of Civil War to attend Invitation installation of officers. 33 The application of the Public Welfare Department to use the Council Council Chamber Chamber was granted. 34 A communication from the Purple Heart Tobacco Fund asking for a con- Cigarettes tribution of $63.00 for cigarettes for Service Men was referred to the 35 Committee on Public Welfare on motion of 8ouncillor Dolan. The application of Louis Bersner of Boston, representative of Spen- Cound Truck cer $hoe Co. , to operate a Victory Sound Train on the streets was granted 36 on motion of Councillor Poitras. Councillor Dolan was opposed. The claims of Sophia J. Bukowski, Joseph Gallivan, Lionel A. Landry, Claims Florence M. Martin, Edward H. Shea and Rose Solomon. 37-42 The application of Walter H. Burnham for a permit for a small sign Sign 43 at 1 Carlton Street was granted, on motion of Councillor Dolan. A list of applications for Automobile Dealer, Theatre Booking Agent, Renewals and Passenger Automobile Licenses renewals were referred to the Committee 44 on Licenses and Permits. i The bond of Howard W. Bragdon as a Theaprical Booking Agent was re- Bonds ferred to the Committee on Bonds 45-46 The drainlayer's bond of Mark E. Kelley was referred to the Commit- tee on Bonds The application of Willis Roy for a Passenger Automobile License at Licenses 47-50 113 Lafayette Street was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Per- mits. The following applications for Lodging House Licenses were referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits: Ella Harlin, 2 Federal St. Gladys Stever, 4 Howard St. Sophia YJolocko, 330 Lafayette St. The following applications for renewal of auctioneer licenses were Auctioneers 51 granted: Francis T. Parker, 126 Washington St, David Phillips, 10 Cypress St. 192 III i January , 1943 Salaries Councillor Rafter offered an ordinance relative to salaries in the WaterP Department. Councillor Durkin objected and Councillor Rafter with- drew his ordinance. Buildings Councillor Ferguson offered the following ordinance which was passe 52 for publication: "In the year one thousand nine hundred and forty-three. An Ordinance to amend an ordinance relating to Buildings. Whereas: In the present emergency it has become necessary to permit the construction of certain temporary buildings, and the City Ordinances of the City of Salem require permits for the erection of all buildings, and said Ordinances further provide for an appeal from the decision of the Superintendent of Buildings on. matters of permits for the erection of the same, and that the delay in this procedure might interfere with and impede the national defense effort and public convenience. Therefore: Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: Section 1. That the Superintendent of Buildings may issue a permit for any building which the said Superintendent shall certify to be for tem- porary construction, and that said permit shall be valid notwithstanding any other provisions of the City Ordinances , and that said building may remain upon the premises for which the permit is issued during the per- iod of the present emergency and for six months after the end of the war has been proclaimed by duly constituted authority, and that the said Superintendent of Buildings may suspend all Ordinances covering the con- struction of such temporary buildings providing that he shall certify that said construction is of such a nature as will not interfere with the public health, safety and convenience. Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City Charter." I Pension Councillor Ferguson offered the following order which was adopted 53 by a unanimous vote: "Ordered: that the Mayor be and hereby is requested to authorize payment of one thousand dollars in equal weekly installments to Mary J. Manning, commencing from the fourth day of January, 1943. Said payments to be charged to sums to beappropriated for the item Pensions Account." Approved by the Mayor on January 16 , 1943. Pension Councillor Crosby offered the following order which was adopted uy 54 a unanimous vote: "Ordered: that the Mayor be and hereby is requested to authorize January 14, 1943 - payment of one thousand dollars in equal weekly installments to Kathryn M. Hennessey, commencing from the fourth day of January, 1943. r Said payments to be charged to sums to be appropriated for the item Pensions Account- it Approved by the Mayor on January 16, 1943. Councillor Hyland offered the following order which was adopted: Traffic Lights "Ordered: that the Marshal, City Electrician and any other interest 55 ed city or state officials consider the advisability of discontinuing the operation of all automatic traffic control lights until such time as the volume of traffic on the highways\\warrant a the resumption of the operation of such signals." Presented to the Mayorfor approval on January 16, 1943, and returned without his signature on February 11, 1943. Councillor Crosby offered the following order which was adopted: Salaries "Ordered: that the Committee on Salaries consider the advisability 56 of increasing the salary of the machinists at the Water Dept. to $40.00 per week." Approved by the Mayor on January 16, 1943. Councillor Durkin offered the following order which was adopted: Manual "Ordered: that the City Clerk be requested to consult with the City 57 Auditor before setting up in the Manual of the City Government to be published in 1943 the report of the City Auditor, so that certain facts especially under the hearing "Schedulb of Bonded Debt" set forth in the Auditor' s Report may be properly stated in said Manual." Approved by the Mayor on January 16, 1943. Councillor Rafter offered the following order which was adopted: Legislation 58 "Ordered: that the Committee heretofore appointed by the President to confer with the Governor efl-the commonwealth for the purpose of con- sidering the advisability of changing the required vote necessary for the ordinary conduct of municipal business is hereby empowered to file proper legislation to effect this purpose." Approved by the Mayor on January 16, 1943. The following juror was drawn to serve at the February 1st session Turor of Civil Court in Salem - Arthur E. Channell, 4 Ash Street , Clerk On motion of Councillor Dolan, the Council refused an immediate re- consideration of all business transacted. r "' 194 January 14, 1943 on motion of Councillor Safford, the Council adjourned at 9. 22 o' clock P. M. i Attest: - I i t City Cle Qi 195 January 28, ._1.4_433 _ ._._ A regular meeting of the City Council was held on Thursday, January 28, 1943, at eight o' clock P. M. All the members were present elcept Councillors Carson, Stefanski and Safford and the President presided. On motion of Councillor Dolan it was voted to dispense with the reading of the records. The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: Land, Essex St. "Ordered: that the city of Salem hereby accepts the gift of real 59 estate of Mr. Wojciech and Mary Piekos of Salem, of a parcel of land as shown on plan entitled Proposed Vvidening, 61 Essex St. Salem, Mass. Dec. 1942, Frank P. Morse, City Engineer, bound and described as follows: Beginning at a point marked A as shown on a plan entitled Proposed Widening 61 Essex St. Salem, Mass. Scale 1 in.-10 ft. Dec. 1942 Frank P. Morse City Engineer, to be recorded herewith, thence running northeast- erly on the present southerly street line of Essex Street, 15.5 ft. to a point marked B on said plan ; thence turning and running southeasterly on the said . southerly street line of Essex St. , 2.0 ft . to a point marked C on said plan; thence turning and running southeeaterly by land of Wojciech and Mary Piekos, 15.5 ft . to a point marked D on said plan; thence turning and running northwesterly on the present southerly street line of Essex Street , 2.4 ft. to the said point marked A and the point begun at. The above described parcel contains 34 square f@et of land. Said land is to be used for street widening and for other municipal purposes. " Approved by the Mayor on February 1. 1943 The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: Rationing Board "Ordered: that the sum of five hundred dollars be and hereby is 60 transferred as follows: the sum of four hundred dollars from the item Rationing Board Rents and the sum of one hundred dollars from the item W. P. A. Rentals both to the item Supplies and Equipment, Rationing Board." Approved by the Mayor on February 11 1943 Notice was received from the Mayor to correct the previous appoint- Superintendent o Public Property ment of John J. O'Rourke as Superintendent of Public Buildings, and the 61 Mayor' s appointment of John J. O'Rourke as Superintendent of Public Property for the term of one year from February 1, 1943, was unanimously confirmed under suspension of the rules on motion of Councillor Dolan. r :1J6 .._---- . _ ..._ January 26, 1943 Cemetery The Mayor's appointment of Michael F. McGrath as a member of the Commissioner 62 Board of Cemetery Commissioners for the term of three years commencing December 31 , 1942 and ending December 31, 1945, was unanimously confirmed under suspension of the rules on motion of Councillor Dolan. Infantile Paralysia Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Councillor 63 Philip L. Morency as Chairman of the Salem Committee of the Infantile Paralysis Drive, and requesting the Council to attend the organization meeting of the Committee on January 29, 1943. On motion of Councillor Poitras, it was voted to grantithe Committee permission to use the Counci Chamber for meetings. Weighers The Mayor' s appointment of following weighers of coal and commodi- 64 ties Was read and placed on file: Wilfred Hall Rodney Seeley Oscar B. Anderson Margaret Hagerty William H. Colbert Constables The Mayor' s appointment of the the following constables was read 65 and placed on file: George H. Clark Emery A. Broom Samuel C. Stone . Dennis Mavrogenis Jacob Hurwitz David Phillips Charles M. Saffer William Gorman George Leclerc Thomas H. McDonald Arthur K. Pollock Lorenzo P. Benet Harold P. Parker William ". Robbins John J. Ward William H. -1nnable Edgar E. Trask /Bruce A. Coffin Edgar M. Batchelder Lloyd G. Moss Richard S. Stone Michael F. Callahan Leo P. Hurley Edward E. Baldwin Maurice R. McKusic Frederick Elwell Charles A. Burns Leo 0 Leclerc Frank T. Stokes ' Committees President Morency' s appointment of the following Committees for 1943 66 was read and placed on file: Accounts - Councillors Crosby, Durkin and Stefanski Bonds - Councillors Durkin , Crosby and Safford Claims - Councillors Poitras, Dolan and Ferguson Electrical Affairs - Councillors Safford, Carson and Hyland Finance - Councillors Dolan, Durkin, Ferguson , Safford and Stefanski Fire Department - Councillors Rafter, Ferguson and Poitras Legislation - President Morency Licenses and Permits - Councillors Durkin , Dolan and Ferguson Military Aid - Councillors Rafter, Safford and Hyland Ordinances - Councillors Poitras, Durkin, Dolan, Rafter and Crosby Police Department - Councillors Ferguson, Crosby and Hyland Public Health - Councillors Crosby, Rafter and Carson- Public Property - Councillors Hyland, Ferguson and Poitras --- Public Welfare - Councillors Ferguson, Stefanski , Carson, Poitras and Rafter 197 January 28, 19.43.__ . Public Works - Councillors Ferguson, Crosby and Stefanski Rules - Councillors Hyland, Crosby, Dolan, Poitras and Safford Salaries - Councillors Rafter, Poitras, Dolan, Durkin and Hyland Shade Trees - Councillors Ferguson , Crosby and Stefanski Traffic Rules - Councillors Poitras, Rafter and Stefanski Industrial Relations - Councillors Hyland, Poitras and Ferguson The report of the City Marshal for the month of December was re- Report ferred to the Committee on Police. 67 Notice was received from the Underground Wire Commissioners of a Conduits permit granted to New England Telephone abd Telegraph Co. for conduits 68 .in various streets as shown on plans 888 and 881 dated Oct. 9, 1940, and plans 576, 576-1-2 dated October 25, 1940; and a permit granted to New England Telephone and Telegraph Co. and American Telephone and Tel- egraph Co, for conduits in certain streets as. shonw on Plan 883, dated October 9 , 1940, The invitation of Witch City Post V. F. W. to attend open house on Invitation January 31, 1943, was accepted. 69 The constable bonds of Jacob Hurwitz and Dennis Mavrogenis were re- Bonds ferred to the Committee on Bonds and returned a pproved. 70-73 The following sign bonds were referred to the Committee on Bonds and returned approved; Automotive Distributors Inc. , 21 Congress St . (transfer) Terry' s Army & Navy Store, 162 Washington St. The application of Frederick L,White for a license for a passenger License automobile at 6 North Street was referred to the Committee on Licenses 74 and Permits. A list of applications for renewal of Passenger Automobile, Auto Renewals Truck and Lodging House Licenses was referred to the Committee on Licen- 75 ses and Permits. Councillor Rafter, for the Committee on Salaries, made a verbal re- Salaries Port relative to meter readers in the Water Department and their salar- ies. On motion of Councillor Durkin the Council took a ten minute recess, The Council reconvened. Councillor Rafter withdrew his report. r Januainj 28, 1943 Licenses Councillor Durkin offered the following report which was accepted 76 and recommendation adopted: 7 "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: Renewals Automobile Dealers Sinarise Gauthier, 62 Leavitt St. (lst class) Boleslaw M. Piecewicz, 206-208 Bridge St . (lst class) - C. Falke lemon , 32 North St . (1st class Theatre Booking Agent - Howard W. Bragdon, 3 Dodge St. Passenger Automobile - James H. O'Connor, 60 Linden St. For the `'ommittee, Philip J. Durkin Chairman" Legislation Councillor Rafter offered the following report which was accepted: 77 "The Special Committee on Conference with His Excellency the Gover- nor and other State Officials, respectfully reports that as a 'result of such conference remedial legislation is now before the Mass. Legislature for consideration. For the 6ommittee, Francis I-. Rafter Chairman" Buildings The ordinance to amend the ordinance relating to 3uildings, which 52 was introduced on January 14, 1943, was Dassed to be ordained by unani- mous vote. Approved by the Mayor on February 1, 1943. Assessor The Mayor' s appointment. of Francis T. Parker as a member o2 the Board of Assessors for three years from February 1, 1943, which was re- ceived on January 14, 1943, and laid over under the rules, was unanimous- ly confirmed. i Coasting Councillor Poitras offered the following order which was adopted: � I 78 "Ordered: that the Oity Council lays out the following streets as .. being designated permissable for coasting: West Ave. Summit It . to South St. South St . to summit St. March St. Ord St. from crown of hill to Shillaber St . Fairmount St. Barstow St. Lafayette Place Salem St . Ext. at rear of Saltonstall School from Chase St. to Green St. That proper signs for permitting said coasting be posted in their proper placed and that the Police Department be notified immediately of the action here taken. This is in accordance with ,Chap. 42 of the City d Ordinance." Approved by the Mayor on February I, 1943. 7! January- 28, 1943 q9 ___ Councillor urosby offered the following order which was adopted: hationing Board "Ordered: That the Mayor consider the advisability of installing 79 more telephones at the ration board offices on Church St." Presented to the Mayor for approval on FQbruary .ist and returned without his signature on February 11, 1945. Councillor Urosby offered the following order which was adopted: Beano "Ordered: that the City Marshal be requested to thoroughly investi- gate the games of beano which are operating in the City of Salem, and re- port to the City Council a complete list of those persons or organizatio s who participate in the profits of these games. " Approved by the Mayor on February 1, 1943. Councillor vurkin offered the following order which was adopted: Fire ��histles "Ordered: that the Committee on Fire Department be requested to con 81 sult with the Chief of the Fire Department over the advisability of eliminating the second and third round of blasts on the fire alarm histle." Approved by the Mayor on February 1, 1943 Councillor Dolan moved an immediate reconsideration of all business in the hope that it would not prevail. The `'ouncil refused to reconsider . On motion of Councillor Rafter, the council adjourned at 9.18 o' cloc P. M' Attest : - QbYN Cit C y 1 rk r �f a 200 February 6, 1943 A special meeting of the City Council was held on Saturday, Febru- ary 6, 1943, at one otclock P. M. , called by the President for the pur- pose of drawing jurors. All the members were present except Councillors Carson, Stefanski, Hyland and Poitras and the President presided. On motion of Councillor it was voted to dispense with the reading of the records. Jurors The following were drawn to serve as jurors at the March lst session of Civil Court in Lawrence: Timothy H. Collins 10 Conant Street Engineer James L. Sullivan 5 Logan Street Coal Dealer On motion of Councillor Dolan, the meeting adjourned at 1.10 o' clock P. M. Attest: - C/ City Clerk 201 February 11, 1943 A regular meeting of the City Council was held on Thursday, Februa ri 11, 1943, at eight o*clock P. M. All the members were present and the President presided. on motion of Councillor Safford, it was voted to di., - pense with the reading of the records. The Mayor's appointment of"the following constables for the term Constables ending on February 1, 1944, was received and placed on file: 82 Michael J. Buckley Arthur P. Gorman Louis J. Boutchie Wayne Anderson Tom T. Kelley Raymond Charles T. Fox ymond J. Godfrey Wilbroad Painchaud William J. Powell John S. Leszynski Elmer S. Brovm Howard A. Knight Clarence E. Comer Joseph Raymond Thomas F. Cashin Edwin F. A. Francis Sinarise Gauthier Albert J. Duggan Armand E. Berube Auguste J. Michaud The following ordinances, recommended by the Mayor) were referred Police Dept. to the Committee on Ordinances on motion of Councillor Hyland::, 83-84 "In the year one thousand nine hundred and forty-three. An Ordinance to amend an ordinance relating to the Police Department. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: Section 1. Section 1 of Chapter 28 of the City Ordinances is hereby ame - ded by striking out said section and inserting in place thereof the fol- lowing new section: "A Police Department is hereby established which sh consist of a City Marshal, two Captains, four Lieutenants, who shall act as Inspectors, five Sergeants, one of said Sergeants to be a Traffic Ser- geant, fifty-three Patrolmen, three of whom shall act as Motor Cycle Offi - cers, 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 on of whom may act as Janitor, twenty-five Reserve Officers, one Clerk, one Matron, one Radio Repairman and one Supervisor of Motor Vehicle Equipment. Their compensation shall be determined by the City Council but no compen- sation shall be paid except for one day off in every six days of actual ' service and for vacations, all as hereinafter provided in Section 6 un- less services have been actually rendered during each day for which com- bensation is sought. The one day off in six shall not apply to the ' Clerk. " Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City Charter." "In the year one thousand nine hundred and forty-three. An Ordinance to amend an ordinance relating to compensation of certain City officers. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: r 202 February 11, 1943 Section 1. Chapter 14 of the City Ordinances is hereby amended by add- ing at the end of the paragraph relating to the Police Department the following words: "Supervisor of Motor Vehicle Equipment, $42.00 per week' Section Z. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City ,;Charter." Smoking in The following ordinance, recommended by the Mayor, was referred to Theatres 85 the Committee on Ordinances, an potion of Councillor Dolan: . "In the year one thousand nine hundred and forty-three. An ordinance to amend an ordinance relating to the Fire Department. Be it 8rdained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: Section 1. Chapter 18 of the City Ordinances is hereby amended by in- serting a new section after Section No. ldwhich shall be entitled Sec- tion 18A which shall read as follows: "No person shall smoke or be per- mitted to smoke in any theatre in the city during the hours when said theatre is open for admission to the public Any person who violates any provision of this ordinance shall be punished by a fine of not more that $20.00." Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City Charter." Traffic Lights A communication from the Mayor, relative to the inadvisability of 86 discontinuing the operation of the automatic traffic control lights in the City, was read. Councillor Hyland stated that this was contrary to Itle recommendations of the Offsee of Defense Transportation. Councillor- Carson said he hoped the lights at Bridge and Arbella Streets would be retained. On motion of Councillor Dolan, the matter was referred to the Committee on Traffic Rules. Tax Titles The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: £37 "Ordered: that the sum of five hundred dollars ($500.00) be and hereby is transferred from the item Bertram Field Income to the special item Tax Title Foreclosures." Approved by the Mayor on February 132 1943. Telephones A communication from the Mayor relative to the number of telephones 88 in the Rationing Board office was received and read. Councillor Crosby requested that it be recorded that it is his opinion that the Rationing Board does not have sufficient telephone service. Civilian Defense The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: 89 "Ordered: that the suns of one thousand dollars ( $1000.00) be and hereby is transferred from the item $25,000.00 Bond Issue, Civilian De- Tense to the item Civilian Defense, Miscellaneous." Approved by the Mayor on February 13, 1943. 203 Februar,,r 11, 1943 The Mayort,s appointment of the following weighers of coal and com- Weighers modities for the term ending February 1, 1944, was read and placed on 90 file: Theresa G. Hyde Henry A. McKenney Maurice E. Flynn Arthur T. Livingston Lucille M. Theriault Edward N. Bergeron Harold B. Pickering Ralston F. Pickering Lillian M. Gourdeau Ella Z. Auger The report of the City Marshal for the month of Tanuaiy was referred Report to the Committee on Police. 91 The following bonds were referred to the Committee on Bonds and re- Bonds turned approved: 92-96 Purchasing.Agent - David W. Hamilton - City Collector - C. Leo Clapper Deputy Collector - Dennis Mavrogenis Deputy Collector - Alfred N. Sarno Constable - David Phillips The claims of Olive Berglund, Fred J. Doherty, W. H. Estes, L. A. Claims Landry and Walter E. Lewis were referred to the Committee on Claims. 97-101 The application of Enterprise Stores Inc. for permission to install Manhole a manhole in the sidewalk at 197 Essex Street was granted on motion of 102 Councillor Ferguson. A list of applications for renewals of Auto Dealer and Auto Truck Renewals 103 Licenses was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. The application of Anthony Chioromitoro for a license for a fish Fish Trap 104 trap, southwest of Great Misery Island, in line from Sauli Rock to Mise Ledge, latitude 42 32130", longitude 70 48T , was received. Councillor Ferguson moved to grant the permit. Councillor Hyland moved to amend by referring to the Committee on Public Property. The amendment was votedp and the application was referred to the Committee on Public Property. Councillor Dolan offered the following report which was accepted 105 Insurance and recommendation adopted: "The Committee on Finance, to whom was referred the matter of trans- ferring eight hundred sixty and 88/100 from the item County Bridges to the special item Broad Form Disappearance and Destruction of Money and Securities, has considered said matter and would recommend: that the transfer be made. For the Committee, H. Francis Dolan Chairman" r February 11, 1943 The order to appropriate $860.88 for Broad Fora Disappearance and Destruction of Money and Securities., which was introduced on December. 10, 1942, was adopted. Approved by the Mayor on February 13, 1943. Licenses Councillor Durkin offered the following report which was accepted 106 and recommendation adopted: "The Committee on Licenses and Permits, to whom was referred a list of applications for licenses, has considered said matter and would recom- mend that the following be granted: Renewals Passenger Automobiles ( Arthur G. Roderick, Salem Depot (2) Arthur G. Roderick, 55 Broad St. ( 3) Auto Trucks Robert F. Pierce, 129 Columbus Ave. Arthur G. Roderick, 200 Washington Arthur G. Roderick, 55 Broad St. St. Lodging Houses Ella Harlin, 2 Federal St. Edward C. Pauling, 396 Essex St. Sophia Wolocko, 330 Lafayette St. For the Committee, Philip J. Durkin Chairman" Cemetery Lot Councillor Hyland offered the following report which was accepted 10 and recommendation adopted: "The Committee on Public Property, to whom was referred the matter of authorizing the Board of Cemetery Commissioners to lay out a plot of land, in Greenlawn Cemetery, where any veteran of World War II may be buried, has considered said matter and would recommend: that a plot of land consisting of 28 lots, located between Heath and Lotus Paths, be laid out for this purpose and that the Board of Cemetery Commissioners b authorized to proceed in accordance with this order. For the Committee, Samuel F. Hyland Chairman" Cemetery Lot The following order was adopted: 108 "Ordered: That a plot of land in Greenlawn Cemetery, consisting of 28 lots located between Heath and Lotus Paths, be laid out for the burial of any Veteran of World War II , and that the Board of Cemetery Comnissio - ers be authorized to proceed in accordance with this order." Approved by the Mayor on February 13, 1943 Fees Councillor Poitras offered the following order which was referred 109 to the City Solicitor for his opinion as to legality, on motion of Coun- cillor Dolan: "Ordered: that no fees be charged for certified copies of birth certificates issued to men in the military services of the United States or of the State Guard of Massachusetts." 205 - February 11, 19,113 On motion of Councillor Carson, it was voted to proceed to the elec City Clerk tion of a City Clerk for the term of .t 110 h�ee years. . City .Clerk. Augustine T. Toomey retired from the Council Chamber. On motion of Councillor Dolan, Councillor Ferguson was appointed to act as City Clerk pro tem. Councillor Carson nominated, Augustine J. Toomey, . there were no further nominations and on motion of Councillor Rafter the nominations were closed. The Council proceeded to vote with the following result: Voting for i Augustine T. Toomey, Councillors Carson, Crosby, Dolan, Durkin, Ferguson, Hyland, Poitras, Rafter, Safford, Stefanski and Morency, eleven in all. The President declared Augustine J. Toomey unanimously elected and, appointed Councillors -Carson and Stefanski to escort him back to the Council Chamber. On motion of Councillor Stefanski, the Council refused an immediate reconsideration of all business. On motion of Councillor Dolan, the Council adjourned at 8.58 o' clock P. M. Attest:— City Clerk f„r0 6 February 18, 1943 A special meeting of the City Council was held on Thursday, Febru- ary 18, 1943, at 1.15 o'clock P. M. All the members were present ex- cept Councillor Carson, Stefanski, Hyland, Poitras and Rafter and the I -Pres dent presided. The meeting was called by the President for the drawing of jurors. On motion of Councillor Safford, it was voted to dispense with the reading of the records. U Jurors The following were drawn to serve as jurors at the March lst ses- sion of Civil Court in Salem: 1 John F. Doherty 1 Vale Street Laborer Ernest L. Vent 42 Bay View Avenue Photographer i John P. Doyle 162 Washington Street Treasurer On motion of Councillor Dolan, the meeting adjourned at 1.27 o'clock P. 11. Attest:- City Clerk is 2MI February_25, _.1343_. A regular meeting of the City Council was held on Thursday, Febru- ary 25, 1943, at eight o' clock P. M. All the members were present ex- cept Councillors Carson and Stefanski and the President presided. On motion Of Councillor Safford, it was voted to dispense with the ,reading of the records. The following Ord-er, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted by a Collins Cove Flats vote of eight ill g yeas and three absent ( Councillors Carson, Durkin and Stefan ski) : "Ordered: that the sum of nine hundred thirty-seven and 50/100 dol- lars ($937.50) be and hereby is transferred from the item Receipts from the Sale Of City Property for the purchase and acquisition of two tracts of land, lot #1 containing 143$800 square feet of land and lot 112 con- taining 95,700 square feet of land as shown in plan entitled "Land and Flats of Arthur H. Phippen et ali, Collins St. , Salem, floss. , Scale 1 in 80 ft. Setp. , 1942, Frank P. Morse, City Engineer". Said purchase is for the purpose of acquiring said land for playground and recreational activifries and other municipal purposes and be further Ordered that the Mayor be and hereby is authorized to purchase said real estate in behalf of the city." i Approved by the Mayor on February 27, 1943. The mayor's appointment of the following weighers of coal and com- weighers modities was received and placed on file: 112 Franklin Blanchard Harry L. Brown Raymond Carroll Levi -B. Larrabee Roy E. Nutting William Tivnan RObbrt-4,7 ncent Eliot Friend The Mayor's appointment of the following constables was received Constables 113 and placed on file: John E. Bertram William Carter Pulliam A. Connolly H4rry S. Curtis Emery T. , Dodd Aime Dube Jacob Galper James E. Landers Samuel Miller Barney J. Rains Charles E. Richards Chester H. Williams John J. O'Day Wilfred 0. Theriault ffimer C. Kelley Thomas F. McNiff The Annual Budget, in the total amount of 02,758,904.47, was sub- Annual Budget , 114 witted by the Mayor and referred to the Committee on Finance. The report of the City Marshal on the conduct and management of 115 Beano beano games was received. Councillor Rafter stated that the report showed that beano in the City of Salem is a clean, well-run game and that no city official or any other persons are illegally interested. r On motion of Councillor Crosby, the report was accepted. February -25, 1943 Opinion The following opinion of the City Solicitor was read: 116 February 25, 1943 i City Council City Hall Salem, Mass. Gentlemen: I have received your request for an opinion as to the legality of the following order: "Ordered: that no fees be charged for certified copies of birth cer- tificates issued tp men in the military service of the United States, or of the State Guard of ialassachusetts." Previous to 1938 the statutes had provided that twenty-five cents be charged for a copy of a birth certificate. Chapter 380 of the Acts o 1938, approved on June 1, 1938 provided that every person upon whose ap- plication an examination of records or papers relating to births, marri- ages or deaths is made by direction of a city or twon clerk or _registrar shall pay to such clerk or registrar therefor the actual expense thereof, and of copying the manuscript or record required; but any such person whom such clerk or registrar considers to be entitled to exemption from said fees shall receive such service and copies for such reduced fees, o without fee', as such clerk or registrar may determine. It is therefore my opinion that it is legal for the City Clerk to furnish birth certificates to men in the military service of the United States without charge, in accordance with your order set forth above. I would also like to call your attention to Chapter 232 of the Acts of 1938 vJhich reads as follows: "No fee for a copy of any record relat- ing to the birth, death, marriage, adoption or change of, name of any soldier, sailor or marind who served in the army, navy or marine corps of the United States in time of war or insurrection and received an hon- orable discharge therefrom or release from active duty. therein, shall be demanded or received by any officer of the commonwealth or of any county, city or tow , who has charge of such record, from any such sol- dier, sailor or marine, or from his widow, dependents or legal, represen- tatives; provided, that such copy is for use in relatinn to a claim against the United States". Very truly yours, James Kinsella City Solicitor i The order, which was introduced on February 11, 1943, was adopted. I j' Fish Trap Notice was received from Thomas J_. Lotito of the surrender by Vin- 117 cent Genowese of a fish trap permit at the westerly side of Little 209 / February 25, 1943 Misery Island, and the matter was referred to the Committee on Public Property on motion of Councillor Rafter. The application of Thomas J. Lotito for a permit for a fish trap at Fish Trap the west side of Little Misery Island was referred to the Committee on 118 Public Property on motion of Councillor Hyland. The application of Arthur T. Ferguson for a permit for a fish trap Fish Trap at the west side of Great Misery Island was referred to the Committee on 119 Public Property on motion of Councillor Poitras. The application of Red Cross War Fund for a permit for a temporary Sign sign on the tunnel was granted. - 11 120 The application of Edward T. Rennicks, 11 Bridge Street, for a Drainlayer drainla er*s license was , 121-122 Y granted. The drainlayer s bond was referred to the Committee on Bonds and returned approved. i The application of Leviis C. Moalli, 131 Derby Street, for a license Seaworms to take seaworms was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. 123 i A list of applications for renewals of Auto Dealer, Passenger Auto- Renewals mobile and Seaworms licenses was referred to the Committee on Licenses 124 and Permits. Councillor Poitras offered the following report which was accepted Smoking in Theatre � and recommendation adopted: 125 "The Committee on Ordinances, to whom was referred a proposed amend went to the. Ordinance relating to the Fire Dept. , as regards regulation of smoking in theatres, has considered said matter and would recommend: the adoption of the following attached amendment to the ordinance relat- ing to the Fire Dent. For the Committee, Wilfred J. Poitras Chairman" The following ordinance, was given first'passage: Smoking in Theatres 126 "In the year one thousand nine hundred and forty-three. An ordinance to amend an ordinance relating to the Fire Department. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: Section 1. Chapter 18 of the City Ordinances is hereby amended by in- serting a new section after Section No. 18 which shall be entitled Sec- tion 18A which shall read as follows: "Section 18A. No person shall smoke or be permitted to smoke in any theatre in the city during the r hours when said theatre is open for admission to the public, except in 210 February 25, 1943 rooms set apart for that purpose. Any person who violates any provision of this ordinance shall be punished by a fine of not more than $20.00." Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City Charter." Fish Trap Councillor Hyland offered the following report: 127 "The Committee on Public Property, to whom was referred the appli- cation of Anthony Chioromitoro for a permit for a fish trap at Great Misery Island, has considered said matter and would recommend: that An- thony Chioromitoro be granted a permit for a fish trap at a location in line from Sauli Rock to Misery Ledge westerly side of Great Misery Island subject to the following conditions: 1. That the applicant pay a fee of $100.00 per year during the term of the permit , said fee to be paid in advance each year; 2. That the applicant file a sworn statement with the city clerk before the effective date of the permit that he is t)ie sole owner of the equipment used and that he or his employee will actually operate the trap. 3. The violation of either of the above restrictions shall eaase immediate revocation of this permit. For the Committee, Samuel F. Hyland Chairman" The report was accepted. Councillor Ferguson was opposed. Councillor Ferguson moved to amend the recommendation by recommit- ting the matter of fees to the Committee on Pdblie Property, and the Com- mittee to confer with Mr. Osborne of the State Department of Fisheries. The amendment was defeated by the following vote: Voting yes, Council- lors Dolan, Ferguson and Morency, three in all; Voting no, Councillors Crosby, Durkin, Hyland, Poitras, Rafter and Safford, six in all; Absent, Councillors Carson and Stefanski, two in all. Councillor Dolan gave notice that he would ask for reconsideration at the next meeting. President Morency ruled no further action could be taken on the recommendation pending action on the amendment. Councillor Poitras appealed the decision of the the Chair, The Chair was not sustained by the following vote: Voting yes, Councillors Dolan, Durkin, Ferguson and Morency, four in all; Voting no, Councillors Crosby, Hyland, Poitras, Rafter--and Safford, five in all; Absent, Councillors Carson and Stefansk two in all. Councillor Poitras moved that the recommendation be adopted. 211' February 25, 1943. Councillor Ferguson moved to adjourn. The motion was defeated by the following vote: Voting yes, Councillor Ferguson, one in all; Voting no, Councillor Drosby, Durkin, Hyland, Poitras, Rafter, Safford and Morency, seven in all; Absent, Councillors Carson, Dolan and Stefanski, three in all. Councillor Poitras' motion to adopt the recommendation was defeated by the following vote: Voting yes, Councillors Crosby, Hyland, Poitras, 01 Rafter and Safford, five in all; Voting no, Councillors Durkin, Ferguson and Morency, three in all. Councillor Hyland gave notice that he would ask for reconsideration at the next meeting. Councillor Rafter offered the following order which was adopted: Rescue "Ordered: that the City Council in grateful 128 public appreciation of the outstanding service of William E. Stanton a member.of the Salem Fire Department in rescuing from drowning Miss Genevieve Seward, the four year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Francis J. Seward of 8 Suffum St. Salem, request the Chief of the Fire Department to grant to William E. Stanton a two day leave of absence from duty withou% loss of pay; and that such 2 day leave be granted at a time that would not adversely af- fect the proper conduct of the department." Presented to the Mayor for approval on February 29, 1943, and re- turned without his signature. i Councillor Ferguson offered the following order which was adopted: Council Chamber ' "Ordered: that the Mayor and other interested parties be given 129 permission to use the Council Chamber on Monday evening, March 15th, 1943, for purposes of making plans for Viutory Gardens in the City of Salem." Approved by the Mayor on February 27, 1943. At the suggestion of President Morency, Councillor Rafter moved :service Flag that the Council purchase a service flag in honor of its two members in i the Armed Services, C&il cillors Carson and Stefanski. The motion was voted. Oh motion of Councillor Dolan, the Council adjourned at 9.39 I o'clock P. M. Attest:- City Clerk r 212 Ialarch 11, 1943 A regular meeting of the City Council was held on Thursday, March 119 1943, at eight o*clock P. M. All the members were present except Councillors Carson , Stefanski and Safford and the President presided. On motion of Councillor Rafter, it was voted to dispense with the read- ingof the records. I'Ieighers The Mayor's appointment of Stanley J. Karbowniczak and John Karbow- 130 niczak as weighers of coal and commodities for the term ending February 12 1944, was read and placed on file. Constables The Mayor's appointment of Guy H. Clark, Richard C. Collins and 131 Charles B. Ayers as Constables for the term ending February 1, 1944, was read and placed on Pile. Victory Gardens A communication from the Mayor relative to a meeting of the Victory 132 Garden Committee at City Hall on March 15, 1943, was read and placed on file. Nursery School Acc . The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: 133 _ ___ "Ordered: that all sums of money collected from Nursery School Stiid- shall ents /'. be deposited with the City Treasurer in a Special Account known Nursery and be it further - Ordered: that expenditures from the same shall be made in the follow- ing manner: All bills, withdrawals and etc. , shall be approved in writing by the Superintendent of Schools and payments made in accordance wit-A said approval." Approved by the Mayor on March 14, 1943. Inspector of The Mayor's appointment of Dr. John J. Seale as Inspector of Animals Animals 134 for the term of one year from April 1, 1943, was unanimously confirmed under suspension of the rules. Cemetery The Mayor's appointment of Harold C. Stevens as a member of the Boar Commissioner 135 of Cemetery Commissioners for the unexpired term of the late George B. Farrington which will expire on December 31, 1943, was unanimously con- firmed under suspension of the rules. Band Concerts The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was referred to the 136 Committee on Finance: "Ordered: that the sum of one thousand dollars ($1000. ) be and here- by is appropriated for the purpose of conducting six band concerts. Said - sum to be charged to the Tax Levy for the Current Year." 213 March 11 1 940 The Mayor's appointment of William J'. Carson as a member of the Registrar Board of Registrars of Voters for the term of three 137 years commencing April 1, 1943, was unanimously confirmed under suspension of the rules. A communication from the Mayor, recommending a change in the route Bus Route of the Castle Hill bus, was referred to the Committee on Traffic Rules, 138 on motion of Councillor Poitras. The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: Rationing Office "Ordered: that the sum of seven hundred seventy-five dollars 139 ($775.00) be and hereby is transferred to the item Repairs to the Ration ing Office, Water.Works Building, Chureh,Street..:from the following items Two hundred dollars 0200.00) from 17. P. A. Rentals Four hundred sixteen dollars ($416.00) from Town Hall Rentals One hundred fifty-nine dollars ($159.00) from .Sidewalk Construction Re- ceipts. " Approved by the Ilayor on March 15, 1943. The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was referred to the 27 North Street Committee on Public Property, on motion of Councillor Rafter: 140 "Ordered: that the Mayor and the Superintendent of Public Property be and hereby is authorized to sell at public auction to the highest bidder a certain parcel of land and building situated thereon at North Street, Salem, containing about 4200 square feet of land and being shown and outlined in yellow on the plan accompanying this order, and be it further Orderedthat the Mayor be and hereby is authorized to execute such deeds or instruments as may be necessary, to transfer ownership in accor- dance with the above referred-to sale." A communication from the Mayor, returning with his approval the or- Fee; der tb7phovide for free birth certificates for men in the Military Ser- 141 vice which was adopted on February 25, 1943, and recommending that women be included in the order, was read and placed on file. The report of the City Marshal for the month of February was refer- Report 142 red to the Committee on Police Department. A communication from the City Marshal, presenting the claim of Claim 143 Henry P. Bvans. The bond of Arthur T. Brennan, City Treasurer, was referred to the 144 Bond Committee on Bonds and returned approved. IL 'AL i I "214 _ i,i ,rch 11, Bond The sign bond of Dexter' s Furriers, 116 Washington Street, (renewal) 145 was referred to the Committee on Bonds and returned approved. Conduits A notice from the Commissioners of Underground Wires of the cancel- 146 lation of orders for conduits formerly granted on November 19 , 1912, and April 25, 1912, was received and placed on file. Conduits The petition of New England Telephone and Telegraph Go. for cancel- 147 lation of orders for conduits formerly granted in various streets was re ferred to the Committee on Public Works on motion of Councillor Poitras. Poles A hearing was ordered for Thursday, March 25, 1943, at eight 'o' cloc lab P. M. , on the petition of Salem Electric Lighting Co. to locate three poles in Foster Court. Claim The claim of Rene J: Gagnon was referred to the Committee on Claims 149 - Licenses Councillor Durkin offered the following report which was accepted 150 and recommendation adopted: "The Committee on Licenses and Permits, to whom was referred appli- cations for licenses, has considered said matter and would recommend: that the following be granted: Lodging House - Gladys Stever, 4 Howard St. Renewals Auto Dealers Essex County Acceptance Corp. , 31 New Derby St. (1st class Essex County Sales & Service, 31 New Derb St. ( 2nd class) Colonial Garage, 283 Derby St. , (lst class Pope St. Auto Exchange, 8 Pope St. (3rd class) Passenger Automobile - Thomas S. Hurley, 3 Chase St. Auto Truck - Salem Parcel Delivery, 18 Savoy Rd. For the Committee, Philip T. Durkin Chairman" Police Dept. Councillor Poitras offered the following report which was accepted 151 and recommendation adopted: "The Committee on Ordinances, to whom was referred the matter of creating a Supervisor of Motor Vehicle Equipment in the Police Department has considered said matter and would recommend: the adoption of the fol- lowing attached amendment to the Ordinance relating to the Police Depart- ment. For the Committee, Wilfred J. Poitras Chairman" Police Dept. _ The following ordinance was given first passage: 152 i 215 Pdiarch 11, 1943 "In the year one thousand nine hundred and forty-three. 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 l of Chapter 28 of the City Ordinances is hereby amended by striking out said section and inserting in place thereof the following new section; "A Police Department is hereby 'established which shall consist of a City Marshal, two Captains, four Lieutenants, who shall act as Inspectors, five Sergeants, one of s_:id Sergeants to be a Traffic Sergeant, fifty-two Patrolmen, three of whom 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 a Janitor, twenty-five Reserve Officers, one Clerk, one Iv7atron, one Radio Repairman and one Supervisor of Motor Vehicle Equipment. Their compensa- tion shall be determined by the City Council, but no compensation shall bid paid :except for one day off in every six days of actual sefi- vice and for vacations, all as hereinafter provided in Section 6 unless services have been actually rendered during each day for which compensa- tion is sought . The one day off in six shall not apply to the Clerk. " Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City Charter. ,, The ordinance to establish the salary of a Supervisor of Motor Vehic- Police Dept . le Equipment, which was introduced on February 11, 1943, was given first 84 passage. The ordinance to amend the ordinance relating to Fire Department Smoking 126 by regulating smoking in theatres, which was introduced on February 25, 1943, was passed to Tie ordained. Approved by the Mayor on March 153 1943. The following were drawn to serve as jurors: Jurors Edward A. Winchester 17 Northend Ave. Machinist John Pszenny 5 Hodges Court Clerk it Councillor Dolan announced that the Committee on Finance would con- Budget sider the Budget on March 22, 1943, and invited the Councillors to atten . Councillor Dolan moved an immediate reconsideration of all business in the hope that it would not prevail, and the Council refused to re- consider. r 216 �_.__T... March 11, 1943 on motion of Councillor Dolan, the Council adjourned at 8.56 o' clock P. 11. .Attest:- City Clerk 217 larch 25, 1943 A regular meeting of the City Council, was held on Thursday, March 25, 1943, at eight o'clock P. M. All the members were present except Councillors Carson and Stefanski 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 petition of Salem Electric Lighting Co. Pole Locations to locate poles in Foster Court. Mr. Harry g Y appeared in favor Kingsley a 153 � .; for the petitioner, there was no opposition and the petition was granted by the following order, on motion of Councillor Ferguson: "Ordered: that the Salem Electric Lighting Company be and it is her e by granted a location for and permission to 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 at the tin 'Of its or their acceptance as a public way or ways, as requested in peti- tion of said Company dated the 5th day of March$ 1943. All construction under this order shall be in accordance with the following conditions: Poles shall be of sound timber, and reasonably straight, and shall be set substantially at the points indicated upon the plan marked No. 370 Dated 3/1/43 filed with this order. There may be attached to said poles not to exceed wires and cables necessary to the conduct of its business and all of said wires and cables shall be placed at a height of not less that 20' feet from the ground. 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: Foster Court, Poles m512, #513 and #514." Approved by the Mayor on March 26, 1943. A communication from the Mayor, recommending that the new street Joyce Street Connecting Ord Street with Bellevue Avenue be named Joyce Street or Joyce 54 Road, was referred to the Committee on Public works on motion of Council- lor Dolan. The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was unanimously adop- Pension ted: 155 "Ordered: that James P. Buckley, Deputy Chief in the Salem Fire De- partment , who has served as a permanent member for forty years and has reached the age of seventy years ( 70) be retired from active service in said department on a pension of one thousand two hundred and fifty dol- lars ($1250.00) per year which is one-half of his present annual salary r cr�l � r.arcia 25, 19,13 . in accordance with Sections 80 and 81 of Chapter 32 of the General Laws. Said pension to be payable weekly beginning. March 26, 1943 and that said retirement is to take effect at midnight on March 25, 1943. Said sums to be paid from sums of money heretofore appropriated under Pensions." Approved by the Mayor on March 26, 1943 Auxiliary Police The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: 156 "Ordered: that the sum of one hundred and ninety-eight and 85/100 dollars ($198.85) be and hereby is transferred from the item ti25,000.00 Bond Issue to the item Auxiliary Police in the Civilian Defense Account." Approved by the mayor on March 26, 1943. W. P. A. The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was referred to the 157 Committee on Finance: "Ordered;. that the sum of thirty thousand dollars ($302000.00) be and hereby is appropriated to the Works Projects Administration and be it further Ordered that saud sum be and hereby is charged to the Tax Levy for the current year." Gar wood Collector The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was referred to the 158 Committee on Finance: "Ordered: that the sum of three thousand four hundred eight dollars ($3409. ) be and hereby is appropriated to complete the purchase of one Gar wood Rubbish and Ash Collector and be it further Ordered that said sum be and hereby is charged to the Tax Levy for the current year." Constables The Mayor's appointment of the following constables for the term of 159 one year ending on February 1, 1944, was read and placed on -file: T. Myron Reynolds Thomas T. Gartland Charles A. Lafo Invitation The invitation of the Salem Y. D. Club and Franco-American Co='tte 160 to participate in the entertainment of the officers and crew of two French cruisers on April 10-11, 1943, was accepted. Poles A hearing was ordered for Thursday, April 81 1943, at eight o' clock 161 P. M. on the petition of New England Telephone and Telegraph Co. and Sal an Electric Lighting Co. to locate poles in Foster Court and Interval Road. Fish Trap The application of Herman A. Stromberg for a permit for a fish trap 162 at the westerly side of Great Misery Island was referred to the Committee I, on Public Property on motion of Councillor Rafter. 219 i March 25, 1943 The claim- of Alice Sherry was referred to the Committee on Claims. Claim 163 The application of Salem Chamber of Commerce for a permit for a sigr Sign at the head of the tunnel from April 7 to April 25, 1943, was granted. 164 A hearing was ordered for Thursday, April 8, 1943, at eight o'clock Nuisance 165 P. fl4. , on a petition of residents of Hathorne Street that the City Coun- cil make inquiry into the present manufacturing operations conducted by Surrette Storage Battery Company, Inc. , at 11 Jefferson Avenue to deter- mine whether they constitute a nuisance in violation of sub-section 45 of section 7 of the zoning ordinance. A list of applications for renewals of Auto Dealer, Fortune Teller, Licenses Seaworms, Lodging House and Sunday Licenses was referred to the Committed 166 on. .Licenses and Permits. Councillor Dolan offered the following report which was accepted Band Concerts and recommendation adopted by a vote of eight yeas, one nay (Councillor 167 Nyland) and two absent: "The Committee on Finance, to whom was referred the order that the sum o£. $12000. be and hereby is appropriated fcr' the purpose of conduct- ing six band concerts, has considered said matter and would recommend: same be granted. For the Committee, H. Francis Dolan Chairman" The order to appropriate $1,000.00, which was introduced on March 11, 1943, was adopted. Approved by the Mayor on March 26, 1943. The ordinance to amend the ordinance relating to Police Department Police Dept. 152 by creating the position of Supervisor of Motor Vehicle Equipment, which was introduced on February 25, 1943, was taken up, and was laid on the table on motion of Councillor Poitras. The ordinance to amend the ordinance relating to the Compensation Police Dept. 84 of Certain City Officers, by establishing a salary for the Supervisor of .M t was introduced on February 11 1943 0 or Vehicle Equipment, which a ry , was taken up and was laid on the table on motion of Councillor Poitras. Councillor Poitras offered the following order which was adopted: Council Chamber 168 "ordered: That the use of the City Council Chamber be granted to th Victory Garden Committee on Monday evening March 29, 1943 for the pur- pose of holding a public meeting on victory gardens." Approved by the Mayor on March 26, 1943 r 220 March 25, 1943 Fish Traps Councillor Ferguson moved that a permit for a fish trap at Great Misery Island be granted to .Anthony Chioromitoro. Councillor Hyland moved an amendment that a fee of $100.00 be charged for the license and an affidavit be required to shotiv that the applicant is the sole owner of the trap, as previously recommended by th Committee of Public.Progerty. On motion of Councillor Durkin, the Council took a five minute recess. The Council reconvened at 8.40 P. M. Councillor Ferguson viithdrevi his motion , with the consent of the Council. Fees Councillor Poitras offered the following order which was adopted: 169 "Ordered: that the City Clerk be instructed that no fees are to be charged for certified copies of birth h certificates tes requi red b women for use in connection with enlistment in the military service of the United States or the State of Massachusetts." Approved by the Mayor on March 26, 1943 Highland Avenue Councillor Hyland offered the following order which was adopted: 170 "Ordered: that the City Engineer be requested to. send a complete report to the Council on the Excavation on upper Highland Avenue includ- ing a resume of the cost to date, the work accomplished to date and an estimate of the future cost, date of completion and final results." Approved by the Mayor on March 27 , 1943. Jurors The following were drawn to serve as jurors at Civil Court in Newburyport on April 20, 1943: Harry F. Marden 5 Hancock Street Secretary George E. Daley 15 Summer Street , Salesman Charles B. Szczepucha 105 Derby Street Proprietor On motion of Councillor Dolan, the Council refused an immediate re- consideration of all business. On motion of Councillor Safford, the Council adjourned at 8.4-8 o' clock P. M. Attest:- City Clerk 221 March 30, 1943 A special meeting of the City Council was held on Wednesday, March 30, 1943, at 7.30 o'clock P. Ij. , called by the President for the purpose of discussing the Budget and drawing jurors. All the members were pres- ent except Councillors Carson, Durkin and Stefanski and the President presided. On motion of Councillor Safford, it was voted to dispense with the reading of the records. The following were drawn to serve as jurors at Salem on April 5, Jurors r 1943: Timothy T. Reardon 284 Lafayette Street Accountant 'Tames P. Hallissey 2 Brown Street Leather Worker On motion of Councillor Ferguson, the Council took a recess. The Council reconvened and the President called the meeting to order. Councillor Dolan announced that the Committee on Finance could not Budget report on the Budget because of a lack of a quorum at the meeting of the Committee. On motion of Councillor Rafter, the Council adjourned at 7.38 o'clock P. M. Attest:- city erk r -��'222 Apri1 . 8, 1943 A regular meeting of the City Council was held on Thursday , April 8, 1943, at eight o*clock P. M. All the members were present except Coun- cillor Carson and the President presided. On motion of Councillor Saf- ford, it was voted to dispense with the reading of the records. Poles A hearing was held on the petition of New England Telephone and Tel- 171 egraph Co. and Salem Electric Lighting Co. to locate poles in Foster Court and Intervale Road. Mr. M. E. Frye appeared in favor for the peti- tioners, there was no opposition and the petition was granted by the fol- lowing order which was adopted on motion of Councillor Ferguson: "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 hereinafter 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 9th day of March 1943. All construction under this order shall be in accordance with the following conditions: Poles shall be of sound timber, and reason ably straight , and shall be set substantially at the points .indicated upon the plan marked - N. E. T. & T. Co. , No. 369 Dated 3-1-43 - 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 Elec- tric Lighting Co.. 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 referred to may be maintained and the number of poles which may be maintained thereon under this order. Foster Ct. off Balcomb S,aeet, Poles 1028-J, 1029J - 2 poles Intervals Rd. off Loring Ave. , Poles 1248J-4111J-4112J - 3 " Approved by the Mayor on April 12, 1943. Nuisance A hearing was held on a petition of residents of Hathorne Street and 172 vicinity that the City Council investigate an alleged nuisance caused by the Surrette Storage Battery Co. at 11 Jefferson Avenue. Mr. Joseph B. Harrington appeared for the petitioners. Mr. Harry L. Simon appeared in favor. A number of residents of Hathorne Street appeared and were re- r _ 223 40 A ri1 8, 1943 corded in favor. . Mr. Carlton Spencer appeared in opposition. On motion of Councillor Dolan , the matter was referred to the Committee on Public Works, the Committee being requested to confer with the Chief of the Fire Department , the City Marshal, the Board of Health, the Building Inspector and the City Solicitor. A communication from the Mayor with an expression of gratitude from George M. Bemis the family of the late e Geor M. 173 g Bemis, Superintendent of Schools, was read and placed on file. A communication from the Mayor, relative to the disposal of real Real Estate estate at 63 and rear 63 Essex Street, was read. On motion of Councillo3 174 Dolan, it was voted that the Mayor and the Superintendent of Public Prop- erty be authorized to sell the real estate at 63 and rear63 Essex Street i at public auction and to execute the necessary deeds or instruments to complete the transfer. A communication from the Mayor, inviting the Council to meet the Reception 175 Officers and men of the French Navy who are to visit City Hall on April 10, 1943, was accepted. The following appointments by the Mayor were unanimously confirmed City Officers 176 under suspension of the rules: MaxShribman, member of Park Commission, for five years from first Monday in May 1943. Louis E. Baker, member of the Planning Board, for five years from the first Monday in May, 1943. James H. Boulger and James E. Lynch, members of the Board of Appeal, for three years from May 1, 1943. The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under sus Victory Gardens 177 pension of the rules: "Ordered: that the sum of twenty-five hundred dollars be and hereby is appropriated for the item "Victory Gardens" to be expended under the direction of Mr. -C. Everett O'Neil, Superintendent of the Park Depart- ment. Said sum,to be charged to the tax levy for the current year." Approved by the Mayor on April 12, 1943. The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted by a vot Unpaid Dills 178 of ten yeas and one absent: "Ordered: that Mayor Edward A. Coffey be and hereby is authorized r to petition the General Court for authority to appropriate money for the payment of and to pay such of the unpaid bills and payroll occurred �24 April 6, 1943 during the year 1941 as shown by a list filed with this .order, and be it further Ordered: that said Mayor Edward A. Coffey and members of the City Council be and hereby are authorized to appear before any committee of th said General Court and to give such information as is necessary to the General Court." I Approved by the Mayor on April 13, 1943. Insurance The following order, recommended by the Mayor as an order previously 179 adopted on February 12, 1943, was adopted under suspension of the rules: "Ordered: that the sum of eight hundred and nine and 60/100 ($809.6 ) dollars be and hereby is appropriated for the purposes of meeting the . cost of insurance covering loss of city funds on account of holdup, rob- bery, theft and destruction and known as Broad Form Disappearance and j Destruction of Money and Securities. Said sum to be charged to the tax levy for the current year." Approved by the Mayor on April 13, 1943. North Street The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted li 180 "Ordered: That the Mayor be and hereby is authorized to purchase on behalf of the City of Salem the following described real estate: "Begin- ning at a point marked "A" on a plan entitled, Land of Abraham & Ida Pat- terson 19 North Street, Salem, Mass. Scale 1 in.-10 ft. Feb. 1943. Frank P; Morse City Engineer, to be filed herewith, thence running N 83 -481- 50" W by land of the City of Salem, 23.72 ft. , to a point marked B on sail plan; thence turning and running N 5 -30'-00" E on the proposed westerly street line of North St. by land of Abraham & Ida Patterson, a distance of 43.38 ft. , to a point marked C on said plan; thence turning and run- ning S 85 -189-10" E by land of the City of Salem 22.46 ft. , to a granite post marked D on said plan; thence turning and running S 3 -51'-10" W on the present westerly street line of North St. , 44.00 ft. , to the said point marked A and the point begun at. The above described parcel con- tains 1008 square feet of land. Said purchase is for the purpose of wid- ening North Street and for other municipal purposes. Said purchase price of four hundred fifteen dollars and eighty cents ($415.80) is to be charged, to the item Elimination Grade Crossing, Bridge and Washington Streets, and Streets Appurtenant. And be it further Ordered: that the Mayor be and hereby is authorized to convey for the sum of one dollar ($1.00) the following described real estate: Be- ginning at a point marked C on a plan entitled, Land of Abraham & Ida Patterson 19 North St Salem, Mass. Scale 1 in.-10 ft. Feb. 1943 Frank P. 228 April 8, 1943 Morse City Engineer, to be filed herewith, thence running N 85 -18110" W by land of Abraham & Ida Patterson 82.90 ft. to a point marked E on said plan ; thence turning and running N 2 -26'-10" E by land of Abraham & Ida Patterson 2.00 ft. , to a point marked F on said plan ; thence turning and E running S 85 -18'-00/by land of the City of Salem 83.01 ft. to a point marked G on said plan; thence turning and running S 5 -30'-00" W on the proposed westerly street line of North St. 2.00 ft. to the said point marked C and the point begun at. The above described parcel contains 166 square feet of land and is a portion of the land acquired by the City of Salem by deed from G. & C. Shaw, #21 North Street, Salem, Mass. , and be it further Ordered: that the Mayor be and hereby is authorized to execute such deeds or other instruments as are necessary to properly convey said premises. " Approved by the Mayor on April 13, 1943. The bond of Augustine J. Toomey, City Clerk, was referred to the Bond Committee on Bonds and returned approved and ordered filed with the City 181 Treasurer. The report .of the City Marshal for the month of March was referred Report 182 to the Committee on Police, on motion of Councillor Poitras. A communication from Bartenders and Waitresses-Hotel and Restaurant Picketing Workers, North Shore Local 290, relative to picketing was received. 183 On. motion of Councillor Crosby, it was voted to grant a permit to picket. The claims of Mary V. Robaczewski and Helen Twombly were referred to Claims the Committee on Claims. 184-185 The application of Joe Sipel, 69 Endicott Street, for renewal of his Pedler 186 pedler' s license was referred to the Board of Control. A list of applications for renewals of Wagon, Seaworms, Junk Collec- Renewals 187 ter, Fortune Teller, Pawnbroker, Auto Dealer, Lodging House and Sunday Licenses was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. The following applications for licenses were referred to the Commit- Licenses 188 -189 tee on Licenses and Permits: To Take Seaworms - George Belanger, 4 Northey St. Sunday License - Raymond L. Eno, 23 hoslyn St. Councillor Dolan offered the following report which was accepted and Gar Wood Uollector ]l`3� 226 April ,8, 1943 recommendation adopted: "The Uommittee on Finance, to whom was referred the matter of appro- priating the sum of three thousand, four hundred and eight dollars ( $3408.00) to complete the purchase of a Gar Wood Rubbish and Ash Collec- tor, has considered said matter and would recommend: that the said appro- priation be made. For the Uommittee, H. Francis Lolan Chairman" The order, which was introduced on March 25, 1943, was adopted. Approved by the Mayor on April 12, 1943. Yu. P. A. Councillor Dolan offered the following report which was accepted and 191 recommendation adopted, Councillor Hyland being recorded in opposition: "The Committee on Finance, to whom was referred the matter of thirty thousand dollars ($30,000.00) to be appropriated for the completion of the Works Projects Administration Projects, has considered said matter and would recommend: that "the same be appropriated. For the Uommittee, H. Francis Lolan Chairman" The order, which was introduced on March 25, 1943, was adopted. Approved by the Mayor on "pril 12, 1943. Licenses Councillor Durkin offered the following report which was accepted 192 and recommendation adopted: "The Committee on Licenses and Permits, to whom was referred a list of applications for licenses, has considered said matter and would recom- ! mend that the following be granted: Renewals Auto Dealers Frank L. Gamble, 37-39 Bridge St . Townsend Motor Co. , 285 Derby St. Fortune Teller J. Oliver Arkrog, 266 Essex St. Lodging Houses Bicknell Bros. , Inc. , 1761 Essex St. Bessie H. Upham, 10-12 Federal St. Sunday License Matteo Celona, 4 High St. For the Committee, Philip J. Durkin Chairman" Fish Trap Councillor Hyland offered the following report which was accepted: 193 "The Committee on Public Property, to whom was- referred the applica- tion of Herman A. Stromberg for a permit for a fish trap on the westerly side of Great Misery Island in line with Bowditch Ledge, Uas considered said matter and would recommend: that the permit be granted to operate a f -__ _. 227; April 8, 1943 fish trap on the westerly side of Great Misery Island in line with Bow- ditch Ledge subject to the following restrictions: 1. That the applicant pay a fee of $°100.00 per year during the to of the permit, said fee to be paid in advance each year. 2. That the applicant file a sworn statement with the city clerk before the effective date of the permit that he is the sole owner of the equipment used and that he or his employee will actually operate the said trap. 3. The violation of either of the above restrictions shall cause immediate revocation of this permit. For the Committee, Samuel F. Hyland Chairman" Councillor Stefanski moved an amendment to substitute the name of Arthur T. Ferguson for the name of Herman A. Stromberg. President Morency called Uouncillor Dolan to take the Chair. On motion of Coun- cillor Rafter, it was voted to grant Mr. Stromberg the privilege of the floor. Mr. Stromberg addressed the council. Councillor Stefanski i withdrew his amendment, with the consent of the Council. Councillor Hyland offered the following report which was accepted: Fish Trap 194 "The Committee on Public Property, to whom was referred the appli- cation of Arthur T. Ferguson for a permit for a fish trap at the wester- ly side of Great Misery Island in line with Bowditch Ledge, has consid- ered said matter and would recommend: that the applicant Arthur T. Fer- guson be given leave to withdraw his application. For the Committee, Samuel F. Hyland Chairman" On motion of Councillor Poitras, it was voted to proceed to vote on both permits at the same time. The permit was granted to Arthur ''2. Ferguson by the following vote: Fish Trap 195 Voting for Arthur T. Ferguson: Councillors Crosby, Durkin, Ferguson, Safford, Stefanski and I'vorency, six in all ; Voting for Herman A. Strom- berg, Councillors Dolan, Hyland, Poitras and Rafter, four in all. Councillor Rafter gave notice that he would ask for reconsideration at the next meeting. Councillor Hyland invited the Council to meet with the Committee High St. Playgroun on Public Property, the Mayor and the Park Commissioners on April 16, 1943, at 7.30 P. M. , in regard to changing the High Street Playground to a new location. Councillor Durkin offered the following order which was adopted: 196 Ordinances "Ordered: That the Mayor be requested to submit to the Council an order appropriating a sum of money not in excess of $1700.00 for the 228 April 8, 1943 purpose of codifying the present City Ordinances in one bound volume, also for the purpose of publishing the ordinances as amended relating to the principal departments in booklet form." approved by the Mayor on April 13, 1943 Budget Councillor Lolan offered the following order which was adopted: 197 "Ordered: that the annual appropriation for the Street Department which was recommended by the Mayor on February 25, 1943, and which became effective as recommended on . April 2, 1943, (no action having been taken by .the City Council) shall be held to include all sums which may be re- ceived during the current year for the street railway taxes under the provisions of Chapter 161 of the General Laws and amendments thereto, and the amounts similarly 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." Approved by the Mayor on April 13, 1943 Plum Island Councillor Durkin offered the following resolution which was adopted: 198 "Whereas, it is the intention of the United States Government to. make a bird and game sanctuary out of,that part of Newburyport called Plum Island and to expend therefore a large sum of money, and Whereas, for many years, several residents of this city have law- fully been allowed to shoot game and wild animals in said territory for use as food and for other purposes, and Whereas, the closing of said Plum Island to hunters and the making of a bird and game sanctuary thereof will seriously affect a large num- ber of residents of the City of Salem, it is, therefore, Resolved, that the City Council of the City of Salem hereby ex- presses its disapproval of the foregoing intention of the United States Government and the expenditure of said large sum of money therefor, and requests that the Congressman from this district and the Massachusetts Senators at Washington beand hereby are respectfully urged to do every- thing within their power to prevent the closing of said territory and its establishment as a bird and game sanctuary and the expenditure of the aforesaid large sum of money therefor, and be it Resolved, that the City Clerk, as Clerk of t*e City Council of the City of Salem, be and hereby is directed to send an attested copy of this order to the Massachusetts Senators at Washington and Governor i P INES 229 April 82 1943 Saltonstall and Uongressman George J. Bates.t' Approved by the Mayor on April 13, 1943 The following juror was drawn to serve at the April session of Juror Civil Court in Salem: Wladyslaw Sowinska 118 Derby Street Machinist On motion of Councillor rerguson , the meeting adjourned at 10.56 o' clock P. M. 1 Attest :— y Clerk 230 April 22, 1943 A regular meeting of the City Council was held on Thursday, April 22, 1943, at eight o'clock P. M. All the members were present except Councillors Carson and Stefanski and the President presided. On motion of Councillor Safford, it was voted to dispense with the reading of the records. Weigher The Mayor' s appointment of Benjamin H. Payers as a weigher of coal 199 and commodities-was read and placed on file. Constables The Mayor' s appointment of Dennis J. Cronin and Alfred R. Call as 200 Constables for the term ending on February 12 1944, was read and placed on file. - Hearings Notice from the Mayor of Hearings before the State Dept . of Public 201 Utilities was received and placed on file. 1 I Ordinances The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under 202 suspension of the rules on motion of Councillor Dolan: "Ordered: that the sum of seventeen hundred ($1700. ) dollars be and hereby is appropriated for the purpose of Codifying the City Ordinances. Said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for the Law Depart- ment , and to be expended under the direction of the City Solicitor for codifying the present city ordinances in one bound volume and for pub- lishing the ordinances, as amended, in booklet form, as said ordinances relate to the principal departments. Said sum to be charged to the Tax Levy for the current year. " Approved by the Mayor on April 24, 1943. Pumping Station The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: 203 "Ordered: that the sum of one thousand eighty-seven dollars and twenty-nine cents (1087.29) be and hereby is transferred from the item General Maintenance, 11ater Department to the item Other Expenses, Pumpin Station. " Approved by the kayor on April 24, 1943 Dumps Improvement The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under 204 suspension of the rules on motion of Councillor Dolan: "Ordered: that the sum of one thousand ( $1000. ) dollars be and here- by is appropriated for the purposes of Improvement in Dumps. Said sum to be charged to the Tax Levy for the current year." Approved by the Mayor on April 24, 1943. 231 April 22, 1943 The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted7De- Cemeteries "Ordered: that the following transfers be made in the Ceme5 partment. $636.00 from the item Cemetery Lot Fund to the item Motor Mower. $860.00 from the item Cemetery Lot Fund to the item General Labor. Approved by the Mayor on April 24, 1943 The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under Aborn Street suspension of the rules' Councillor Crosby; Y on motion of C b a vote of 206Real Estate p nine yeas, no nays and two absent: "Ordered: that the sum of ($277.46) two hundred seventy-seven dol- lars and forty-six cents be and hereby is provided for the purpose of acquiring from Eva Sullaway 136 sq. ft. of land, and from Charles M. Saffer 539 sq. ft. of land, as- shown on a plan of land entitled Proposed Widening, Aborn St. , Salem, Mass. , June 1941. Said purchase of both par eels is for the purposes of street widening and other municipal purposes and be it further Ordered: that the Mayor be and hereby is authorized to purchase said real estate of Eva Sullaway and Charles M. Saffer. Said sum to be charged to the Tax Levy for the current year. " Approved by the Mayor on April 24, 1943. Notice was received from the Mayor of the request of the War Price Council Chamber 207 and Rationing Board for the use of the Council Chamber on Monday, May 10, 1943, at 7.45 P. M. , and the request was granted. The report of the Board of Control, recommending that the applica- Pedler tion of Joe Sipel, 69 Endicott Street, for a pedler's license be granted 208 was accepted and recommendation adopted. Communications from Senator David I. Walsh and Congressman George Plum Island 2G9-210 J. Bates relative to the resolution of the City Council protesting the establishment of a Wild Life Sanctuary at Plum Island were read and placed on file. The invitation to attend the installation of officers of Veterans Invitation • �1]: of Foreign Wars on April 28, 1943, was accepted. A copy of an Act authorizing the City of Salem to convey certain Park Land 212 Property held for Park Purposes by said City at the corner of Orchard and Franklin Streets to Walter Opolski (Chapter 123 of Acts of 1943) was received from the Secretary of the Commonwealth and placed on file. '2 2 April 22, .1943 Hearings Notices were received from the Department of Public Utilities of 213 hearings to be held on railroad matters and. they were referred to the Committee on Legislation, with instructions to attend the hearings. Juniper Point A communication from Juniper Point Community Club relative to a fire Fire Station Dump station in Ward One and requesting improvement in the condition of the 214 Collins Cove dump was referred to the Mayor, with the request that part of the sum of $$1000.00 already appropriated for the improvement of dumps be allocated to the Collins Cove dump. d' Claims The claims of James T. Cullen and Sarah Symonds were referred to the 215-216 i Committee on Claims. Gasoline A hearing was ordered for Thursday, May 132 1943, at eight o'clock 217 P. M. , on the application of John A. Copper for a gasoline license (1000 gallons additional) at 405a Essex Street. Ifs r 'nla er s bond of Henryaron was referred to the Committee Bond The drat y y 218 n Bonds and returned ICI o approved. Licenses The following applications for licenses were referred to the Commit- 219-225 tee on Licenses and Permits: To Take Seaworms Armand J. Belanger, 43 March St. Steven Bik, 14 Lynch St. Edward L'Italien, 31 Salem St. Elmer Hinckley, 8 Federal St. J. Clifton West, 20 West Ave. Edward D. Murphy, 87 Bridge St. Sunday License - Florida B. Thibault, 134 North St. Renewals A list of applications for renewal of Sunday , Lodging House, Junk 226 Collector, Intelligence Office, Fortune Teller and Pool Table Licenses was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. Licenses The following applications for licenses were granted: 227 Drainlayer - Henry Caron, 1 Cabot St. Auctioneer - Frank E. Cross, 13 Mt. Vernon St. Bus Route Councillor Poitras offered the following report which was accepted: 228 "The Committee on Traffic Rules, to whom was referred the matter of changing the location of the bus stop of the Michaud Bus Line Inc. from its present location in front of the Salem News office to a location be- tween 171 and 189 Washington St. , has considered said matter and would recommend: that the location of the terminal bus stop now located in front of the Salem News office on Washington St. and used by Michaud Bus Line Inc. be changed to a new location situated between 171 and 189 Wash 233 April 22, 1943 ington St. being a space seventy-five ( 75) feet in length. Also that the Michaud Bus Line be -permitted to make the necessary slight changes in its route to effect this change, by turning right at the Flat Iron Building, corner Margin and Endicott St. , go over the Mill Hill railroad crossing to Washington St. and then to the new bus stop. On leaving the bus stop that the bus be permitted to return to Castle hill by crossing at the Norman St. crossing, following its present route up Margin St. and Jefferson Ave. to Castle Hill. Also would recommend that this change be also made part of the City Ordinances. For the Committee, Wilfred J. Poitras Chairman" On motion of Councillor Dolan, a hearing was ordered on the pro- posed changes for May 13, 1943, at eight o' clock P. M. Councillor Durkin offered the following report which was accepted Licenses and recommendation adopted: 229 "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 - Raymond L. Eno, 23 Roslyn St. Renewals Wagon License - Isaac Talkowski, 24 Phillips St. Junk Collector - Isaac Talkowski, 24 Phillips St. Fortune Teller - Mary 11. Hebert, 158 Bridge St. Pawnbroker - Samuel Solomon, 163 Washington St. Auto Dealer, 3rd class - David Litman, 56 Bridge St. Lodging Houses Henry N. Clement, 25 North St. Edward C. Pauling, 396 Essex St. Sunday Licenses Fanny Farmer Candy Shop, 172 Essex St. James L. Foye, 158 North St. John L.. Sheehan & Son , 159 Fort Ave. Clovis Roy, Jr. , 22 Palmer St. Charles M. Saffer, 163 Boston St. Harry Samolchuk, 48 Ward St. For the Committee, Philip J. Durkin Chairman" Sunday Licenses approved by the Mayor on Xpril 24, 1943 Councillor eoitras offered the following report which was accepted Water Dept. Inspectors and recommendation adopted: 2$0 "The Committee on Ordinances, to whom was referred favorable recom mendation of Committee on Salaries and Committee on Finance regarding salary adjustment for water meter readers and inspectors, has considers said matter and would recommend: the adoption of the following attached April 22, 1943 amendment to the City Ordinances. jFor the Committee, Wilfred J. Poitras Chairman" Water Dept. The following ordinance was given first passage: Salaries 2zi "In the year one thousand nine hundred and forty-three. An Ordinance to amend an ordinance relating to the Compensation of Cer- tain City Officers. Be it ordained by the Gity Council of the City of Salem, as follows: Section 1. Section 1 of Chapter XIV of the ordinances of the City of Salem is hereby amended by striking out the words "inspectors five dol- lars and twenty-five cents per day" in the paragraph relating to Water Department and inserting in place thereof the following words: "inspec- tors six dollars per day" so that said paragraph as amended shall read as follows: "Water Department: General foreman, six dollars per day; working foreman, five dollars and twenty-five cents per day; inspectors six dollars per day; caretaker at Wenham Lake and Reservoir, five dollars and twenty-five cents per day; all payable weekly." Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City Charter." Fish Trap The notice of reconsideration, which was given on April 8, 1943, 232-233 . I by Councillor Rafter on the vote granting Arthur T. Ferguson a permit for a fish trap off Misery Island, was taken up. Councillor Rafter called attention to certain provisions of the City Charter and the -Rules and Regulations of the City Council relative to a Councillor voting on a question in which he has a personal interest distinct from public interest. The Council voted to reconsider by the following vote: Voting yes, Councillors Crosby, Dolan, Durkin , Hyland, Poitras, Rafter and Safford,' seven in all; Voting no, Councillor Morency, one in all; Present but not voting, Councillor Ferguson, one all; Absent , Councillors Carson and Stefanski, two in all. On motion of Councillor Rafter, it was voted to postpone further action until the City Solicitor gives his opinion on the following: "Does the first sentence of Section 13 of the Rules and Orders of the City Council which reads as follows: tNo member shall vote on any ques- tion or serve on any committee, where his private interest is immediate- ly concerned, distinct from that of the public', forbid a City Council- lor of the City Council of Salem from voting for a fish trap permit for 235� _ -- April 22, 1943 himself, if:-it-;appears�,.that . the said C ty'C0uhcillbr has:.the sole finan- cial interest in the business authorized by the said permit and from which the said City Councillor expects a financial return; and further whether provision of Sec. 18 of Ch. 43 of the General Laws supersedes or in any way nullifies the first sentence of Sec. 13 of the Rules and Orders of the City Council?" The following were drawn to serve as jurors at the Criminal Session' Jurors of Superior Court in Newburyport In May, 1943: Ludger Dion y Sumner Road Shoe worker Michael A; Moran 19 Dunlap Street Foreman On. motion of Councillor Dolan, the meeting adjourned at 9:32 o' clock P. M. Attest:- City Clerk April 28, 1943 A special meeting of the City Council was held on Wednesday; April 28, 1943, at seven o` clock P. M. , called by the President for the pur- pose of drawing jurors All the members were present except Councillor Durkin, Carson, Poitras, Safford and Stefanski and the President pre- sided. I � III il Jurors The following were drawn to serve as jurors at Civil Court in,ll Salem on May 17, 1943: Bertrand L. Rolfe 8 Milk Street Janitor y II Arthur E. Cavanagh 46 Forrester Street Clerk , i Frank Porter 7 Leach Street Clerk On motion of Councillor Dolan , the meeting adjourned at 7.19 o' clock P. M. Attest : - k G� Cler y I I May 13, 1943 A regular meeting of the City Council was held on Thursday , May 13, 1943, at eight o'clock P. M. All the members were present except Coun- cillor Stefanski 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 John A. Cooper for a lic- Gasoline ense to store gasoline at 405a Essex Street. Councillor Dolan appeared in favor for the petitioner, there was no opposition and the license was granted on motion of Councillor Dolan. A hearing was held on a change in route of the Michaud Bus Line Inc. Bus Route as necessitated by a change in a bus stop from Washington Street at the corner of Front Street to 171-189 Washington Street. Mr. Joseph M. Pel- letier appeared in favor for the Michaud Bus Line Inc. There was no op- posit ion. On motion of Councillor Poitras, it was voted to approve the following new route, and to so notify the Department of Public Utilities: From the Flat Iron Building, corner of Margin and indicott Street, thenc easterly over the Mill Street Railroad Crossing to Washington Street, an thence northerly to a proposed new location for a bus stop between 171 and 189 Washington Street thence, northerly on Washington Street thence across the Norman Street crossing and following the present route through Margin Street and Jefferson Avenue to Castle hill. The Mayor' s appointment of the following weighers of coal and com- Weighers for the term ending February 1, 1944, was read and placed on file: 234 Nelson A. Auger Lawrence W. Cogswell Bertie R. Poston i James F. Callahan Verner A. Anderson The Mayor's appointment of Albert 6. Miller and Philip D. Bloomberg Constables 235 as constables for the term ending February lst, 1944, was read and placed on file. The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under Reserve Account 236 suspension of the rules: "Ordered: that the sum of fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000. ) be and hereby is appropriated and to be known as the Reserve Account. Said sum to be charged to the Tax Levy for the current year. Transfers from this account will be by Council Order as approved by the City Auditor and the Mayor. " Approved by the Mayor on May 14, 1943. The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under sus U. S. W. V. 237 N 238 May 13, 1943 pension of the rules: "Ordered: that the sum of nine hundred ( $900) dollars be and hereby is provided for the purposes of holding the 44th Annual Encampment of the Mass. United Spanish War Veterans, on June 18, 19, and 20th, and to be known as Mass. United Spanish War Veterans Account. Said sum to be charged to the Tax Levy for the current year." Approved by the Mayor on May 14, 1943. Ind®pendence Day The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under 238 suspension of the rules: "Ordered: that the sum of six hundred ($$600. ) dollars be and hereby is appropriated for the urposes of the celebration of Independence Day. Said sum to be charged to the Tax Levy for the Current Year." Approved by the Mayor on May 14, 1943. Licensing Board The Mayor' s appointment of Peter F. Leonard as a member of the Li- 239 tensing Board for a term of six years commencing the first Monday in June ,was unanimously confirmed under suspension of the rules. Sidewalks The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under 240 suspension of the rules: "Ordered: that the sum of seven thousand dollars be and hereby is appropriated for the purposes of constructing sidewalks. Said sum to be charged to tax levy for the current year." Approved by the Mayor on May 14, 1943. Collins Cove FlatE The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under 241 suspension of the rules: "Ordered: that the sum of two hundred and thirty-seven dollars and fifty cents ($237.50) be and hereby is appropriated for the purposes of purchase and acquisition of a tract of land containing 74,300 square feet of land as shown on a plan entitled "Plan of Flats in Collins Cove, and owned by Blanche 0. Safford." Said purchase is for the purpose of acquiring said land for playground and recreational activities and other municipal purposes. Said sum to be charged to the tax levy for the current year, and be it further Ordered: that the i:iayor be and hereby is authorized to purchase said real estate in behalf of the City of Salem." Approved by the Mayor on May 14, 1943. Highland Avenue - The report of the City Engineer on the construction of the Highland Sewer 242 Avenue sewer waw read and placed on file. May 13, 1943 Notice was received from the City Marshal of the appointment of Police Sergeant Lawrence J. Moynihan as military Substitute Police Sergeant to take the 243 place of Sergeant William H. O'Nril, now in the U. S. Coast Guard, and placed on file. Notice was received and placed on file of the election of the fol- Board of Control lowing officers of the Board of Control: 244 Chairman - City Marshal John C. Harkins Secretary and Treasurer - Edward H. Judkins iThe following opinion of the City Solicitor was read and placed on Opinion f file: 245 Honorable City Council City Hall Salem, Mass. Gentlemen: I have received a letter in which you submitted certain legal ques- tions for me to answer. The first question was: "Does the first sentence of Section 13 of the 'Rules and Orders of the City Council' which reads as follows: 'No member shall vote on any question or serve on any committee, where his private interest is immediately concerned, distinct from that of the public' forbid a City Councillor of the City Council of Salem from votin for a fish trap permit for himself, if it appears that the said City Councillor has tjie sole financial interest in the business authorized by the said uermit, and from which the said City Councillor expects a finan- cial return?" It is my opinion that said rule does prohibit a member of the City Council from voting for a fish trap permit for himself. Then you ask me the further question as to whether the provision of Section 18 of Chapter 43 of the General Laws supersedes or in any way nullifies the first sentence of Section 13 of the Rules and Orders of the City Council. The first paragraph of said Section 18, which is a part of the City Charter, reads as follows: "Except as otherwise provided in this section the legislative powers of the City Council may be exercised as provided by ordinance or rule adopted by it." The first sentence of the next paragraph of this section, which is numbered one, reads as follows: "Every member of the Council may vote on any question coming before it." That language is very plain and not in any way ambiguous, and it does not prohibit a member of the Council from voting on a question even a1240 May 13, 1943 though he may have a beneficial interest in the same. The first para- graph in Section 18 expressly states that the City Council may exercise legislative powers as provided by ordinance or rule adopted by it except as otherwise provided in said section. It is otherwise provided by the sentence that "Every member of the Council may vote on any question coming before it". �i It is a general principle of municipal law that if a rule or ordi- nance is repugnant to a statute the rule or ordinance is nullified or superseded Y d d b the statute with which it conflicts. P is It is therefore my opinion that the provisions set forth above from j Section 18 of Chapter 43 of the General Laws nullifies the first sen- tence 13 of the Rules and Orders of the City tence in Section Y Council which is set forth above. Very truly yours , James Kinsella City Solicitor Physicians j - Notice from the Public Welfare Department of the designation of 246 Dr. Francis Harrigan and Dr. Harry Freedberg to care for the duties of the City Physician was received and placed on file. II Report The report of the City Marshal for the month of April was referred 247 to the Committee on Police. Plum Island Communications from Senator Lodge and Governor Saltonstall relative 248-249 � to a Wild Life Sanctuary at Plum Island were received and placed on i file. Shellfish A communication from the Division of Marine Fisheries relative to 250 increased production of shellfish was read and plated on file. Thanks A letter of thanks from the family of the late Napoleon Levesque, 251 member of the Board of Health, was read and placed on file. i Invitation An invitation to attend installation of officers of Y. D. Veterans i� 252 Association and Auxiliary on May 15, 1943, was accepted. Invitation An invitation to attend Memorial Services of Daughters of Union 253 Veterans of Civil War on May 23, 1943, was accepted. Builder The application of Louis Goldstein , 8 King' s Beach Terrace, Swamp- 254 j scott , for a builder' s license was granted. I j Inflammables A hearing was ordered for Thursday, May 27, 1943, at eight o'clock II 255 P. M. , on the application of John Flynn & Sons for a license to store i , 10,000 gallons of degreasing solvent at 20 Goodhue Street. i 2411 -- May 13, 1943 The application of Hytron Corp. for a license to store 700 gallons Inflammables of inflammables at 76 Lafayette Street was 256 granted under the _provisions of Executive Order No. 53 of the Governor. The claims of Bronislaw Kozlowski, Joseph hobinson, Margaret Rotman Claims Elyse Rushford, Aime J. Lebel, and Rose A. Lebel were referred to the 257-262 Committee on Claims. The bond of Eagle Paint and wallpaper Store for a stationary sign Bond at 33 Front Street was referred to the Committee on Bonds and returned 263 approved. The application of Stavros Alevras, 76 Wallis St. , Peabody, for a Pedlers pedler' s license was referred to the Board of Control. 264-265 A list of applications for renewals of pedler licenses was referred to the Board of Control. The following applications for licenses were referred to the Commit Licenses tee on Licenses and Permits: 266-271 Lodging Houses Margaret Beaupre, 17 Federal St. Rebecca Brown, 2 Church St. Theresa Mann, 268 Lafayette St. Junk Dealer - Essex Salvage Co. , 309 Bridge St. Bowling Alleys - James Pemberton, 18 New Derby St. (10) To Dig Seaworms - John Bernard, 57 Lawrence St. A list of applications for renewal of Lodging House, Sunday, Pass- Renewals 272 enger Automobile, Junk Collector, Junk Dealer, Intelligence Office, Bowling Alley, Fortune Teller, Pool Tables and Seaworms licenses was re- ferred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. The following applications for renewal of auctioneer licenses were granted: Ellis M. Andrews David Frye William F. Manning The applications of Joseph Trojanowski and Alexander A. Pszenny for Fish Traps 273-274 ( permits for fish traps at the westerly side of Great Misery Island were jreferred to the Committee on Public Property. The report of Councillor Morency, for the Committee on Legislation, Railroads in regard to hearings on railroad matters before the Department of Public 275 Utilities, was read and placed on file. Councillor Durkin offered the following report which was accepted Licenses 276 ��242 May 13, 1943 and recommendation adopted: "The Committee on Licenses and Permits, to whom were referred appli- , cations for licenses, has considered said matter and would recommend that the following be granted: Sunday License - Florida B. Thibault, 134 North St. Renewals Sunday Licenses George N. Konos, 164 Essex St. James quinlan, 15 Lemon St. ; Salvatore Rizzotti, 15 High St. Adelard Rouillard, 31 Palmer St. Grace Talbot, 252 Harbor St. Junk Collector Israel Yoffa, %165 Boston St. Intelligence Office Gertrude B. Carter, 39 Ocean Ave. Fortune Teller ( Mary R. DeSantis, 266 Vashington St. II Pool Tables jThomas J. Girard, 38-40 Palmer St. Lodging Houses Abraham Camil, 24 Charter St. Joseph Rioux, 167 Washington St. Abraham Camil, 4-6 Brown St. Ct. Abraham Camil, 20 Brown St. Abraham Camil, 19 Brown St. Dorothy Camil , 30 Charter St. For the Committee Philip J. Durkin Chairman" i Seaworms 1 Councillor Durkin offered the following report which was accepted 277� and recommendation adopted: "The Committee on Licenses and Permits to whom were referred appli- cations for licenses to dig seaworms has considered said matter and would recommend that the following be granted: New Licenses Armand J. Belanger, 43 March St. George Belanger, 4 Northey St. John Bernard, 57 Lawrence St Steven Bik, 14 Lynch St. Elmer Hinckley, 8 Federal St. Edward L'Italien, 31 Salem St. Lewis C. Moalli, 131 Derby St. Edward D. Murphy, 87 Bridge St. J. Clifton West , 20 West Ave. Renewals Otis Bradshaw, 134 Bridge St. Stanley Gabrielski, 16 Becket St. Albert Gonet, 39 Union St. William Gonet , 28 `''nglish St. Edward Holak, R5 Becket St. William A. Laverty, 45 March St. Gordon E. Leslie, 76 Bri(Lge St. Henry Migneault, 23 Symonds St. John T. O'Brien , 10 Saunders St. Joseph O'Brien, 10 Saunders St . Ralph Parker, 23 Williams St. George J. Robinson, 6 E. Collins St . John Szikney, 154 Bridge St. James N. Whelton, 17 Juniper Ave. Paul Zucco, 19 Skerry St. Salvatore S. Zocco, 19 Skerry St. For the "ommittee, Philip J. Durkin Chairman" Salaries The ordinance to amend the ordinance relating to compensation of 231- certain city officers by increasing the salaries of Water Department inspectors, which was introduced on April 22, 1943, was passed to be 2/� Il _i 3 I` � I- May 13, 1943 ordained. Presented to the Mayor for approval on May 142 1943, and re- turned without his signature on May 28, 1943. On motion of Councillor Ferguson it was voted to take the fish trap Fish Traps permit of Arthur T. Ferguson from the table. 278-279 Councillor Durkin offered the following order which was adopted by the following vote: Voting yes, Councillors Carson, Dolan, Durkin, By- land, Poitras and Rafter, six in all ; Voting no, Councillors Crosby, Ferguson, Safford and Morency, four in all; Absent,. Councillor Stefan ski, i one in all: I "Ordered: that the matter of granting a fish trap as now before th Council be referred to the Council sitting as a Committee of the Whole and that all holders of licenses to maintain such traps and all appli- cants for fish trap permits be ordered to appear before said Committee of the Whole at the date and time of days as is set for said Committee." On motion of Councillor Dolan, it was voted to proceed to elect Fence Viewers Fence Viewers. - Building Inspector John J. O'Rourke and City Engineer 280 Frank P. Morse were elected by unanimous vote. Councillor Ferguson offered the following order: Fish Trap "Ordered: that the application of Anthony Chormitom for a permit tc 281 construct a fishing trap be granted." Councillor Nyland moved to amend by making certain restrictions as recommended by the Committee on Public Property. Councillor Rafter moved to amend by referring:.to the Committee of the Whole and the motion was voted. . I Councillor Poitras offered the following order which was adopted: Juniper Cove 282 "Ordered: that in accordance with the powers vested in the Council. by an ordinance relating to the transplanting and cultivation of shell fish in the gity of Salem and in accordance with such further powers a may be vested by reason of ordinances relating to sea worms, the City Council hereby declares a closed season for a period of five years on that portion of Juniper Cove below mean high water lying westerly of a line drawn from the southwest corner of house No. 72 Bay View Avenue to the northwest corner of house on Winter Island now owned by Elena Missu 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." Approved by the Mayor on May 14, 1943. , -244 May 13, -.1943 Fish Trap On motion of Councillor Ryland, the application of Thomas T. Lotito for a fish trap was taken from the Committee on Public Property and re- ferred to the Committee of the Whole. Hospital Councillor Rafter offered the following order which was adopted: 283 � "Ordered: that the City Marshal be hereby requested to provide adequate police protection for the convenience and safety of persons having occasion to visit the Salem hospital between the hours of 1.30 p. M. and 3.00 p. m. and in the evening from 6.30 p. m. to 8.00 p. m." Approved by the Mayor on May 18, 1943 On motion of Councillor Durkin it was voted that President Morency act as Chairman of the Committee of the Whole on Fish Traps. On motion of Councillor Ferguson , the meeting, adjourned at 9.33 o' clock P. M. Attest:- Q-4,7C City Cl i i j i 245 May 27, 1943 A regular meeting of the City Council was held on Thursday, May 27, 1943, at eight o' clock P. M. All the members were present except Coun- cillor Carson and the President presided. On motion of Councillor Saf- ford, it was voted to dispense with the reading of the records. A hearing was held on the application of John Flynn & Sons for a Inflammables license to store 10,000 gallons of degreasing solvent at 20 Goodhue Street. Mr. John Keenan appeared in favor for the petitioner, there was no opposition and the license was granted. The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: Water Pipe "Ordered: that the sum of thirteen hundred dollars be and hereby is 284 transferred from the item Reserve Account to the item General Maintenanc Water Department, and be it further Ordered: that the Purchasing Agent be authorised to purchase with the approval of the Mayor one thousand feet (10001 ) of six inch ( 6") Sand Spun Class 150 , Cast Iron Pipe, Bell and Spigot , from the Board of Water Commissioners, New Britain,. Connecticut." Approved by the Mayor on May 28, 1943 The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was read: Leave of Absence . "Ordered: that all veterans employed by the City of Salem, exclud>n 285 herefrom members of the Salem Police and Fire Departments, shall be granted a leave of absence without loss of pay on Sunday, May 30th, 1943 provided that they take part in the Memorial Day services and parade on said day." On motion of Councillor Dolan, the order was amended by striking out the words "excluding herefrom members of the Salem Police and Fire Departments", and the order was adopted as amended. Presented to .the Mayor for approval on May 28, 1943, and rbturned without his signature on June 1, 1943. The Mayor' s appointment of Henry Gagnon as a member of the Board of Board of Health 286 Health to fill out the undexpired term of Napoleon Levesque was unanimou - ly confirmed under suspension of the rules. The Mayor' s appointment of Irvin Butler and Vincent L. Carey as con- 287 Constables stables for the term ending February 11 1944, was read and placed on file. The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: 288 Concerts 46 Iday 27 , 1943 "Ordered: that the sum of one hundred and fifty dollars be and here- by is transferred from the item "W. P. A. Rentals" to be added to sums heretofore appropriated in the item "Band Concerts"." Approved by the Mayor on May 28, 1943 Real Estate The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: 289 � "Ordered: that the Mayor be and hereby is authorized to convey to Miss Mildred Curtis the land with building thereon situate at 06 Federal Street and containing 695 -square feet of land for the sum of $1337.50. Said parcel is marked in red on plan of land entitled Land of Lucy E. Daniels et al, Salem, Mass. March 1943, Frank P. Morse, City Engineer, and be it further Ordered: that the Mayor be and hereby is authorized to execute deeds or instruments necessary in the proper conveying of said real estate on behalf of the city of Salem to Miss Mildred Curtis." Approved by the Mayor on May 26, 1943 Parade The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: 290 "Ordered: that the Department of Massachusetts, United Spanish War Veterans be and hereby are authorized to conduct a parade on Sunday, June 19 , 1943." Approved by the Mayor on May 282 1943. Pedlers The report of the Board of Control , recommending that the following 291 pedler licenses be granted, was accepted and recommendation adopted: Stavros Alevras, 46 Wallis St. , Peabody Renewals Robert Richmond, 1212 Boardman St. David Saper, 27 Eden St. Sign The application of Salem Chamber of Commerce for a permit for a sig 292 at the head of the tunnel from June 7th to June 20th was granted. Licenses The following applications for licenses were referred to the Commit 293-298 tee on Licenses and Permits: Lodging Houses George H. Murphy, 12 Summer St. Linda S. Tuckerman, 395 Essex St. To Dig Seaworms Clarence J. Marquis, 318 " efferson Ave. Fred Skiotis, 14 Becket St. Alfred A. Tanguay, 117 Loring Ave. Bowling Alleys - Charles Shribman, Fort Ave. Pavilion )11) Pedler The application of Thomas Leventis, 62 Hathorne St. , for renewal 299 of his pedler Is license was referred to the Board of Control. i i 247 May 27, 1943 A list of applications for renewals of licenses was referred to the Licenses Committee on Licenses and Permits. (Renewals of Sunday, Junk Collector, 300 Junk Dealer, Lodging House, Seaworms, Fortune Teller and Bowling Alley Licenses. ) The invitation of Veterans of Foreign Wars to participate in the Parade Memorial Day Parade was accepted. 301 0 A renewal bond of Salem Hardware Co. for a sign at 26 Front Street Bond was referred. to the Committee on Bonds and returned approved. 302 Councillor Durkin offered the following report which was accepted Licenses and recommendation adopted: 303 "The Committee on Licenses and Permits, to whom were referred appli cations for licenses, has considered said matter and would recommend the the following he granted: Junk Dealer - Essex Salvage Co. , 309 Bridge St. Bowling Alleys - James Pemberton, 18 New Derby St. (10) To Dig Seaworms - John Bernard, 57 Lawrence St. Renewals of Licenses Sunday Licenses Georgiana Burns, 358i Bridge St. Est. of Anna M. Crowley, 9 Ord St. Adelard Duchene, 86 Congress St. Jacob Epstein, 35 Winthrop St. Morris Fins, 82 North St. Louis Hollander, 193 Fort Ave. Frank Przevznik, 27 Hawthorne Blvd. Albert B. Savory, 167 Federal St. D. A. Schulte Co. , Washington & Essex Sts. George S. Wright, 102 Webb St. John Konneviah, 6 Harris St. Annie C. Finnan , 93 Bridge St. Passenger Automobile Thomas A. Cooper, Salem Depot (2) John A. Cooper, Salem Depot Fred J. Fosse, Salem Depot (2) Junk Collector Charles Litman, 44 Irving St. Theodore Morris, 5 Blaney St. Abraham Raymond, 3A Buffum St. Junk Dealer Collier & Mizioch Inc. , R67 Flint St. Jacob S. Hart, 40 Roslyn St. Intelligence Office Beulah Fitzhugh, 140 Washington St. Rachel Tucker, 389 Essex St. Bowling Alleys James E. Mavrakos , 94 Lafayette St. (8) James E. Mavrakos, eor. Federal & Washington Sts. (12) Fortune Teller - Anne Smith, 12 Ash St. Pool Tables - Isaac Polansky, R 146 Washington St. (8) Lodging House Emma N. George, 13 Barton S4. , granted with provision that third floor is not used. �x�248 May 27 , 1943 Lodging Houses ( con. ) Rose A. White, 6 North St. , granted with provision that third floot is not used Rose A. White, 83 Federal St. , granted with provision that third floor is not used Daniel J. Joyce, 8 Federal St. Marie L. Morin , 1121 Federal St. Ella Harlin, 2 Federal St. Caldwell House, 21 Sutton Ave. For the Committee, Philip J. Durkin Chairman" , Fish Traps President Morency announced that there would be no report from the 304-306 Committee of the Whole as there had not been a quorum at the meeting of the Committee. On motion of Councillor Durkin, the Council took a ten minute recess. The Council then reconvened. At the invitation of the President, Lieut- enant-Commancer Nichols was escorted to the rostrum by Councillor Dolan . Councillor Crosby moved to take all fish trap applications from the Committee on Public Property and take action on them. The City Clerk read the following report which was accepted: I "The Committee of the Whole, to whom was referred the matter of fish traps, has considered said matter and reports that the Committee cannot arrive at any conclusion and that the Flatter be returned to the City I I Council. i For the Committee, Philip J. Durkin Chairman" Councillor Crosby moved to grant a permit for a fish trap at Great Misery Island to Arthur T. Ferguson. Councillor Dolan moved to ballot on permits to Arthur T. Ferguson and Herman A. Stromberg. Councillor Stefanski moved to amend Councillor' Dolan' s motion by opening ballotting to all applicants. Councillor 1'oitras moved that any permit when granted should be subject to any restrictions imposed by the City Council in the future. Councillor Durkin moved to adjourn. The motion was not voted. The Council tken proceeded to ballot on applications for a fish trap permit westerly of Great Misery Island as follows: Voting for Arthu T. Ferguson, Councillors Crosby, Durkin, Ferguson, Safford, Stefanski and Morency, six in all; Voting for nerman A. Stromberg: Councillors Dolan , Hyland, Poitras and Rafter, four in all. The permit was granted to Arthur T. Ferguson. Bus Service Councillor Poitras .offered the following order which was adopted: 307 "Ordered: That the Trustees of the Eastern Massachusetts Railway Co. be requested to resume normal service consisting of one trip every :�4 �9 May 29, 1943 half hour from their Salem Bus Terminal to the Salem Willows and to teas the present new schedule of one trip every two hours, so that the 1000 residents of that community may be able to get back and forth to the center of the city and to the train services, as well as to their work, which in a large number of cases is in defense plants. Also that the Trustees of the railway company accord us an early hearing date if there is any question of resuming the half hour service." Approved by the Mayor on May 28, 1943 Councillor Rafter offered the following ordinance which was refer- Salary red to the Committees on Salaries and Ordinances on motion of Councillor 308 Rafter: "In the year dine thousand nine hundred and forty-three. An Ordinance to amend an ordinance relating to compensation for the Super- intendent of Scales. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: Section 1. Section 1 of Chapter XIV of the City Ordinances is hereby amended by striking out in the paragraph relating to the Superintendent of Scales the words "fifteen hundred sixty dollars"nand inserting there- in the words "eighteen hundred seventy-two dollars" so that the said paragraph shall read as follows: "To the Superintendent of Scales eight- een hundred seventy-two dollars". Section 2. This ordinance is to take effect as provided in the City Charter." On motion of Councillor Stefanski, the Council refused an immediate reconsideration of all business. On motion of Councillor Dolan, the Council adjourned at 9.20 o' clock P. M. Attest:- it June 10 , 1943 A regular meeting of the City Council was held on Thursday, June,10, 1943, at eight o' clock P. M. All the members were present except Coun- cillor Stefanski and the President presided. On motion of Councillor Safford, it was voted to dispense with the reading of the records. Cemetery Wall The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: 309 "Ordered: that the sum of seven hundred and fifty dollars ( $750.00) be and hereby is transferred from the item Reserve Account to the item Repairs, Wall, Broad Street Cemetery." Approved by the Mayor on June 14, 1943. Culvert, Cemetery The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: 310 "Ordered: that the sum of five hundred dollars be and hereby is transferred from the item Sale of Lots, Greenlawn Cemetery, to the new item Extension of Culvert in the Cemetery Budget." Approved by the Mayor on June 14, 1943 Playground The following order, recommended by the mayor, was adopted: W. P. A. 311 "Ordered: that the following transfers be and hereby are made: I (1) From the item Construction of Tennis courts at May Street to the item Improvements, May Street Playgrounds, the sum of four thousand dol- lars ($4000.00) ( 2) From the item Construction of Tennis Uour-ts at May Street to the item W. P. A. (Works Projects Account) , the sum of four thousand dollars ( $4000.00) ." Approved by the Mayor rn June 14, 1943 Parking Area The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: 312 "Ordered: that the sum of two hundred and forty dollars ($240.00) be and hereby is transferred from the item Federal Housing Commission to the item Parking Area, Boston & Maine Railroad. " Approved by the Mayor on June 14, 1943. City Home The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: 313 "Ordered: that the following item be and hereby is transferred in the Public Welfare Department budget. From the item Outside Relief the sum of one thousand three hundred and twenty dollars ($1320.00) to the item Salary and Wages, City Home." Approved by the Mayor on June 14, 1943. W. P. A. The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: 3147 251 June 10, 1943 .' "Ordered: that the following sums be and hereby are transferred: 1. Sidewalk Construction Receipts $579.12 and ( 2) W. P. A. Sidewalks $73.71, both to the item Works Projects Account (W. P. A. ) for the pur- poses of completing unfinished W. P. A. Projects." Approved by the Mayor on June 14, 1943. The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted by a Closed Banks unanimous yea and nay vote: 315 h T "Ordered: that the City Treasurer and the City Auditor be and hereb are authorized to charge the account Reserve for Cash in closed Banks in the amount of $6076.48 and to red uce the Cash Account in a like sum in cc rd a o ante - with the purpose for which h't is Reserve was established, namely, to charge thereto the -balance of cash in the closed Salem Trust Company remaining after the final dividend will have been declared and paid, said final dividend now having been received and applied. " Approved by the Mayor on June 14, 1943. Notice from the Mayor of his appointment of Harold M. Perkins as Secretary 316 his Secretary was read and placed on file. The Mayor's appointment of Edgar W. Johnson as Chairman of the Re- Retirement Board tirement Board for a term of three years from July 1, 1943, was unani- 317 mously confirmed under suspension of the rules, on motion of Councillor Poitras. The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: Essex St. Land "Ordered: the Mayor be and hereby is authorized to accept for the city of Salem a parcel of land from Wojciech and Mary Piekos as shown on a plan entitled Land of Wojciech and Mary Piekos as shown on a plan en- titled Land of Wojciech and Mary Piekos, 61 Essex St. Salem, Mass. June 1943, Frank P. Morse, City Engineer. Said land is to be used for the relocation of street line and other municipal purposes." Approved by the Mayor on June 14, 1943. The Mayor' s appointment of Emmett D. Sholds as a weigher of coal I Weigher '19 and commodities for the term ending February 1, 1944, was read and placed on file. The recommendation of the Mayor that the Council enact a temporary Reserve Police •3zb ordinance providing for days off and vacations for the Reserve Police Force was referred to the Committee on Ordinances on motion of Council- lor Rafter. June 10, 1943 Civilian Defense The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: 321 "Ordered: that the following sums of money be and hereby are trans- ferred: I From the item Town Hall Rentals $ 160.00 From the item W. P. A. Rentals 150.00 From the item Contributions from Public School Athletics 500.00 From the item War Price Rationing Board Rentals 690.00 FFF making a total of 1500.00 fall to the special item Caring and Maintenance of Civilian Defense Build- ing, 34 Church Street, Salem." Approved by the Mayor on June 14, 1943. I I Water Pipe The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: 322 "Ordered: that the sum of thirteen hundred thirty-eight ( $1338.00) dollars be and hereby is transferred from the item Reserve Account to the item General Maintenance, Water Department , and be it further Ordered: that the Purchasing Agent be authorized to purchase with the approval of the Mayor six hundred feet of 12" deLavaud Cast Iron Pipe from the Warren Pipe Company of IvTassachusetts." i Approved by the Mayor on June 14, 1943. I W. P. A. The following order , recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: ,323 "Ordered: that the sum of seven thousand dollars be and hereby is transferred from the item Reserve Account to the item W. P. A. Account for the purposes of finishing the unfinished projects." Approved by the Mayor on June 14, 1943. Report The report of the City Marshal for the month of May was referred to 324 ; the Committee on Police. Loan A communication from the Emergency Finance Board, approving a Chap- 325 ter 40 Renewal Loan ($25,000. Tax Title Loan originally approved by the Board on June 3, 1941, was read and placed on file. Fish Traps The following communication from the Director of the Division of Marine Fisheries was read and placed on file: June 4, 1943 Mr. A. J. Toomey City Clerk Salem, Massachusetts Dear Sir: I am returning herewith the authorization and approval forms for the proposed fish trap location of Arthur T. Ferguson. It appears from the location on the charts as well as from the 253 June 10, 1943 i description ,of the location that the trap would be placed in the waters of Beverly instead of Salem and, therefore, your City Council is not authorized to give approval for the same. You should advise Mr. Ferguson that his application should be pre- sented to the City of Beverly. Very truly yours, Ralph H. Osborn Director An invitation to attend the exercises of Firemen's Memorial Sunday Invitation on June 13, 1943, was accepted. 327 A communication from the Eastern Massachusetts Street Railway Co. Bus Service relative to increased bus service to Salem Willows was read and placed on 328 filed. Hearings were ordered for Thursday, June 24, 1943, at eight o'clock Pole Location P. M. , on the petition of New England Telephone and Telegraph Co. and 329-330nduit Salem Electric Lighting Co. to relocate one pole on Aborn Street, and on the petition of New England Telephony and Telegraph Co. to locate a con- duit and manhole in Boston and Aborn.Streets. The claimsof Gertrude A. Hartigan and Henry C. P. Evans were refer- Claims red to the Committee on Claims. 331-332 The following applications for licenses to dig seaworms were refer- Seaworms red to the Committee on Licenses and Permits: 333-335 Richard Desjardin, 47 Bridge St. Joseph P. Chalifour, 26 Osborne St. Albert H. Francoeur, 24 Osborne St. A list of applications for renewal of Sunday, Pool Table, Seaworms, Rene�a,als Sale of Seaworms Lod 336 ging House and Drainlayer Licenses was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. The application of Herman A. Stromberg for a permit for a fish trap Fish Traps at the westerly side of Great Misery Island was granted on motion of 337-338 Councillor Dolan. The application of Herman A. Stromberg for a permit for a fish trap at the westerly side of Little Misery Island was granted on motion of Councillor Dolan. Councillor Ferguson offered the following report which was accepted Nuisance 339 and recommendation adopted: "The Committee on Public Works, to whom was referred the matter of Petition of the residents of Hathorne St. and neighborhood, regards the 254 June 10, 1943 nuisance created by the operation of the Surette Storage Battery Co. Inc. at Jefferson Ave. , has considered said matter and would recommend: that the matter be left in the hands of the Supt. of Public Property. For the Committee, Arthur T. Ferguson Chairman" Licenses Councillor Durkin offered the following report which was accepted 340 land recommendation adopted: "The Committee on Licenses and Permits, to whom was referred appli- cations for licenses, has considered said .matter and would recommend: tha the following be granted: To Dig Seaworms i Clarence J. Marquis, 318 Jefferson Ave. Fred Skiotis, 14 Becket St. Alfred A. Tanguay, 117 Loring Ave. Bowling Alleys - Charles Shribman, Pavilion, Fort Ave. (11) . Renewals Sunday Licenses William Arpin, 31 Ocean Ave. Frank Bertini, 12 Norman St. Rene Gauthier, 54 Roslyn St. Joseph Kulak, 84 Derby St. Ellen Lynch, 1222 Boston St. Alfred Marcaurelle, 280 Jeff. Ave. Bronislawa Mroz, 149 Derby St. Blanche Peterman, 69 Bridge St. Arthur Poussard, 68 Palmer St. Paul Pricone, 75 Summer St. Karol Przypek, 32 Essex St . Peter Spanos, 23 Endicott St. Junk Collector Morris Feldman, 28 Irving St. Sarah Liss, 91 Tremont St. Samuel J.Thorn, 2 Ives Ct. Junk Dealer ! Simon Myers, 50 North St. Universal Building Wrecking Co. , 299 Bridge St. Seaworms - Arthur Grimes, 6 Planters St. Card Reader - Margaret M. Hennessey, 70 Summer St. Bowling Alleys - Francis D. Heffernan, 207 Essex St. Lodging Houses Theresa Mann, 268 Lafayette St . , third floor not to be used for lodgers John G.Alber, 8 Brown St. Harvey A. S. Foote, 121 Bridge St. Napoleon Ouellette, 104 Lafayette St. Georgia N. Riley 128 Bridge St . Rose Begin, 2 howard St. For the Committee, Philip J. Durkin Chairman" The Council recessed for four minutes. The Council then reconvened. North Street Councillor Hyland offered the following report which was accepted 341 and recommendation adopted: "The Committee on Public Property, to whom was referred the question of authorizing the Mayor and the Superintendent of Public Property to sell the property at 27 North Street , has considered said matter and would recommend: the adoption of the order. For the Committee, Samuel F.Hyland Chairman" 255 5 June 10, 1943 The order to authorize the sale of real estate at 27 North Street, North Street which was introduced on March 11, 1943, was adopted. Approved by the . 140 Mayor on June 14, 1943. Councillor Rafter took up the matter of the municipal lighting ;dimicipal Lighting plant and offered the following order which was adopted: 342 Plant "Ordered: That the City Council acting as a Committee of the Whole I meet with the representatives of the Salem ".ectric Lighting Co. and the New England Power Company on Tuesday, June 22, 1943, at 8 o'clock P. M. at the Council Chamber, City Hall, Salem, Mass.". Approved by the Mayor on June 14, 1943. On motion of Councillor llolan, the Council refused an immediate re- consideration of all business transacted. On motion of Councillor "olan , the meeting adjourned at 8.56 o'clock P. M. Attest :- . City Clerk I i 2256 June 24, 1943 A regular meeting of the City Council was held on Thursday, June 24, 1943, at eight o' clock P. M. All the members were present except Coun- cillors Carson and Stefanski and the President presided. On motion of Councillor Safford, it was voted to dispense with the reading of the records. Pole A hearing was held on the application of New England Telephone and 343 Telegraph Co. and Salem Electric Lighting Co. to relocate one pole on Aborn Street. Mr. M. E. Frye appeared in favor for the petitioners and there was no opposition. The application was granted by the following order which was adopted on motion of Councillor Crosby: "Ordered: That the New s'ngland Telephone and Telegraph Company and Salem Electric Lighting Company be and they are hereby granted a joint relocation for and permission to erect and maintain poles and wires to be placed thereon , together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as said Companies may deem necessary, in the public way or ways herein- after referred to, as requested in petition of said Companies dated the . . . dat of . . . . 19. . . All construction under this order shall be in ac- cordance 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. & 1. Co. of mass. , No. 116 Dated 5-14-43 - 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 moo. not to exceed wires and cables necessary for the conduct of its business and all of said wires and cables shall be placed at a height of not less than 20 feet from the ground. The following are the public ways or parts of ways along which the poles above referred to may be erected, and the humber of poles whic maybe erected thereon under this order:- Aborn Street , northerly side, . between Boston and Ord Sts. , Pole 200/2 - 1 pole." Approved by the Mayor on June 25, 1943. Conduit A hearing was held on the petition of New England Telephone and Tele- 344 graph Co. to locate a conduit and manhole in Aborn Street. Mr. M. E. Frye appeared in favor for the petitioner, there was no opposition and the petition was granted by the following order which was adopted on motion of Councillor Ferguson: "Ordered: that permission be and hereby is granted the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company to lay and maintain underground conduits and manholes, with the wires and cables to be placed therein, markers and other fixtures in equipment in, under or above the surface of the _._- -------- ----- June 24, 1943 following public way: Boston Street from existing M. H. at Safford St. northwesterly, thence southwesterly into Aborn St. to proposed M. H. 112A - Approx. 304' conduit & 1 M. H. Substantially as shown on plan marked - N. E. T. & T. Co. , No. 1164 Dated 5-14-43. Also that permissio be and hereby is granted said New England Telephone and Telegraph Com- pany to lay and maintain underground conduits, manholes, cables and wires in the above or intersecting public ways for the purpose of making connections with such poles and buildings as it may desire for distribu- ting purposes. " ( Subject to conditions as shown in order filed in Location Book. ) Approved by the Mayor on June 25, 1942 A communication from the Mayor relative to the sale of a parcel of Land land adjacent to the May Street Playground345-346 to William Creedon was read. Councillor Rafter offered the following order which was adopted by unanimous roll call vote: "Ordered: that His Honor, the Mayor, Edward A. Coffey, be and is hereby authorized to convey, by such instruments as are required to carry out the purposes of this order, a certain parcel of land now owned by the City of Salem and described as "land of City of Salem, rear 424 Essex St. Salem, June 1943, Frank P. Morse, Engineer" and contwining approxi- mately 16,600 square feet of land for the sum of $611.25, to William J. Creedon of said Salem." Approved by the Mayor on June 25, 1943 A communication from the Mayor, recommending that the Council con- Fire Dept. sider the advisability of adding two permanent to the Fire Department for 347 the next five years, was referred to the Committee on Ordinances on mo- tion of Councillor Ferguson. The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted by unani- Pension mous roll call vote: 348 "Ordered: that the sum of seven hundred and eighty ($780) dollars in equal weekly installments of $15.00 (fifteen dollars) weekly be paid to Edward J. Boyle as a pension; first installment to commence from Sunday, i June 27, 1943; and be it further Ordered: that said sums so paid be charged to sums hereby appropria- ted for the item Pensions." Approved by the Mayor on June 25, 1943 The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: Milk Fund 349 June 24, 1943 Milk Fund "Ordered: that the sum of five hundred dollars ($500.00) be and 349 hereby is appropriated for the purposes of paying the city' s share of the School Milk fund. Said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for the Milk Fund in the School Department Budget. Said sum to be charged to the Reserve Account." Approved by the Mayor on June 25, 1943 Parks The invitation of the Board of Park Commissioners to join with them 350 in an inspection tour of the parks and playgrounds on July 13, 1943, was accepted. i Zoning A communication from the Planning Board, suggesting the extension of! 351 • ' the business zone on the westerly side of North Street between Essex and Federal Streets to a depth of 138 feet, in connection with the widening of North Street, was read. On motion of Councillor Dolan, a hearing was ordered for Thursday, July 22, 1943, at eight o' clock P. M. Fish Traps A communication was received from Director Ralph H. Osborn of the 352 Division of Marine Fisheries in connection with the fish trap permits granted to Herman A. Stromberg off Great and Little Misery Islands, stating that the fish trap locations appear to be under the jurisdiction of Beverly and offering to hold anc informal conference in regard to the matter. On motion of Councillor Dolan, it was voted to lay the communi- cation on the table and that a Committee of three be appointed to confer with Director Osborn and ascertain the rights of the City of Salem in this matter and that the City Solicitor also be invited to attend. W. P. A. Notice from the Emergency Finance Board of the approval of certain 353 appropriation transfers to Works Projects Account was received and placed on file. Pedier The report of the Board of Control, recommending that the applica- 354 tion of Thomas Leventis, 62 Hathorne Street, for a pedler' s license be granted, was accepted and the recommendation adopted. Bus Stop A communication from Barton I. Goldberg, requesting a hearing on 355 the new bus stop of the Michaud Bus Line, as granted by the 'City Council on May 13, 1943, was read and a hearing was ordered for Thursday, July 8, 1943, at eight o'clock P. M. Moving Building The application of Frank W. Goodwin, 2nd, to move a building from 356-357 Grove Street to Church Street was granted. The bond of Frank -W. Goodwin, 259 June 24, 1943 2nd, to cover moving the building was referred to the Committee on Bonds and returned approved. The bond of Automotive Distributors Inc. (renewal) to cover a large Sign Bond sign at 21 Congress Street was referred to the Committee on Bonds and 358 returned approved. The claims of Police Officer Thomas P. Bois and Morris Jaynes were Claims referred to the Committee on Claims. 359-360 A list of applications for renewal of Lodging house, Seagorms and Renewals Sunday Licenses was referred to the Uommittee on Licenses and Permits. 361 The application of Witch City Canteen for a permit for a sign at tht Sign head of the Tunnel was granted. 362 The following applications for licenses to dig seaworms were refer- Seaworms red to the Committee on Licenses and Permits: 363-369 Bertram W. Thomas, 9 Merrill Ave. Roger -ft. Pierce, 26 Osgood St. Francis E. LeBlanc, 7 Burnside St. Ernest J. Lapham, 131 Oak St. Henry �. Gorski, 17 Turner St. James R. Casey, 1 Upham St. John J. Bachta, 5 Daniels St. The application of Fred J. Norris, 18 May Street, for renewal of Auctioneer his auctioneer' s license was granted. 370 The application of Fortunat Bourgault for a Sunday License at 17 Sunday License Dow Street was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. 371 Councillor Durkin offered the following report which was accepted Licenses and recommendation adopted: 372 "The Committee on Licenses and Permits, to whom was referred the following applications for licenses, has considered said matter and would recommend: New Licenses To Dig Seaworms Richard Desjardin, 47 Bridge St. Joseph P. Chalifour, 26 Osborne Albert H. Francoeur, 24 Osborne St. St. Renewals Sunday Licenses Pauline Aronson, 2 Essex St• John T. F. Barrie, 74 Federal St. Edmond 'E. Bouchard, 44 Harbor St. Lillian M. .Ferguson, 42 Balcomb St. Christos Lagos, 122 Lafayette St. Rose Lambert, 29j Cabot St. Frank J. Lovely, 155 Fort Ave. Peter Pothier, 22 Forest Ave. National Pop Corn Works, Salem Willows Nelson Nersasian, 408 Essex St. Joseph Richard, 199 Jefferson Ave* fella Soucy, 101 Loring Ave. Blanche Stallings, 134 Boston St. (Abe Weinstein, 41 Bridge St. Antonia Witkos, 126 Derby St. Philip Zbikowski, 46 English St. Burton C. Huntress, 70 Webb St. i Ii 20® June 24, 1943 Drainlayer James J. Welch & Co. , 15 Front St. Pool Tables - Nicholas Karanikolas, 175 Essex St. (8) To Sell Seaworms - Gordon E. Leslie, 76 Bridge St. To Take Seaworms - Clifford H. xoberts, 12 Thorndike St. Lodging House - Rebecca Brown, 2 Church St. , tranted with the provision that the third floor is not used for lodgers (new license) Anna A. Iverson, 15 Bay View Ave. Ida A. Jones, 18 Beach Ave. Gladys Stever, 8 Church St. Annie H. Toleos, 14 Lynde St. James A. Toleos, 5 Rust St. Edith M. Wall, 133 Essex St. Theresa Mann , 268 Lafayette St. The Committee would further recommend that the following be kept in Committee pending report of State Inspector: Lodging House - Tony Damanis, 31 Charter St . For the Committee, Philip J. Durkin Chairman" On motion of Councillor Dolan, the Council refused an immediate re- consideration of all business transacted. On motion of Councillor Durkin, the meeting adjourned at 8.40 o'clock P. M. Attest:- City Clerk 7 ' I 31 I I � I ti 26f - July 8, 1943 A regular meeting of the City Council was held on Thursday, July 8, 1943, at eight o' clock P. M. All the members were present except Coun- cillors Carson, Hyland and Stefanski 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 Barton I. Goldberg for a Bus Stop hearing on the question q of th e e revocation tion of the order granting to the Michaud Bus Line a change of route and a new location on Washing ton I Street for a bus stop. Mr. Goldberg appeared and spoke in favor of re- voking the permit. Mr. E. Simard, Mr. A. Gilman, Mr. A. Mavrakos and Mr. A. Caron also appeared in favor. Mr. -Joseph Pelletier appeared in opposition to revocation on behalf of Michaud Bus Line. The hearing was closed. On motion of Councillor Dolan, the matter was referred to the Committee on rublic Works. A communication from the Mayor, suggesting that the Council grant Council Chamber permission to the Director of the Essex County Area Rent Control to use 373 I the Council Chamber on July 13th2 July 27th, August loth and August 24th, was read and the permission was granted on motion of Councillor Poitras. The Mayor's appointment of Sylvester A. Barry and Vezina F. Morency Constables as constables for the term ending February 1, 1944, was read and placed 374 on file. A communication from the Mayor relative to rezoning a parcel of Zoning land at Vinnin Square from general residence zone to business zone, 375 which may now be considered by the City Council as no report has been made by the Planning Board, was read. Councillor -Poitras moved to refer the matter to the Committee on Ordinances. The motion was not voted. Councillor Rafter moved that the communication be received and made a matter of record. Councillor Poitras moved an amendment to notify the Mayor that the Committee on Finance had refused to consider an a I PPro- priation to take the land in question for a park. The amendment was jvoted and the motion, as amended, was voted. The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: Covering Lumps 376 "Ordered: that the sum of one thousand dollars ($1000. ) be and her by is transferred from the item Reserve Account to the item Covering Dumps and added to the sums heretofore appropriated in the Street Depar - ment Budget." Approved by the Mayor on July 9, 1943. 262 July 8, 1943 -- Highways The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: 377 "Ordered: that the sum of two thousand three hundred and forty-six and 42/100 dollars ($29346.42) be and hereby is transferred from the special item Chapter 90, Road 6onstruction to the item Highway Mainten- ance in the Street Department." Approved by the Mayor on July 9, 1943 i Unpaid Bills ' The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under 378 suspension of the rules on motion of Councillor Dolan: "Ordered: that the sum of two thousand fifty-five and 46/100 dollar ($2,055.46) be and hereby is appropriated for the payment of and to pay such unpaid bills incurred in the year 1941 in accordance with the pro- visions of Chapter 353, -:cts of 1943, entitled "An Act authorizing the City of Salem to appropriate money for the payment of, and to pay, cer- tain unpaid bills". Said sum to be charged to the Excess and Deficiency " Account.. Approved by the Mayor on July 99 1943 i Drains The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: 379 "Ordered: that the sum of four thousand dollars ( $4000. ) be and hereby is transferred from the Excess and Deficiency Account to the Special item Surface Drains, Almshouse Road." Approved by the Mayor on July 9 , 1943 i Covering Dumps 1, The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: 380 "Ordered: that the sum of thirty-five hundred dollars be and hereby is transferred from the item Excess and Deficiency to the item Covering Dumps in the Street Department budget." Approved by the Mayor on July 91 1943 A Culvert 1 The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: 381 i "Ordered: that the sum of ten thousand dollars be and hereby is transferred from the item Excess and Deficiency to the new item Culvert Parallel Street." Approved by the Mayor on July 9 , 1943 North Street The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: 382 "Ordered: Notwithstanding the passage of any order heretofore adop- ted, it is further Ordered: that the Mayor be and hereby is authorized to sell at pri-I I -- vate sale the property located at #27 North Street at a sum not less 269 July S, 1943 than $6500.00." Approved by the Mayor on July 9, 1943. The report of the City Marshal for the month of June was rTbillsClaim to the Committee on Police. A communication from the City Marshal, recommending that t of officer Thomas P. Bois for injuries be paid, was read. Councillor 384 Poitras, for the Committee on Claims, moved that the bills be paid and the motion was voted. The claim of Agnes Scahill was referred to the Committee on Claims. Claim 385 The application of William G. Webber '�o. to operate a Saar Savings Booth I Booth in the sidewalk in Washington Street near Town House Square was 386 granted. The following applications for pedler licenses were referred to the Pedlers Board of Control: 387-388 Edmund J. Ring, Jr. , 90 Flint Street Leonard A. Kobuszewski, 41A Liberty Hill Ave. The application of Norman L. McDowell for a Sunday License at Sunday License 31 Brown Street was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. 389 A list of applications for renewals of Sunday and Lodging House Renewals I Licenses was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. 390 Councillor Ferguson offered the following report which was accepted Wharf and recommendation adopted: 391 "The Committee on Public Property, to whom was referred the dis- position of the wharf owned by the City of Salem located in Beverly, has considered said matter and would recommend: that the property be sold to Arthur Crosby for the sum of $350.00 three hundred and fifty dollars. And that the Mayor be authorized to execute the proper deed conveying the property. For the Committee, Arthur T. Ferguson Chairman" Councillor Poitras offered the following report which was accepted Cemetery Deed 392-392a and recommendation adopted: "The Committee on Ordinances, to whom was referred the matter of re- wising the form of deed, rules and regulations to apply to the new sec- tion of Greenlawn Cemetery to bring the form of deed up to date for sales of new lots in the new section, has considered said matter and II I 4 July _8, 1943 would recommend: the adoption of the following amendment to Chapter 6 so that the new form of rules and regulations shall become section 15 of Chapter 6 of the City Ordinances: Section 1. - (new fo an of deed as attached) Section 2. - This ordinance shall take effect as provided by the city charter. For the Committee, Wilfred J. Poitras Chairman" The ordinance to amend Chapter 6 of the City Ordinances by adding Section 15 to establish a new form of deed for Greenlawn Cemetery was passed for publication. Zoning On motion of Councillor Dolan a communication from the Planning Board relative to the re-zoning of North Street , which was received on June 24, 1943, was taken from the table and referred to the Planning Board for further consideration. On motion of Councillor Dolan, the hearing on re-zoning North Stree which was ordered for July 22, 1943, was cancelled. Essex Street Councillor Poitras offered the following order: 393 "Ordered: that the Mayor, Committee on Public Property and the Com- mittee on Public Works be requested to confer with the owners of premise at #299 Essex Street and to make such recommendations as will be deemed proper in order that Essex Street at this location might be widened in accordance with the established street line. " Councillor Durkin moved to amend the order by adding that the Mayor and the Committees also confer with the owners of the -6npire Theatre before they report back to City Council. The amendment was voted and the order was adopted as amended. Approved by the Mayor on July 9, 19431 for President ivlorenc offered the following Day Off Councillor Rafter, Y� � 394 order which was adopted: "Ordered: That the mayor and Marshal of the Police Department be requested to grant one day off with pay to Police Officer Thomas Bois in recognition of his heroic rescue of a boy from the swimming pool at Forest River Park." Approved by the Mayor on July 9, 1943 On motion of Councillor Poitras, the Council refused an immediate reconsideration of all business. Now- 26& J " July 8, 1943 On motion of Councillor Ferguson, the meeting adjourned at 9.13 O'clock P. M. Attest: - . ✓ City Clerk i i I I ----- -- July Z2, _1943_ A regular meeting of the City Council was held on Thursday, July 22, 1943, at eight o'clock P. M. All the members were present except Councillors Carson , Hyland and Stefanski and the President presided. On motion of Councillor Safford, it was voted to dispense with the reading of the records. Wharf A communication from the Mayor, with a bid of Albert A. Ruest of 395 one thousand dollars for the wharf in Beverly, was received and placed on file. Wharf A communication from the Mayor, with a bid of Albert R. Pitcoff, 396 representing Moses Alpers, of one thousand dollars for the wharf in Beverly, was received and placed on file. Fireman A communication from the Mayor, relative to continuing Ernest 397 April on the Fire Department payroll for more than thirty days of ab- sence due to illness caused by his duties as a fireman, was received and placed on file. Public Property The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: 398 "Ordered: that the sum of sixty and 95/100 dollars ( $60.95) be and hereby is transferred from the Reserve Account to the Public Property Department, item Other Buildings." `pproved by the Mayor on July 23, 1943 Zoning A report of the Planning Board, relative to rezoning the westerly 399 side of North Street between Essex and Federal Streets and recommending a business zone of a depth of 138 feet, with the exception of the proper ty numbered 314 Essex Street, was accepted. A hearing was ordered for Thursday, September 9 , 1943, at eight o' clock P. M. Parking The request of the Board of Park Commissioners that no motor vehic- 400 les be allowed to -park on Fort Avenue between the Fort Avenue Willows gate back toward the large parking area was referred to the Committee on Ordinances on motion of Councillor Ferguson. Council Vacancies The City Clerk read a communication from President Morency, sub- 401 mitting an order to provide for selecting three councillors to fill the unexpired terms of the three members of the City Council now engaged in military service under the provisions of Chapter 548, Section 10A, of the Acts of 1943. On motion of Councillor Durkin , it was voted that the communication be made a matter of record. president Morency re- 26`� July 22, 1943 quested that he be recorded as opposed to Councillor Durkin' s motion. The claim of Symon C. Polansky was referred to the Committee on Claim Claims. T402 A continuation bond for the sign on Union Street Garage at 54-56 Bond Union Street was referred to the Committee on Bonds and returned a 403 pproved The following applications for Sunday Licenses were referred to the Licenses i Committee on Licenses and Permits: 404-405 Louis J. Beaulieu, 254 Jefferson Ave. Edward W. Mackey,Jr. ,3582 Bridge St. The application of John Maroskos, 85 Childs St. Ly nn, for a pedlar Pedlar 406 license was referred to the Board of Control. A list of applications for renewal of Sunday Licenses was referred Sunday Licenses to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. 407 Councillor Durkin offered the following report which was accepted Licenses and recommendation adopted: 1408 "The Committee on Licenses and Permits, to whom was referred the following applications for licenses, has considered said matter and would recommend: that the following be granted: Renewals To Dig Seaworms - Theodore Gorczyca, 3 River St. Sunday Licenses Kyriakos Annagnostopoulos, 187 Fort Ave. Frank P. "ook 3 Verona St. , Roger L. Genest, 20 Leavitt St. Alfred Garneau, Canal St. Margaret Henry, 12 Tremont St. George B. Hurder, 116 North St. Sarah Lander, 38 Lafayette St. Patrick O'Bonnell, 10 Varney St. Louis Paolucci, 34 Dunlap St. Henry Szetela, 87 Derby St. New Licenses To Dig Seaworms John J. Bachta, 5 Daniels St. James R. Casey, 1 Upham St. Ernest J. Lapham, 131 Oak St. Francis E. LeBlanc, 7 Burnside St. Roger R. Pierce; 26 Osgood St. Bertram W. Thomas, 8 Merrill Ave. Lodging Houses New Licenses Margaret Beaupre, 17 Federal St. (granted with the provision that the third floor is not to be used for lodgers until a second means of egress is provided) Linda S. Tuckerman, 395 Essex St. Renewals Franklin B. Ballou, 394 Essex St- Florence E. Carroll, 13 Lynde St. Tony Damanis, 31 Charter St. Harry Halpert, 57 Washington St. Mary Lnglehart, 6 Hawthorne Blvd. (granted with the provision that the third floor is not to be used for lodgers until a second means of egress is provided) Ella Harlin, 134 Bridge St. Juliette Letourneau, 4 Liberty St. c Bridget Connelly, 2 Liberty St. George H. Murphy, 18 Summer St, Willie St. Pierre, 23-25 Federal St. (granted with the provision that th third floor is not to be used for lodgers until a second means of July ,22., 1943 , egress is provided) jAnnie S. Velonie, 53 Charter St. i For the Committee, i Philip J. Durkin Chairman" i Cemetery Deed On motion of Councillor Poitras, it was moved to lay over until the I next regular meeting the second passage of the ordinance to establish a new deed for cemetery lots, which was introduced on July 8, 1943. Fireman Councillor Poitras offered the following order which was unanimously 469 adopted: "Ordered: That Ernest April, permanent member of the Fire Dept. of the City of Salem, who as the result of an illness incurred as a result of performing his duties as .a permanent fireman on June 16 , 1943, has exceeded the 30 day period for which he may be compensated, shall be compensated by the continuance of _uavment of his regular salary for the duration of the period of recovery of his present illness." Approved by the Mayor on July 23, 1943. Wharf Councillor Rafter offered the following order which was adopted: 410 "Ordered: that the authorization heretofore granted to the Mayor to execute a deed for the sale of certain wharf property located ,on Wator, I St. Beverly for the sum of 350. is hereby withdrawn." Approved by the Mayor on August 2, 1943 Wharf Councillor Rafter offered the following order: 411 "Ordered: that the Mayor is hereby authorized to sell at public auction certain wharf property located on Front St. , Beverly for a sum not less than $"1000.11 Councillor Dolan moved an amendment to substitute $1500.00 for $1000. The amendment was defeated by a vote of two . yeas ( Councillors Dolan and Crosby) and six nays. The order was then adopted. Approved by the Mayor on August S 1943 On motion of Councillor Dolan, the Council Pefused an immediate re- consideration of all business. On motion of Councillor Durkin, the meeting adjourned at 8.47 o' clock P. M. i Attest:- Ci Y. Cle� 269 - August 12, 1943 A regular meeting of' the City Council was held on Thursday, August 12, 1943, at eight O' clock P. M. All the members were present except Councillors Carson, Hyland and Stefanski. On motion of Councillor Saf- ford, it was voted to dispense with the reading of the records. Ther Ma or s appointment p ointment of P the follo wing precinct officers for the Precinct Officers year ending September 1, 19442 was laid over until the next meeting: 412 Ward 1-Precinct 1 Ward 1-precinct 2 D Warden - Joseph A. Murray D Warden - Julian Szetela R Clerk - Harold U. Osgood R Clerk - George A. McGroarty R Insp. - William H. Foye R Insp. - Antoni Napolski R Francis D J. McCarthy R 11 Vincent,� George J. Coleman J. Bar tnicki Substitute- ID It Paul R. Flynn Military Edward T. Bartnicki Ward 1-Precinct 3 W- Insp. - James E. Harkins D - James F.Bresnahan,Jr. iD Warden-John P. Doyle Military Substitute: B Clerk - Charles G. Jeffrey Edward Soltys R Insp. - Constantine Soboszinski R it - Romuald S. Erudzynski Dl it - Stanley J. 4ditkos Military Substitute: Jan Oltzewski (D) Insp. - Edward F. Moran Ward 2-Precinct 1 Ward 2-Precinct 2 IDI Warden - Guy McNeil D Warden - Michael J.Curtin R Clerk - Warren A. Batchelder R Clerk - Clarence J. Richardso R Insp. - Armand Mailhoit R Insp. - Arthur Johnson R it Gerald Hogan R n - Henry Southam Military Substitute: D - Johh G. Doyle Walter J. Nelson ID It - John J. Griffin (D) Insp. - Richard J. Meaney D ° - John J. Hynes Ward 2-Precinct 3 R Warden - Frank L. Pearl D Clerk - John A. Conway R Insp. - Edward F. Dunn R it - John J. Collins D IT - Thomas J. Dooley D it - Thomas F. Rabbitt Ward 3-Precinct 1 Ward 3-Precinct 2 R Warden - Frank Meagher R Warden - Michael J. MC14iff D Clerk - George A. Queenan D Clerk - J. Arthur Pare R Insp. - Arthur F. O'Leary R Insp. - Robert B. Griffin R If - J. Henry Turbett R - Fred L. Newell D It - Henry M. McNiff D " - Peter Guiggio Military Substitute: D " - George F. Cassell Thomas F. Cassidy (D) Insp. - Bartholomew Shea Ward 3-Precinct 3 Ward 4-Precinct 1 D Warden - Rene Marcaurelle R Warden - Arthur K. Shepard R Clerk - Arthur J. Demers D Clerk - J. .Frank McLaughlin R Insp. -Louis 0.' Pelletier R Insp. - William F. Hennessey R if Edward J. Ayotte R }' - Francis J. Moynihan D It Joseph `. $oote D n - B. William Dunn D " Philip A. Frechette Military Substitute: P. Joseph Flood (D) Insp. - James T. Connolly CE I x - ru, � 70 r August 12, 1943 Ward 4-Precinct 2 Ward 4-Precinct 3 D Warden - John Whitehead D ilaarden - J. Joseph McNally R Clerk - Louis T. O'Grady R Clerk - Edward W Harney R Insp. - Albert J. Duggan R Insp. - John J. loomey R '+ - Samuel Fanning R n - Thomas F. Dunn D +' - Owen J. Fallon ID 7! -George A. Cohane Military Substitute: Military Substitute: Thomas Tarascio Frank D. Harding (D) Insp. - Dennis J. Clifford (D) Insp. - Michael J. Dineen Ward 5-Precinct 1 Ward 5-Precinct 2 R Ydarden - Paul Michaud R Warden - Rosario Berube D Clerk - Albert A. Desjeunes D Clerk - Thomas F. Sullivan R Insp. - Joseph H. Monette R Insp. - Joseph A. Turcotte R ++ William M. Canavan R +' - Alphonse Ouellette D - Richard F. O'Keefe D ++ - Charles 2. Caswell D ++ Louis Banville IDI i+ — John W. Martin Ward 5-Precinct 3 Ward 5-Precinct 4 R Warden - William `'. Theriault R Warden - Charles F. Maurais D Clerk - Thomas H. Bresnahan D Clerk - John JJ. Regan RJ Insp. - Arthur L. Morse R Insp. - Joseph -'. Michaud R It - Joseph Rosenthal R �+ - Romeo E. Michaud D +' - James M. Collier D ++ - Erasme St. Pierre D If - t'ntonio Gagnon D ° - Aurele J. LaPlante Ward 5-Precinct 5 Ward 6-Preccinpt 1 R?? Warden - John J. Fallon D 'Warden - Eugene F. McCarthy D) Clerk - John W. Connors R Clerk - Alfred Call (((R Insp. - Rene Leblanc R Insp. - Ralph W. 4,itty Military Substitute: R IT - Thomas W. 'Quinlan William H. H. Currier D " - Thomas J. Gallagher (R) Insp. - Ludger Lionne ID ++ - John J. Manning D 11 - Aristide St. Pierre D IT - Ernest D. Blouin Ward 6-Precinct 2 ;"hard 6-Precinct 3 D Warden - Myron J. heynolds D Warden — Arthur V. Murphy R Clerk - Cornelius J. Cashman R Clerk - Windsor T. Fairbank R Insp. - Richard T. Wweeney R Insp. - George °° Story R " - Samuel ti. Foye R ++ - William F •..Fallis D It - Ralph Glidden D " - Arthur T. Pender Military Substitute: D +' - Mark F. Kirrane (D) Insp. - William Ready Essex Street The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted by unani 413 mous roll call vote: ++Ordered: that the Mayor be and hereby is authorized to convey to the Mr. William Creedon of the Creedon Realty Company 2395 square feet of land marked in red on the attached plan entitled "Land of the City of Salem, Rear of 422 Essex Street, Salem, Mass. Frank P.r. Morse, City En- gineer, June 1943++ for the sum of 6W89.81, and be it further Ordered: that the Mayor be and hereby is authorized to execute deeds or instruments necessary in the proper conveying of said real es- tate on behalf of the city of Salem to Mr. William Creedon of the Creedo Realty Company." Approved by the Mayor on August 13, 1943 Gedney Street -414 A communication from the Mayor, recommending the sale of a parcel ej ftr 2`7I August 12, 1943 of land on Gedney Street at the corner of Gedney Court, was referred to the Committee on Public Property on motion of Councillor Ferguson. The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted by unani Public Property mous roll call vote: 415 II "Ordered: that the sum of sixty-five -hundred five hundred Y- ( 6500. ) dollars be an hereby is transferred as follows: Five hundred ($500. ) -dollars from the Reserve Account , six thousand dollars ($6000. ) from the Excess and Defi- ciency Account, both to the Public Property Department, Repairs to Other Buildings." Approved by the Mayor on August 13, 1943. A communication from the Mayor relative to the probable costs of re Essex Street pairs to property of .Kevie Carmen at 289-297 Essex Street, in connection 416 with widening Essex Street, was referred to the Committees on Public Works and Public Property on Notion of Councillor Crosby. The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted by unani Cemetery Dept. mous roll call vote: 417 "Ordered: that the sum of five thousand dollars ($5000. ) be and hereby is transferred from the Excess and Deficiency Account to the Came tery Department , item Surfacing roads, adjacent to Harris Circle." Approved by the Mayor on August 13, 1943. The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted by unan- W. P. A. imous roll call vote: 418 "Ordered: that the sum of seven thousand dollars be and hereby is transferred from the Excess & Deficiency Account to the Works Projects Administration Account (W. P. A. ) ." Approved by the Mayor on August 13, 1943 The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted by unani Public Property moue: roll call vote: 419 "Ordered: that the following sums be and hereby is transferred: $60.00 from the Item, Federal Housing Commission, $180.00 from the Re- serve Account and both to the item Other General Expenses in the Public Property Department." Approved by the Mayor on August 13, 1943. The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted by unani Public Property 420 mous roll call vote: "Ordered: that the sum of fifteen hundred dollars be and hereby is transferred from the Welfare Department item Other Cities and Towns to c the Public Property Department , item Repairs to Poor Department Build- ings." Approved by the Mayor on August .13, 1943. _.., 272 Xugust 12, 1943 Planning Board The following order, recommend ed by the Mayor, was referred to the 421 Committee on Finance on motion of Councillor Dolan: "Ordered: that the sum of thirty-five hundred dollars ($3500. ) be and hereby is appropriated for the Planning Board and added to their account. Said sum to be charged to the Excess and Deficiency Account." Fire Hose The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted by unani 422 mous roll call vote: "Ordered: that the sum of nine hundred and seventy-five dollars be and hereby is transferred from the item Salaries and Wages to the item Hose in the Fire Department Budget." Approved by the Mayor on August 13, 1943. Assessors The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted by unani 423 mous roll call vote: "Ordered: that the sum of one hundred and fifty dollars be and here by is transferred as follows: $96.68 from the Memorial Day Account $53.32 from Town Hall Rentals and both to the Assessors Department, item Other Expenses." Approved by the Mayor on August 13, 1943. Cemetery Dept. The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted by unani 424 mous roll call vote: "Ordered: that the sum of two hundred and fifty ( $250. ) dollars be and hereby is transferred from the Reserve Account to the item $xtension of Culvert-Cemetery and be it further Ordered: that the following transfers be and hereby are made: (1) from the item Sale of Cemetery Lots six hundred dollars ( $600. ) and ( 2) from the Reserve Account nine hundred dollars ( $900. ) making a total of fifteen hundred dollars ($1500. ) both to the Cemetery Department , item Laborers, Extra." "pproved by the Mayor on August 13, 1943. Mack Truck The-following order, recommended by the Mayor, was referred to the 425 Committees on Finance and Public Works: "Ordered: that the sum of thirty-eight hundred dollars ($3800. ) be and hereby is transferred from the Excess & Deficiency Account to the Street Department item Mack Truck, and be it further Ordered: that the Mayor be authorized to purchase from the Beaver Automobile Company one (1) 1938 Mack Truck, Dump Body for the sum of thirty-eight hundred dollars." Report The report of the city Marshal for the month of July was referred 426- ii to the Uommittee on Police. I i August 12,_1943 The report of the Board of Control, recommending that pedler' s lice Pedlers ses be .granted to John Maroskos, 85 Childs St. Lynn, and Edmund J. Ring, 427 Jr. , 90 Flint Street , Salem, was accepted and recommendation adopted. A communication from Local 746 , Municipal Employees Union, request- Meeting ing a meeting with the City Council, was referred to the Committee on In 428 dustrial Relations, on motion of Councillor Dolan. The petition of 42nd.Regiment Infantry U. S. V. Association that the Veterans Philippine war Veterans who are employed by the City of Salem be granted 429 leave of absence to attend a Convention from August 15th to 19th was re- ceived. On motion of Councillor Dolan, it was voted that the veterans be granted leave of absence without loss of pay at the discretion of heads of departments. The following applications for renewals of auctioneer licenses were Auctioneers granted: 430 John J. Kennedy, 176 Essex St. Max Jhribman, 150 Essex St. The application of Jacob Loss for renewal of Sunday License at 124 Renewal 431 j North Street was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. i The application of Lionel A. Landry, 409 Essex Street, for an Auc- Auctioneers tioneer' s license was granted. 432 i The application of Vivian St. Pierre for a permit for a small sta- Sign 433 i tionary sign at 88 Congress Street was granted. The claim of Benjamin D. Letarte, Jr. , was referred to the Committe Claim on Claims. 434 The following applications for licenses were referred to the Commit Licenses tee on Licenses and Permits: 435-440 Lodging Houses James V. Doyle, 3-5 Federal St. Anna Morgan, 4 Howard St. To Dig Seaworms Jos. Adelard Marquis, 102 Herbert St. John F. O'Connell , 11 Williams St. To Sell Seaworms - John F. O'Brien, 10 Saunders St. Bowling Alleys James E. Mavrakos, 1 St. Peter st. (11 alleys) J . Councillor Durkin offered the following report which was accepted Licenses 441 and recommendation adopted: c "The Committee on Licenses & Permits to whom was referred the fol- lowing applications for licenses, has considered said matter and would ,x .' :2'74 August 12, 1943 they be granted: Sunday Licenses - Renewals Michael D'Iorio, 18 High St. Stephen Spaneas, 104 Boston St. Sunday Licenses - New Licenses I Louis J. Beaulieu, 254 Jefferson Ave. Edward W. Mackey,Jr. , 3582 Bridge) St. For the Committee,o Philip� J. Durkin ' Chairman" Cemetery Deed On motion of Councillor Poitras, the ordinance relating to a new 442 deed for lots at Greenlawn Cemetery was taken from the table. Council- lor Poitras offered an amendment to the ordinance which was unanimously voted and the ordinance, as amended, was given final passage as follows: "In the year one thousand nine hundred and forty-three An Ordinance to amend an ordinance relating to Cemeteries Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: Section 1. Chapter 6 of the City Ordinances is hereby amended by adding! the following new section: Section 15. The following deed shall apply to the sale of new lots in the Greenlawn Cemetery. The area to be af- fected shall be as follows: Entire area southeast and north of and in- cluding Harris Circle; New section north of Acacia Path to the pond; new section east and north of Olive Avenue to the pond; Thorn Avenue including Thorn Circle from a point opposite Heath Path including all portions east, west and north of said Thorn Avenue and Thorn Circle. Section 2. The new deed and Rules and Regulations shall be as follows: Know all men by these presents that the City of Salem, a municipal corp- oration in the County of Essex and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, in consideration of. . .dollars paid to it by . . . . .of. . . . . . . the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, does hereby grant, bargain, sell and convey to the said. . . .lot. . . .and numbered. . . .on the plan of said Ceme- tery drawn by the City of Salem which plan is deposited in the City Hall , Salem, and the office of the Cemetery Commission, the said. . . lot of land containing. . .square feet. To Have and to Hold the aforesaid premises unto the said. . .and to. . . heirs and assigns agrees, viz:- First, The said lot shall not be used for any other purpose than as a place of burial for the human dead, and all burials therein shall be under the personal charge of the cemetery commission or such other per- son as may be duly appointed for that purpose. Second, That in the event purchaser desires to reconvey said lot of land, or portion there- of, the Cemetery Commission shall have the first right of purchase for d 6- 2 75 August 12, 1943 an amount not in excess of original purchase price. This clause shall not prevent devise of lot by Will. Third, That the proprietor of said lot shall have the right to erect one stone or monument above grade but only after approval of design and location by the Cemetery Commission. Other memorial stones shall not be above the surface of the ground and shall have rounded edges. No monument, headstone or marker shall be con strutted of any other material than cut stone or real bronze. No arti- ficial material will be allowed. Fourth, that no tree, shrub or plant shall beset out or cultivated in or upon said lot except by consent of said Commission or such other person as shall have charge of said Ceme- tery. In the single grave sections, planting on graves is not allowed without the written permission of the Cemetery Commission or its duly appointed agent. Fifth, that said 6ity shall have the right to enter upon said lot and remove such trees, shrubs, roots or branches as may be detrimental to adjacent lots, avenues or paths, or dangerous or incon- venient to travellers. The Cemetery Commission reserves the right to change the plats or walks, drives, plantings and unsold lots. Sixth, that lot owners shall allow no interments to be made in their lots for any remuneration whatever, nor shall any transfer or assignemnt of any part or any lot or any grave therein be made without the consent of the Cemetery Commission in writing and full record of the same made upon the record books of the Cemetery. Seventh, that said lot shall be held sub- i ject to the rules and regulations hereto annexed entitled "Rules and keg - lations for the Government of City Cemeteries" and to such other reason- able rules and regulations as shall hereafter be made by said City, Cem- etery Commission , or its Hoard of Health respecting the use of Cemeter- ies. Eight, all interments in this lot must be made in vaults of a per- manent nature satisfactory to the CemeteryCommission. Stone, , brick, slate or concrete is allowed. And the said City doth hereby covenant with the said. . . .and. . . . heirs and assigns that it is lawfully seized of the beofre granted premises, and of the ways leading to the same from th highway in fee simple, that they are free from all encumbrances, except as aforesaid, that it has the right to sell and convey the said premises to the said. . . .and. . . .heirs and assigns forever. In Witness Whereof the said City of Salem hath caused these presents to be signed in its name by its Mayor thereto duly authorized and its corporate seal to be hereto affixed this. . .day of. . . A. D. 19. . Executed and delivered in the pres- ence of. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Essex, as. . . .19. . . Then personall I 2"76 August 12,. 1943 appeared the above-named. . . .Mayor, and acknowledged the above instrument by him subscribed to be the free act and deed of said City of Salem. Before me. . . . . .Notary Public. egu Rules and Regulations for the Government of City Cemeteries i 1. The: terms for the care of private lots may be ascertained on applica tion to the Cemetery Commission and payment for the care of lots shall b i I III ! made in advance to the office of the Cemetery Commission. 2. No intoxicated or disorderly person will be allowed within the grounds; and all .persons conducting themselves in an improper manner will be re- moved therefrom. 3. Visitors will not be permittedto walk on the flower-beds or upon the graded lots or borders. 4. Under no circumstanceswill dogs be allowed in the Cemetery unless on leash. 5. No firearms shall be discharged in the Cemetery, except for salutes at military funerals. 6. All persons are forbidden to gather flowers, either wild or cultiva- ted, or break or remove any tree, shrub, or plant , except by permission from the Cemetery Commission. 7. No person shal]. climb upon or deface any structure in or belonging to the Cemetery. 8. No person in the employ of the Cemetery will be allowed to receive money for services rendered to any person. I 9. All foundations will be built by the Cemetery Commission and charged ' I for on a square foot basis. 10. All work done on graves or lots by order of proprietors shall be under the supervision of the Cemetery Commission, and all refuse materia shall, be removed to such place or places as are provided for that pur- pose. 11. No iron or wooden fence, curbing, fledge, or other enclosure shall be erected or maintained around any lot. The grade of all lots will be determined by the Cemetery Commission. 12. Graves shall be opened under the supervision of the Cemetery Com- mission or such other agent as they may appoint. 13. No .plants or flowers may be set out or pots set into the ground above grade except in a reasonable area adjacent to the stone or monu- ment and subject to the approval of the Cemetery Commission or its duly appointed agent. The Cemetery Commission shall have right to remove faded flowers, wreaths or any other unsightly objects. No unfilled 1'1 27 , August 12, 1945 vases or other receptacle will be allowed to remain on lot after a rea- sonable time has elapsed for planting. 14. No vehicle shall be driven in the Cemetery at a rate faster than fifteen (15) miles per hour. 15. Whoever violates any of the foregoing regulations, for which no penalty is otherwise provided by law, shall be liable to penalty of not more than twenty dollars for each offense. Section 3. These restrictions shall not apply to new lots sold by the Cemetery Commissioners prior to August 1, 1943. Section 4. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City Charter." Approved by the Mayor on August 14, 1943. On motion of Councillor Poitras, the ordinance to amend the ordi- Police Dept. nance relating to Police Department by creating a Supervisor of Motor 443 Vehicles was taken from the table. On motion of Councillor Poitras, it was unanimously voted to amend the ordinance by striking out the words "Supervisor of Motor Vehicles" and inserting in place thereof the words "Police Chauffeur-Patrolman". The ordinance, as amended, was passed to be ordained as follows: "In the year one thousand nine hundred and forty-three. An ordinance to amend an ordinance relating to the Police Department. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: Section 1. Section 1 of Chapter 28 of the City Ordinances is hereby amended by striking out said section and inserting in place thereof the following new section: "A Police Department is herebyestablished which shall consist of a City Marshal, two Captains, four Lieutenants, who shall act as Inspectors, five Serfeants, one of said Sergeants to be a Traffic Sergeant , fifty-two Patrolman , three of whom shall act as a Motor Cycle, 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, one Matron, one Radio Repairman and one Police Chauffeur-Patrol- man. 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 4ctual service and for vacations, all as hereinafter provided in Section 6 unless services have been actually rendered during each day for which compensation is sou#ht. The one day off in six shall not apply to the Clerk. " Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City 278 _August 12.9 1943. IF� Charter." i III Approved by the Mayor on August gu 13, 194 3. Police Dept. On motion of Councillor Poitras, the ordinance to amend the ordi- 444 nance relating to the compensation of certain city officers by establish- ing a salary for the Supervisor of Motor Vehicles in the Police Depart- was amended ment/by striking out the words "Supervisor of Motor Vehicles" and insert ing in place thereof the words "Police Chauffeur, Patrolman". The ordi- � nance,as amended, was unanimously passed to be ordained,as �o11orrs: "In the year one thousand nine hundred and forty-three. An Ordinance to amend an Ordinance relating to compensation of certain city officers. Salem, as follows: C' a Be it ordained b the Y City Counc il of the City of Section 1. Chapter 14 of the City Ordinance is hereby amended by addin g at the end of the paragraph relating to the Police Department the follow- ing words: "Police Chauffeur, Patrolman, $42.00 per week". Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City Char ter." Approved by the Mayor on August 13, 1943. Tree Removal Councillor Crosby offered the following order which was adopted: 445 "Ordered: that there be a public hearing on the removal of a tree in front of property at 23 Maple St. at the next regular meeting of this Council." Welfare Dept. Councillor Safford offered the following ordinance which was given 446 first passage by unanimous vote: "In the year one thousand nine hundred and forty-three. An Ordinance to amend an ordinance relating to the Public Welfare Depart- ment. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: Section 1. Section 7 of Chapter 31 of the City Ordinances is hereby amen- ded by striking out said section and inserting the following: "The Board of Public Welfare shall appoint , subject to the laws, rules and regula- tions of the Civil Service, a suitable person as agent of the Welfare De- partment who shall hold office until another is appointed in his place unless sooner removed. Said agent shall receive such compensation as the City Council, subject to the laws, rules and regulations of the Civil Service Department , may determine." Section 2. Section 8 of said chapter is hereby amended by inserting be- fore the present Section 8 the following words: "The Agent shall adminis- ter the Public Welfare Program, make recommensations on assistance allow- ances and plan , organize and direct the work of the Welfare Department August_.12, 1943 under general direction of the Board of Public Welfare in accordance wit the law and established rules, regulations and policies and shall super- vise the staff of employees, prepare the Welfare budget and do related work as required. " And further amended by striking out the two words, "The Clerk" at the beginning of the present section and inserting in place thereof "Said Agent". Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City I Charter." 1 Councillor Safford offered the following ordinance which was given Welfare Agent first passage by unanimous vote: 447 "In the year one thousand nine hundred and-forty-three. An Ordinance to amend an ordinance relative to the compensation of cer- tain city officers. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: Section 1. Section 1 of 1�hamter 14 of the city ordinances is hereby amended by striking out the paragraph relating to the clerk of the Poor Department and inserting in place thereof the following paragraph: "To ithe agent of the Welfare Department two thousand three hundred forty ( $2340) dollars subject to the laws, rules and regulations of the Civil Service Department. " Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City Charter. 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 9.07 o'clock P. M. Attest :- i y lerk I U i i 280 August 21, -1943. -- Jurors A special meeting of the City Council was held on Saturday, August 21 , 19432 at one o'clock P. M. , called by the President to draw jurors. All the members were present except Councillors Carson, Crosby, Hyland, Durkin and Stefanski and the President presided. On motion of Council- lor Safford, it was voted to dispense with the reading of the records. I� The following were drawn to serve as jurors: F First Session - Criminal Court in Lawrence - September Herbert W. Foye 206 North Street Telep. Instructor Rene J. Leclerc 117 Uongress St . Chauffeur Second Session - Criminal Court in Lawrence - Jeptember Raymond H. Odell 290 Essex St. Secretary Fred A. Barber 55 Federal St. Collector Frederick P. Gould 81 Ocean Ave. Machinist Civil Court - Salem - September Harry S. Curtis, 327 Lafayette St. Manager James T. Burke 5 Wall St. Ct. Leather Worker Emile J. Thibault 162 Chase St. State Inspector On motion of Councillor Dolan, the meeting adjourned at 1.18 o• olock P. M. Attest:- City Clerk i i I i . ------------- 28 _August 26,_ 1943 A regular meeting of the City Council was held on Thursday, August 26, 1943, at eight o' clock P. M. All the members were present except Councillors Carson , Durkin, Hyland and Stefanski, and the President pre- sided. On motion of Councillor Safford, it was voted to dispense with the reading of the records. A hearing was held on the question of removing a tree at 23 Maple Tree Removal Street. Councillor Crosby appeared in favor. There was no opposition. The hearing was closed. On motion of Councillor Crosby it was voted that the tree be removed. A communication from the Mayor, recommending an increase in salary Police Matron for the Police Matron, was referred to the Committee on Ordinances on 448 motion of Councillor Poitras. The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was referred back to Automobile the Mayor on motion of Councillor Dolan: 449 "Ordered: that the sum of $1,300.00 be and hereby is appropriated for the item Automobild Cemetery Department. Said sum to be charged to the Excess and Deficiency Account." The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under sus Street Dept. pension of the rules: 450 "Ordered: that the sum of $4,500.00 be and hereby is appropriated to be added to sum heretofore appropriated for highway Maintenance in the Street Department. Said sum to be charged to the Excess and Deficiency Account." Approved by the Mayor on August 27, 1943. The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: Photostatic "Ordered: that the sum of $400.00 be and hereby is transferred from 451 Machine the item Soldiers Relief to the item fiotostatic Machine, both in the Soldiers Relief Department." Approved by the Mayor on August 27, 1943 The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under sus Hay Scales 452 pension of the rules, on motion of Councillor Dolan: "Ordered: that the sum of $11,000.00 be and hereby is appropriated I for the purposes of relocating the Hay Scale, Sealer of Weights and "'ea- sures, and the Laboratory of the Board .of Health. Said sum to be charged to the Excess and Deficiency Account of the current year." c Approved by the Mayor on August 27, 1943. a 282 .....-... . August 26,_ 194Z: Bpoth A communication from William E. McHugh, requesting that the City 453 Council give consideration to the advisability of erecting an informa- tion booth for Service Men and Women at the head of Salem Tunnel , was re- ferred to the Committee on Public Property on motion of Councillor Dolan. I Council Chamber The petition of the Community Fund to use the Council Chamber on th 4541 evening of August 27, 1943, was granted. i Thanks A communication from Mrs. Harry E. Flint , thanking the Council for 455 their expression of sympathy on the death of her husband, was read and placed on file. Ho use ouse is of Sunda and Lo dging in for ren ewals g g ' cations Y A list of applications Renewals P. 456 Y Committee on Licenses and Permits. L erred to the ommit Licenses was ref Lodging House The application of Rebecca Baruth for a Lodging House License at 457 28-30 Lynde Street was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. Sign The application of Walter Burnham for a permit for a small sign at 458 45 Bridge Street was granted. I i Claims The claims of Theresa E. Wade and Sylvio F. Guerette, Jr. , were re- 459-460 ' ferred to the Committee on Claims. Sign Bond The renewal of the sign bond of Boston Leader Millinery, 189 Essex 461 Street , was referred to the Committee on Bonds and returned approved. On motion of Councillor Poitras, there was a five minute recess. Police Matron Councillor Poitras offered the following ordinance which was given 462 first passage by unanimous vote: "In the year one thousand nine hundred and forty-three An ordinance to amend an ordinance relating to the compensation of cer- tain City Officers. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: Section 1. Section 1 of Chapter 14 of the City Ordinances is hereby amended by striking out in the paragraph relating to the Police Depart- ment the words "matron three dollars and fifty cents a day" , and insert- ing in place thereof the words "Matron five dollars per day for eight hours or fraction thereof, and sixty-two and one-half cents per hour for time over eight hours". Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City Charter." Mack Truck Councillor Dolan offered the following report which was accepted 463 �I • I 2P3 August 26, 1943 i i "The Committee on Finance, to whom was referred the order that the sum of $3800. be and hereby is appropriated for the Street Dept . item Mack Truck, has considered said matter and would recommend: same be j I granted. For the Committee, H. Francis Dolan Chairman" The or&,r, which was introduced on August 12, 1943, was adopted, by a unanimous roll call vote. Approved by the Mayor on August 27, 1943. Councillor Dolan offered the following report which was accepted Licenses and recommendation adopted: 464 "The Committee on Licenses and Permits, to whom was referred the following applications, has considered said matter and would recommend: they be granted: Renewals Sunday Licenses Jacob Loss, 124 North St. Norman L. McDowell, 21 Brown St. Fortunat Bourgault , 17 Dow St. New Licenses To Dig Seaworms Joseph Adelard Marquis, 101 Herbert St. John F. O'Connell,ll Williams To Sell Seaworms - John F. O'Brien, 10 Saunders St. St. Bowling Alley - James E. Mavrakos, 1 St. Peter St. (11) Lodging Houses I � James V. Doyle, 3-5 Federal St. Virginia LeDoux, 286 Washington St. George H. & Jean L. Poirier, 116 Lafayette St . I j Elizabeth McIntire, 31 Hardg. St. Elizabeth McIntire, 54 Turner St. Anna Morgan, 4 Howard St . For the Committee, H. Francis Dolan, Acting Chairman On motion of Councillor Dolan, the precinct officers, whose ap- Precinct Officers 412 pointment was received from the Mayor on August 12, 1943, were unani- mously confirmed, with the exception of Edward Bryan in Ward 6, Precinc 2. Councillor Ferguson stated that this appointment was an error. The ordinance to amend the ordinance relating to the Welfare De- Welfare Agent 446 partment, which was introduced on August 12, 1943, was passed to be or- dained by unanimous roll call vote. Approved by the Mayor on August 27, 1943. The ordinance to amend the ordinance relating to the Compensation Salary 447 of Certain City Officers, by amending the salary of the Welfare Depart- ment Agent , which was introduced on August 12, 1943, was passed to be i 284 August 26.,_ 1943 ordained by unanimous roll call vote. Approved by the Mayor on August 27, 1943. Military Aid Councillor Crosby offered the following order which was adopted: 465 "Ordered: that the Co*mittee on Ordinances be requested to look into the advisability of adopting the following amendment to the City Ordinan- ces: That Section 2 of Chapter XL of the City Ordinances be amended by striking out said Section 2 and inserting the following in place thereof: "Section 2. The Mayor shall annually, in January, subject to the con- firmation of the City Council , appoint a Supervisor of Military Aid to serve for one year beginning with the first day of February succeeding his appointment. Said Supervisor shall direct the payment of state and military aid in the manner and form prescribed by law, and subject to the conditions and restrictions contained in the statutes. Said Supervisor shall appoint a visitor to aid in the investigation and administration of payments and benefits made in accordance with this Section." Said Supervisor shall receive as compensation the sum of twenty- five hundred dollars per annum, and all necessary expenses. The salary of the Visitor shall be eighteen hundred dollars per annum." On motion of Councillor Dolan , the Council refused an immediate reconsideration of all business. On motion of Councillor Rafter, the meeting adjourned at 8.43 o' clock P. M. Attest:- City Clerk September 9, 1943 A regular meeting of the City Council was held on Thursday, Septem- ber 9 , 1943, at eight o' clock P. M. All the members were present except President Morency and Councillors Carson, Hyland and Stefanski. The City Clerk called the meeting to order. Councillor Dolan was elected Presi- dent pro tempore. On motion of Councillor Safford, it was voted to dis- pense with the reading of the records. A hearing on rezoning the westerly side of North Street between Rezoning Essex and Federal Streets was taken up. On motion of Councillor Rafter, it was voted that tjAe hearing be postponed to the next regular meeting and that the hearing be re-advertised. A communication from the Mayor, recommending the acceptance of Chap- Pensions ter 452, Acts of 1943, an act authorizing certain cities and town to in- 466 crease the retirement allowances of certain former employees thereof who were retired on account of accidental disability, was referred to the Committee on Finance on motion of Councillor Rafter. On recommendation of the Mayor, the Salem Community Fund Drive was Council Chamber granted the use of the Council Chamber on September 15, 1943. 467 i The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was laid on the tabl Public Property until the next regular meeting on motion of Councillor Durkin: 468 "Ordered: that the sum of fifteen hundred dollars ($1500.00) be and hereby is transferred from the Public Welfare Department, item Other Cities and Towns to the Public Property Department, item Repairs to Poor Department Buildings." The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted by unani Real Estate mous roll call vote: 469 "Ordered: that the Mayor, Edward A. Coffey, and Superintendent of i Public Property, John T. O'Rourke, be and hereby are authorized to sell at public auction to the highest bidder, the real estate situated at Cedar Hill Road, containing 6640 square feet and being Lot No. 130 on the accompanying plan and be it further Ordered: that the'Ma�ior be and hereby is authorized to sign and execute any deed or other instrument to transfer and convey said des- cribed real estate to the purchaser at said auction sale." Approved by the Mayor on September 11, 1943. The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted by unani Real Estate 470 mous roll call vote: i 286 September 9, 1943 "Ordered: that the Mayor, Edward A. Coffey, and Superintendent of Public Property , John 1. O'Rourke, be and hereby are authorized to sell at public auction to the highest bidder, the real estate situated between 75 Boston Street and 22 Putnam Street , containing about 14,000 square feet of land, and be it further Ordered: that the Mayor be and hereby is authorized to sign and exe_I transfer an d con vey said described cute any dee d or other instrumen t to Y real estate to h P the purchase s at said auction sale." I , Approved by the Mayor on September 119 1943. Pumping Station The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: 471 _ 23 00.00 doll ars hundred ) " e sum of twenty-three ( � th Ordered that Y r � be and hereby is transferred as follows: $500.00 Salaries & Wages - Pumping Station to Pumping Station Other Expenses $1000.00 General Administration to Pumping Station - Other Expenses $800.00 General Administration to General Maintenance." Approved by the Mayor on September 11, 1943 Beach Wagon The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under 472 suspension of the rules, on motion of Councillor Safford: "Ordered: that the sum of thirteen hundred ( $1300.00) dollars be and hereby is appropriated for the purchase of a Ford Beach Wagon from the Essex County Acceptance Corporation, for the Cemetery DeTartment. Said sum is to be charged to Excess and Deficiency Account." Ap roved by the Mayor on September 11, 1943. Auxiliary Police The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was laid on the tabl 473 until the next regular meeting on motion of Councillor Ferguson: "Ordered: that the fallowing sums be and hereby are transferred: $77.24 from the item Independence Day $42.98 from the item Massachusetts United Spanish War Veterans Ac count (Annual Encampment) and both to the item Auxiliary Police." Park Dept. The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under 4'74 suspension of the rules on motion of Councillor Ferguson: "Ordered: that the sum of one thousand dollars ($1000. ) be and hereby is appropriated for the Park Department , item Forest River. Said sum to be charged to Fund Receipts from Golf Course." Approved by the Mayor on September 11 , 1943. Welfare Agent Notice was received from the Board of Public Welfare of the appoint 4`75'' 287 � __ . Septemb-er 9, 1943 went of Catherine C. Green as Welfare Agent in the Public Welfare Depart- ment. A hearing was ordered for Thursday, September y ember 23 1943 at eight , g Wire over Street o' clock P. M. , on the petition of Hytron Corp. to erect a single wire fro 476 the top� of the building at 76 Lafayette Street to the top of the Gold- berg building on the opposite side of Lafayette Street , and the matter was referred to the Committee on Public Works. jl A list of applications for renewal of Sunday and Lodging House Licen Renewals ses was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. 477 The application of Samuel Solomon for a license to sell firearms Sale of Firearms at 163 Washington Street was referred to the Committee on Licenses and 478 Permits. The following renewals of sign bonds were referred to the Committee Sign Bonds on Bonds and returned approved: Imperial Paint Co. , 45 Lafayette St. 479-481 Baker' s, 8 Central St. Timothy A. Donahue, 7 Front St. Councillor Durkin offered the following report which was accepted Licenses and recommendation adon_ ted: 482 "The Committee on Licenses and Permits, to whom was referred the fol - lowing applications for licenses, has considered said matt =r and would recommend: they be granted: Renewals Sunday License - 136z Derby St. Lodging Houses ( Abraham Camil, 17 Brown St. Euphemia Henderson , 49 Federel St. , full license, sufficient means of egress provided. Willie St. Pierre, 23-25 Federal St. , full license, sufficient means of egress provided. I For the Committee, Philip J. Durkin Chairman" Councillor Ferguson offered the following report which was accepted Real Estate 483 and recommendation adopted by unanimous roll call vote: "The Committee on Public Property to whom was referred the matter of the sale of land at Gedney Street , corner of Gedney Court, has considered said matter and would recommend: that the property be sold at public auc- tion and that a minimum price be set at $1300.00, and that the Mayor and Supt. of Public Buildings be authorized to sell this property at public auction to the highest bidder also that the Mayor be authorized to exe- cute any and all papers to transfer this property. For the Committee, Arthur T. Ferguson Chairman" Approved by the Mayor on September 11 , 1943. September 9 , 1943 On motion of Councillor Rafter, the Council proceeded to the consid- eration of motions, orders and resolutions. Resolutions Councillor Rafter offered the following order which was adopted: 484 "Ordered: that a Committee on Three be appointed by the presiding officer to take such appropriate action on the death of our late Mayor Denis J. Sullivan as they deem meet and proper." I Councillor Dolan, President pro tempore, appointed Councillors Raf- ter, Safford and Durkin as a Committee on Resolutions. I i Military Aid Councillor Crosby offered the following, order which was adopted: 485 "Ordered: that the action of the City Council under date of August 26, 1943, in which an order to amend an ordinance concerning the appoint- ment t of a Supervisor ofMilitary , Aid, and which was referred ed to the Com- mittee on Ordinances, be amended to include the Committee on Military Aid." Approved by the Mayor on September 11 , 1943. The Council took a short recess. The Council reconvened. The pre- siding officer called the meeting to order and the order of business was referred back to the reports of Committees. Union Recognition Councillor Poitras offered the following report which was accepted 486 and recommendation adopted: "The Committee on Industrial Relations, to whom was referred certair. requests as to working conditions and of union recognition by a group of city employees, has considered said matter and would recommend: that the City Solicitor be requested to render an opinion as to whether a recog- nition by the City Council of a Municipal Employees Union, either affili- ated or independent , is within the authority of the City Council. For the Committee, Wilfred J. Poitras Chairman" Denis J. Sullivan Councillor Rafter, for the Committee on Resolutions on the death of 487 Hon. Denis J. Sullivan , offered the following resolutions which were ado - ted by a unanimous rising vote: "Whereas there has been taken from our citizenry by divine decree our former Mayor, Denis J. Sullivan, and Whereas his passing Baas resulted in wide and generous expression of private sympathy, and Whereas the City Council of Salem in deep and abiding sorrow evoke by the death of this prominent and well-loved member of our community, desire to publicly and permanently inscribe on the records of this Body 289 September 9, 1943 l. . their sadness at his death, and to pay a dignified respect to his memory, do hereby ordain the following: Be It Resolved that the City Council of the City of Salem hereby ex- press to the citizens of Salem their loss in the departure of this kindly honest , generous, tolerant and understanding public official; and Be It Further Resolved: that the City Council extend to the family of the deceased their sorrow for the passing of a kind and devoted hus- band, father and brother, and j Be It Further Resolved that the City Council direct the City Clerk to inscribe on our permanent records these Resolutions and Be It Further Resolved that a copy of these resolutions be inscribed and tendered to the family of our late Chief Executive. " The ordinance to amend the ordinance relating to the compensation of Police Matron certain city officers, by increasing the salary of the police matron 462 , � which was introduced on August 26, 1943, was passed to be ordained. Approved by the Mayor on September 11 , 1943. On motion of Councillor Poitras, the meeting adjourned at 9.28 o' clock P. M. Attest:- �j City Clerk h I, a f I 1�_1,200 September 19 1943. Jurors A special meeting of the City Council was held on Tuesday, September 14, 1943, at 5.30 P. M. , called at the request of- six Councillors to' draw furors: :All the smembers-worerpresent except President .k`albrency and- Coun aillors•>Cgrson, Hyland, .Safford and Stefanski. The City Clerk called the meeting to order and Councillor Poitras was chosed President pro temporer' The following were drawn to serve as jurors at the second session of Criminal Court in Lawrence on September 20 , 1943: i Joseph W. McDermott 8 Hancock Street Teller i Aleksander Kohn 138 Derby Street Grocer The following were drawn to serve as jurors at Civil Court in Salem at the September session: Venant Soucy 8 Holly Street Barber I Frank S. O'Connell 23 Phelps Street Druggist Clerk On motion of Councillor Dolan, the meeting adjourned at 5.41 o' clock P. M. Attest: - City Clerk 2�17� Septemb x 23, 1943 A regular meeting of the City Council was held on Thursday, Septem- ber 23, 1943, at eight otclock P. M. All the members were present except I' Councillors Hyland and Stefanski 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 petition of Hytron Co. to erect a wire Wire Over Street I across Lafayette Street. Councillors Ferguson, Poitras and Crosby ap- 488 peared in favor and there was. no opposition. The hearing was closed. Councillor Ferguson offered the following report which was accepted and recommendation adopted: "The Committee on Public Works, to whom was referred the matter of the Hytron Co, installing a wire across Lafayette St. to operate a phone or speaker in their factory, has considered said matter and would recom- mend: that the Hytron be given the permission to install same under the supervision of the Supt. of Streets. For the Committee, Arthur T. Ferguson Chairman" A hearing was held on rezoning the westerly side of North Street Zoning between Essex and Federal Streets by extending the existing business zon to a depth of 138 feet westerly of the proposed new line on North Street. Mr. William Abbott appeared in opposition on behalf of the First Church. No one appeared in favor. The hearing was closed. On motion of Councillor Dolan , the matter was referred to the Com- iaittee on Ordinances. A communication from the Mayor, requesting the support of the City Community Fund Council for the Community Fund Drive, was read and placed on file. 489-490 Councillor Poitras offered the following resolution which was unani mously adopted: i "Whereas the Community Fund Association and National War Fund is to conduct an organized campaign in our city between the dates October 11 and October 22; 1943, and Whereas the contributions and subscriptions to this worthy organize tion are to be used for public relief purposes in the aid of our people and of our community, and Whereas our men and women in the Armed Yorces, our allies in the world conflict and the suffering people of war devastated lands will be aided through all of the worthy organizations which are to receive a share of the monies to be collected through this unified drive for finan vial assistance, September 23, 1943 Be It Resolved that the Salem City Council , as representatives of the people of our City of Salem, does hereby endorse and place its stamp of approval on the campaign of the Community Fund Association and Nation- al War Fund to collect funds as aforesaid and for the worthy purposes above enumerated." Approved by the Mayor on September 24, 1943 Ii Bond Drive Parade An invitation from the Mayor to participate in a War Bond Drive 491 Parade on September 26, 1943-, was accepted. Thanks Notice was received from the Mayor of thanks for flowers from the 492 family of the late Hon. Denis J. Sullivan. i Constable The Mayor's appointment of Richard F. Butler as a constable for the 493 term ending February 11 1944, was read and placed on file. Union A communication from the Mayor, submitting a notice from John B. 494 t Local 3 National Federation of State, City and c. that 7- Round , Se , � . Y Town Employees Unions, be considered in all future consideration of city departments, was referred to the Committee on Industrial Relations on motion of Councillor Dolan. Jefferson Avenue The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted by unani Bridge 495 mows roll call vote under suspension of the rules on motion of Councillor Dolan: (Order of Dept. of Public Utilities closingbridge to motor vehic-I les carrying passengers for hire and all other vehicular traffic on file); "Ordered: that the sum of seventy-four hundred dollars ($7400. ) be and hereby is appropriated for the Repairs to the Jefferson Avenue Bridge. Said sum to be charged to the Excess and Deficiency Account." Approved by the Mayor on September 24, 1943. Catch Basins The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under 496 suspension of the rules by a unanimous- roll call vote, on motion of Coun- cillor Dolan: .,r "Ordered: that the sum of five hundred and fifty ($550.00) dollars be and hereby is appropriated for the purpose of installing catch basins at the foot of Blaney Street and be it further: Ordered: that said sum is to be charged to the Reserve Account, and be it further Ordered: that said sum of $550.00 be added to the appropriation heretofore made for the Street Department , item Cleaning Streets and Catch Basins." Approved by the Mayor on September 24, 1943 293 -- September_ Z3, 1943- The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: Burial Vaults "Ordered: that the sum of one hundred and fifty dollars ($150. ) be 497 and hereby is transferred from the Cemetery Department, item, Other Ex- penses to the Cemetery Department, item Burial Vaults, and be it further Ordered: that said sum be established as a revolving account for said purpose in said Cemetery Department ." Approved by the Mayor on September 24, 1943 The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under Land Purchase suspension of the rules by unanimous roll call vote, on motion of Coun- cillor Dolan : "Ordered: that the sum of eighteen dollars and seventy-six cents ($18. 76) be and hereby is appropriated for the purpose of purchase and acquisition of a tract of land containing 79 square feet of land, as shown on a plan of land entitled Land of Frank and Frances A. Lovely, Columbus Avenue and Bay View Avenue, Salem, Massachusetts, September 1943, Frank P. Morse, Engineer. Said purchase is for the purpose of street widenin-; and other municipal purposes. Said sum is charged to Reserve Account , 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 on September 24, 1943. The report of the City Marshal for the month of August waw referred 499 Re port to the Committee on Police. I An invitation to attend Installation of the Polish Legion of Ameri- Invitation can Veterans on September 26, 1943, was accepted. 500 The pawnbroker' s bond of Samuel Solomon was referred to the Commit- Bond tee on Bonds and returned approved. 501 The application of Wasil Kopka for renewal of Sunday License at 20 Sunday License Essex Street was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. 502 The application of Paul N. Lareau for a second class auto dealers Auto Dealer license was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. 503 The application of B. F. Goodwin & Son Inc. to move a building from Moving Building 92 Essex Street to Fort Avenue was granted. The building mover's bond 504 -505 was referred to the Committee on .Bonds and returned approved. -. :e. 294 September 23. 1943 Sign and Booth The applications of Salem Community Fund to erect a sign and main- 506-507 tain a booth at the head of the Tunnel were granted. Sign A hearing was ordered for Thursday, October 14, 1943, at eight 508 o'clock P. M. , on the application of James Mavrakos for a permit for a large sign at 1 St. Peter Street. Claims The claims of Belle Conway and Wilbur H. Smith were referred to the 509-510 Committee on Claims. Fire Dept. Councillor Poitras offered the following report which was accepted 511 and recommendation adopted: "The Committee on Ordinances to whom was referred .the. matter of amending the ordinance relating to the Fire Dept. by adding to the pres- ent force one lieutenant and two privates-, has considered said matter an would recommend: the adoption of the following amendment to the ordinanc relating to the Fire Dept . For the Committee, Wilfred J. Poitras Chairman" t Fire Dept. The following ordinance was given first passage by unanimous vote: 512 "In the year one thousand nine hundred and forty-three. An Ordinance to amend an ordinance relating to the Fire Department. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: Section 1. Section one of Chapter 18 of the City Ordinances is hereby amended by striking out the word "eight" appearing before the word "lieutenants" and inserting in place thereof the word "nine", and by striking out the word "fifty-nine" as it appears before the word "pri- vates" and inserting in place thereof the word "sixty-one" so that said section will read- as follows: "The fire department which is hereby es- tablished shall consist of a chief, two deputy chiefs, eight captains, nine lieutenants, a supervisor of motor apparatus and sixty-one privates all of whom shall be permanent members. It shall also include a call force of not more than forty privates." Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City Charter." Licenses Councillor Durkin offered the following report which was accepted 513 and recommendation adopted: "The Committee on Licenses and Permits, to whom-was referred the following applications for licenses, has considered said matter and woul recommend: they be granted ail September 23,. .194,3 __.. New Licenses To Sell Firearms - Samuel Solomon , 163 Washington Street Renewals Sunday License - Joseph B. F. Seeley & Co., 2 Balcomb St. l Lodging Houses Mary Murtaugh, 24 Lynde St. George H. Osgood, 313 Essex St . Guy Violette, 14 Lynch St. Anne S. Mahoney, 331 Essex St. , second means of egress provided ( see meeting 6/10/43) 1 New License Auto Dealer - Paul N. Lareau ( 2nd class) , 273 Bridge St. For the Committee, Philip J. Durkin Chairman" The order to transfer $1500.00 to Public Property Department , item PublicY ropert Y Repairs to Poor Dept. Buildings, which was laid on the table until the 468 next regular meeting on September 9 , 1943, was taken up and adopted by unanimous roll call vote. Approved by the Mayor on September 24, 1943. The order to transfer $?7. 24 and $42.98 to the item Auxiliary Polic Auxiliary Police which was laid on the table until the next regular meeting on September 473 9 , 1943, was taken up and adopted by unanimous roll call vote. Approved by the Mayor on September 24, 1943. On motion of Councillor Dolan, the Council refused an immediate re- consideration of all business transacted. I� I On motion of Councillor Ferguson , the Council adjourned at 8.45 o'clock P. M. Attest: - C' Cler7 , October 9, 1943 A special meeting of the City Council was held on Saturday, October Jurors 9 , 1943, at 1.15 o' ulock P. M. , called by the President for the purpose of drawing jurors. All the members were present except Councillors �-ar- son , Hyland, Poitras, Rafter and Stefanski and the President presided. The following was drawn to serve as a juror at the i4ovember session of Civil Court in Salem: Edward J. Casey, 18 Briggs Street, Climber. The following were drawn to serve as jurors at the 1Vovember session of Civil Court in Lawrence: David A. Rogers 8 Hazel Street Shoe Dealer Octave Morin 56 Dow Street Mill Operator On motion of Councillor Dolan , the meeting adjourned at 1.19 o'clock P. M. Attest: - Ci y erk 296 Oct<oo r .14, 1943 A regular meeting of the City Council was held on Thursday, October 14, 1943, at eight o' clock P. M. All the members were present except -Councillor Stefanski 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 James Mavrakos for a permi for a large sign at 1 St. Peter Street. Councillor Dolan appeared in favor and there was no opposition. On motion of Councillor Dolan, the permit was granted. Wharf The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted by a vot 514 of nine yeas and two absent ( Councillors Poitras and Stefanski) : "Ordered: That the Mayor be and hereby is authorized to execute and deliver a deed or any other instrument necessary to convey the real es- tate owned by the City of Salem, located at Water Street, Beve1•ly, to Albert A. Ruest who was the highest bidder at the public auction held for the sale of said premises." Approved by the Mayor on October 16 , 1943. Insurance The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under 515 suspension of the rules on motion of Councillor Dolan: "Ordered: that the sum of five hundred and six dollars and four cents ( $p506.04) be and hereby is appropriated for the purpose of purchas- ing war damage insurance for the item Bomb Insurance, National Defense, which said sum is to be charged to the Excess and Deficiency Account, and that the sum of five hundred seventy-seven dollars and twenty-nine cents ( $577. 29) be transferred from the Reserve Account to item Bomb Insurance, National Defense, both said sums totalling $1 ,086.33. " Approved by the Mayor on October 16, 1943. Howard St. School The following order, recommended by the Niayor, was adopted: 516 "Ordered: that the sum of seventy-five ( $75.00 dollars be and hereby is transferred from the Reserve Account to the Public Property Department item Repairs to Other Department Buildings. , Approved by the Mayor on October 16, 1943 Hospital The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted. under 517 suspension of the rules on motion of Councillor Dolan: "Ordered: that the sum of twenty-five hundred ( $2,500.00) collars li be and hereby is transferred from the special item Two Ton Heavy Duty Chassis, Health Department to the Health Department , item Hospital for Communicable Diseases and be it further Ordered: that the sum of $1,000.00 be and hereby is appropriated fo i I ( 91J October 14, 1943 the Health Department , item Hospital for Communicable Diseases and the sum of $2,000.00 for the Health Department , item, Essex Banitorium. The two latter sums to be chargeable to the Excess and Deficiency Account." Approved by the Mayor on October 16, 1943 i The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under Sidewalks suspension of the rules on motion of Councillor Dolan : 518 "Ordered: that the sum of two thousand ($2,000.00) dollars be and hereby is appropriated to meet the cost of constructing sidewalks and said sum to be charged to Excess and Deficiency Account fu r- ther be it fur ther Ordered: that said 1 sum be added to the sums ums heretofore appropria- ted for Special Item Sidewalks." Approved by the Mayor on October 16, 1943. The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under Covering Dumps suspension of the rules on motion of Councillor Dolan: 519 "Ordered: that the stun of seven thousand ($7,000.00) dollars be and hereby is appropriated for the purposes of covering dumps and said sum to be charged to the 'excess and Deficiency Account and be it further Ordered: that saidsum be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. " Approved by the mayor on October 16 , 1943 The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under Park Dept. suspension of the rules on motion of Councillor Carson: 520 "Ordered: that the sum of thirty-two hundred ($3,200.00) dollars be and hereby is appropriated for a special item in the Park Department budget known as Collins Cove and said sum is to be expended under the direction of the Park Department. This appropriation is to be charged to the Excess and Deficiency Account. " Approved by the Mayor on October 16 , 1943 The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under Police Dept. suspension of the rules on motion of Councillor Dolan: 521 "Ordered: that the sum of seven hundred fifty ($750.00) dollars be and hereby is transferred from the item Salaries and Wages to the item Equipment and Repairs both in the Police Department." Approved by the Mayor on October 16 , 1943 The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under Playgrounds 522 suspension of the rules on motion of Councillor Dolan: f,T 298 October 14, 1943 "Ordered: that the sum of nine hundred ($900.00) dollars be and hereby is appropriated for the purpose of Playground Improvements at the High Street Playground. Said sum to be charged to the Excess and De- ficiency Account . And be it further Ordered: that said sum be added to sums heretofore appropriated for Park Department special item Playground Improvement. " Approved by the Mayor on October 16 , 1943 City Clerk The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under 523 I suspension of the rules on motion of Councillor Dolan: I "Ordered: that the sum of one thousand ( $1,000.00) dollars be and hereby is transferred from the City Clerk' s Department , item Salaries and Wages to a special item in same Department entitled Preservation- Vital Statistics and be it further Ordered: that the sum of $1 ,078.75 be and hereby is appropriated for the City Clebk's Department , special item Preservation-Vital Statis- tics. Said sum to be charged to the Excess and Deficiency Account. " Approved by the Mayor on October 16 , 1943. Audit The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was referred to the 524 Committees on Ordinances and Finance, on motion of Councillor Dolan : "Ordered: that the Mayor be and hereby is authorized to request the Director of Accounts of the Department of Corporations and Taxation to i make an audit annually of the accounts of the City of Salem, and that said audit shall be made in either December or January of each year, commencing with the ,year 1944, and be it further Ordered: that for the purpose of this audit that the Director of Accounts and his duly accredited agents have access to all necessary papers, books and records." Trustee The Mayor' s appointment of Ernest L. Gunn as a Trustee of the Plum- 525 mer Frain School to fill the unexpired term of the late harry E. Flint, was unanimously confirmed under suspension of the rules on motion of Councillor Ferguson. Constables 526 The Mayor' s appointment of Harold IN. Pierce and Romeo C. Gagnon as constables foi- the term ending February 1, 1944, was read and placed on file. Report 527 The report of the City Marshal for the month of September was re- ferred to the Committee on Police. i 299 October 14, 1943 A petition to use the Council Chamber on the evening of October Council Chamber 26, 1943, for a meeting of the farmers of Salem in regard to the agri- 528 cultural program was granted on motion of Councillor Dolan. An invitation to participate in the dedication exercises of an Honor Roll Honor Roll to 760 Americans of Polish descent on October 31, 1943, was 529 �I accepted, on motion of Councillor Poitras. II P_ letter was received from Mrs. Denis J. Sullivan , thanking the Denis X. Sullivan) Council for the copy of resolutions adopted on the death of Hon. Denis 530 J. Sullivan, former Mayor of Salem. I A hearing was ordered for Thursday,_ October 28, 1943, at eight Removal of roles o' clock P. M. , on the petition of New England Telephone & Telegraph Co. 531 to remove two poles on Tremont Street. A hearing was ordered for Monday, November 1 , 1943, at 7.45 P. M. Bus Service 532 at Juniper Hall , on the petition of the Juniper Point Community Club for a hearing to discuss the advisability of changing the winter route of the Eastern Massachusetts buses to other streets at Juniper Point not now used for transportation under their present franchise. A hearing was ordered for Thursday, October tober 28 1943 at eigh t � , Inflammabl es 1es 533 o ' clock P. M. , on the petition of H. P. Hood & Sons to keep and store 324 gallons of alcohol and anti-freeze at 212 Bridge Street. A list of applications for renewals of Sunday and Lodging House Renewals Licenses was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. 534 The following applications for licenses were referred to the Com- Licenses 535-538 mit tee on Licenses and Permits: Lodging Houses Rosa A. white, 352 Essex St. Thomas J. Ca.dorette, 23 Summer St. Yopott Ahmed, 28-30. Lynde St. Passenger Automobile Leo St. Pierre, 16 Pratt St. The claim of Marion D. Ford was referred to the Committee on Claim 539 Claims. Councillor Durkin offered the following report which was accepted Licenses 540 and recommendation adopted: "The Committee on Licenses and Permits to whom was referred the following applications for licenses , has considered said matter and I fiv�e800 October 14,, 1943 j would recommend: they be granted: henewals . i Sunday License - Wasil Kopka, 20 Essex St. Lodging House - Margaret E. Tratt , 350 Essex St. For the Committee, ,Philip J. Durkin Chairman" Conduits Councillor Ferguson offered the following report which was accepted 541 and recommendation adopted: " r to whom was referred the application Committee on Public Works, pp The � i i of the N. E. Tel. & Tel. Co. to cancel permits previously granted for Chestnut Essex, Flint Bridge, Sewall, , North, Crombie and conduits in , , , g Washington Streets and Highland Ave. , has considered said matter and that the cance llations ns be ranted. d recommend:woulg For the Committee, Arthur T. Ferguson Chairman" Vol. 3 Page 63 Book of Pole Locations, ) ( , g Pensions Councillor Dolan offered the following report which was accepted 542 and recommendation adopted by unanimous roll call vote: "The Committee on Finance, to whom was referred the recommendation of the acceptance of the Act authorizing cities and towns to increase the retirement allowances of certain city ( former) employees who were retired on account of accidental disability, Chapter 452, Acts of 1943, has con- sidered said matter and would recommend: the adoption of .same. r For the Committee, H. Francis Dolan Chairman" I Fire Dept. The ordinance to amend the ordinance relating to the Fire Department I of increasing the numbers of lieutenants and privates, which was intro- duced on September 23, 1943, was passed to be ordained by unanimous roll call vote. Approved by the Mayor on October 16, 1943. Coal Trucks Councillor Carson offered the following order which was adopted 543 after Councillors Rafter, Durkin and Poitras had spoken in favor: "Ordered: that whereas an agreement between this City Council and the certain coal dealers regarding the covering of coal trucks, has had a fair trial as this agreement was entered Oct. 92 1941 and the dealers have not cooperated. That the Ordinance Committee introduce an ordinance to cover the abatement of this nuisance." Approved by the Mayor on October 16, 1943 Discontinuance Councillor Dolan offered the following order which was adopted: Gedney Street 544 "Whereas, in the opinion of the City Council the public necessity - - 301 October 14, 1943 and convenience require that a public street or way called Gedney Street and formerly called Gedney Court should be discontinued as a highway of the city on the 'Outherly side between points A, B and C as shown on a plan on file in the office of the City Clerk of this city dated August, 1931 , and entitled "Discontinuance of Portion of Gedney Court,,, it is therefore hereby Ordered, that due notice be given to the City of Salem and all others interested, that the City Council intend to discontinue the high- wayway before mentioned; and that Thursday the twen ty-eighth y- ei hth day of October, 1943, at eight o*clock P. M. , at city hall, Salem, is appointed as the time and place for a public hearing in the matter." Councillor Ferguson offered the following order which was adopted: Removal of Tree "Ordered: that the Committee on Shade Trees look into the advisabil- 545 ity of removing a tree in front of 22 Woodside Street , and that a public hearing be held at the next regular meeting. " A hearing was ordered for Thursday, October 28, 1943, at eight o'clock P. M. Councillor Poitras offered the following order which was adopted: Removal of Tree "Ordered: that the Committee on Shade Trees and Supt. of Parks and 546 Shade Trees be requested to look into the advisability of removing an old willow tree which is in bad condition and located at corner of Columbus Ave. and Dustin St. This tree is also injurious to the adjacent property and that a public hearing be held at the next regular meeting." A hearing was ordered for Thursday, October 28, 1943, at eight o'clock P. M. • Councillor Ferguson offered the following order which was adopted: Parking on Essex S "Ordered: that the Committee on Traffic look into the advisability 547 of changing the parking regulations on Essex Street from right side to lefthand side parking. To allow an uninterrupted flow of traffic." Approved by the Mayor on October 16, 1943 Councillor Rafter offered the following order which was adopted: Bus Service "Ordered: that the Trustees of the Eastern Mass. Railway Company be 548 advised of a hearing granted by the City Council of Salem to the resi- dents of the Salem Willows at Juniper Hall on Monday, Nov. 1, 1943, at' 7.45 concerning changing of winter routes; and the Trustees be requested to send one of their members or the manager of said Eastern Mass. Railway c Co. to be present at said hearing." Approved by the Mayor on October 16, 1943- i I, i 3Ot2 I 1) October 14, 1943 Post-War Employment Councillor Hyland offered the following order which was adopted: 549 "Ordered: that a committee of this Council, composed of five mem- bers, be appointed to study the post-war employment question in Salem and be empowered to make specific recommendations regarding public works and other municipal improvements to be commenced after the termination of the present War Emergency.." Approved by the Mayor on October 16, 1943. The following Committee was appointed: Councillors Safford, Poitras Dolan, Ferguson and Durkin. Street Light Councillor Poitras offered the following order which was adopted: 550 "Ordered: that the Committee on Electrical Affairs and the City Electricianbe requested uested to look into the advisability of installing a and Fort Ave. at a point about light on Island Ave. between Sutton Ave . p 100 ft. from Fort Ave. so that Island Ave. may have some light especially for pedestrians using.the sidewalks in that area." Approved by the Iviayor on October 16 , 1943. On motion of Council Rafter, the Council refused an immediate re- consideration of all business. On motion of Councillor Carson, the meeting adjourned at 9.03 o' clock P. M. Attest :- City Cler I i 36" October 28, 1943 A regular meeting of the -City Council was held on Thursday, October 28, 1943, at eight o' clock P.. M. . .All the members were present except Councillors Hyland and Stefanski 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 discontinuance of a portion of Gedney Gedney Street Street, formerly Gedney Court. Councillor Dolan appeared in favor, therd 551 was no opposition and the hearing was closed. Councillor Dolan offered the following order which was adopted by unanimous roll call vote: "Resolved that the common convenience, benefit and necessity of the inhabitants of the city require that a public street or way of said city called Gedney Street and formerly called Gedney Court should be discon- tinued on the southerly side thereof, as shown on a plan hereinafter re- ferred to and bounded as follows, viz: Beginning at a point marked A on a plan entitled "Discontinuance of Portion of Gedney Court, Salem, Mass. Scale 1 in.-20 ft. Aug. 1931 Frank P. Morse City Engineer ' and thence pr - ceeding southerly 2.8 feet to a point marked B on said plan, thence turn ing and proceeding westerly 37.6 feet to a point marked C on said plan, thence turning .and proceeding northeasterly on a curved line 11.50 feet to a. point marked D on said plan, thence proceeding easterly 25.00 feet I to a point A, the point begun at; and Whereas, the City Council on the 14th day of October A. D. 1443, passed the following order, viz: "Where- as, in the opinion of the City Council, the public necessity and conven- ience require that a public street or way called Gedney Street and for- merly called Gedney Court should be discontinued as a highway of the cit on the southerly side between points A, B and C as shown on a plan on file in the office of the city clerk of this city, dated August, 1931, and entitled "Discontinuance of Portion of Gedney Court" it is therefore hereby Ordered, that due notice be given to the City of Salem and all others interested, that the City Council intend to discontinue the high- way before mentioned, and that Thursday the twenty-eighth day of October 1943, 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 portion of Gedney Street as appears by the return on the order of notice issued therefor passed as aforesaid; and Whereas, the City Council did ICE meet at the time and place appointed and notified as aforesaid and has a 304 Octob: r 28, 1943 i heard all parties ibterested claiming to be heard in the matter, it is therefore, Ordered and Decreed that the parcel of land before described be and the same hereby is discontinued as a public street, or way cif said said city, according to a plan of the same made by Frank P. Morse, City Engin- eer dated August 1931, entitled Discontinuance of Portion of Gedney Court , 'Salem, Mass. , Scale 1 in.-20 ft. Aug. 1931. Frank P. Morse, City Engin- eer, deposited in the office of the city engineer, to which plan refer- I' once may be had. Said discontinuance is over or by land of City of Salem and we have considered and estimated that no damages are sustained by all other persons by the discontinuance of said Gedney Street, as shown on said plan. October in the ye ar nine- teen of ctob r hand s, this 28th Y Given under our Y I ' I teen hundred and forty-three. Philip L. Morency, Pres. Philip J. Durkin Francis E. Rafter John G. Carson City William 0. Safford H. Francis Dolan Arthur H. Crosby Arthur T. Ferguson Council Wilfred J. Poitras III Approved by the Mayor on November 1, 1943 Poles A hearing was held on the petition of New England Telephone and Tel- egraph Co. to remove two poles on Tremont Street. Mr. M. E. Frye appear- ed for the petitioner, there was no opposition and the hearing was closed. On motion of Councillor Safford, the New England Telephone and Telegraph Co. was granted permission to remove two poles -on Tremont Street as fol- lows: 2nd and 3rd poles north of Harrod St. 145/25-26 as shown on plan marked N. E. T. & T. Co. , No. 1180 Dated 6-16-43. Inflammables A hearing was held on the petition of H. P. Hood & Sons to keep j and store inflammables at 212 Bridge Street. A representative of the petitioner appeared in favor, there was no opposition and the petition was granted on motion of Councillor Poitras. i Tree Removal A hearing was held on the matter of removing-a tree. at Columbus Avenue and Dustin Street. Councillor Poitras and Mr. Welker Cahill ap- peared in favor, there was no opposition and the hearing was closed. On motion of Councillor Poitras it was voted to remove the tree. A hearing was held on the matter of removing a tree at 22 Woodside Street. Councillor Ferguson appeared in favor, there was no opposition and the hearing was closed. On motion of Councillor Ferguson it was voted to remove the tree. 305?�`_ October 23, 1943 The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted by unan - Automobile mous roll call vote: 552 "Ordered: that the following transfers and appropriation be and her - by are made: 1. Electrical Department, $850.00 from item Street Lighting and Signals and $450.00 from the item Supplies to the item Automobile 2. Electrical Department, $3,50.00 from the item Supplies and I $200.00 from the item Other General Expense to the Department Weights and Measures, Item Automobile, and 3. Weights and " easures, $60.00 from item Deputy Salary and $65.00 from item Expenses to the item Automobile and be it further Ordered: that the sum of $"625.00 be and hereby is appropriated for the Weights and Measures Department, item Automobile." Approved by the Mayor on November 1 , 1943 The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted on mo- Pensions 553 tion of Councillor Dolan under suspension of the rules, by a unanimous roll call vote: "Ordered: that the sum of seventy-four hundred and twenty-five dol- lars ($7425..00) and hereby is appropriated to be added to sums hereto- fore appropriated for Pensions. Said sum to be charged to the Excess and Deficiency Account ." 1 Approved by the Mayor on November 1 1943 Y , The following order, recommended by the Mayor,was adopted: City Treasurer � "Ordered: that the sum of seventy-five dollars ( $75.00) be and here 554 by is -transferred from the item Other Expenses to the item Salaries and Wages all in the City Treasurer's Department." Approved by the Mayor on November 1, 1943 The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under Snow Loader 555 suspension of the rules on motion of Councillor Dolan by unanimous roll call vote: "Ordered: that the sum of fifty-two hundred and eighty dollars ($5280.00) be and hereby is appropriated, to be added to sum heretofore appropriated for the street department, for a special item Snow Loader. Said sum to be charged the Excess and Deficiency Account." Approved by the Mayor on November 1, 1943 The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under Hi5 �i ghway Maint en4kn suspension of the rules on motion of Councillor Dolan by unanimous roll 366 October 28, , 1943 i call vote: I ' "Ordered: that the sum of twenty-five hundred dollars ($2500.00) be and hereby is` appropriated--for Highway Maintenance in the Street Depart- ment and be it further ordered that said sum be added to sum heretofore appropriated for this purpose. Said sum to be charged to the Excess and Deficiency Account." Approved by the Mayor on -November 1, 1943. i I Law Department The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under susl 558 pension of the rules on motion of Councillor Dolan by unanimous roll call; i vote: ,I d fifty 2250.00 �+ two hundred an fi ( ) Ordered: that the sum of twenty Y dollars be and hereby is appropriated to be added to sums heretofore ap- propriated 'd sum t o be char charged to the Excess .De artme t. Said g for the Law v A � _ and Deficiency Account." Approved by the Mayor on November 1, .1943 Water Dept. The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted by unani- 559 mous roll call vote: "Ordered: that the sum of six hundred and fifty ($650.00) dollars be and hereby is transferred from the Electrical Department , item Street Lighting and Signals to the Water Department, item Other General Mainten ante." Approved by the Mayor on November 1, 1943 Park Dept. The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: 560 "Ordered: that four hundred and ninety-five dollars ($405.00) be and hereby is transferred from item IPlayground Services other than Personel to item, Ledge Hill Park Automatic Coal Stoker. " Approved by the Mayor on November 1, 1943. Fire Dept. The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: 561 "Ordered: that the following transfer be and hereby is made in the Fire Department. From the item, Salaries and Wages to the item Fuel and Light seven hundred dollars ($700.00) ." Approved by the Mayor on November 1, 1943 Real Estate The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: 562 ' "Ordered: that the Mayor, Edward A. Coffey, and Superintendent of Public Property, John J. O'Rourke, be and hereby are authorized to sell at public auction to the highest bidder the premises located on Loring I Avenue continaing about 11 , 228 square feet and being Lots Nos. 71 8, 9 ,30` 1" October 28, 1943 and 10, outlined in yellow on the blue print accompanying this order; said blue print is a copy of the plan on file with Essex South District Registry of Deeds, Plan Book 16 - Page 16, entitled "Plan of Pickman Par , Block S, Section A" and be it further Ordered: that the Mayor be and hereby is authorized to sign any dee or instruments necessary to properly convey title to said highest bid- der. 11 Approved by the Mayor on November 1, 1943. The following opinion of the City Solicitor was read and placed on Opinion file: 563 Honorable City Council October 27, 1943 City Hall ' Salem, Mass. Gentlemen: In answer to your letter requesting me to render an opinion as to whether a recognition by the City Council of a Municipal Employees' Union, either affiliated or independent , is within the authority of the City Council my answer is as follows. It is my opinion that it is beyond the power and authority of the City Council or the mayor or of any Board, Commission, Officer or other governing body in the City of Salem to recognize any Municipal Employees Union in the sense in which that recognition is given by private employ- ers, which means the right to bargain collectively for wage increases or adjustments, hours of employment or other working conditions. It is my opinion that municipal employees are in an entirely differ - ent category than employees in private industry. The conditions in pri- vate industry that produce the necessity for organization of laboring men in order to protect their own interest does not and cannot exist in the transaction of the public business of the city. In the conduct of the public business of the City it is presumed that all employees will be justly dealt with, and if the representatives of the said City Government should fail to accord to employees all that is due them, the remedy under our democratic form of government is found in the use of the ballot where all the people may participate in the correction of the wrong, if there be any. This sovereign power of the people to conduct the public business on a just and fair basis cannot be delegated to any combination of employees by the officers of the municipality. Every aspect of the employer and employee relationship between the City and its employees is regulated by law and ordinance. The method of Li 308 October 28, 1943 appointment, removal, tenure, discipline, regulation of wages , hours and working conditions, promoti on , layoffs, offs, suspensions, s ensio ns reinstatement pen- sion rights, vacations, assignments to duty, and every conceivable matte which may come up between , the City Government and its employees .is in one way or another dealt with under existing laws and ordinances. In the enactment of Chapter 436 of the Acts of 1937 entitled .the f, Legislature recognized this dis- tinction e State Labor Relations Law the State g g � i between pu111ic employment and private industry. Section One of said Act declares that the policy of the State was to encourage the prac- tics and procedure of collective bargaining, and yet Section Two of said Act in defining the term "employer" under said Act expressly excludes the Commonwealth or po litical iEical subdivisio ns in this definition. This would ofl p i course exclude the City. It is my opinion that the City Government can deal with employees only by the orderly processes of law as set forth in our statutes and ordinances. It may be interesting to note that President Franklin D. Roosevelt , whom I think no one would accuse of being unfriendly to labor, used these words in a btter dated August 16' 1937 to the Twentieth Jubilee Conven- tion of the National Federation of Federal g employees should realize that the process of collective bargaining as usually understood cannot be transplanted into the public service. It has its distinct and insurmountable limitations when applied to public personnel management . The very nature and purpose of Government make it impossible for administrative officials to represent fully or to bind the employer in mutual discussions with Government employee organizations. The employer is the whole people, who speak, by means of laws enacted by their representatives in Congress. Accordingly, administrative officials and employees alike are governed and guided, and in many instances re- stricted, by laws which establish policies, procedures , or rules in per- sonnel matter." Very truly yours, James Kinsella City Solicitor ', Parade A petition was received from Salem American Legion Post 23 to con- 564- 565 dust the Armistice Day Parade on the morning of, November 11, 1943. Councillor Poitras offered the following order which was adopted: 1 "Ordered: P n to ho14 Or ered' that Post 23 American Legion be granted permission a parade on the streets of Salem, the route to be determined by the Chief Marshal and his aides, said parade to be held during the usual hours on Armistice Day, November 11, 1943, as in previous years, subject to the —- October 2S, 1943 supervision of the City Marshal. " Approved by the Mayor on November 1, 1943. An invitation to participate in the Armistice Day Parade was accep- Invitation ted. 566 f A communication was received from Local 53, Federation of State, City Employees City, Town and County Employees, requesting a hearing on various proposec 567 changes in hours of employment ,' salaries, etc. , of city workers. On mo- tion of Councillor Poitras, the matter was referred to the Committee on Industrial Relations. The claims of Mrs. Rena LeBlanc,, Salem Five Cents Savings Bank, Claims Orin F. Legro and Claire F. Mahoney were referred to the Committee on 568-571 Claims. Councillor Dolan offered the following report which was accepted Planning Boa�•n and recommendation adopted: 572 "The Committee on Finance, to whom was referred the order that the sum of $3,500. be and hereby is appropriated for the Planning Board and added to their account. Said sum to be charged to the Excess and De- ficiency,. -has! considered said matter and would recommend: the adoption of the following order. For the Committee, H. Francis Dolan Chairman" The following order was adopted by unanimous roll call vote: Planning Board 573 "Ordered: that the sum of $3500. be appropriated for the Planning Board ( Special Account) for the purposes pertaining to rezoning and mods fication of the zoning laws and municipal buildings. Said sum to be charged to the Excess and Deficiency. " Approved by the Mayor on November 1, 1943. Councillor Safford offered the following report which was accepted Street Light 574 and recommendation adopted: "The Committee on Electrical Affairs and the City Electrician , to whom was referred the advisability of installing a light on Island Ave. between Sutton Ave. and Fort Ave. about a hundred feet from Fort Ave. , has considered said matter and would recommend: that a 60 c. p. light b installed at above location, the expense of same to be charged to the appropriation for street lighting. For the Committee, William 0. Safford Chairman" Approved by the Mayor on November 1, 1943 ' I I I 310 October be-r 28 1945 Police Dept. Councillor Ferguson offered the following report which was accepted 575 and recommendation adopted: I , . "The Committee on Public Property, to whom was referred conditions at the Salem Police Station regarding a janitor, has considered said matter and would recommend: the committee on PublicProperty p y recommends that the ordinance Committee consider the advisability of changing g g the i Police Dept. ordinance to include a janitor not to be a Police Officer. For the Committee, Arthur T. Ferguson Chairman" I Audit Councillor Poitras offered the following report which was accepted 576 I� and recommendation adopted:I I i "The Committee on Ordinances, to whom was referred the matter of l providing for an annual audit of the records and accounts of the City of � I Salem, has considered said matter and would recommend: the adoption of the following amendment to the city ordinance relating to Finance. For the Committee, Wilfred J. Poitras Chairman" Audit On motion of Councillor Dolan, the following ordinance was laid ove 577 until the next regular meeting: j i "In the year one thousand nine hundred and forty-three. An Ordinance to amend an ordinance relating to Finance. b the City Council of, the City of Salem, as follows. Be i t ordainedY Y Y hereby amended b add- ing 1. Chapter 17 of the City Ordinances is h y y it p • ++ annually, an audit ' n 1. There shall be an following new section 3 , ing the fol i g # , Y I 8f the accounts of the City of Salem by or under the directi on of the I Director of Accounts of the Department of Corporations and Taxation. " III ordinance shall -take effect as provided b the City Section 2: This o p Y Y Charter.' I Licenses Councillor Durkin offered the following report which was accepted 578 and recommendation adopted: "The Committee on Licenses and Permits to whom was referred the fol lowing applications for licenses, has considered said matter and would recommend: they be granted: Renewals Sunday Licenses Walter Brzorowski, 8 Essex St. Harold L. Carlman, 18 Bridge St. Lodging Houses Lincoln Hotel, 117 Lafayette St. Adelard H. Turgeon, 135 Essex St. Mrs. Margaret Beaupre, 17 Federal St. (In meeting of 7/23/43. Suffici- ent means of egress provided. ) New Licenses 311 October 28, 1943. j. New Licenses Passenger Auto - Leo St. Pierre, 16 Pratt St. Lodging House Yopott Ahmed, 28-30 Lynde St . Rose A. White, 352 Essex St. For the Committee, Philip T. Durkin Chairman" Councillor Poitras offered the following report which was accepted Covering Trucks and recommendation adopted: 579 "The Committee on Ordinances to whom was referred the matter of cov- ering trucks travelling along the streets and ways of the City of Salem, I has considered said matter and would recommend: the adoption of the fol- lowing amendment to the city ordinances._ For the Committee Wilfred J. Poitras Chairman" Councillor Poitras offered the following ordinance: Covering Trucks "In the year one thousand nine hundred and forty-three. 580 An ordinance to amend an ordinance relating to streets. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem as follows: Section 1. Chapter 42, Section 34A. No person shall without permission from the. Board of Health carry in or upon any vehicle through any street or public way coal, sawdust , ashes or any other material or debris which is liable to fall from said vehicle upon any street or way, whether or not the falling is caused by the elements, unless same shall have been properly zovered or protected against falling or blowing upon the street i or way. Section 2. Violation of this section shall subject the violator to a fine of not more than twenty dollars. Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City Charter." Councillor Rafter moved that the ordinance be given first Passage. On motion of Councillor Ferguson the Council recessed for five min- utes. The Council reconvened at 9.25 P. M. Councillor Carson spoke in favor of passage of the ordinance. The ordinance was given first passage by unanimous roll call vote. Councillor Poitras read a resume of the meetings held by the Commit. ,581ty employees tee on Industrial Relations with the two Municipal Unions, which he sub witted as a part of the following report: "The Committee on Industrial Relations, to whom was referred the matter of hearing requests from laborers, workmen and mechanics employed by the City of Salem, has considered said matter and would recommend: 312 28 October , 1943 � that the Committees on Ordinances, Salaries and Finance, meeting with the Mayor, consider the advisability of granting the request of laborers workmen and mechanics regularly employed by the City of Salem for an in- crease of 20% above the present base rate or scale of the City of Salem, l to establish a work week of 40 hours consisting of 5 days of 8 hours i each, with provisions for overtime pay for overtime work and for work performed on Sundays and legal holidays, provisions for sick leave and for annual vacations, all as included in the minutes of the Clerk of i Committees for the Committee on Industrial Relations hearing the above requests by the various representatives of the said city employees. � For the Uommittee, Poftras Chairman" Wilfred J. I On motion of Councillor Crosby recessed for ten minutes. The Council reconvened at ten o' clock. The report of the Committee on Industrial Relations was accepted and recommendation adopted. On motion of Councillor Poitras, the Council refused an immediate reconsideration of all business. On motion of Councillor Rafter, the meeting..:adjourned at 10.05 o' clock P. M. , until the next regular meeting to be on Wednesday, November 10, 1943. Attest :- City Clerk i I -NOV,amber A special meeting of the City Council was held on Monday, November 1 , 1943, at 7.45, at'.Juniper Community Club, called by the President for a hearing for the Salem Willows residents on bus routes at Juniper Point. All the members were present except Councillors Carson , Hyland and Stefanski and the President presided. Mr. Lawrence Haverty, rep- resenting the Eastern Massachusetts Street Railway Co. was also present. Mr. George W. Carr, Mrs. Asphodel N. Phipps and others spoke on the question of a new winter bus route at Juniper Point . Mrs. George Clark Brackett suggested that a route be established through Columbus Avenue, Bay View Avenue, Cheval Avenue, Beach Avenue and up Sutton Avenue to town. This suggestion was approved by eight -two of the per- sons present who were recorded in favor. The hearing was closed and, on motion of Councillor Safford, the meeting adjourned at 9.03 o' clock P. M. Attest: City Clerk i 1 i Ij 14 November- 10, 1943 A regular meeting of the City Council was held on Wednesday, Novem- ber 10, 1943, at eight o' clock P. M.. All the members were present ex- cept Councillors Hyland and Stefanski and the President presided. On motion of Councillor Safford, it was voted to dispense with the reading of the records. Tax Title The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under Foreclosures 582 suspension of the rules by unanimous roll call vote , on motion• of Coun- cillor Dolan: "Ordered: that the sum of five hundred dollars ( $500.00) be an hereby is transferred from the item Town Hall Rentals to, the special item Tax Title Foreclosures." Approved by the Mayor on November 13, 1943 Charlestown Bridge Notice was received from the Mayor of a meeting to be held in Chel- 583 2. 1943 for. the purpose of initiating a movement to sea on December , P P replace the present antiquated Charlestown Bridge with a modern steel. bridge to. be constructed by the Federal Government, end on motion of Councillor Dolan it was voted to accept an invitation to attend the meeting. Pension Notice was received from the Mayor that he had pensioned Thomas T. 584 Curtin of the Fire Department, under the provisions of General Laws, Chapter 32, Section 56 to 60. On motion of Councillor Rafter it was unanimously voted to ratify the Mayor' s action. Rtreet Dept . The following ord•--r, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under 585 suspension of the rules by unanimous roll call vote on motion of Coun- cillor Dolan: t, "Ordered: that the following tr4nsfers be and hereby are made in the Street Department: (1) Three thousand dollars ($3,000.00) from General Administration and an additional six hundred dollars ($600.00) from Bridges and Fences and an additional three thousand and six hundred dollars ( $3,600.00) from Garage and Stable all to Highway Maintenance and ( 2) Two thousand and seven hundred dollars ($2,700.00) from County Bridges to •Cleaning Streets and Catch Basins." Approved by the Mayor on November 13, 1943. Street Dept. The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under 586 suspension of the rules by unanimous roll call vote, on motion of Coun- cillor Dolan: r 315 November 10, 1941 P "Ordered: that the sum of one thousand 41,000.00) dolla7andhereby is appropriated, tobe added to sums heretofore approp Sewer Construction and be it further i Ordered: that the sum of twenty-seven hundred and fifteen dollars be and hereby is appropriated for the item, Sidewalks and Curb- ings. Both of said sums to be charged to the Excess and Deficiency Ac- ' count. "' Approved by tjie Mayor on November 13, 1943. The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: Soldiers' Aid "Ordered: that the following transfers be and hereby are, made in 587 the Soldiers' Relief Department: five hundred ($500.00) dollars from the item Soldiers' Relief to item Soldiers'. Burials and the additional sum of three hundred ( $300.00) dollars from the item Soldiers' Relief to the item Soldiers' Aid Expense." Approved by the Mayor on November 13, 1943. The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: Public Properir, "Ordered: that the following transfers be and hereby In � the Public Property Department from the item Repairs to Fire Department Buildings seven hundred ($700.00) dollars to the item City Ball - Repair and Maintenance and two hundred ($200.00) dollars from tha item Repairs to Fire Department Buildings. to the special account Maintenance and Care of Civilian Defense Building. " Approved by the Mayor on November 13, 1943 A communication from the Chamber of Commerce relative to the ordi- Coal Trucks nance providing for the covering of coal trucks was referred to the Com- 585 mittee on Ordinances on motion of Councillor Poitras. Notice was received from the Mayor that he had requested each de- Armistice Day 590 partment head to grant leave of absence to all ,veterans who wish to par- ticipate in the celebration of Armistice Day. Qn motion of Councillor Poitras, it was voted to approve the. Mayor's action. Notice was received from the Mayor that, under the authority con- Pensions 591 ferred on him under Sections 59 and 60 of Chapter 32 of the General Laws he had accepted on behalf of. the City of Salem, Sections 56 to 59, in- elusive, of said Chapter 32 of the General Laws, said sections relating to certain veterans of the Spanish War, Philippin@ Insurrection and the World War between April 6, 1917 and November 11, 1918. ri 3over_ber 10, 1943 Invitation An invitation to attend the dedication of the honor Roll of St. 592 Mary' s Italian Parish on November 14, 1943, was accepted. Bond The bond of James Mavrakos for a sign at 1-3 St. Peter Street was 593 referred to the Committee on Bonds and returned approved. I i Sign A hearing was ordered for Friday, November 26, _1943, at eight, I 594 Foreign Wars fora er- o' clock P. M. , on the application of .Veterans ofP i I si n at 41 Church Street. mit for a large g ,. Inflammables A hearingwas ordered for '!`Fridayy, November 26, 1943, at eight 595 o'clock P. M. , pn the application of Thomas A. O'Keefe, Jr. , to keep and store degreasing fluid at 4 Goodhue Street. r of a permit for L. P s rd for transfer p The application of Arthur ous a S Sign n 596 d. M Al was granted. Arthur g a signat 335 Lafayette Street from Y � I Licenses The following applications for Sunday Licenses were referred to the 597-598 Committee on Licenses and Permits: Mary Angelopolus, 112 Washington St: Mary Angelopolus, 302 Essex Street Lodging House Councillor Durkin offered the following report which was accepted 599 and recommendation adopted: "The Committee on Licenses and Permits, to whom was referred an ap- plication -for lodging house license, has considered said matter and wool recommend: that the following be g ranted: Lodging House - Margaret Solovicos, 5-7 Summer St. For the Committee, Philip J. Durkin Chairman" Police Janitor Councillor Poitras offered the following report which was accepted: 600 "The Committee on Ordinances, to whom was referred the matter of creating the position of janitor at the Salem Police Dept . building to correct a condition created by having some member of the police force taking care of janitor work as same is being done at the present time, has considered said matter and would recommend: the adoption of the fol- lowing amendments to the ordinances relating to the police department , the public property department and the ordinance relating to the com- pensation of certain city offio6-re. For the Committee, WiifredJJ.Poitras Chairman." Police Janitor Councillor Poitras offered the following ordinance: 601 "In the year one thousand nine hundred and forty-three. fin Ordinance to amend an ordinance relating to the Police Department. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: 317 November 10, 1943 Section 1. Section one of Chapter 28 of the City Ordinances i7of amended by striking out in lines 8 and 9 thereof the words "an whom may act as janitor". Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City Charter. " Councillor Poitras offered the following ordinance: Police Janit or "In the year one thousand nine hundred and forty-three. 602 An ordinance to amend an ordinance relating to the public Property De- partment. L Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: Section 1. Chapter 34 of the City Ordinances is hereby amended by add- ing a ndw section known as Section 7 which shall read as follows: The Superintendent of Public Property shall appoint a person to serve as janitor at the police station who shall be under the direction and con- trol of said Superintendent of public Property and whose duty shall be to keep all rooms, halls, passageways, basement and other parts of said Police station clean and in good order, and _perform such additional duties as the Superintendent of Public Property shall from time to time I require. The said janitor shall be employed for six days per week. Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City Charter." i Councillor Poitras offered the following ordinance: Police Janitor "In the year one thousand nine hundred and forty-three. 603 Am Ordinance to amend an ordinance relating to compensation of certain city officers. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: Section 1. Section 1 of Chapter 14 of the city ordinances is hereby amended, by adding after the paragraph relating to the janitor at City hall a new paragraph as follows: To the janitor at the Salem Police Sta- tion, thirty-five dollars per week. Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City Charter. " On motion of Councillor Durkin, it was voted that the recommenda- Police Janitor tion of the Committee, with the three ordinances relating to the police janitor, be referred back to the Committee on Ordinances. The ordinance to amend the ordinance relating to streets by requir- Coal Trucks ing the covering of coal trucks, which was intpaduced on October 28,1943 November 10, 1943 was taken up. At the request of Councillor Carson, Mr. William Duffy,. President of Collins Cove Community Club, was granted the privilege of the floor. On motion of Councillor Durkin, it was unanimously voted to amend the ordinance by striking our the words "sawdust, ashes or any other material or debris" and insert in place thereof the words "or hard coal screenings". The ordinance was then given final passage, as amended, as follows: "In the year one thousand nine hundred and forty-three. An ordinance to amend an ordinance relating to Streets. o£ the City of Salem as follows: Council ,C' o n Bet ordained b the City u Y e i Y Section 1. Chapter 42 is hereby amended by adding the following new p out person shall with permis sion from the Board of section: Sec. 34A. No Health carry in oru on any vehicle through h any street or public way, soft coal or hard coal screenings which is ligble to fall from said vehicle upon any street or way, whether or not the falling is caused by the elements, unless some shall have been properly covered or protected against falling or blowing upon the street or way. i Section 2. Violation of this section shall subject the violator to a fine of not more than twenty dollars. Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City Charter." I Approved by the Mayor on November 13, 1943. I. Annual Audit On motion of Counci tlor Dolan, the ordinance to provide for an annual audit of the accounts of the City of Salem was laid on the table until the next regular meeting. Election Order Councillor Durkin offered the order for the City Election. Coun= 604 cillor moved that the hours for opening the polls be eight A. M. to eight P. M. and the motion was voted. The order was adopted as follows: "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 7, .19432 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, 1944; and three members of the School Committee to serve for the term of four years from the first I Monday in January, 1944; and be it further j i Ordered: that the polling places be as follows: j 319 Novemb.ex_10.r.1943 i R Ward 1, Prec. 1 - Juniper School, Salem Willows Free. 2 - Sons of Poland Hall, 114 Derby St. Prec, 3 - Herbert St. School Ward 2, Prec. 1 - Church, cor. Bridge and Lemon Sts. Prec. 2 - Phillips School, Washington Sq. Prec. 3 - Second Church, Washington Sq. Ward 3, Prec. 1 - School Administration Bldg. , Broad St. Prec. 2 - School Administration Bldg. , Broad St. Prec. 3 - St. Anne' s School, Jefferson Ave. Ward 4, Prec. 1 - Polling Place Beckford St. Prec. 2 - Y. M. C. Y.' Society Hall, Boston St . Prec. 3 - Endicott School, Boston St. Ward 5, Prec. 1 - Saltonstall School , Lafayette St . Prec. 2. - Saltonstall School, Lafayette St. Prec. 3 - Saltonstall School, Lafayette St. Prec. 4 - South Branch Library, Lafayette St. Prec. 5 - Training School, Loring Ave. Ward 6, Prec. 1 - Engine House, North St. Prec. 2 - Cogswell School, School St . Prec. 3 - Cogswell School, School St. and be it further Ordered: that the polls be opened at 8 A. M. and closed at 8 P. M. and that the City Clerk cause notice to be published as required by law. Approved by the Mayor on November 13, 1943 Councillor Rafter offered the following order which was adopted: Cheval Avenue "Whereas, in the opinion of the City Council the public necessity 605 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 Bay View Ave. to Beach Ave. as shown on a plan on file in the office of the city clerk of this city dated November, 1943, it is therefore hereby Ordered, that due notice be given to JohrP A. Remon et ali. , Alda M. South, . Jennie M. Henry, Charles E. Stone et ali. , Ydalter V. Batson, Fred B. Wheeler, Walter & Bertha Lee, Estelle E. Pocharski, Oliver J. Holt, Edward A. Coffey etali. , George W. Dunn, Harold U. & Annie Osgood, Hen- rietta A. Killam, Richard C. & Ethel M. Mackintire, Arthur E. & Annie M. Coon, Edmund G. & Florence E. Sullivan, Harry G. & Margaret Griffin, Rosario J. & Rose M. Richard, Ruby E. Lind and all others interested, that the City Council intend to lay out the highway before mentioned and to take therefor a portion of their land and to lay out the same as a highway of said city; and that the twenty-sixth day of November 1943, at 8 o' clock P. M. , at city hall, Salem, is appointed as the time and place for a public hearing in the matter." On motion of Councillor Poitras, the Council refused an immediate reconsideration of all business transacted. o2^e �J J. I V November 14._1943 On motion of Councillor Dolan, it was voted that when .the Council adjourns it shall be until Friday, November 26 , 1943,, at eight o'clock On motion of Councillor Rafter, the meeting adjourned at 9.08 o'clock. P. M. Attest:- City Clerk I i 3;ft November- 26 , 1943 A regular meeting of the City Council was held on Friday, 7Novembber26 , 1943, at eight o' clock P. M. All the members were present � I Councillors Hyland and Stefanski and the President presided. On motion of bouncillor Safford, it was voted to dispense with the reading of the records. A hearing was held on the application of Veterans of Foreign Wars Sign for a permit for a large sign at 41 Church Street. Councillors Dolan, Poitras and Crosby and Mr. Ernest Cote appeared in favor and there was no opposition. On motion of Councillor Dolan, the permit was granted. A hearing was held on the application of Thomas H. O'Keefe for a Inflammables license to keep and store 4000 gallons of -degreasing fluid at 4 Goodhue Street. Councillor Durkin appeared in favor, there was no opposition and the license was granted on motion of Councillor Durkin. A hearing was held on laying out Cheval Avenue. Mr. George W. Carr Cheval Avenue I appeared in favor, there was no opposition and the hearing was closed. 606 Councillor Rafter offered the following order which was adopted by unanimous roll call vote: "Resolved, that the common convenience, benefit and necessity of the inhabitants of the city require that a public street or way of said i city to be called Cheval Avenue should• be laid out from Bay View Avenue to Beach Avenue, as shown on a plan hereinafter referred to and for that purpose it is necessary to take and lay out as a public street or way of said city certain parcels of land belonging to or supposed to belong to John A. Remon et ali ; Alda M. South; Jennie M. Henry; Charles E. Stone et ali ; Walter V. Batson; Fred B. Wheeler; Walter &Bertha Les; Estelle E. Pocharski; Oliver J. Holt; Edward A. Coffey et ali; George W. Dunn; Harold U. & Annie Osgood; Henrietta A/ Killam; Richard C. & Ethel M. Mackintire; Arthur E. & Anne M. Coon ; Edmund G. & Florence E. Sullivan; Harry G. & Margaret Griffin; Rosario J. & Rose M. Richard; Ruby E. Lind, bounded as follows, viz: Beginning at a point marked A on a plan en- titled, "Acceptance Plan , Cheval Ave. , Salem, Mass. , Scale 1 in.- 40 ft. Nov. 1943, Frank P. Morse, City Engineer"; thence running N 68-368-10" E 195.58 feet to a point marked B on said plan; thence running N 70 -02, 30" E 300.89 feet to a point marked C on said plan; thence running N. E. on a curved line of 15.00 foot radius 23.33 feet to a point marked D on said plan; thence running E 6.66 feet to a point marked E oni said plan; thence running S 19 -46'-40" E 14.66 feet to a point marked F on said '�JI`322 November 26 , 1943 plan; thence running S 19 -49' -10" E 39,t90 feet to a point marked G on said plan; thence running S 70 -02' W 321.90 feet to a point marked H on said plan; thence running S 68 -36'-10" W 152.02 feet to a point marked J on said plan; thence running S. W. on a curved line of 15.00 foot radiou 32.13 feet to a point marked K on said plan; thence running N 54 -07'-30" W 27.47 feet to a point marked L on said plan; thence runnin N 42 -42'-30" W 42.89 feet to the point of beginning, being marked A on said plan; and Whereas, the City Council on �the loth day of Nov. A. D. 1943, passed the following order, viz: "Whereas, in the opinion of the City Council, the public nevessity and convenience require that a public street or way to .be called Cheval Avenue should be laid out as a highway e city from Ba View Ave. to Beach Ave. as shown on a plan on file the Y of Y in the office of the city clerk of this city, dated November, 1943, it R n notice be given to John A. amo e her eb Ord ered) d that due g therefor , i s Y et ali; Aida M. South; Jennie M. Henry; Charles Stone et ali; Walter V. Batson; Fred P. Wheeler; Walter & Bertha Lee; Estelle E. Pocharski; Oliver J. Holt ; Edward A. Coffey et ali; George w. Dunn; Harold U & Annie Osgood; Henrietta A. Killam; Richard C. & Ethel M. Mackintire; Arthur E. & Anne M. goon; Edmund G. & r'lorence E. Sullivan; Harry G. & Margaret Griffin; Rosario J. & Rose M. Richard; Ruby E. Lind; 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 la out the same as a highway of said city; and that the 26th day of Novem- ber, 1943, at 8 o' clock P. M. , at "ity 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 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 November 1943, entitled Acceptance Plan - Cheval Ave.- Salem, Mass. Scale 1 in.-40 ft. Nov. 1943, deposited in the office of the city engineer, to which plan reference may be had. Said laying out, as hereinbefore stated, is over or by land of the aforesaid owners, and , we have considered and estimated that no damages are sustained in their AY".. Mill 323 November 26 , 1943 property by the several owners aforesaid, and all other persons by the taking of said parcel of land and the laying out of said Cheval 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 public way within 60 days from and after the acceptance of this laying out by the city council. Given under our hands, this 26th day of November in the ,year nine- teen hundred and forty-three. Philip L. Morency, Pres. Francis s;. Rafter Philip J. Lurkin William 0. Safford John G. Carson Arthur H. Crosby H. Francis Dolan Wilfred J. Poitras Arthur 1. Ferguson j City Council Approved by the Mayor on November 29 , 1943 The Mayor's anpointment of John J. Cunningham, Jr. , as a constable Constable was read and placed on file. 607 A communication from the Mayor, recommending that the Council en- Rapid Transit dorse an investigation of the Rapid Transit in Metropolitan Boston, was 608 read, and on motion of Councillor Dolan it was voted that the Council go on record as favoring the investigation. The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was unanimously Highway Mainten- ance adopted under suspension of the rules on motion of Councillor Dolan: "Ordered: that the sum of thirty-two hundred ($3,200.00) dollars be and hereby is appropriated, to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for Highway Maintenance. Said sum to be charged to the Excess and De-. ficiency Account." Approved by the i'dayor on November 29, 1943 The followingorder, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: Assessors "Ordered: that the sum of one hundred and fifty ($150.00) dollars be and hereby is_.transferred from the item Salaries and Wages to the item Other Expenses all in the Assessors Department. " Approved by the Mayor on November 29, 1943 I The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: Tourist Booth "Ordered: that the sum of fifty dollars and thirteen cents ($50.13) be and--hereby is transferred from the item Town Hall Rents to the Public Property Department , item Tourist Information Booth." Approved by the Mayor on November 29 , 1943 i 24 ovember 26, 1943 it Park Dept. The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted by unani 612 mous roll call vote under suspension of the rules on motion of Councillo Dolan: "Ordered: that the sum of two thousand dollars ($2,000.00) be and hereby is appropriated to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for Ledge Hill Park, Park- Department." Approved by the Mayor on November 29 , 1943 Water Dept. The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: 613 "Ordered: that the following transfers be and hereby are made in the Water Department: Five hundred ($500.00) dollars from General Maintenance to New Meters Five hundred ($500.00) dollars from General Maintenance to Municipal Garage Four hundred ($400oOO) dollars from General Maintenance to Other Expen- i ses-Pumping Station." Approved by the Mayor on November 29 , 1943 Civilian Defense The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted by unani 614 mous roll call vote under suspension of the rules, on motion of Coun- cillor Dolan:. "Ordered: that the sum of two hundred and twenty-five ($225.00) Dollars be and hereby is transferred from the item War Price and Ration- ing Board Rent to the special item Telephone Service, Civilian Defense. " Approved by the Mayor on November 29, 1943 _ Old Age The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: 615 "Ordered: that the sum of thirteen thousand ($13,000.00) dollars be and hereby is transferred from the item Aid. to Dependent Children to the item Old Age Assistance Relief both in the Welfare Department." Approved by the Mayor on November 29 , 1943. i Pension Notice was received from the Mayor that he had pensioned Thomas 616 Vote of the Public Property Department under the provisions of Section 77 of Chapter 32 of the General Laws, and, on motion of Councillor Poitras, it was voted to ratify the action of the Mayor. Greenlawn The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted by unan 617 imous roll call vote under suspension of the rules, on motion of Coun- cillor Dolan: "Ordered: that the sum of four thousand and fifty ($4,050.00) D01- i i i 06�= 325 ovember 1145 lars be and hereby is appropriated for the purposes of improving Green- lawn Cemetery as indicated on a plan accompanying this petition, entitle I Grading Plan for Portion of Greenlawn Cemetery and being shown in red markings on said plan. Said sum to be charged to the� Excess and Defic- ience Account. Said sum to be expendedby the Board of Cemetery Commis- sioners. " Approved by the Mayor on November 29, 1943. A communication from the Mayor, recommending the passage of an Salary Increase ordinance to provide an increase of ten percent in salaries of city em- 618 ployees for the year 1944, was referred to the Committee on Ordinances on motion of Councillor Dolan. The report of the City Marshal for the month of October was refer- Report 619 red to the Committee on Police. A hearing was ordered for Thursday, December 9 , 1943, at eight Bus houte 620 o' clock P. M. , on the application of Michaud Bus Line Inc. to operate a bus route from Canal Street and Loring Avenue to the plent of the Syl- vania Electric Products Co. to transport employees of the company. On motion of Councillor Rafter, the application of Sylvania Elec- Overhead Bridge 621 trio Products Inc. for permission to maintain an overhead bridge between 140 Washington St-reet and 126 Washington. Street was granted for the duration of the war, and for two years thereafterg subject to restric- tions of the Acting Superintendent of Public Property. A hearing was ordered for Thursday, December 9, 1943, at eight Inflammables o ' clock P. . M. , on the application of Morris Tanning Co. to store 400 622 gallons of lacquer, etc. , at 69-71 Mason Street. A hearing was ordered for Thursday, November 29, 1943, at eight Inflammables 623 o' clock P. M. , on the application of Helburn Thompson Co. to store 12,000 gallons of naphtha at rear 18 Goodhue Street. I The application of Eleanor H. Hall for a lodging house license at Lodging House 624 352 Essex Street was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. The application of Dennis Mavrogenis, 101 Washington Street , for ar Auctioneer 625 auctioneer' s license was granted. The bond of Witch City Post , V. F. W. , for a sign at 41 Church St. , Bond 626 was ,referred to the Committee on Bonds and returned annroved. The notice of transfer of sign bond at 335 Lafayette Street to Bond 627 Arthur L. Poussard was referred to the Committee on Bonds and returned { November 26, _1943 approved. Bond The renewal of the sign bond of Kay Jewelry Co. at 202 Essex Street , 628 was referred to the Committee on Bonds and returned approved. Claims The claims of Sylvania Electric Products Inc. , Louis X. Caron and 629-631 Mrs. George McShay were referred to the Committee on Claims. Claim Councillor Poitras offered the following report which was accepted 632 and recommendation adopted: "The Committee on Claims, to whom was referred the -claim of Henry C. P. Evans for damage to automobile caused by Police Dept. motorcycle hitting same, has considered:>said matter and would recommend: Leave to withdraw. For the Committee, Wilfred J. Poitras , Chairman" Licenses Councillor Durkin offered the following report which was accepted 633 and recommendation adopted: "The Committee on Licenses & Permits, to whom was referred the fol- lowing applications for licenses, has considered said matter and would recommend: the following be granted: New Licenses Sunday Licenses Mary Angelopolus, 302 Essex St. Mary Angelopolus, 112 Washington St Renewal - Lodging House - Jennie McMath, 1 Hamilton. St. (In City Council June 24, 1943 - sufficient means of egress provided) For the committee, Philip J. Durkin Chairman" Military Aid Councillor Poitras offered the following report which was accepted 634 _ and recommendation adopted: "The Committee 'on Ordinances, to whom was referred the matter of creating an assistant in' the Military Aid Dept. who shall ,also act in the capacity of visitor on military aid cases also to consider the ques- tion of salary adjustment to the supervisor of Military Aid, has con- sidered said matter and would recommend: that. the ordinance relating to the Military Aid Dept. be revised to create a more complete provision to care for all military and veterans cases requiring aid of services of any kind which may be rendered by the. City of Salem, that the position of military aid visitor be created to assist in carrying on .the work . of the Soldiers Relief Agent, that the title of said Soldiers Relief Agent be changed to the standard title CoAmissioner of Veterans Aid, that new and enlarged private quarters be created for the Veterans Aid 327 — Novembcr 20 , l943 Dept. , elso .that a salary nerease,.for 'ther.head of the Soldiers Relief Dept. be inserted in the change of ordinance. That a complete revision as necessary to create above changes be brought in at the next meeting. Wilfred J. Poitras Chairman" For the Committee, On motion of Councillor Poitras, the Council refused an immediate reconsideration of all business. On motion of Councillor Dolan, the meeting adjourned at 9.11 o' clock P: M. Attest:- city Clerk I 28 Lecember 6, 1943 A special meeting of the City Council was held on Monday, December 6, 1943, at seven o' clock P. M. , called by the President to consider a bus route on Cheval and Beach Avenues and for all other business. All the members were nresent except President Morency and Councillors Ferguson, Carson, Hyland and Stefanski. On motion of Councillor Safford i Councillor llolan was elected President pro tempore. On motion of Coun- cillor Safford, it was voted to dispense with the reading of the records Bus Route A hearing was ordered for Thursday, December 9, 1943, at eight 635 o' clock P. M. , on the application of Eastern Massachusetts Street Rail- way Co. to operate motor vehicles for the carriage of passengers for hire on Bay View Avenue between Columbus Avenue and Cheval Avenue; on Cheval Avenue; on Beach Avenue between Cheval Avenue and 'olumbus Avenue. I On motion of Councillor Safford, the meeting adjourned at 7.30 l o' clock P. M. Attest: G5✓'1/!'t. City Clerk 7 ,11 i t �• ��x� .+fin, �5 ; _ t __ I December 9, 1943 A regular meeting of the City Council was held on Thursday, Decem- ber 9, 1943, at eight o' clock P. M. All the members were present except Councillors Hyland and Stefanski 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 Eastern Massachusetts Bus Route Street Railway Co. to operate motor vehicles for the carriage of passen- gers for hi n on Bay View Avenue between Columbus Avenue and Cheval Avenue; on Cheval Avenue; on Beach Avenue between Cheval Avenue and Columbus Avenue. Councillor Dolan, Durkin and Poitras appeared in favor, there was no opposition and the clearing was closed. On motion of Councillor Durkin the permit was granted by unanimous roll call vote. Approved by the Mayor on'December 13, 1943. A hearing was held on the application of Michaud Bus Line to over- Bus Route ate a bus route from the intersection of Canal Street and Loring Avenue, Loring Avenue, to the plant of the Sylvania Electric Products Inc. , for the purpose of transporting the employees of the Sylvania Electric Prod- ucts Co. Councillors Poitras , Dolan and Durkin appeared in favor, there was no opposition and the hearing was closed. On motion of Uouncillor Poitras the permit was granted by unanimous roll call vote. hpproved by the Mayor on December 13, 1943. A hearing was held on the application of Helburn Thompson Co. to Inflammables keep and store inflammables at 18 Goodhue Street. Councillor Durkin appeared in favor, there was no opposition and the hearing, was closed. On motion of Councillor Durkin, the license was granted. A hearing was held on the application of Motxis Tanning Co. to keep and store inflammables at 69-71 Mason Street. Mr. Albert Pitcoff appear - ed in favor, Councillors Poitras and Durkin appeared in favor, there was no opposition and the hearing was closed. On motion of Councillor Ferguson , the application was referred to the Committee on Public Works. The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: Fire De,,t. 636 "Ordered: that the sum of four hundred ($400.00) dollars be and hereby is transferred from the item Salaries and Wages to the item Equip ment and Repairs, both in the Fire Department." Approved by the Mayor on December 10, 1943. The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: Scrap Privn 637 330 December 9 .. 1943. "Ordered: that the Mayor may use such trucks, trucking facilities and employees of the City as he shall deem proper for the purposes of collecting such scrap material as may be salvaged for use in the produc- tion of materials necessary for the prosecution of the war, and be it further Ordered: that such scrap material shall be sold under the direction of the Salem Salvage Committee of which Mr. roster Parker is Chairman and be it further Ordered: that the proceeds from the sale of such material shall be expended by the Mayor and the Salem Salvage Committee for charitable or public purposes." Approved by the Mayor on December 10, 1943 Thanks A commmupication from the Mayor, with a letter from Building Inspec- 638 for O'Rourke, thanking the Mayor and Council for the gift presented to him on his departure for service in the U. S. Navy, was read and placed on file. Cemetery Dept. The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: 639 "Ordered: that the sum of four hundred dollars ($400.00) be and hereby is transferred from the special item Moto-Mower to the item Sal- aries and Wages, all in the Cemetery Department. " Approved by the Mayor on December 10, 1943. W. P. A. The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under 640 suspension of the rules by unanimous roll call vote, on motion of Coun- cillor Dolan: "Ordered: that the sum of ten thousand ( $10,000.00) dollars be and hereby 'is appropriated, to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for Works Projects Administration. Said sum to be charged to the Excess andj Deficiency Account. ,, Approved by the Mayor on December 10, 1943. C:anetery Dept. The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: 641 "Ordered: that the sum of two hundred and thirty-six ($236.00) dot- 'I lars be and hereby is transferred from special item Moto Mower to the item Other Expenses, all in the Cemetery Department. " Approved by the Mayor on December 10, 1943. ' Precinct Officers A communication from the Mayor, recommending that the salary of 642 Precinct Officers be increased from $10.00 to $15.00 per day, was re- a 331 D•ecemoer 9 , 1943._______.__ I ferred to the Committee on Ordinances, on motion of Councillor Rafter. A communication from the Mayor,- relative to a letter from the Unit- Thanks ed Polish Organizations expressing thanks for the cooperation of city 643 departments and officials in the dedication of the Honor Roll of Ameri- cans of Polish descent, was read and placed on file. The following applications for renewal of auctioneer' s licenses Auctioneers were granted: 644 Harry D. Clifford, 1 Hawthorne Blvd. Norman R. Auger, 6 Sutton Ave. The following applications for renewal of Sunday Licenses were re- Sunday Licenses (erred to the Committee on Licenses and -Permits: 645 Elizabeth Candy Shops Inc. , 136 Essex St. Abraham Newman, 207�! North St. The claims of Ida M. Rogers and Helen Kozeneski were referred to Claims the Committee on Claims. 646-647 Councillor Durkin off:-.red the following report which was accepted Lodging Hoii and recommendation adopted: 648 "The Committee on Licenses and Permits to whom was referred the I following applications has considered said matter and would recommend: they be granted: Lodging House - Eleanor H. Hall , 352 Essex St. For the Committee, Philip J. Durkin Chairman" Councillor Poitras offered the following report which was accepted: Pracinct Officers "The Committee on Ordinances, to whom was referred the matter of 649-650 increasing the compensation of election officers who work at the variou precincts, has considered said matter and would recommend: the adoption of the following attached amendment to the city ordinances. For the Committee, Wilfred J. Poitras Chairman" Councillor Poitras offered the following ordinance: "In the year one thousand nine hundred and forty-three. An Ordinance to amend an ordinance relating to the compensation of cer- tain city officers. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: Section 1. Chapter 14 of the city ordinances is hereby amended by stri - ing out in the paragraph relating to election officers the word "ten" and inserting in place thereof the word "fifteen" so that said paragrap Will read as follows: T'To election officers fifteen dollars a day. " I MR 332 December 9 , _1343 Section 2. The effective date of this ordinance shall be retroactive to December 1, 1943. Section 3. This ordinance -shall take effect as provided by the City Charter, subject to Section 2." Councillor Ferguson moved an amendment to provide that the. electio officers be )aid 01.00 per hour. Councillor Ferguson withdrew his amendment. i The recommendation of the Committee on Ordinances was then adopted. The ordinance to amend the ordinance relating to the salary of election officers was passed for publication. Real Fstate On motion of Councillor Dolan , an order to appropriate $$1485.00 to purchase land owned by Frank Garrano on Jefferson Avenue, which was introduced on August 13, 1942, was taken from the table. Councillor Dolan moved suspension of the rules and it was so voted. On motion of Councillor Dolan the order was adopted by a vote of eight yeas, no nays and three absent , as follows: "Ordered: that the sum of fourteen hundred eighty-five and no/lOO dollars ($1485.00) be and hereby is appropriated for the purchase-.of /at Jefferson Ave. & Jackso:; St . said land owned by Frank Garrano, Said purchase is for the purpose of street widening and other municipal purposes. Said sum of fourteen hundred eighty-five and no/100 dollars ( $$1485.00) is to be transferred I from the item Reserve Account to the item Real Fetate - Jefferson Avenu . A.nd be it further I Ordered that the Mayor be and hereby is authorized to purchase .said real estate in behalf of the City." •'pproved by the Mayor on I Street Lighting Councillor Rafter offered the following order which was adopted: 651 "Ordered: that the Mayor be requested to take such appropriate etion as will result in the removal of the present curtailment of street lighting." Approved by the Mayor on December 10, 1943. Mayor' s Salary 652 Councillor Dols,n offered the following ordinance which was given first passage for publication by unanimous roll call vote: "In the year one thousand nine hundred and forty-three. An Ordinance to amend an ordinance to establish the eompensation of Mayor I Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: Section 1. Section 1 of the ordinance to establish the compensation of x 333 Decemh.er__9, .1943 the Mayor passed January 26, 1928, is hereby amended by striking out the words and figures "four thousand ($40000.00) dollars" and inserting in place thereof the words and figures "five thousand ($5,000.00) dollars" so that said section as amended shall read: "Section 1. The Mayor shall receive thesum of five thousand ($5,000.00) dollars per annum for his services, payable in equal monthly installments.T' Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect on January 1 , 1944, as pro- vided by the City Charter. " Councillor Durkin offered the following ordinance which was given Police first passage by unanimous roll call vote: 653 "In the year one thousand nine hundred and forty-three. 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 l of Chapter 28 of the City Ordinances is hereby amended by striking out said section and inserting in place thereof the following new section: "A Police Department is hereby established which shall consist of a city marshal, two captains, six lieutenants, who shall act as Inspectors and one of said lieutenants shall be the chief inspec- tor, five sergeants, one of said sergeants to be a traffic sergeant, fifty-one patrolmen , three of whom 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, twenty-five reserve officers, one clerk, one matron , one radio repairman and one Police chauffeur-patrolman. 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 6 unless services have been actually rendered dearing each day for which compensation is sought. The one day off in six shall. not apply to the Clerk. " Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City Charter. " Councillor Durkin offered the following ordinance which was given Reserve Police first 654 passage by unanimous roll call vote: "In the year one thousand nine hundred and forty-three. An Ordinance to amend an ordinance relatinE. to the Police Department. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: Section 1. Section 11 of Chapter 28 of the City Ordinances is hereby amended by striking out the word "twenty" in the second line and insert- t t i 334 December 9 , 1943 ing therein the word "ten" , so that said section shall read as follows: "Every member of the reserve force after the performance of duty for ten consecutive days shall be entitled to one day off from duty without loss of pay therefor, and thereafter So long as he shall perform duty contin- uously shall be entitled to one, day off from duty in every ten days with out loss of pay therefor, and provided he shall perform duty continuous- ly for one year shall be entitled to fourteen days vacation with pay at the expiration of said year of continuous performance of duty." . Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City Charter." On motion of Councillor Poitras, the Council refused an immediate reconsideration of all business transacted. furors The follow, v;ere drawn to serve as Grand Jurors at Salem: Michael J. Tuane, 20 "inthr0p St. , Manager Brewer, 4 Burnside St. Gas Station O. _rep Harr , The following were drawn to serve as jurors at Civil Court in Salem: i t Max Silv erman , 100 Lafayette St . Shoe Dealer Henry J. Moreau, 30 Phillips St . , Chauffeur Constantine Soboszinski, 40 Daniels St. , Machinist On motion of Councillor Poitras, the meeting adjourned at 9.11 1 o'clock P. N. I i Attest:- City Clerk l i i December u6, 1943 A regular meeting; of the City Council was held on Thursday, December 23, 1943, at eight o* clock P. PA. All the members were -,resent extent Councillors Hyland and Stefanski and the President presided. On motion of Councillor Safford , it was voted to dispense with the reading of the records. A communication from the Mayor, stating that the dim-out shades on Dim-out the street lights would be removed 'as soon as permission is given by the 655 proper Federal authorities, was read and placed on file. The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: Real Estate "Ordered: that the Mayor, Edward A. Coffey, and Acting Superintendent 656 of Public Property, Edgar W. Nickerson , be and hereby are authorized to sell at public auction to the" highest bidder the premises located at 1.13 Mason Street , containing about 7500 square feet of land, and be it fur- ther i Ordered: ' that the Mayor and the Superintendent of Buildings be and hereby are authorized to Sign any deed or instruments necessary to prop- erly convey title to said highest bidder, at the public auction. " Approved by the Mayor on December 27, 1943. A communication from the Mayor, pith a recommendation from the Board Ge.rba e Contrast of Health, relative to the garbage contract was read and placed on file. 657-658 i Councillor Crosby offered the following order which was adopted: "Ordered: that permission is hereby n_,iven to the Board of Health to execute a contract on behalf of the City,* of Salem with Frank Reynolds, Jr. , of South Road, Medford, Massachusetts, for the sale of garbage col- lected by the Health Department. Said contract is to run for a period of five years , the total purchase price for said T�eriod to be thirty-six thousand ( $36 ,000) dollars." Approved by the Mayor on December 27 , 1943. The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted by unani- Pension 659 mous roll call vote: "Ordered: Notwithstanding the provisions of any motion, order, reso- lution or vote, John H. Bertram, a former laborer in the Water Department shall be granted a pension allowance under the provisions of Chapter 452 Of the Acts of 1943, in the yearly sum of seven hundred and eighty ($780.00) dollars, , payable weekly, in weekly installments of •$15.00 per week, said weekly period to commence January 3, 1944." Approved by the Mayor on December 27, 1943. i secerr_bcr '.3, Pension Notice was received from the nFpvor that under the provisions of 660 Sections 56 to 60 of Chapter 32 of the General Laws, and in particular Section 57, he had retired Martin J. Baine of the Fire Department on a pension of $1001 per year, effective January 1, 1944. The Mayor' s actin was approved by a unanimous roll call vote. City Clerk The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under 661 suspension of the rules by a. unanimous. roll •call vote, on motion of Councillor Dolan: "Ordered: that the following transfer be and hereby is made: From the Water Department , Water Pumping Station, Other Expenses, two hundred and thirty-six dollars and eighty-one cents ($236.81) to the special item Repairs Office Equipment and Records - City Clerk." -Approved by the Mayor on December 27, 1943 F _,1^etions The followingorder, recommended b the Ma or was adopted under r Y Y e A 662 suspension of the rules by a unanimous roll call vote, on motion of Councillor Dolan: "Ordered: that- the following transfers be and hereby are made: 1. From the City Clerk's Department ( a) two hundred and fifty ( $250.00) dollars from Salaries and Wages (b) Seventy-five ( $75900) dollars from Other Expenses 2. From the Water Department (a) Two hundred ($200.00) dollars from General Administration (b) Fifty ( $50.00) dollars from General Maintenance making a total of five hundred and seventy-five ( $575.00) dollars, all to the Elections and Registrations Department." Approved by the Mayor on December 27 , 1943. Pensions The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under 663 suspension of the rules by a unanimous roll call vote, on motion of i Councillor Dolan: "Ordered: that the following; transfers be and hereby are made (l) Two hundred an, two dollars n3� A a e s. .vents-two cents is ( ,202. 72) from Soldiers kelief Department item State Aid. (2) Tighty-three dollars and sixty-one cents ($83.61) from War Price Rationing Rent , making a total of two hundred and eighty-six dollars and thirty-three cents ($286.33) all to the item, Pensions. " Approved by the Mayor on December 27 , 1943. R. t T7 I December _26, 1943 The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under Street Dept. suspension of the rules by a unanimous roll call vote, on motion of 664 Councillor Dolan: "Ordered: that the followinL� transfers be and hereby are made: One thousand ($1000.00), dollars from special item Public School Athletics for Purchase of Land to the Street Department , Sidewalks and Curbing and two thousand ($200.00) dollars from Health Department, Item 1 . Adminis- tration, to Street Department item Highvra.y Maintenance." Approved by the Mayor on December 27, 1943/ The following order, recommended by the Ms or, was adopted: Welfare Dent. "Ordered: that the follo?-•rinr_ transfer be and hereby 665 is made in the Welfare Department: One thousand (9(1000.00) dollars to the item City Home, Salaries and adages, from the item Other Cities and Towns. " Approved by the Mayor on December 27, 1943 The following order, recommended by the Mayor., was adopted: School Dent. "Ordered: that the following, all and in the School Department are 666 hereby made: (1) Six hundred ($600.00) dollars from Salaries to Janitors ( 2) One thousand ( $1000.00 dollars from Salaries to Fuel and Light ( 3) Three thousand ($3000.00) dollars from Salaries to Repairs and Equipment (4) Three hundred and seventeen ($317.00) dollars from Salaries to Training School ( 5) One hundred and fifty ($150.00) dollars from Salaries to Correctional Institutions. " Approved by the Mayor on becember 27, 1943 The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted: Welfare Dept. "Ordered: that the sum of thirteen hundred (4,1300.00) dollars be and 667 hereby is transferred from the item 0i?tside Relief to the item City Home Purchase of Automobile, both in irdelfare Deportment , as a special item, Purchase of Automobile. " Xpproved by the Mayor on December 27, 1943. The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under Roads suspension of the rules by unanimous roll call vote on motion of Council- 668 lor Dolan: "Ordered: that the following transfers be and hereby are made (1) From Military Aid six hundred ($600.00) dollars, and from State Aid December 23, 1943 one hundred and ninety-seven dollars and twenty-eight cents ($197.28) , both in Soldiers Relief Department , making a total of seven hundred .and ninety-seven dollars and twenty-eight cents ( $797.28) all to the special I item, Surfacing Roads, Adjacent to Harris Circle." Approved by the Mayor on December 27 , 1943 Treasurer The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under sus- 669 pension of the rules by unanimous roll call vote on motion of Councillor Dolan: "Ordered: that the following transfers be and hereby are made: (1) Four hundred and sixty-five ($465.00) dollars from the item W. P. A. Rentals and (2) One hundred and ten ($110.00) dollars from the item War Price Ration- ing Rents, both to the Treasurer' s. Department, item Interest Temporary Loan making a total of five hundred and seventy-five ( $575.00) dollars to the Treasurer' s Department." Approved by the Mayor on December 27 , 1943 Auditor The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under i 670 suspension of the rules by unanimous roll, call vote on motion of Coun- cillor Dolan: "Ordered: that the sum of seventy-five dollars ($75.00) be and here- by is transferred from W. P. A. Rentals to Auditor' s Department, Other Expenses." Approved by the Mayor on December 27, 1943. Communication The following communication was received and ordered inscribed in 671 the records on motion of Councillor Dolan: December 22, 1943 To the Honorable the Council of the City of Salem. Gentlemen of the Council: I have made every effort to be present with you at this meeting, but to no avail. Hence this letter. I would appreciate very much if this body meeing for the last time and closing one more chapter in the volume of the Municipal Activities of the pity of Salem, would feel that I was present in spirit if not in person. To the member of the Council who has had the good fortune to again obtain public election this meeting is tantamount to. the closing of the ledgers for the municipal year. In cooperation with His Honor the Mayor the Council attempts to dispose of the unfinished business of the curren 329 . December 23, 1943 year and make the necessary provisions to take care of such matters, as should, in good judgment , be charged to the current appropriation. To the retiring members it affords an added privilege. It means either a valedictory or a temporary disassociation from public life, de- pendent of course on the member' s desire to run again and the approval of the electorate. The member in-the armed services, however, meets this problem, with the same degree of uncertainty as he does the other prob- lems of the future including of course the matter of life itself. Con- sistent with this, I am not going to term this letter a "swan song". We certainly do not' retire temporarily to any sheltered nest nor one which carries with it any degree of permanency. With these few observations in mind, I am happy, I can sincerely say, that, with one exception, I -have enjoyed the pleasures afforded to me by the service and association during the past eight years with the various members of this Council. I regret very much that there should have to be an exception and in this regard I except the present membership of the Council. I hope that the friendships made and cultivated there will coni-F _ r tinue. I have particularly enjoyed the privilege during that time of serv- ing under the Honorable George J . Bates and the Honorable Edward A. Coffer. Both, I feel, have served the City well and the present high standing of our city can be attributed to a continuity of good government extending over the period of twenty years. In this respect the citizens of Salem are to be congratulated. I should like, too to express my appreciation for the many favors and utmost cooperation extended to me by the Office of the City Clerk: first , under the supervision of the late John J. Connelly, and now in the charge of the affable Augustine J. Toomey. Many thanks also to that paragon of all City Messengers "Jim" Kelleher. To the rest of the staff of the City in their various capacities, also, my deep gratitude. Their efforts in my behalf and of the citizenry , I feel , were at all times in accordance with the highest requirements of faithful public service. I should like, of course, to pay a tribute to the Salem Evening News. Public progress in any community is dependent in many respects Upon the leadership and tone given to it by a free press. In this res- pect , I feel, the "News" has more than met its assignment. Manifestly, the ;duality of our city government and the presence of the "News" are no mere 001neidence. 34-o IJ,ecerb-r 1943 1 Congratulations to the citizenry on the last election. On the whole they have chosen well. I cannot help remark however, that it was with deep regret that I heard via the News Letter of the failure on the part of the electorate to return to public office of my associates in the armed services, John Carson and Sam Hyland. If their election would have deprived the city entirely of able and proven ability, I would make no comment herein. However the law provides for the appointment of military substitutes. That these substitutes serve for smaller pay should prove no hardship. Their return to public office would at least have been a noble public gesture. If the electorate could not find this measure of annreciation while the person is actually in the armed services, I fear £or what awaits the service man when the war is over and he comes back home to make in most instances a fresh start. To the vresent members and newly elected members I offer my sincere congratulations and best wishes. I am certain that they will find many opportunities there for honest public service. With these remarks, I shall close. May I at this time extend to all of you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Adam F. Stefanski SK3/c U. S. N. R. Report The report of the City Marshal for the month of November was refer- 672 red to the Committee on Police. Pedler The report of the Board of Control , recommending that the applies- 673 tion of Leonard A. Kobuszewski , 41a Liberty Hill ,Avenue, for a pedler' s license, be granted, was accepted and recommendation adopted.. Renewals A list- of applications for renewal of Auto Dealer and Sunday Licen- 674 ses was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. Garage The application of William Creedon to maintain a garage at 430 Essex'. 675 Street was laid over until the next meeting on motion of Councillor Fer- guson. Sunday License The application of Arety Solovicos for a Sunday License at 304 Essex 676 Street was referred to the- Committee on Licenses and Permits. On motion of Councillor Dolan, the Council recessed at 9.05 P. M. The Council reconvened at 9.16 P. M. Claim The claim of Anna Stone was referred to the Committee on Claims. 677 k 341 Deecemoer 2-, 1'343 Councillor Durkin offered .the following report which was7thee Licenses and recommendation adopted: 678 "The Committee on Licenses & Permits, to whom was referr following applications for licenses, has considered said matter and would recommend: they be granted. Sunday Licenses Elizabeth Candy Shops Inc. , 136 Essex St. Abraham Newman, 2071 North S . Arety Solovicos - Theodore Solovicos, 304 Essex St . 1 Arety Selovicos, 289 Essex St. Auto Dealer Sinarise Gauthier, 62 Leavitt St . For the Committee, Philip T.Durkin Chairman" Councillor Ferguson offered the following report which was accep-. Inflammables ted: 679 "The Committee on Public Works, to whom was referred application of. Morris Tanning Co. of 20 Goodhue St. Salem to store 400 gals. of lacquer, alcohol, lacquer thinner and colors at 69-71 Mason St. , Salem, has considered said matter and would recommend: that the permit be gran ted. For the Committee, Arthur T. Ferguson Chairman" On motion of Councillor Poitras, Albert Pitcoff, representing Morris Tanning Co. was granted the privilege of the floor. The recommendation of the Committee was adopted. On motion of Councillor Rafter, an order reieting to a Municipal fighting Plant Lighting Plant , which was introduced on April 23, 1942, was withdrawn. On motion of Councillor Rafter, it was voted that the City Council , as Committee of the Whole be discharged from further consideration of this matter. On motion of Councillor Rafter, his original order was with- drawn. Councillor Rafter stated that he believed a municipal lighting plant would be a fine thing but was not advisable at the present time. The ordinance to amend the ordinance relating to the compensation Election Officer, of certain city officers by increasing the salary of election officers which was introduced on December 9, 1943, was passed to be ordained by unanimous roll call vote. Approved by the Mayor on December 27, 1943. The ordinance to amend the ordinance relating to the compensation Mayor of the Mayor, which was introduced on December 9, 1943, . wa.s passed to i 342 i�ece_::ber 2:�, 1943 ,7 be ordained by unanimous roll call vote. Approved Lecember, 31 , 1943• Reserve Police The ordinance to amend the ordinance relating to Police Department 654 in connection with time off for reserve police , which was introduced on Dec. 9, 1943, was passed to be. ordained. Approved on December 27, 1943• Police The ordinance to amend the ordinance relating to the -Police 1)epart- 680 ment by increasing the number of lieutenants and decreasing the number of patrolmen, which was introduced on December 9, 1943, was taken ups, Councillor Durkin offered; the following order which tnras adopted: ; 1+0rdered• Amendment to proposed ordinance relating to Police Depart- ment , passed for lst time to be advertised on Dec. 9 , 1943, and to be amended as follows: In the ninth line of the proposed amendment to strike out the word 'one" that applies to the number of matrons and insert in "two" ; s amended shall read + G ordinance a., place thereof the word two . o that said o as follow s „two matrons "." amendment was voted. " The a,_en The ordinance was then passed to be ordained, as amended , by unani- mous vote; as follows: call vo I'I moos roll , "In the year one thousand nine hundred and forty-three. An ordinance to amend an ordinance relating to the Police Department. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: Section 1. Section 1 of. Chapter 28 -of the City Ordinances is hereby amended by striking out said section and inserting in place thereof. the following new section: "A Police Department is hereby established which shall consist of a city marshal, two captains, six lieutenants, who shall act as inspectors and one of said lieutenants shall be the Chief Inspect- or, five sergeants., one of said sergeants to be a traffic sergeant, fifty' one patrolmen , three on whom 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, twenty-five reserve officers, one clerk, two matrons, one radio repairman and one police chauffeur-patrolman. 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 6 unless services have been stually rendered during each day for which compensation is sought. The one day off in six shall not apply to the Clerk. Section 2,. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City Charter." Approved by the Mayor on December 97 , 1943 Garage On motion of Councillor Dolan it was voted to reconsider the vote December 2,5, 1g: lay on the table the application of William Creedon to maintain a garage _for twelve cars at 430 Essex Street. On motion of Councillor Dolan, a public hearing on the application was ordered for December 31, 1943, at five o'clock P. M. On motion of Councillor Poitras, it was voted that all business Unfinished pending before the City Council of 1943 be referred to the Cty_Council Business of 1944. Councillor Carson expressed his appreciation to the City Council, the Mayor and the City Messenger. President Morency extended the good wishes of the Council to Councillor Carson. On motion of Councillor Poitras, the Council refused reconsideratio of all business not already reconsidered. 1 The following were drawn to serve as Jurors at Criminal Court in Jurors Salem in January, 1944: Second Session James R. Cunningham 67 Boston Street Accountant Henry E. Foss 9 Nursery Street Plumber First Session ' George W. Putney 164 North Street Watchman i I On motion of Councillor Dolan, the meeting adjourned at 9.52 o' clock P. M. Attest :- . I C L/ e-e Clerk December 23, 1943 On December 13, 1943, Mayor Edward A. Coffey approved. an order oro Jefferson Avenue Real Estate viding for the transfer of $°1,485.00 from the item Reserve Account to 1942-#430 � i i the item Real Estate Jefferson Avenue. The Council approved this order December 9 ,. 1943. In order to make said sum available the undersigned Councillors agreed that said sum of $1 ,485.00 shall be charged to the Excess and Deficiency Account for the year 1943. Arthur T. Ferguson John G. Carson Arthur H. Crosby H. Francis Dolan William 0. Safford Philip J. Durkin Francis E. Rafter Philip b.Morency Wilfred J. Poitras i a.. 05 i December Sl , 1943 i P_ special meeting of the City Council was held on Friday, December 31, 1943, at 5.30 o' clock P. M. , called by the President for a hearing on a garage application and all other business. All .the members were pre- sent except Councillors Stefanski and Carson and the President presided. On motion of Councillor Safford it was voted to dispense with the reading of the records. Garage A hearing was held on the application of William Creedon to maintain a garage for twelve cars at 430 Essex Street. Councillor Dolan appeared in favor, there was no opposition and the hearing was closed. On motion of Councillor Dolan, the application was granted. " Asst. Assessors and Registrars Notice from the Board of Assessors and the Board of Registrars of Voters of the appointment of the following Assistant Assessors and Regis- trars for the year 1944 was received and.plaeed on file.: Ward 1 - Precinct 1 - Helen T. Donovan, 19 Sutton Ave. Precinct 2 - John Benirowski, 26 Hardy St. Precinct 3 - Constantine Soboczinski , 40 Daniels St. Ward 2 - Precinct 1 - John J. Meaney, 5 Pearl St. Precinct 2 - Frank L. Pearl, 196 Essex St. Precinct 3 - Mary C. Blackler, 2 Briggs St . Ward 3 - Precinct 1 - Torino Colletti , 10 Pratt St. Precinct 2 - Arthur F. O'Leary, 7 Vale St. Precinct 3 - Jules Morin, 278 Jefferson Ave. i Ward 4 - Precinct 1 - Daniel Callahan , Jr. , 1222 Boston St. Precinct 2 - Louise Dwyer, 166 Boston St. Precinct 3 - Mrs. Elizabeth Doucette, 12 Boston St. (Substitute during duration of war for James J. Fouhey) Ward 5 - Precinct 1 - Edgar J. Paquin, 10 Prince St. Precinct .2 - Ernest Theriault, 97 Leach St. Precinct 3' - Joseph C. Morency, 7 Ocean Ter. Precinct 4 - Bi.anche E. Allen, 20 Hancock St. Precinct 5 - Walter F. Barton, 21 Linden St. Ward 6 - Precinct 1 - Grace F. Rooney, E Buffum St. Precinct 2 - J. Arthur McCartney, 15 Walter St. Precinct 3 - Windsor T. Fairbank, 2 Foster St . On motion of Councillor Dolan , the Council refused an immediate re- consideration of all business. On motion of Councillor Crosby, the meeting adjourned at 5.35 o'clock P. M. Attest :- Clerk �1 5 345 Fmm C 1 a CITY OF SALEM '9 ,FL:y F fms,nco�:n In City Council,----------------- _19........ Whereas; The City Council of the City of Salem has examined the returns of the election of officers in the several voting precincts of the City of the votes cast at the municipal election held on December 7 1943 for the purpose of electing a Mayor for the term of two years from the first Monday in January1c44 al o fi � + at-Large to serve for the term of two Zears from the first Monday in JanuaKy 1944; also six Ward Councillors to serve in each of the six Wards for a term of two_years from the first Monday in January, 1944_a�g three of h S- ors i P�ehon_1 Comm;tray to serve for the term of four years from the first Monday in January 2 1944; and they find the same properly made and duly recorded. From said examination it appears that the following were elected OR Edward A. Coffe I COUNCILLORS-at-Lar e Phili J. Durkin Wilfred J. Poitras William E. McHugh Francis E. Rafter William 0 Safford WARD COUNCILLORS WARD 1 Julian Szetela WARD 2 James J. Muse _ WARD 3 H. Francis Dolan WARD 4 Arthur H. Crosby _ WARD 5 Philip L. Morency WARD 6 Arthur T. Ferguson SCHOOL COMMITTEE i John G Adams Thomas F. Murray Jr. Rebecca Benson Haskell 3"846 � I i i .347 CITY GOVERNMENT - 1944 MAYOR EDWARD A. COFFEY COUNCILLORS-AT-LARGE Philip J. Durkin Wilfred J. Poitras William F. McHugh Francis E. Rafter William 0. Safford WARD COUNCILLORS Ward One - .Julian Szetela Ward Two - James J. Muse Ward Three - H. Francis Dolan - Ward Four - Arthur H. Crosby. Ward Five - Philip L. Morenev. Ward Six - Arthur T. Ferguson, i i President of CitV Council - Philip L. Morency I r 348 Januar;; 3, 1944 The organization meeting of the City Council was held on Monday, January 3, 1944, at ten o' clock A. M. The City Clerk called the meeting to order and asked the senior member, Councillor Safford, to take the chair. All members were present . Notification 1 Councillor Morency offered the following order which was adopted: "Ordered: that His Honor, Mayor Edward A. Coffey, be notified that the Councillors are assembled and waiting to be qualified.." Councillor Safford appointed Councillors Morency and Durkin to notify and escort the Mayor. Mayor-elect Edward A. Coffey was escorted to the Council Chamber. Rev. John J. Connors offered prayer. election Record The City Clerk ready the record of the election, as follows: 2 "WHEREAS: The City Council of the City of Salem has examined the returns of the election officers in the several voting precincts_ of the City of the votes .cast at the municipal election held on December 7, 1943 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., 1944; also three members of the School Co=ittee to serve for the term of four years from the first Monday in January, 1944; 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 Wilfred J . Poitras William E. McHugh Francis F. Rafter William 0. Safford WARD COUNCILLORS Ward One - Julian Szetela Ward Four'- Arthur H. Crosby Ward Two - James J. Muse Ward Five - Philip L. Morency Ward Three - H: Francis Dolan Ward Six - Arthur T. Ferguson SCHOOL COMMITTEE John G. Adams Rebecca Benson Haskell Thomas F. Murray Oath of Office The Citv Clerk administered the oath of office to the Mayor-elect. The Citv Clerk then administerd the oath of office to the Councillors elect. he Mavor retired. 349 J anucry 3, 199.4 Councillor Crosby offered the following order which was adopted: 3. President "Ordered: That the Council proceed to organization for the year 4. 1944 by the election of a President. " Councillor Rafter nominated Councillor Morency. On motion of Councillor Durkin it was voted to close the nominations. Councillor Morency was elected by a vote of ten votes for Councillor Morency and one vote for Councillor Rafter, cast by Councillor Morency. On motion of Councillor Dolan it was voted to declare the election unanimous. Councillors Rafter. and Poitras were aplointed to escort President Morency to the chair. Councillor Durkin offered the following order which was adopted: 5. Mayor' s "Ordered : that a message be sent to his Honor the Mayor Rdward 6. Address A. Coffey that the City Council for the year 1944 has organized, by the election of Councillor TEiorency as President , and that it respectfully extends to him an invitation to address the members at this session. " Councillors Poitras and Durkin were appointed ,to escort the Ma,m r \ to the Council Chamber. Mayor Coffey delivered his inaugural address. The Mayor retired. Councillor Szetela offered the following order which was adopted: "Ordered: that the thanks of the City Council be extended to His h Honor the Mayor for his able and instructive address and a cony be requested for publication ^rith the Municiral Documents." Councillor McHugh offered the followinu order which was adopted: 7. Documents "Ordered: that the Purchasing Arent be authorized and instructed to solicit bids for printing and binding the city documents of 1943 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 ?piavor on January 5, 1944 Councillor Muse offered the following order which was adopted: 8. Rules "Ordered: that the riles and regulations of the City Council for the year 1943 be adopted as the rules and regulations for tl'- year 1.944 and that the same be suspended for this meetinm. " Councillor Safford offered the following order which was adopted . 9 . Terr,!,orary Town y a unanimous vote. I r, 50 "Ordered: that the City Trr�asurer be and he herebTT is authorized, with the approval of the Mayor and the Committee on Finance, to incur debt from time to ti-P. during the current financial year beginning January 1 , 1944, on temrorary loans -in anticipation of revenue, and to issue therefor the notes of the city, -payable within one year from their resnective dates. The amount of such notes shall not exceed two million dollars ( 02,000,000.00) . ` Anv such notes or norti_ons thereof may be refunded by the issue of now notes due within one 1rear from the dla e of the original obliga- tion. Said notes shall not be obligatory unless certified thereon as to Frenuineness of the Tiational Sha�,,nnit Bank of Boston , Anassnchusetts. Approved by the Mayar, on January 5, 1944 71,nnunl 10. Councillor rafter _offered the follov.Tin7 order which was adopted:' "Ordered: that the City CleT•k be and hereby is authorized and directed 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 ( 125.00) dollars said sum to be' charged to the r-rular appropriation for City Council." Approved by the T:Taq Tor on J!lmuary 5 , 1944. r^r t n G 11. Councillor Poitras offered the followin- order which was adopted: "Ordered: thet the regular meetings of the City* Council be held on the seon = ' fourth Thursday of each month Ft eight o' clock P. TA. , and th-t meetin- of the Cit,T Council , special or rei7ular, excent for the drawing; of jurors , be called u-pon a shorter notice than twenty- four hours. Salary 12. Councillor Dolan offered the following order which was adopted by a unanimous vote: "Ordered: that the com_r.,ensation of the members of the City Council be and hereby is established as five hundred dollars per year, parable in equal n0nt1,1•7 i-ste_ll cents. Unfinished Business 13. Coun^illor Ferm son offered the following order :^:hich was adopted: "Ordered: that all matters referred to the City Council by the City Council• of 1943 and all matters not finallir disposed of or in the hands of committees be referred to the City Council of 1944 and to the several committees usually considering the same. 3 s:i 51 .. On motion of Councillor Dirki.n tli5� Co,znoi_l- r��.f�i gad =_n - . at 11 :03 A.M. Attest : CitIT Clerk I I i I ' `352 Janu_.ry 10 , 1944 A special meeting of the City Council was held on Monday, JEInuary 10, 1944, at 5:00 P. M. , called by the President to discuss 'an ordinance relating to compensation of certain city officials and employees, and all other business. All. members were present except Councillor Safford and President Morency. Councillor Dolan was elected temporary President On motion of. Councillor Rafter, it was voted to dispense with the reading* of the records. Coasting 14 Councillor Ferguson offered the following order which was adopted: "Ordered: That the City Council Lays out the following streets as being permissable for coasting: West Ave. Stnunit St . to South St . March St. Ord St . from crown of hill to Shillaber St . Fairmount St. South St . to Summit St . Barstow St . Lafayette Place Salem St . Ext. at rear of Saltonstall School from Chase St . to Green St. That proper signs for permitting said coasting be nosted . i.n their nroper place and that the Police Dent. be notified immediately of the action here taken. Approved by the Mayor January 11 , 1944 Salaries 1 . Councillor offered the following ordinance: "WHEREAS the deferred operation of this ordinance would tend to defeat its -purpose and WHEREAS the health and safety of our people may be affected, therefore this ordinance is declared an emergency ordinance necessary for the immediate preservation of the public convenience. In the year one thousand nine hundred and forty-four An Ordinance to amend an ordinance relating to the compensation of certain city officials and employees. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: Section 1. Chanter 14 of the City Ordinance is hereby amended d l section. by adding at the en of said chapter the following new "Section 2. The compensation as at present established by section I 1 of said chanter 14 for all officers and regular employees of the City of Salem except members of boards and Committees shall be and is hereby increased ten percent." Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City Charter and shall take effect as provided by the City Charter and shall become operative on the first Monday of January 1944 and shall be in force and effect until tie first Monday of January 1945.11 .!` �A' 35� The emergency preamble was adopted by unanimous roll call vote. The ordinance was then given first massage and passed to be ordained by unanimous roll call vote. Annroved by the Mayor on• Januanr 11 , 1944. On motion of Councillor Durkin the Council refused an immediate reconsideration of all business. On motion of "Councillor Ferguson the meeting adjourned at 5: 30 P.M. A-ttest: City Clerk A854 Ja :uer:T 16, 1944 A regular meeting of the City Council was held on Thursday, January 13, 1944, at eight o' clock P. M. All members were present except Councillor Safford, and the President presided. On motion of Councillor McHugh, it was voted to dispense with the reading of the records. Grade Crossing 16 The following orders recommended by the Mayox,were referred to the Gorurittee on Finances on motion of Councillor Poitras. "Ordered: That the sum of Forty-seven Thousand ( $47 ,000.00) Dollar be and hereby is appropriated to be added to sums heretofore annropriate for "Elimination of Grade Crossing, Bridge, Washington and streets appurtenant thereto". Said sum to be charged to the tax levy for the current year." 16a "Ordered: That the sum of Five Thousand ($5,000.00) Dollars be and hereby is appropriated to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for the "Elimination of Grade Crossing, Bridge, Washington and streets appurtenant thereto". Said sum to be charged to the tax levy for the current year." W. P. A. 17 The following order recommended by the Mayor, under suspension of the rule,% was adopted by a unanimous roll call vote, on motion of Councillor Dolan: "Ordered. That the sum of Forty three Thousand ( $43,000.00) Dollars being and hereby is appropriated for Works !'roject Administration RN. P. A.p to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. Said a. to be charged x- the tax levy for the current ,year. " Amprvw b7 th- -r on January 14, 1944. Milk Fund, `SPibe fb2lowfug crier recommended by the Mayor, was referred to the COmffrdttee Om Fhnmee on motion of Councillor Dolan. "%ff&e rF: That the unexpended balance of the School Milk Fund lbemeWi 16 tMasferred to a special account in the School Den_ art- t lam a-E� the School Milk and Lunch Operating Account and be it �1 fvrthllr Ordered that all receipts from the school lunch or the lunch PrO rr frrm both be deposited with the City Treasurer and set up in the Said School Milk and Lunch Operating Account and be it further i Ordered that expenditures shall be made directly from this account to meet any bill approved by the Superintendent of School and authorized by said Superintendent to be paid from said account. Overhead Bridge 19 A communication from the Mayor relative to Executive Order #65 on the proposed permite of Sylvania Electric Products, Inc. for an over- head bridge across Barton Square, between #126 and #140 Washington Stree s. r January 1C, 1 44 On notion of Councillor Rafter a` hearing was ordered for January 27, 1944, at eight o' clock P. M. The following appointments of City 20 Cit-V Officers i Officer._ b r the Nipyor were 21 unanimously confirmed under suspension of the rules. 22 Mr. John V. Cook - City Auditor for a period of one ( 1) year from February 1 , 1944. Mr. C. Leo 01e-,nPr - City Collector for a -)eriod of one ( 1) gear from February 1, 1944. Mr. Joseph S. McCarthy - City Electrician for a n-riod of one ( 1 ) year from February 1, 1944. Mr. Arthur T. Brennan - City Treasurer for a period of one ( 1) year from February 1 , 1944. Mr. David Vd. Hamilton - Purchasing Agent for a n_ eriod of one ( 1) year from February 1, 1944. TIr. John Splaine, Jr. - Scldiers' Relief Agent for a period of one ( 1) year from February 1 , 1944. Mr. C. Everett O'Neil - Superintendent of Shade Tree and Meth Supn.ression for a period of one ( 1 ) year from February 1. , 1944. Mr. John J. O 'Rourke - Superintendent of Public Property for a period of one ( 1) year from February 1 , 1944. Mr. Max J. riowalski , a member of the Board of Assessors for a .term of three (3) years from February 1 , 1944. Mr. 1' illiam 0. Safr'ord, a member of the Board of Public Welfare for a term of three ( 3) years from February 1, 1944. Mr. Francis Brown , to be a member of the Board of Health for a term of three ( 3) years from February 1, 1944. Mr. John C. Whiting, Trustee of Plummer Farm School for a term of five ( 5) years from February 1 , 1944. Mr. Andrew W. Robinson , Trustee of Plummer Farm School for a term of five ( 5) years from February 1 , 1944. 23 The Mayor' s apnointrrent of Mr. Harold M. Perkins, ac executive Secretary d Secretary was received and placed on file. 24 A conununication from the Maror, with e notice From the Dent. of ' Bus Route Public utilities, of a hearing to be held on petition of Eastern Mass. St . Railway for Bus Route at Salem Willows, was read and placed on file. On motion of Councillor Dolan it was voted that the Council be Present at hearing. ,V 5 6 25 Council. Chamber The petition of John Splaine , Jr. for the use of the Counci_1 Chamber on Janugr* 21 , 1944, by the Committee for the rehabilitation of discharged veterans , was granted on rotinn of Council.' or Poitras. 26 Tnviteti.on The invitation to attend the meeting of the Committee for Rehabilitation of Servicemeny, Januar.- 21 , 1944,. at 7, 30 P. ki. •ras accented. Tnvitation 27 The invitation to attend installation of Lafayette Associates ib January 20 , 1944, at 6:30 P. P!. was accepted. Invitation 28 The invitation to attend the instal.l:atior, of the Daughters of Union Veterans of Civil V'ar, January 192 1944 at 8: 00 P.M. was accepted. claim 29 The Claim of Lucy Rhyno was referred to the Committee. on Claims. Bond 30 The Bond of Hovrard W. Bragdon , Theatre Booking Agent , was referred to the Committee on Bonds. Renewals 31. A list of applications for renewal of Passenger Automobile , Auto- mobile Dealer, and Theatre Booking Agent were referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. Sign 32. The application of Norman T.2.dio S^rvice to erect a small sign at 14; Norman St . , was referred to the Committee on Licenses and PPrrrits. T,i.cense 33. The annlication of Yopott Ahmed, 22 St. Peter St . , for a Sunday. License was referred to the Committee on Licenses, and Permits. Councillor Poitras moved an immediate reconsidera.ti.on of all business in the hone that it would not prevail , the Council refused reconsideration. On motion of Councillor Dolan , the Council adjourned at 8: 48 P. TV. Attest Li tT7 Cl .' 357 January 27, 1944 A regular meeting of the City Council was held on Thursday, January 27, 1944, at eight otclock P. M. All members were present except Councillors, Durkin, Safford and Morency. City Cler3;, Toomey called the meeting to order. Councillor Dolan was elected President pro tem. On motion of Councillor Rafter it was voted to dispense with the reading of the records. A hearing was held on the petition of the Sylvania Electric Products Overhead Bridge Inc. , for permit to erect an overhead Bridge on Barton Square, between #126 and #140 Washington Streets. The Council was notified that consent of the property owners had been filed. Fred E. Russell appeared in favor for the Sylvania Electric Products Inc. Councillors Poitras, Crosby and McHugh appeared in favor. There was no opposition and the hearing was closed. On motion ,of Councillor Poitras the permit was granted on a unanimous roll tali vote. 34. The .Mayor's appointment of the following Constables was read and Constables placed on file: J. William Sheehan Walter I. Thomas Thomas F. McNiff William H. Annable Frederick Elwell Thomas F. Cashin Dennis Mavrogenis Jacob Galper Guy H. Clark Austin J. Walsh Armand E. Berube David Phillips Thomas A. Kelleher George Leclerc Richard F. Smith 35. The Mayors*s appointment of the following Weighers of Coal and Weighers Commodities was read and placed on file: . Vito Di Paolo Margaret Hagerty William F. Mooney Emmett D. Sholds Owcar B. Anderson Michael V. Ring George Greene Eliot Friend James T. Lorenz Wilfred Hall Franklin Blanchard Arthur F. Campbell Rodney P. Seeley Thomas F. Stanton Edward J. Dombrowski 36. The following order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under 340 Bridge St . suspension of the rules, by a unanimous roll call vote. "0rdered: That the Mayor and Superintendent of Public Property be and hereby are authorized to sell at public auction to the highest bidder the real estate situated at 320 Bridge Street , Salem, formerly assessed to and owned by Walter J. and Elizabeth 0. West and containing about 1200 square feet of land and acquired by the city about August 24, 1943, and be it further ordered that the Mayor be and hereby is authorized to execute and deliver any deed or other instruments necessary to properly transfer said real estate to the highest bidder at public auction." Approved by the Mayor, January 31, 1944 3�58 January 27, 1944 55 Grove St . 37. The following order recommended by the Mayor was adopted by a unanimous roll call vote. "Ordered: That the Mayor and Superintendent of Public rroperty be and hereby are authorized to sell at public auction to the highest bidder, the real estate situated at 55 Grove Street, containing about 17500 square feet of land, and be it further Ordered: that the Mayor be and hereby is authorized to sign and execute any deed or other-instrument to transfer and convey said described real estate to the purchasers at said auction sale. " Approved by the Mayor, January 31, 1944 Real Estate 38. The following order was recommended by the Mayor and adopted by a unanimous roll call vote. "Ordered: That the Mayor and Superintendent of Public Property of Public Property be and hereby are authorized to sell at public auction the following described parcels of- real estate: (1) 80 Tremont Street , acquired by City of Salem December 21, 194 , containing about 3640 square feet and formerly owned by and assessed to Solon Lovett ( 2) 82 Tremont Street , acquired by City of Salem December 21, 1943, containing about 3588 square feet and formerly owned by and assessed to Solon Lovett (3) 88 Tremont Street , acquired by City Of Salem December 21, 1943, containing about 3520 square feet and formerly owned by and assessed to Solon Lovett (4) 19 Balcomb Street, acquired by City of Salem December 21, 194 , containing about 4500 square feet and formerly owned by and assessed to Solon Lovett and be it further Ordered: That the Mayor be and is authorized to execute any deed or other instruments that may be necessary to properly transfer each of said parcels above referred to to the highest bidder at public auction of each bidder.,, Approved by the Mayor, January 31, 1944 39. Real Estate The following order recommended by the Mayor was adopted by a unanimous roll call vote. "Ordered: That the Mayor and Superintendent of Public Property be and hereby are authorized to sell at public auction separately to the highest bidder each of the following described parcels of real estate: MENL 350 January 27, 1944 (1) 90 Tremont Street , containing about 3500 square feet of land, aid formerly owned by and assessed to Earl B. Lovett et al and acquired by the City of Salem about December 7, 1' 43 t6i 12 Bradford Street , containing about 3422 square feet of land, and formerly owned by and assessed to Earl B. Lovett et al and acquired by the City of Salem about December 7, 1943 tot 31 Bradford Street , containing about 3580 square feet of land and formerly owned by and assessed to Earl B. Lovett et al and acquired by the City of Salem about December 3, 1943. ( 4) Lots 37 and 38 on Lovett Street , containing about 7150 square feet of land and formerly assessed to and owned by Earl B. Lovett et al anc acquired by the City of Salem about December 3, 1943. and be it further Ordered: That the Mayor be authorized to execute any deed or other instruments necessary to convey each of the above described parcels to the highest bidder at said public auction." Approved by the Mayor, January 31, 1943 40. The Report of the City Marshal for the Month of December, 1943 Report was referred to the Committee on Police. 41. An Invitation to attend Memorial Services of Captain Mortis at St. Invitation j Vasilios Church, Peabody, Mass. , was accepted. 42. Councillor Rafter introduced the following resulution on President Resolution Philip L. Morency. "At the request of my brother members of the City Council, I have been asked to say a world about the recent tragedy which has invaded and which as shocked this city. We have been honored with his presence for the past two years as president of this council--a personable, dignified, vibrant personality. To think that a man of 36 should be overtaken with a disease which is usually associated with three score and seven is shocking indeed. The prayers of all who knew him are joining im consort tonight for his recovery. It would be inept to let this meeting pass without some expression about him and his present unfortunate and tragic situation. It is the Joint wish- of all here that his recovery will be speedy and complete, and that is also the hope of the great populace of Salem, and with the helprof the Divine Creator, we will have our council president back With us again. e r . 60 January 27, 1944 On motio4 of Councillor Poitras it was voted that the resolution be inscribed on the records and that a copy be sent to the family. 43. Claim 44. The Claims of Estella J. Davis and George W. Thomas were referred to the Committee on Claims. Renewals 45. A list of applications for renewals of Auto Dealer' s License was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. A 46.uctioneer The renewal of the Auctioneer' s License for David I Phillips was granted. Junk 47. Collector 48. The following applications were referred to the Committee on Drain Layer Licenses and Permits: Joseph A. BrennariT 16 Allen St.-Junk Collector; and Mark E. Kelly 52,Sutton St. , Peabody-Drain Layer Bond 49. The Bond of Mark Kelly for Drain Layer, was referred to the Committee on Bonds. Bond 50. The Bond of Dennis tlavrogenis for Cotstablelwas: referred to the Committee on Bonds:,, and returned approved. Bond 51. The Bond of Jacob Hurwitz for Constable was referred to the Committ e on Bonds and returned approved. Licenses 52. Councillor:Fergusob_-. offered the following report which was accepted and recommendation adopted: "The Committee on Licenses and Permits to whom was referred the the following applications for licenses has considered said matter and would recommend that the following be granted: Renewals Passenger Automobiles:- John A. Cooper, Salem Depot ; Thomas A. Cooper, Salem Depot; Thomas A. Cooper, Salem Depot ; Frederick J. Fossa, Salem Depot; Fred J . Fosse, Salem Depot; James h. O'Connor, 60 Linden St. Automobile Dealer:- Falke Semon, 32 North St . (ist Class) Theatre Booking Agent :- Howard W. Bragdon, 3 Dodge St . New License Sunday License:- Yopott Ahmed, 22 St. Peter St . Small Sign:- Norman Radio Service For the Committee, Arthur T. Ferguson Chairman" i 53. Finance Councillor Dolan offered the following report which was accepted, I and recommendation laid on table on motion of Councillor Poitras "The Committee on Finance to whom was referred the ORDER, That j i sod 361 January 27, .1944 the sum of $47,000.00 be and hereby is appropriated to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for the "Elimination of Grade Crossings, Bridge, Washington and streets appurtenant thereto" said sum to be charged to the tax levy of the present year, has considered said matter and would recommend same be appropriated. For the Committee-H. Francis Dolan-Chas an" 54. Councillor Dolan offered the-following report which as accepted, Finance and recommendation laid on table on motion of Councillor Poitras; "The Committee on Finance to whom was referred The ORDER, that the sum.-of $5Y000. _:be,_.and hereby is appropriated to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for the "Elimination of' Grade Crossing Bridge, Washington and streets appurtenant thereto" said sum to be charged to the tax levy for the current year, , has considered said matter and would recommend same be appropriated. For the Committee, H. Francis Dolan Chairman" 55. Councillor Dolan offered the following report which was accepted Milk Fund and recommendation adopted by a unanimous roll call vote: "The Committee on Finance to whom was referred The ORDER that the sum of $385.89 balance of the School Milk Fund be transferred to a new account, "School Milk and Lunch Operating account , has considered said matter and sould recommend: the same be granted. For the Committee, H. Francis Dolan Chairman" 56. Councillor McHugh offered the following order which was adopted by Military Aid a unanimous roll call vote. "Ordered: that the City Council of the city of Salem hereby accept the provisions of Chapter 115 , Section 3A, of the General Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts entitled: "Payment of State and Military Aid and Soldiers Relief, regulated," which reads as follows: "In a city or town which has duly accepted this Section, no almoner or member of the Board of Public Welfare, or officer performing similar duties, or any agent of any of the, shall directly or indirectly act as agent or disbursing officer. of the Aldermen or Selectment for the payment of State Military Aid or Soldiers Relief; provided, that this Section shall not operate to prevent Selectmen in towns who are' also members of Boards of Public Welfare from acting in their capacity as Selectmen or through an agent acting for the Selectmen." Approved by the Mayor, February 5, 1944 362 January 270 1944 57. ' Opinion Councillor Rafter offered the following order which was adopted: "Ordered: That the opinion of the City Solicitor is hereby requested on the question whether or not the retirement pensions, both contributory and non-contributory, heretofore granted by the City of Salem should be based on the wage scale recently established." Approved by the Mayor, January 28.; 1944. Jurors The following name *aa,_drgwn_t©vser$e as juror at Salem Superior (Civil) Court , February 14, 1944: Wilfred Page 5 Salem St. I�Iill Worker On motion of Councillor Ferguson a recess was called until February ' 10, 1944. 1 6� - 363 February 10, 1944 The recessed meeting, of the City Council, of January 27, 1944 was reconvened Thursday, February 10, 1944 at eight o'clock P. M. All members were present except Councillors Morency, Ferguson, Safford. Acting President Dolan presided. On motion of Councillor Rafter, it was voted to dispense with the reading of the records. 58. A communication received from the Mayor,relative to order from Order,Dept. Department of Public Utilities an the matter or/removing, of .Public Utiliti restriction governing the operation of motor vehicles carrying passengers for hire over a bridge on Jefferson avenue over the Boston and IdlaineRailroad in the City of Salem, was read and placed on file. 59. A communication was received from the Mayor relative to the Constable appointment of Mr. James R. Dooley as constable at the Peabody Museum Peabody Museum for a term of one ( 1) year, commencing February 1, 1944. On motion of Councillor Rafter it was adopted, under suspension of the rules, by a unanimous roll call vote 60. The Mayor' s appointment of the following Constables was read and Constables placed on file: Barney J. Rains Howard A. knight Elmer S. Brown Edwin FisXe Allen Francis Harry S. Curtis James R. Dooley Charles A. Burns Frank P. Cook ''harles M. Saffe Clarence E. Comer William T. Harney Jacob uurwitz Michael J. Buckley -'homas Henry McDonald Sinarise Gauthi r 61. The Mayor's appointment of the following Weigher's of Coal and Weighers Commodities was read and placed on file:: Harold B. Pickering Ralston F. Pickering Lillian W. Gourdeau Victor Levesque William H. Colbert fit. A communication was received from the Mayor relative to the Claim the Claim of Mrs. L. J. Demers. On motion of Councillor Poitras it was referred to the Committee on Claims. 63. The following order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: Civilian Defense "Wrdered: That the following sums, balances in the Bond Issue, for Civilian Defense be set up in one item, to be known as "Civilian Defense" Miscellaneous $734.14 Auxiliary Fire Force 41.47 Equipment,;& Repairs 1,679.03 Identification Bureau 28.04 Information Centre 81.97 Medical Supplies 982.61 Total $3,547.26 Approved by the Mayor, February 14, 1944. �l 364 February 10, 1944 Report 64. The report of the City marshal for the month of January, 1944 was referred to the Committee on Police. Bond 65-. The Constable Bond of David Phillips was referred to the Committee on Bonds and returned approved. Bond 66. The Bond of the City Collector, C. Leo Clapper was referred to the Committee on Bonds and returned approved. Bond 67 . The Bond of the City Clerk, Augustine J. Toomey was referred to the Committee on Bonds and returned approved. R6newals 68. A list of applications for renewal of Passenger Automobiles, Auto Truck, and Automobile Dealer Licenses was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. 6 J. Abdo and Karl Eabeskha Claims 70. The Claims of firs. L. J . Demers Andrew 71. ' were referred to the Committee on Claims. Licenses 72. Councillor Durkin offered the following report which was accepted and recommendation adopted: The Committee on Licenses & rermits to whom was referred the following applications has considered said matter and would recommend they be granted. Auto Dealer.:- (Renewals) Essex County Sales ' Service, 31 New Derby St . ( 2nd Class) Essex County Accept. Corp. 31 New Derby St. (1st Class) David Litman 56 Bridge St. (3rd Class) Boleslaw 'A. Piecewicz 2060208 Bridge St. (lst Class) The Committee would furthe±Irecbmmend:-that the following be given leave to withdraw: New Licenses Drain Layer Mark E. Kelley 52 Sutton St. , Peabody Junk Collector: Joseph A. Brennan 16 Allen St. , Salem For the Committee, Philip J. Durkin Chairman" Grade Crossing On motion of Councillor Rafter the order appropriating $471000J00 & /$5,000.00 for "Elimination of Grade Crossing" , that laid on the table at the 1 last regular meeting was taken from the table, and adopted by a unan- imous roll call vote. Approved by the Mayor, February 14, 1944 Jurors The following jurors were drawn for Superior Civil) Court at Lawrence, March 6, 1944. Arthur W. Doyle 112 Sutton Ave. Musician Frank H. Rogan 6 Fairview Ave. Cabinet Maker Hilarion Dumas 1 Park St. Leather wor.er On motion of Councillor Rafter a recess was called at 9:54 o' clock I P. M. , until February 24, 1944. i i 365 February 14, 1444 A recessed meeting of February 10, 1944 was reconvened for a Special meeting of the City Council held February 14, 1944 at 5: 30 Jurors o' clock P. M. , for the purpose od drawing Jurors. All members were present except Councillors Safford, Ferguson, Durkin, Crosby. Acting President Dolan presided. On motion of Councillor Rafter it was voted to dispense with the reading of the records. The following were drawn to serve as jurors at Superior (Civil) Court at Salem, February 16 , 1944. Patrick Sheehan 194 Federal St. Chauffeur Ephraim Proulx 11 Harbor St . Shoe worker John W. Gauss, Jr. 274 Lafayette St . Printer On motion of Councillor -Rafter a recess was called at 5:50 P. M. , until the next regular meeting, February 24, 1944. I ass February 24, 1944 The recessed meeting of the City Council reconvened Thursday, February 242 1944 at eight o' clock P. M. All members were present except Councillors Moreney, Safford and Ferguson. Acting president Dolan Rafter presided. on motion of Councillor/, it was voted to dispense with the reading of the records. Constables The Mayor' s appointment of the following Constables was read and placed on file: Leo P. Hurley Charles B. Ayers Michael F. Callahan Joseph Raymond Bruce A. Coffin Charles E. Richards Edward Elmer Baldwin Auguste J. Michaud Lloyd J. Moss William Laforge 74. Weighers The Mayor's appointment of the following Weighers was read and placed on file: Teresa G. Hyde Henry McKenney Maurice E. Flynn T5. Price Rationing A communication received from the Mayor, relative to a proposed ordinance on proper enforcement of the Federal Government price rationing and rent control proplems, was received and referred to the Committee on Ordinancesq on motion of Councillor Rafter. Invitation A communication was received from the Mayor, relative to a letter from the Mayor of Johnstown, Pennsylvania, in which it is reported that the Johnstown River Channel flood protection wascompleted, and further indicating that any announcement relative to this improvement will be appreciated. On motion of Councillor Poitras invitation was accepted. Thanks 77. A letter of thanks was received from the brother of the late Father Vermette, and placed on file. Outside Relief, The following order recommended by the Mayor was adopted by Oash unanimous roll call vote. "Ordered: That the sum of Fourteen Thousand Three Hundred and Twenty-three Dollars and nifty-one Cents ($14,323.51) be and hereby is transferred from the Special Item, Federal Stama Plan (non revenue) , Munici-nal Relief Loan, ct . gf 1941,_ Chanter,92,_, to __the Welfare D r - ment , Item,, Outside_ Relief, Cash, and be it further Ordered: That said sum of 414,323.51 shall be made a part of, 6 but not in addition to, of any sums appropriated or to be appropriated i,. in the Budget for the Welfare Department , Item, Outside. Relief,, Cash." Approved by the Mayor, February 25, 1944 o-` e 367 February 24, 1944 • '19. The annual Budget , in the total amount of $2,551,805.12, was sub- Annual Budget mitted by the Mayor and referred to the Committee on Finance. 80. The following opinign of the City Solicitor was read and placed on Opinion file Retirement Pensions February 24, 1944 Honorable City Council City Hall Salem, Mass. Gentlemen: I have received a copy of the order passed by your honorable body as follows: "Ordered, that the opinion of the City Solicitor is hereby requested on the question whether or not retirement pensions, both contributory and non-contributory, heretofore granted by the City of Salem should be based on the wage schedule recently established". I assume that the wage scale recently established refers to the 10% raise which first became effective in January 1942. This increase was made effective for only one year, and amendments keeping it in effect from year to year have since been adopted. It seems to me that -.his is clearly a temporary wage increase put in o effect to meet the conditions due to the war. I do not believe it was the intent of the legislature in adopting pension laws to have the pensions based on a temporary increase of that sort . It is my opinion that the pension should be determined on the regular wage or compensation paid to the employee without adding the 10% increase. Very truly yours, James Kinsella City Solicitor al. The Bond of David W. Hamilton, Purchasing Agent, was referred to Bond the Committee on Bonds and returned approved. 8Z. A list of applications for renewal of Auto Dealer and Auto Truck Renewals Licenses was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. 8Z.-84. The following applications were referred to the Committee on Licenses Lodging nouse and Permits: Yopott Ahmed, 2 Church St.-Lodging House License; and Sunday License Geraldine Poussard, 68 Palmer St. (transfer)-Sunday License. The Claims of E1unice Stone and Elizabeth V. Lenox were referred to Claims the Committee on Claims. 368 February 242 1944 8-Z. Licenses Councillor Durkin offered the following report which was accepted and recommendation adopted: . "The Committee on Licenses and Permits to, whom was referred the following applications for licenses has considered said matter and would recommend that the following be granted: Renewals Passenger Automobiles:- Arthur G. Roderick, 55 Broad St. ; Arthur G. Roderick, Salem Depot; Arthur G. Roderick, 55 Broad St . ; Arthur G. Roderick, 55 Broad St. ; Arthur G. Roderick, Salem Depot. 129 Columbus Ave. ; Arthur G. Roderick, Auto Truck:- Robert F. Pierce, 200 17ashington St . ; Arthur G. Roderick, 55 Broad St. Automobile Dealer:- Colonial Garage Inc. , 283 Derby St . , (1st Class) . For the Committee, Philip J. Durkin Chairman" 8�. Veterans World Councillor McHugh offered the following order which was adopted: War II "Ordered: That the City Council of the City of Salem, in meeting assembled, record its unqualified endorsement of the measures now before the Congress of the United States known as R-3917 and H.R. 3921 in the lower house, and S-1617 in the Senate, providing for the kehabilitation of the veterans of Worid War #2 Approved by the Mayor, February 28, 1944 on motion of Councillor Rafter a recess was called at 8: 30 P. M. , until next regular metting, unless a special meeting is called. i 369 Febl,uary 28, 1944 A recessed meeting of the City Council reconvened for a special meeting held Monday, February 26, 1944, at 5:15 o'clock r. M. , for the purpose of drawing a juror. All members were present except Councillors Jurors Morency, Safford, Ferguson , Durkin and roitras. Acting 1'resident Dolan presided. On motion of Councillor Rafter ,it was voted to dispense with the reading of the records. TJe following name was drawn to serve as a juror at Superior (Civil.) Court, at Lawrence, Mass. , March 6, ' 1944. Albert Banville 10 Glover St . Bus Driver On motion of Councillor Rafter a recess was called at 5:30 o'clock P. M. !� I 'I i 370 March 9, 1944 The recessed meeting of the City Council reconvened Thursday, March, 9, 1944, at eight o*clock P. Ni. All members were present except Councillors Morency, Safford, Durkin, Dolan, and Ferguson. Councillor Eoitrascwas_ elected President pro-tem in Councillor' s Morency and Dolan' absence. On motion of Councillor Rafter it was voted to dispense with the reading of the records. 89. hay Scales & Labor - The following order recommended by the Mayor was referred to the tory , Board of Health Committee on Finance. "Ordered: That the sum .of $5,000.00 be and hereby is appropriated I to be added to the sum heretofore appropriated for the item Relocating Hay Scales, Sealer and Laboratory, Board of Health, and said sum to be added to and made part of the sums previously appropriated. Said sum to be charged to the tax levy for the current year." School Milk and 9Q. The following order recommended by the Mayor was adopted by a Lunch Acc ount unanimous roll cal l vote. "Ordered: That the sum of $2,795.13 be and hereby is transferred from the 1tem.School Milk and Lunch Fund to the School Milk and Lunch Operating Account , all in. the School Department." Approved by the Mayor, March 10, 1944 sl. Weighers The Mayor's appointment of the following Weighers was, read and placE d on file. Verner A. Anderson Lucille T. Hoy James F. Callahan Arthur J. Livingston Bertie A. Poeton Edward N. Bergeron Henry G. Mallon 92. Constables The Mayor's appointment of the following Constables wqs read and placed on file. , Thomas J. Gartland William H. Morgan 93. Claims 94. The Claims of Joseph A. Dupuis and Mary E. Griffin were referred to the Committee on Claims. 95. Renewals The list of applications for renewal A Auto Dealer' s, Lodging House and Seaworm Liceneetss was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits: Passenger Auto 98. The following applications were referred to the Committee on Passenger Auto 97. Sunday License 98. Licenses and Permits: Earl G. Daniels, Sz Gardner St . , Passenger Auto- mobile; Earl J. Richards, 31 Hazel St. , Passenger Automobile, and Marion Ralph, 66j Loring Ave. , Sunday License. 7. IFNI 371 March 9; 1944 Councillor Rafter offered the following report for Councillor Durkin, ��• Licenses which was accepted and recommendation adopted: "The Committee on Licenses and Permits to whom was referred the following applications for Licenses has considered said matter and would recommend that the following be granted: Renewals Auto Trtack:- "Salem Parcel Delivery, 18 Savoy Road Auto Dekler:-Townsend Motor Car Go. , 285 Derby St. (1st Class) New Licenses Sunday License:- Geraldine Poussard, 68 Palmer St . , ( transfer) For the Committee Francis E. Rafter " 10G. Councillor Crosby offered the following. order which was adopted. Smidt Leather Factory investiga- "Ordered: That the Board of Health be requested to examine all tion conditions at the Smidt Leather Factory so-called at 14 Butler Street, Salem, and determine whether or not conditions are such that this factory is a menace to the public health, and be it further Ordered: That the City Solicitor be requested to immediately investigaP_e the proposed appeal of Annie Smidt from the condemnation decree of Superintendent of Buildings, John J. 0 Rourke, against this building that the same was destroyed by fire to such an extent that it must be removed from the premises. Approved by the Mayor, March 10, 1944 The following name was drawn as a juror for Superior ( Civil) Court Jurors at Salem, April 3, 1944. Thomas Laplante 10 West Terrace Mill worker The followingriamea were drawn for jurors for Superior (Civil) Court at Newburyport , April 17, 1944. Thomas E. Carr 5 Summer St. Laborer William A. Barry 85 Proctor St. Plumber On motion of Councillor Rafter a recess was called at 8:58 o' clock P. n'1. , until chair calls. 007 3'72 i I March 23, 1944 The recessed meeting of the City Council reconvened Thursday, March 23, 1944, at eight o' clock P. M. All members were present except Councillors, Safford, Morenoy and Ferguson. Councillor Poitras was elected President pro-tem in Councillor' s MorencylZser�F�•, -" ' On motion of Councillor Crosby it was voted to dispense with the reading of the records. � i Weighers 101. The Mayor' s appointment of the following Weighers was read and placed on file. John Karbowniczak Stanley J. Karbowniczak 102. Const ables The Mayor' s appointment .of the following qon tabd:e was read and L- placed on file. Richard C. Collins Pension 103. The following order recommended by the Mayor was adopted by a unanimous roll call vote. "Ordered: That there shall be raid to John P. Riley an annual oension of Seven Hundred and Eight Dollars and Fifty Cents ( 708.50) � I in weekly installments and that said weekly period shall commence March 27, 1944, and be it further Ordered: That said sum shall be paid from any sum appropriated or to be ap_n o riated for the Item, "Pensions". r p Approved by the Mayor, March '25, 1944 104. Caretaker Bertran The following order recommended by the Mayor was referred to the Field Committee on Finance. "Ordered: That the sum of One Thousand Two Hundred and Eighty-seven ($1,287.00) Dollars be and hereby is appropriated for the School Depart- ment, Item, "Caretaker Bertram Field" , and be it further Ordered: That said su* be added to the School Department Budget, Item, "Salaries", new sub item "Caretaker Bertram Field" and be it further Ordered: That said sum be charged to the tax levy for the current year." Salaries 105 The following order recommended by the Mayor was referred to the School Dept. Committee on Finance. "Ordered: That the following sums be and hereby are appropriated for the School Department , Item Salaries $40,660.002 and for Item Janitors $13,792.00, and both said sums shall be in addition to any other sums appropriated or available for said purposes. Said sum to be charged to the tag levy for the current year." r 373 March 23, 1944 The following order recommended by the Mayor was adopted. 106. Milk Fund - School "Ordered: That the sum of One Thousand Two Hundred and Sixteen Dolla s Dept. and Three Cents ($1,216.03) be and hereby is transferred from the School Milk and Lunch Fund to the School Milk and Lunch Operating Account, both in the School Department." Approved by the Mayor, March 25, 1944 107. The following order recommended by the Mayor, was referred to the Radio Equipment Committee on Finance. "Ordered: That the sum of Three Hundred ( $300.00) Dollars be and hereby is transferred from the Item, "Salaries and Wages" to the Item, "Radio . Equipment, Police" all in the Police Department." 108. A eo0munication received from the Health Department relative to Health investi- gation investigation of property at #14 Butler St. , was read and placed on file. 109 i The Report of the City marshal for the month of February was referred Report to the Committee on Police. 110. The Salem Letter to Servicementwas received and placed on file. Salem Letter ill. A hearing was ordered for Thursday, April 13, 1944, on the applica- Storage of tion of the Salem Lumber Co. to ,store 500 gals. of lacquer at 5 Jeffer- Lacquer son Avenue. 112. The application of John G. Pero of 271-273 Jefferson Ave. , for an Auctioneer Auctioneer' s License was granted. 113- Junk Collect The applications of' Roger L. Desjardins, 16 Franklin St . , for a 114-Sunday Lic. Junk Collector' s License' and Margaretis Letis, 13 Aborn St. , for a Sunday License, were referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. 115. The list of applications for renewals for Auto Dealer' s, Seaworms, Renewals and Sunday Licenses was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits 116. Councillor Durkin offered the following report which was accepted and Licenses recommendation adopted: The Committee on Licenses & Permits to whom was referred the following `applications for licenses has considered said matter and would recommend that they, be• granted�:• RKTEWALS Auto Dealer: Pope St. Auto Exchange 8 Pope St . ( 3rd Class) Seaworms: Oti's Bradshaw 134 Bridge St. Salvatore S. Zocco 19 Skerry St . Paul Zocco " 19 Skerry St. • NEV1 LICENSES , . . Passenger Automobiles: Earl G. Daniels -8� Gardner St . Earl J. Richards 31 Hazel St . 374 March 23, 1944 Sunday Licenses. 662 Lorin Ave. Marion Ralph g For the Cmxi,ttee, Philip J . Durkin Chairman" . . Hay Scales 117. Counci]Llor Dolan offered the following report which was accepted and recormendfttiOn adopted: The Committee on Finance to whom was referred The Order, that the sum of $5,000. be and hereby is appropriated for the item Relocating Hay Scales, Sealer and Laboratory, Board of Health and said sum to be made a part of the sums previously appropriated, has considered said matter and would recommend same be granted. "For the Committee H. Francis Dolan Chairman" Budget 118 Councillor Dolan offered the following report which was accepted: _ "The Committee on Finance and the City Council as a whole, to whom was referred the matter of the Budget for the year 1944, has considered sai matter and beg leave to report a.s follows: would recommend the adoption of the accompanyin_: order. "For the Committee H. Francis Dolan Chairman" Budget 119 Councillor Dolan offered the order for the annual appropriation for 1944. The appropriations for each department as recommended by the Pfiayor were adopted as follows: Mayor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$"10,750.00 CityCouncil. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9,900.00 City Auditor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5,275.00 Law Dept. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8,000.00 City Messenger. . . . . . . . . 4,472.40 Licensing Board. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 ,700.00. CityScales. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,891.00 Dog Constable. . . 12450.00 Peabody Museum Constable. . . . . . . . . . . 1,716.00 Pensions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 383000.00 Salem-Beverly Water Bd. . . . . . . . . . . . . 38,800.00 City Planning Board. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400.00 Harbor Master. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 387.00 American Legion Rent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19000.00 V.F. W. Rent. . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 900.00 Spanish War Vet. Allowance. . . . . . . . . 350.00 Memorial Day. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 ,400.00 Firemen' s Relief Graves. . . . . . . . . . . . 150.00 Care of Soldier' s Graves. . . . . . . . . . . 500.00 Board of Appeal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350.00 Board of Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00 Trust Funds Clerk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250.00 Armistice Day., . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 750.00 Christmas Decorations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 500.00 Assessors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13,130.40 Cemetery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31,698.64 City Clerk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8,332.00 City Collector' sDept. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13,265.72 Contributory Retirement. . . . . . . . . . . . 352278.51 Elections & Registrations. . . . . . . . . . 15,629.00 Electrical. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83;516.60 Engineering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15,477.00 Fire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .193,641.75 Health. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 ,-919.64 Library. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 ,601 .20 Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 ,966 .40 Police. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165,765.30 37� March 23, 1944 Purchasing 6 ,021. 73 School. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 598;847.59 Shade Tree. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12,599. 70 Moth Suppression. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5,629.10 Soldiers Benefits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 ,344.00 Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .208,277.60 Treasurer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7j033.50 Water. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110,106.80 Weights & Measures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22712.00 Interest Loans. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24,492.50 Maturing Debt. ,.. . . . . . . . . . . . . .199,500.00 Councillor Crosby moved that the appropriation for the Public Property be amended by striking out the item "Carpenter" and requested to be recorded in opposition to an appropriation for "Carpenter" in the Public Property Department. The motion was not voted by the following two in al yea and nay vote: Voting Yes, Councillors Crosby, and McHugh;/Voting No; Councillors Dolan, Durkin, Poitras, -Rafter and Szetela, five in all; Voting present, Councillor Muse, one in all ; absent, Councillors Ferguso , Safford, and Morency, three in all. The appropriation for the Public Property Department was then voted as follows: Public Property. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40,404.99 Councillor Dolan moved that the amount for Outside Relief, in the Public Welfare Department be reduced from $55,500.00 to $41,176.49 , and it was so voted. The appropriation for the Public Welfare Department was then voted as follows: Public Welfare. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .379,328.49 Councillor Dolan' s report for the Committee on Finance on the Budget was then taken up and the recommendation adopted, and the order as as amended presented by Councillor Dolan was adopted/by a vote of eight yeas and three absents, as follows: "Ordered: That the amounts specified in the Appropriation Sheet for the year 1944 in the column as Allowed by the Mayor, as amended, be and hereby are appropriated, indivudually and specifically, for the use of the several departments and purposes as itemized during the fiscal year ending December 31, 1944 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 coming year for the street railway taxes under the provisions of Chapter 161 of the General Laws and amendments thereto, and that the amounts I. hereby approved for the school department shall be held to include all sums received from the County of Essex on account of dog taxes, and such sums when received shall be credited to the receipts of the respective departments named, the total amount to be included in the tax levy for the current year is $2,537,481.61. Approved by the Mayor, March 30, 1944 i 376 March 23, 1944 120 Post-War Plans Councillor Monugh offered .thP following order which was adopted: "Ordered: that a committee be appointed from the City Council to plan the laying out of streets, with water and sewers, in anticipation of the selection of home sites to take care of those servicemen returning to our. city from the service." Approved by the Mayor, March 25, 1944 121 Dim-out - Councillor Durkin offered the following order which was adopted: "Ordered: That the Mayor be requested to contact the proper authorities in regard to eliminating the dim-out as now applies to electric lights throughout the City, as said lighting as now furnished is not adequate to the safety and welfare of the Public ; and the under- lying reasons for said dim-out precautions are no longer necessary. 122 Election Order Councillor Dolan offered the following order which was adopted: . "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 25, 1944, fo the purpose of electing Delegates and Alternate Delegates to the Nations Convention of each political party, Members of the Ward Committees and Members of the State Committees; all the above to be voted for upon i one ballot; and be it further Ordered: that the polling places be as follows: I 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 St . Prec 2 - Phillips School, Washington St. Prec 3 - East Church, Washington Sq. Ward 3, Prec 1 - Administration Bldg. , Broad St. Prec 2 - Administration Bldg. , Broad St. Prec 3 - St . Anne"s Hall, 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, Prec 1 - Saltonstall School Prec 2 - Saltonstall School Prec 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 at said meetings be opened at 10 o' clock A.M. and closed at 8 o' clock P.M. and that the City Clerk be instructed to publish this notice as required by law." Approved by the Mayor, March 25, 1944 On motion of Councillor Dolan an immediate reconsideration of all business was refused. On motion of Councillor Rafter a recess was called at 9:40 P. M. unt-11 next regular meeting. ,377 April 13, 1944 The recessed meeting of the City Council reconvened Thursday, April 13, 1944, at eight o' clock P. M. All members were present except Councillors Morency and Safford. Councillor Poitras was elected President pro-tem. On motion of Councillor McHugh it was voted to dispense with the reading of the records. A hearing was held on the application of the Salem Lumber Co. to Lacquer r store 500 gals. of lacquer at 5 Jefferson Avenue. Councillors, Dolan, Crosby, Muse, Ferguson , and McHugh appeared in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. On motion of Councillor it was voted to grant license. 123. The following order recommended by the Mayor was referred to the Parking Area Committee on Finance on motion of Councillor Dolan. "Ordered: That the sum of One Hundred and Twenty Dollars ( $120.00) be and hereby is transferred from the Item, "W.P.A. Rentals Reserved." to the Special Item, "Parking Area." 124. Milk & Lunch The following order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: School Dept. "Ordered: That the sum of Three Thousand Three Hundred Ninety-Five Dollars and Ninety Cents ( 3395.90) be and hereby is transferred from the School Milk and Lunch Fund to the School Milk and Lunch Operating Account , both in the School Department , and said sum to be added to and made part of the same previously appropriated." Approved by the Mayor, April 14, 1944 125. The Mayor' s appointment of the following Weigher of Coal and Weighers Commodities was read and placed on file. Matthew J. Skoniecki 25 Daniels St. Salem, Mass. 126. The Mayor' s appointment of the following constables was read and Constables placed on file: John J. Lee Chester 11. Williams John Z. Bertram Harry C. Norton James A. Barry Aime Dube Harold W. Hargrove John J. Ward William A. Connolly Albert S. Miller 127. The Mayor' s appointment of the following city officers was adopted Appointment City Officers under suspension of the rules by a unanimous roll call vote of nine yeas and two absents Mr. James R. Treadwell to be a member of the Board of Registrars .of Voters for a term of three .( 3)- years from April 1, 1944. Mir. _Treadwell has served faithfully on the Board and merits this re-anpoint- went. 378 April 15, 1944 "Mr. George P. Mann , Jr. , to be a member of the Planning Boara for a term of five (5) years from the first day of May, 1944. hir. Mann has filled an une jred term and this appointment is for a full term as kr. y'Iann has proved his ability on the Board. " "Mr. John N. Gray to be a member 'of the Board of Appeal for a term of i three(3) years from the first day of May, 1944. Mr. Gray has been an active and helpful member of this Board for many years. The city is fortunate in having a man of Mr. Gray' s capability to serve on this Board " "Mr. Maurice'E. Flynn to be a member of the Board of Park Commission for a term of five ( 5) years from the first Monday in May, 1944. Mr. Flynn is an active member of this Board and has a keen and intelligent Interest in these important matters." 128 Inspector of The Mayor' s appointment of John H. Seale, 126 Bridge St. , Salem Animals as Inspector of Animals for a term of one year ending ,March 31, 1945, was adopted under suspension of the rules, by a unanimous roll call vote, of nine yeas and two absents. 129 Council Chamber A communication was received from the Mayor requesting use of the Council Chamber on Friday, April 28, 1944 at 7: 30 P.' M. , for a meeting of persons interested in the restoration of the Witch House. On motion of Councillor Rafter permission was granted. 130 Housing Committee The following communication received from Wilfred J . Poitras, acting President of the City Council, was read and placed on file. "Members of the City. Council: I have appointed to the Housing Committee as set forth in an order by Councillor McHugh at the March 23rd meeting, the following: " Councillor William E. McHugh, Chairman Councillor Arthur H. Crosby Councillor Francis E. Rafter Councillor Philip J. Durkin Councillor Julian Szetela Wilfred J . Poitras 131 Military Substi- . A communication received from City Marshal , John C. Harkins, appoint- tutes - Police ing the following Special Officers to fill the places of Officer Whalley and Reserve Officers Dowd and Gibely who have entered the Armed Services. was read and, placed on file. James F. Callahan John J. Kennealley Adjutor M. Theriault 132. Report The report of the City Marshal for the month of March was referred to the Committee on Police. a� 3'79 APri1 13, 1944 133. A hearing was ordered for Thursday, April 27, 1944 on the petition Relocation of pole of the New England Telephone and Telegraph Co. covering the relocation of one pole at Loring Avenue. , Salem. 134. A communication was received from the Hytron Corporation requesting Loud Sneaker permission to install an outside loud speaker on the William G. Webber Building at the corner of Washington and Essex Streets for use in connec- tion with a display for recruiting employees at the Hytron Corporation. On motion of Councillor Rafter permission was granted. 135. A communication was received from William B. Griffin, Chief of the Salem Letter Salem Auxiliary Police Department requesting financial aid in the publication and mailing of the "Salem Letter" to the men and women of Salem in the Armed Service. On motion of Councillor Dolan it was referred to the Committee on Finance. 136. A communication was received from the Juni;ier Community Club Juniper Point requesting, `J'Thqt the Mayor and the City Council be requested to furnish Police Patrol twenty-four hour police patrol (foot patrol) for ward one, precinct one, which area is commonly known as Juniper Point , and Salem Willows. " On Dolan motion of Councillor/it was received and placed on file. Councillor Szetela offered the following order which was 137. adopted. Police protection "Ordered: That the City Marshal and the iviayor be requested to provide regular police protection on a twenty-four hour per day basis for Precinct 1 of Ward 1 , better known as -Juniper Point ." Returned unsigned, May 1, 1944. 138. An invitation was received from the American Legion, Salem Post 23, Invitation inviting members of the City Council to attend Dutch night at Legion Home Thursday, April 13, 1944. On motion of Councillor Dolan invitation was accepted. 139. The claims of Hyman Freedman, ivirs. Florence Evelyn Hiltz and Mrs. 140. Claims 141. Cora B. Lawrence were referred to the Committee on Claims. 142. A list of applications for renewals of Lodging House, Passenger Renewals Automobile, Pool Tables, To Dig Seaworms and Sunday Licenses were E referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. 143-144 The following applications for renewal of licenses were granted: Licenses Auctioneer: - David Frye, 375 Lafayette St. Drainl'ayer: - Henry Caron, 1 Cabot St. 380 A ril 13, 1944 Sign 145. The application of the Salem Firemen' s Relief Association for a permit to place a sign at the head of the tunnel for a few days to advertise the Annual Concert and Ball , April 21 , 1944, was granted. 146-147-148 149-150-151 The following applications for licenses were referred to the Licenses Committee on Licenses and Permits: To Dig Seaworms: Charles Desjardins 19 Bridge St. Carmen DiVeglia 11 Pearl St . Euclid C. Joly 56 Peabody St . James Manesis 22 Osborne St . Thomas O'Brien 106 Bridge St . To Sell Firearms: Jerry' s Army & Navy Store 162 Washington St . 1512 . Bonds 15 . The Bonds of Henry Caron, Drain Layer; and Arthur T. Brennan, City Treasurer, were referred to the Committee on Bonds and returned approved. On motion of Councillor Rafter, a recess was called at 8:42 P. M. The City Council reconvened at 8: 48 P. M. 154 . Report Councillor Rafter offered the following report for 'Councillor Poitras, Chairman Committee on Ordinances. Report accepted "The Committee on Ordinances to whom was referred the matter of extending the Business Zone on the westerly side of .North 5t . between Federal St . and Essex has considered said matter .and would recommend the adoption of the following attached amendment to the Zoning Ordinance. North St. 15 . The following recommendation was adopted for first passage by a unanimous roll call vote of nine yeas and two flays: In the year one thousand nine hundred and forty-four An Ordinance: To amend an Ordinance relating to Zoning Be it ordained ty the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: Section 1. The Zoning Ordinance and Map is hereby changed so that the area on westerly side of North Street , between Essex Street and Federal Street , now zoned as a Business Zone to a depth of 100 feet from the old street line on North St . , be extended to a depth of 138 feet from the new street line of North St. with the exception of that portion of land and buildings known as #314 Essex which shall be extended to 's depth of 74 feet from the new street line on North St. Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City Bharter. 381 April 13, 1944 Councillor Durkin offered the following report which was accepted Licenses and recommendation adopted: The Committee on Licenses & Permits to whom was referred the following applications has considered said matter and would recommend that they be granted: RENEWALS: AUTO DEALER: Beaver Automobile Co. , 281 Derby St. , -(lst class) ,SEAWORIVIS: Albert Gonet', 39 Union St. SUNDAY: Clovis Roy, Jr. , 22 Palmer St. LODGING HOUSE: Harry Halpert , 57 Washington St . NEW LICENSES• JUNK COLLECTOR: xoger L. Desjardins, 16 Franklin St. SUNDAY LICENSES: Huldah A. Kimball, 53 West' Ave. For the Committee, - Philip J. Durkin Chairman" 57. Councillor Dolan offered the following report which was accepted Radio Equipment d recommendation adopted: The Committee on Finance to whom was referred The Order that the sum of $300.00 be and hereby is transferred from the item; "Salaries & Wages to the Item "radio Equipment" both in he Police Dept. has considered said matter and would recommend same be ranted. For the Committee H. Francis Dolan Chairman" 58. ompensation to Councillor McHugh offered the following order which was adopted; .<as ployees in amended on motion of Councillor Rafter: ervice "Ordered: t that every employee of the City of Salem, entering the ilitary or naval services of the United States during the present conflict, shall be entitled to and receive an amount equal to two weeks ompensation; the same to be in addition to any vacation or other rights o which they are entitled under any existing ordinance or statute." AMENDMENT: ,This Order shall apply to every employee of the City f Salem who has entered the Military or Naval Services since Sept. 2, 1939. 159. Councillor Szetela offered the following order which was adopted: Removal of tree "Ordered: That the Committee on Shade Trees and Superintendent of Parks and Shade Trees consider the advisability of removing an aged and diseased willow tree which is a menace to public safety, located in front 1 f number 19 Columbus Avenue, and that a hearing be held on this matter t the next regular meeting of the City Council." Hearing ordered for April 27, 1944 -382 .rr11 13, 1944 The following names were drawn to serve as Jurors for Superior Jurors (Civil) Court at Salem, May 1 , 1944. Wilbur H. Smith 12 Chandler St. Meter Tester iCharles A. Mahoney 37 Turner St. Manager The following juror was drawn for First Session Superior (Criminal) Court at Newburyport, Mlay 14, 1944. Joseph E. Simard 47 Prince St. Manager The following jurors were drawn for Second Session of Superior (Criminal) Court at Newburyport , May 15, 1944. Thomas J. Dooley 17 Briggs St. Shoe worker Rene Belanger 119 Canal St. Baker \ . On notion of Councillor Ferguson a recess was called at 9:1.5 P. M. , until Anril 27 , 1944. j i I 383 Aril 27, 1944 The _recessed meeting of the City Council reconvened Thursday, April 27 , 1944, at eight o* clock P. M. All members were present except Councillors Dolan , and Morency. Councillor Poitras presided as President pro-tem. On motion of qu.ncillor Safford ;it was voted to dispense with the reeding of the records. A hPr;nsr held on the application of the New England Telephone 160. and Telegraph Company to re-locate one pole on Loring Avenue. There Pole was no opposition. The application was granted by the following order which was adopted on motion of Councillor Safford: "Ordered: That the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company be and it is hereby granted a relocation for and permission to erect and maintain poles and wires to be placed thereon , together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as said Company ray deem necessary, in the public way.or ways hereinafter referred to, as requested in petition of said Companv dated the 28th day of March 1944. All construction under this order shall be in accordance with the following conditions:-- "Doles shall be of sound timber, and reasonably straight , and shall be set substantially at the points indicated upon the plan marked--N. E. T. & T. Co. , No. 1274 . . . . . . . Dated 3-20-44 . . . . . . .filed with this order. There may be attached to said poles not to exceed thirty wires and three 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 above the ground. The following are the public ways or parts of ways along: which the poles above referred to may be erected thereon under this order:-- Loring Avenue, pole 1/76, op osite northwest corner of Intervale Rd.-- 1 _pole. Approved by Mayor, May 22, 1944 Hearing-Removal A hearing was held on the removal of tree at 19 Coliurbus Avenue, Tree Councillor Szetela appeared in favor. There was no opposition. hearing closed. On motion of Councillor Szetela it was voted to remove the tree I )Mayor 151. The following order recommended by the/was adopted under suspension Memorial Day of the rules,,by unanimous roll call vote. of nine yeas and two absents. "Ordered: that the sum of One Hundred ($100.00) Dollars be and hereby is transferred from the Item, w.P.A. , "Rental Reserved" to the Item, "Memorial Day." Said sum to be added to any other sum heretofore ap. ropriated for this purpose. " Approved by the Mayor, April' 28, 1944 384 April 27, 1-944 The following order recommended by the Mayor was adopted, 162. "Ordered: That the Mayor and Acting Superintendent of Public Real Estate Property be and hereby are authorized to sell at public auction to the highest bidder, the real estate situated at 123 Highland Avenue, contain- ing about 7015 square feet of land, and be it further Ordered: That the Mayor be and hereby is authorized to sign and execute any deed or other instrument to transfer and convey said describe real estate to the purchasers at said auction sale. Approved by the Mayor, April 28, 1944 163. Constable The Mayor' s appointment of Albert J . Duggan as Constable was read and placed on file. Zoning 164. A communication was received from the Planning Board recommending an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance creating Resident I'D" Districts and restricted, Lodging=-Houses, and defining Zoning Lines. On motion of Councillor Ferguson tecommendation was referred to Committee on ,I Ordinances. 165. i Officer Carr A communication wes received from City Marshal requesting permission i to keep the name of Joseph V. Carr on payroll. It was voted to grant t ` permission on motion of Councillor Rafter. 166. Business with City A notice was received from Councillor Arthur H. Crosby of intention s of doing business with the City of Salem during the year 1944. Made matter of record. 167. Business with Cit A notice was received from Councillor Arthur T. Ferguson of intention of doing business with the City of Salem during the year 1944. Made matter of record. 168. 1 Drawbridge A notice was received from the City of Chelsea regarding protest against the opening of the Charlestown Draw Bridge between 7:00 A.M. and 9:00 A.M. as it causes untold convenience to the travelling public. The communication was read and placed on file. 169. Salem Letter A communication from the Salem Auxiliary Police requesting the i members of City Council to address a letter to the Chief of the Salem Auxiliary Police, William B. Griffin , stating their attitude towards the financing and publication of the "Salem Letter" , by Friday, Aril 289 1944, was referred to the Committee on Finance and to the City Solicitor for opinion on motion of Councillor Durkin. It was also voted that letter be sent to William B. Griffin, Chief of Salem Auxiliary Police expressing favorable attitude .of the City Council. 385 April 27, 1944 The following Resolution received from St . Joseph's Parish was 170. Resolution referred to Committee on Police, Committee on Ordinances and that notice Juvenile Delin- be sent to City Marshal' quen cy "Resolution: Requesting that minor children, under 16, be kept off street corners, and other hangouts, such as Bowling Alleys, after 8: 45 at night. Enforcement of the Curfew. Requestingthat t t school children unde r 14 ben t o allowed to work in Bowling Alleys: some of them are actually working there,with the encou ge- ment of the owners, even at night , until 10 and 11 o' clock, with conse- quent neglect of studies, resulting in mental, moral and physical weaknes . Requesting that parents, owners of Bowling Alleys, be duly warned, and penalized, if need be. " REV. Paul &. Martin Eli Barnaud, Pastor Circus A communication was received from the Salem Legion requesting 171. permission to conduct Circus at Bertram Field, from July third to July eighth inclusive. On motion of Councillor Ferguson permission was grante . 172. A Communication was received from American Legion requesting permiss Sign ion to erect sign at _To%vn douse Square for the purroses of advertising circus and thtill show. On motion of Councillor Rafter pemissi,on was granted. I 173. A communication was received from Massachusetts Society of Old Tag Day Age Pensions requesting permit to conduct a Tag Day on June 9th, & 'loth, 1944. On motion of Councillor Ferguson permission was granted. i 174. An acknowledgement was received from the family of the late William Thanks. J. Sullivan. The Communication was read and placed on file. 175. An invitation was received from the Witdh City Post No. 1524 to Invitation attend joint installation of Officers. On motion of Councillor Durkin invitation accepted. 176. The Claim of Irene iv1. relletier was referred to the Committee on Claim Claims. 177. A list of applications for renewal of Junk Collector, Lodging house, Renewals Seaworms, Sunday Licenses and Wagon License were referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. 178 - 179 The applications for Sunday Licenses for Jessie ivi. Hollander, 193 Sunday Licenses Fort Ave. , and Napoleon L. Martineau, 72 Leach St. , were referred to the Committee on Licenses—and-Permits. 386 27 1944, 180 Pedler The following applications for renewal of Pedler' s Licenses were referred to the Board .of:;Control Robert Richmond 12- Boardman St. Edmund J. Ring, Jr. 90 Flint St . David Saper 27 Eden St. Joe Sipei 69 Endicott St . Licenses 181 Councillor Durkin offered the following report which was accepted and recommendation adopted: "The Committee on Licenses and Permits to whom was referred the following applications for licenses has considered said matter and would recommend they be granted: Renewals Passenger,Automobile Thomas S. Hurley, 3 Chase St. Pool Tables hofi mom.Girard, 38-40 Palmer St. ( 5 tables) Isaac Polansky, 41-46 Washington St. ( 6 pool & 1 Billiard) To Di S_ ems aworve Nilli�sm_A._ haverty, 45 March St. Fred Skiotis, 14 Becket St . John T. O''Brien, 10 Saunders St. John Szikney, 154.Bridge St . Ralph Parker, 23 Williams St . Bertram Wilson Thomas, 9 Merrill Ave. IraSunda License te,2643 Essex St . Rose Lambert , 2971 Cabot St . Matteo Celona, 4 High St. Joseph Richard, 199 Jefferson Ave. James L. Foye, 158 North St . Adelard xouillard, 31 Palmer St . Harry Samolchuk, 48 Ward St . John L. Sheehan & Son , 159 Fort Ave. New Licenses To Sell Firearms .erry' s Army & 11avy Store, 162 Washington St. To Di Seaworms harles Desjardins,_ 19 Bridge St.. Carmen DiVeglia, 1 rearl St. Euclid C. Joly, 56 Peabody St. James Nlanesis, 22 Osborne St. Thomas O'Brien, 106 Bridge St . Sunday License MargaritisLetis, 13 Aborn St. 182 Parking Area Councillor Durkin offered the following report which was accepted and recommendation adoptdd: "The Committee on Finance to whom was referred the order, that the sum of $120.00 be and hereby is transferred from the Item, Rentals Reserved" to the special Item, Parking Area has considered said matter and would recommend same be granted. For the Committee Pnilip J. Durkin, acting Chairman" 163 Caretaker Councillor Durkin offered the following report which was accepted Bertram Field and recommendation adopted. ' "The Committee on Finance to whoa was referred The ,Order, that the sum of ($1,287..00) be and hereby is appropriated for the school item, I Caretaker Bertram Field" Said sum to be charged to the tax levy for th i I ` J / 387 April 27 , 1944 current year, has considered said matter and would recommend: That the sum of ( N1 ,155.00) One thousand one hundred fifty-five dollars be appropriated, (The original sum included the services as of April 1st . ) and further recommend that said caretaker may be requested by the Superintendent of Schools at any time to do general maintenance work in any school department or activity providing such performance of duties shall not interfere with his duties as caretaker of the athletic field orsathletic equipment. . For the Committee, Philip J. Durkin , Acting Chairman" 155. The ordinance to amend the ordinance relating to zoning which Rezoning introduced on April 13, 1944, was passed to be ordained by unanimous roll call vote. Approved by Mayor, May 1,- 1944 184. Councillor McHugh offered the following order which was adopted; Memorial Day "Ordered that each employee of the City of Salem, who is a veteran of the Spanish-American War, World War #1, or World War #2, who desires to participate in the Memorial Day parade and exercises, be given 24 hours off on Memorial Day, May 30, 1944, without loss of wages." Approved by Mayor, May 6,1944, except as to the Fire Dept. 185. Councillor Durkin offered the following order which was adopted, Draining water "Ordered: That the Mayor and City Engineer be requested to take the proper means to have drained the area between Jefferson Bridge and Preston Road of the accumulation of water that collects there. Returned from Mayor unsigned, May 11, 1944 Councillor Poitras, President pro-tem welcomed Councillor Safford Safford back to Council after three months absence. Councillor Safford drew the following Jurors for Superior ( Civil) Jurors Court at Salem, June 5, 1944. William E. Brawders 12 Greenway Rd. Reporter t =/ Max Harpel 4 Saltonstall Pkwy. Merchant On motion of Councillor Muse a recess was called at 9:12 P. M. , until next meeting, May 11 , 1944. 3 388 Liay_11,_ _i944 The recessed meeting of the City Council reconvened Thursday, May 11, 1944, at eight o'clock P.M. All members were present except Morency. Councillor Poitras presided as President pro-tem. On motion 0 of Councillor Safford it was voted to dispense with the reading of the . records. 186 t,YZeighe�tss The Mayor' s appointment of the 'following Weighers of ,Coal and gommodities '.was read and placed on file. Harry L. Williams C. D. Brewster Ethel L. Dow s 187alaries and A communication from the Mayor requesting the members of the City 1^ages Council to meet with him Monday, May 15, 1944, to discuss the Question of wages, hours of labor and similar matters was read and on motion of Councillor Dolan the Council agreed to meet with the Mayor. �i 188.ours of labor A communication from the Mayor on the following ordinance was referred to the Committee on Ordinances on motion of Councillor Rafter: "In the year one thousand nine hundred and forty-four I An Ordinance to amend an ordinance relative to the hours of labor for certain workmen. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows' Section 1. Nothwithstandine the provisions of any ordinance, eight (8) hours shall constitute one ( 1) day' s work for all laborers, workmen , working foreman, chauffeurs, mechanics, and similar workmen. Section 2. All regularly employed workmen referred to in section one (1) , shall be given one (1) full day off each calendar week throughout the year without loss of pay. Section 3. The head of each department shall determine who is regularly employed but if any worker is aggrieved by the decision of the head of the department , the worker may appeal to the Mayor and City Council within 30 days from the date of decision of the head of the department , and the City Council with the approval in writing of the Mayor may determine said person is regularly employed. The head of the department shall notify in writing as soon as practical any person whom the head of the department decides is not regularly employed. The, term "regularly employed" shall not be interpreted to mean fifty-two (52) weeks of employment each calendar year less vacation period is guaranteed to any workman. Section 4. All persons regularly employed as provided in section three ' (3) in addition to any other day granted off without loss of pay;- shall) be granted off Labor Day without loss of pay. 389 May 11, 1944 Section 5. Nothing herein contained shall regulate in any 1panner the hours of employment of any general foreman, foreman in charge of a department, nor any wgrkman who in addition to his compensation is provided with living quarters and/ or board. Section 6. Any workman not regularly employed shall be granted off without loss of pay any legal holiday which occurs during the calendar weekly period which he is employed. Section 7. The head of the department shall have the authority, in case of public emergency of of any unusual demands for the services of the department, to prevent any workman from taking the day off provided herein or the vacation provided by statute or any part of the same at the tiir_e assigned to the workman , vacation shall in such case be granted the workman as soon thereafter as practical. Section 8. This, ordinance shall take effect as provided in the city charter." 189. A communication was received from the Mayor requesting use of the Council Chamber Council Chamber for meetings concerning Restoration of Witch House. On motion of Council.'-or Rafter permission was granted. The following order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: 190. _Milk Fund "Ordered: That the sum of Two Thousand One Hundred and Twenty-One Dollars. and Ninety-four Cents ($$2121.94) be and hereby is transferred from the School Milk and Lunch Fund to the School Milk and Lunch Operating Account , both in the School Department and said sum to be added to and made part of the sump previously appropriated. Approved by the Mayor, May 12, 1944 191 A communication was received from the Mayor approving twenty-four Memorial Day hours off on Memorial Day, May 30, 1944, without loss of wages to all employees, with the exception of the members of the Salem Fire Depart- ment , who are veterans of the Spanish-American War, World War #1 or World War #2. On motion of Councillor Dolan the communication was read and placed on file. It was so voted. 192. The following opinion of the City Solicitor, James Kinsella was Salem Letter read and made matter of record: May 11, 1944 "Hon. City Council City Hall Salem, Mass. Gentlemen: I have received a request f=m your Honorable Body for my opinion as to the rights of the City Council in the matter of giving financial aid to the Salem Auxiliary Police in the publishing and distribution of the "Salem Letter" , so-called, which I understand is n ' 390 May 11, 1944 mailed weekly by the Salem Auxiliary Police to persons in the Armed Fork:es of the United States. It is my opinion that however worthy this object may be the City Council has no legal right to extend public funds for this purpose. The purposes for which cities may appropriate money have been clearly set forth in the General Laws. I find nothing in these powers granted to cities which would permit them to expend money for such a purpose as is set forth above." Very truly yours, James Kinsella City Solicitor Report 193 The report of the City Marshal for the Month of April was referred to the Com:: ittee on Police. Pedler' s 194 The report of the Board of Control on the following applications for Pedler' s Licenses was accepted and recommendation adopted: "At a meeting of the Board of Control it was voted to approve the following applications for Pedlers. Licenses, Robert Richmond 12J Boardman St. Edmund J. Ring, Jr. 90 Flint St. David Saper 27 Eden St . Joe Sipel 69 Endicott St . Edward H. Judkins Secretary-Treasurer Board of Control " 195. Zoning Ordinance A communication was -received from the Salem Planning Board relative to a proposed ordinance relating to"Residence D Districts", and restricte districts for Lodging Houses. On motion of Councillor Rafter � hearing was ordered for Thursday, June 22, 1944, at eight o' clock P. M. 196. Salem Letter A communication received from the Chief of the Salem Auxiliary Police notifying the City Council to discontinue any further efforts for financial aid for publication of the "Salem Letter" was read and placed on file. 197. Nuisance A hearing was ordered for Thursday, May 25, 1944, at eight o' clock Butler St. to P. M. , on the petition of residents of Butler Street objecting/ granting f permit for leather factory at #14 Butler Street as a public nuisance and fire menace. The following objectors appeared in favor: Charles A. Murphy, 15 Butler St. ; Mrs. Laura L. Proctor; Philip L. Singleton ; an Samuel McDonald. 198. Butler Ot . Councillor Crosby offered the following order which was adopted: "Ordered: That there be a public h@@rino at the next regular 391 May 11, 1944 meeting, May 25, 1944, of this council to hear the opposition to the rebuilding of the Smidt factory on Butler St . , and to invite the Chief of the Fire Department, Acting Building Inspector, City Engineer, and the Building Inspector now in the service, and representative of the Board of health, and that this hearing be advertised. Approved by the Mayor, May 121 1944 19J. An invitation received from the Daughters of Union Veterans to Invitation attend +Memorial exercises, May 28, 1944 was accepted. An invitation received from the Daughters of Union Veterans to 200. parade and attend exercises May 30, 1944 was accepted. 201. The claim of Arthur C. Grimes was received and referred to the Claim co#aittee on Claims. 202. The Pawnbroker's Bond of Samuel Solomon, 163 Washington St. , was Bond referred to the Committee on Bonds and returned approved. 1203. The Bond for Stationary Sign for Arthur H. Lally,d/b/as Lally's Bond Shoe Store was referred to the Committee on Bonds and returned approved. 204. The Bond of 0. ''enici & Sons and Torino Colletti for a licensed Bond Drain Layer was referred to the Committee on Bonds. 205. The application of Torino Colette (0. +kienucci & Sons) 83,Sumaer St. , Drain Layer for a Drain Layer' s License was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. 206. A list of applications for renewal of Fortune Teller's License, Renewals Junk Collector, Junk Dealer, Intelligence Office, Lodging House, To Dig Seaworms, and Sunday Licenses was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. 207. The renewal of William Manning' s Auctioneer' s License was granted. Auctioneer 208. to 215 The following new applications were referred to the Committee on Licenses Licenses and Permits: Junk Dealer: Jacob S. hart 6 Cliff St. Fortune Teller: Anne S. Letarte 12 Ash St . Lodging House: Laura 11. Smith 146 Federal St . Sunday Licenses: Madelyn McDowell 21 Brown St. Ovila April 79 Leach St. To Lig Seaworms: Louis A. `1hibault 92 Congress St. Martin B. Roberts 1 Washington Sq. Rudolph Pardo 111 yearl St. 216. Councillor Durkin offered the following report which was accepted Licenses and reconfinendation adopted: i 392 May 112 1944 "The Committee on Licenses and -Permits to whom Was referred the following applications for licenses has considered said matter and would recommend they be granted: Renewals Pawnbroker: Samuel Solomon 163 P:ashington St. Junk Collector: Charles Litman 44 '`rv--ng St . Abraham Ray*ond 3A Buffum St . Isaac Talkowski 24 Phillips St. "amuel J. Thorn 2 Ives Court Israel Yoffa R165 Boston St. Dig Seaworms: James R. Casey 51 Franklin St. Arthur Dumas 1 Hawthorne Blvd. James F. Whelton 17 Juniper Ave. Sunday Licenses: Lillian Ni. Ferguson 42 Baleomb St . Christ Lagos 122 Lafayette St. Bronislavra Iroz 149 Derby St. D. A. Schulte Co. Washington & Essex Sts. James �,uinlan 15 Lemon St. Wagon: Isaac Talkowski 24 Phillips St . New Licenses Sunday Licenses: Jessie M. Hollander 193 Fort Ave. Napoleon L. Martineau 72 Leach St. 217.' Butler St. Councillor Crosby offered the following order which was adopted: "Ordered: That the Acting Building Inspector be requested to advise the owner of the Factory on Butler St. to stop further reconstruction of the building until after the hearing at the next meeting. Returned unsigned from the Mayor May 22, 1944 218. North Street Councillor Crosby offered the following order which was adopted Widening :by unanimous roll call vote of ten yeas and one absent: "Whereas, in the opinion of the City Council the public necessity and convenience require that a public street or way known as North Street should be widened as a highway of the city from Eaton Place, so-called to Essex Street as shown on a plan on file in the office of the city cler of this city dated January 1944, it is therefore hereby Ordered, that due notice be given to George A. Upton, Clarence H. I ! Upton and Wing Kang Soo Hoo, all in said City of Salem, and Ernest F. Upton of Waterville, Maine, and all others interested, that the City Council intend to widen the highway before mentioned, and to take therefor a portion of their land and to widen the same as a highway of said city; and theLV Thursday, the twenty-fifty day of N1ay, 1944, 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, May 12, 1944 i ± J �93 May 11 , 1944 219. Councillor Crosby offered the following order which was adopted by North St. ffiinerit domain unanimous roll call vote of ten yeas and one absent. "Ordered: That the Park Commissioners of the City of Salem be and hereby are authorized to take by eminent domain for the purposes of a public park a certain parcel of land situated on the westerly side of the proposed street line of North Street and extending from Essex Street to Eaton Place, bounded and described as follows: Beginning at the southwest corner on Essex Street at land of Elizabeth C. Cook, this point being marked "B" on a plan entitled, "Land of Clarence H. Upton et al, North & Essex Streets, Salem, Mass. scale 1 in.-10 ft. , January 1944, Frank P. Morse, City yngineer"; thence running North 20-58'2O" West by land of said Cook 133 feet to an angle, this angle being marked "C" on said plan; hence running North 8°-391-30" East by said land of said Cook 10.50 feet to Eaton Place, this point being marked "D" on said plan; thence running South 86Q-33'-40" East on the southerly line of Eaton Place 0.77 feet to an angle in Eaton Place, said angle being marked "E" on said plan; thence running Sough 850-31* East on the southerly line of Eaton Place 22.26 feet to another angle in Eaton Place, this angle ,being marked "F" on said plan; thence running South 850-21' East on the southerly line of Eaton i Place 9.35 feet to the proposed street line of North Street, this point being marked "K" on said plan; 'Whence running South 50_30' West on the proposed street line of North Street 122.08 feet to a point of tangent , said point being marked "J" on said plan ; thence running southwesterly on a curved line of 22.40 feet radius, on the proposed street line of North Street, 25.89 feet to land of said Cook, this point being marked "B" on said plan and being the point of beginning. The above-described parcel contains 3322 square feet. Approved by the Mayor, May 12, 1944 220. Councillor Crosby submitted-.a resolution for the Local 201, United ResolutionnLittle Steel Formula" Electrical, Radio and "!'achine Workers of American relative to the Little Steel Formula. The resolution was adopted. 221. Councillor Ferguson offered the following order which was adopted: Removal of tree "Ordered: that the committee on Shade Trees with the Supt . of Shade Tree Dept. , loq, into the .advisability of removal of a tree in front of 12 and 14 Barr St. Approved by i."ayor May 12, 1944 394 May 11, 1944 222 Pension Councillor Rafter offered the following order which was adopted: "Ordered: That the City Council meet on Saturday, May 20, 1944, at 3:00 o' clock P. M. , to hear the Claim of Mrs. nelen Foley for a pension , and that the City Solicitor be invited. Approved by Mayor, t+ay 129 .1944 On motion of motion of Councillor Rafter a recess was called at 9: 30 P. M. , until May 202 1944, at 3:00 o' clock P. M. Special Meeting May 15,. 1944 Jurors The City Council reconvened its recessed meeting of May 11 , 1944 on Monday, May 15, 1944, at 7:30 O' clock P.M., for the purpose of drawing the following jurors. All were present except Councillors Safford, Morency, Rafter and Dolan. The jurors were drawn for Superior (Civil) Court at Lawrence, First Session, May 18, 1944. Henry Pelletier 9 Story St. Shoe worker John J. Lyons 8 Abbott St. Leather worker On motion of Councillor Ferguson a recess was called at 8: 37 P. M: , until May 20, 1944. i i i 395 May 25, 1944 The recessed meeting of the City Council reconvened Thursday, May 25, 1944, at eight o'clock P. M. All members were present except Councillor Morency. On motion of Councillor Safford it was voted to dispense with the reading of the records. Councillor Poitras presided as President pro-tem. Hearing Nuisance bn� motion of Councillor Crosby it was voted to delay hearing on petition -of Butler Street residents until late in meeting to await the ' arrival of Mr. O'Rourke. Hearing A hearing was held on the order for the widening of North Street. North St. zoning City Solicitor, James Kinsella appeared in favor; James F. Tobin, attorn y for Wing King Soo Hoo appeared in opposition. Hearing closed. On motion of Councillor Rafter it was voted to lay order on table. 223 A communication was received from the Mayor requesting the use of Street Dance CgmbridgQ Street between Chestnut and Broad Streets to conduct a street dance from 8:00 P.M. to 11:00 P.M. , on July 13, 1944 in connection with a dance to be held at Hamilton Hall on same evening. On motion of C6un.cillor Dolan permission was granted. 24. The following order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: Milk Fond "Ordered: That the sum of Nine Hundred Eighty-two Dollars and Nineby-seven Cents ($982.97) be and hereby is transferred from the School Milk and Lunch Fund to the School Milk and Lunch Operating Account, both in the School Department and said sum to be added to and made part of the sums previously appropriated. 25. The following order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: Austin Western Sweeper "Ordered: That the following transfers be and hereby are made: 1) the sum of One Thousand Four Hundred and Twenty-nine Dollars and Fifty- nine Cents ( $1429.50) from the Item, "Sale of City Property Account, Sale of Car Rails and Miscellaneous" ; 2) the sum of Eight Hundred and Ninety-one Dollars and Thirty-nine Cents ( $891.39) from the Item, "War Price Rationing Board Rent"; 3) the sum of Five Hundred and Ninety-six Dollars and Fifty-five Cents ( $596.55) from the Item, "Town Hall Rentals"; and 4) the sum of One Hundred and Forty-two Dollars and Forty-seven Cents ($142.47) from the Item, "W.P.A. Rentals", making a total of Three Thousand and Sixty Dollars ( $3060.00) 0 all to the It em, "Austin Western Street Sweeper." Approved by Mayor, kay 26, 1944 ICI i 3� 396' Yay lit 1944 The following orders submitted by the Mayor were laid on the table on motion of Councillor Dolan. 226. Widening-North St. "Ordered: That the sum of Thirty Thousand ( $303000) "Dollars be and hereby is appropriated for the purpose of paying damages to George A. Upton , Clarence H. Lpton and Ernest F. Upton for taking by eminent domain, for the purpose of widening and laying out a part of North Street in said Salem, a parcel of land with the buildings thereon bounded northerly by Eaton Place so-called easterly by the present street line of North Street, southerly by Essex Street , and westerly by a proposed street line, containing 3496 square feet as shown on a plan entitled, "Land of Clarence H. Upton, et al, North and Essex Streets, Salem, Mass. , by f Frank P. Morse, City Engineer". Said sum to be charged to the item, "Elimination of Grade Crossings, Bridge, Washington and streets apPurte- nant thereto". Public Park at 2271 "Ordered: That the sum of Eleven Thousand ($11,000) Dollars be and North & Essex Sts.i the same hereby is appropriated for the purpose of paying damages to George A. Upton, Clarence H. Upton and Ernest F. Upton for taking by eminent domain by the Board of Park Commissioners of Salem, for the purpose of laying out and locating a public park in said Salem, a parcel of land with the buildings thereon bounded northerly by Eaton Place so-called, asterly by a proposed street line, southerly by Essex Street and westerly by land now or late of Elizabeth C. Cook, containing 3322 It square feet as shown on a plan entitled, "Land of Clarence H. Upton et al, North and Essex Streets, Salem, Mass. , by Frank P. Morse, City Engineer". Said sum to be charged to the item, "Elimination of Grade Crossings, Bridge, Washington and streets ap,urtenant thereto". 228 Real Estate Ordered: That the sum of Six Thousand ($6000) Dollars be and the 310 Essex St. same hereby is appropriated for the purpose of purchasing from Clarence H. Upton all the personal property and equipment of every nature and description contained in the drugstore at 310 Essex Street in Salem, said purchase being made as a result of the taking by eminent domain for street widening the real estate at said 310 Essex Street . Said sum to be charged to the item, "Elimination of Grade Crossings, Bridge, Washington and streets appurtenant thereto". 22 North River A communication was received from the Mayor relative to the North River nuisance, and requesting from the Council any practical advice that would bring about a permanent solution. On motion of Councillor I Ferguson, the communication was referred to the Committee on rublic Works. I May 25, 1944 397 Councillor Ferguson offered the fallowing order which was adopted by 230. North River of seven yeas, three nays, and one absent. Fa vote . "Ordered: That the Board of Health make an investigation of the source of the polution in the North River and that the Board of Health commence legal action against any and all persons contributing to the obnoxous odors and nuisance in the North River. Approved by the Mayor, May 26 1944 231. A communication was received from the Board of lark Commissioners Council Chamber requesting permission to use City Hall Council Chamber on Monday, May 29, ! at 8:00 P. M. for a public hearing on taking land for park purposes at .th ! corner of North and Essex Streets, Salem. On motion of Councillor Rafter permission was granted. On motion of Councillor Mc"ugh, henry Cunney, President of Salem Salary-School Teachers Teachers Association was given the floor. Mr. Cunney made a plea to the Council and specifically to the Finance Com*ittee, to hear the conditions and situation relative to salary increases now in the Finance Committee for School Teachers. Councillor Dolan, as chairman of the Committee on Finance, invited kr. Cunney and his salary committee to attend a conferen e in an effort to iron out the situation. On motion of Councillor Crosby the City Council reverted to the hearing on Smidt Factory at Butler Street. A communication from John J. O'Rourke, Inspector of Buildings, 232. Smidt Factory relative to-the Smidt Factory at ##14 Butler St. , was read and placed on 14 Butler St. ' file. In his communication Mr. O'Rourke stated that the building should be condemned thereby eliminate the unsafe condition rather than issue a ' permit for repairs that would perpetuate it i i 233. A motion to dismiss the hearing on the Smidt Factory, 14 Butler St. , Motion to dismiss hearing lwas introduced by Attorney Cummings. On motion of Councillor the i ' communication was placed on file. On motion of Councillor roitras, the hearing on the Smidt Factory iwas declared open. Attorney Joseph B. Harrington , representing the Butler Street reside is spoke at length on the conditions of the Smidt Factory. Mr. John Crosby 4 Butler St. , also spoke in favor. A group of thirty-two residents of the neighborhood appeared in objection to reconstruction of this factory. Attorney Harrington called, Edgar 6. Nickerson, Acting Supt. of Public Property, Chief Arthur L. Flynn, and Michael J. Trainor, representative e May 25, 1944 of the Board of Wealth to explain conditions at Smidt Factory. Hearing closed. On motion of Councillor the petition was referred to the Committee on Irdinances. Little Steel 234 A communication from Senator Sinclair Weeks acknowledging receipt Formula of Resolution on the "Little Steel Formula, was read and placed on file. i 235 . Little Steel A communication from Congressman George J . Bates acknowledging Formula receipt of Resolution on the "Little Steel Formula!' was read and placed on file. 236. r g d . Lane aeknoWled g Little Steel A communication fro_z Congressman Thomas gin Formula S receipt of Resolution on the "Little Steel Formula" was read and placed on file. North River 237. A petition from the residents of Ward Six protesting to the deplorab e conditions that exist at the North River, was referred to the Committee Ion Public Works on motion of Councillor Rafter. 238. Renewals A list of applications for renewal of Bowling Alley Licenses, Card Reader, Junk Collector, Lodging house and Sunday Licenses were referred to the Cosfinittee on Licenses and rermits. Sign 239. A hearing was ordered for Thursday; June 8, 1944, at eight o' clock P. M. , on the application of Winters Furriers to erect a Stationary Sign r . at 243 Essex St. - Auctioneer 240. The application of John J . Couture, 18 New Derby Street , for an Auctioneer' s License was granted on motion of Councillor Durkin. 241. Gasoline A hearing was ordered for Thursday, June 8, 1944, at eight o' clock, R P. M. , on the application of the City of Salem, (Police Dept . ) to increas 3 storage of gasoline at #17 Central St. , from 225 gals. to 1000 gals. Gasoline 242. A hearing was ordered, Thursday, June 8, 1944, at eight o' clock P. M. , on the application of Morris Isaacson to store 2000 gals. of Degreasing Solvent, Class B. , at 69-71 lrason St. Licenses 243 244 The following new applications for licenses were referred to the 245 246 Committee on Licenses and Permits. 247 248 Auto Dealer: Harry Zarella, 58 Winthrop St . (2nd Class) ; Lodging House: Wilfred Hall, 350 Essex St. ; Abraham & Ida Patterson, 19 North St . ; Sunday License: Harlan R. Bruce, 155 Fort Ave. ; To Dig Seaworms: Robert i A. Caron, 69A Bridge St. ; J . Paul Rioux, 8i Gardner St . 399 May 251 1944 Councillor Durkin offered the following report which was accepted 249. Licenses and recommendation adopted: "The Committee on Licenses and -eermits to whom was referred the following applications for licenses has considered said matter and would recommend that they be granted: Renewals Fortune Teller: Mary H. DeSantis 266 Washington -St. - Junk Collector: Morris Feldman 28 Irving St. Sarah Liss 91 Tremont St. Junk Dealer: Collier & Mizioch, Inc. R67 Flint St. Intelligence Office: _ Rachel R. Tucker 389 Essex St. To Dig Seaworms• F Steven Bik 31 Charter St. William. Gonet 28 English St. Henry 8- Gorski 17 Turner St . Arthur Grimes 6 Planters St. Sunday Licenses: Frank P. Cook 3 Verona St . Adelard Duchene 86 Congress St. Jacob Epstein 35 Winthrop St . Annie C. Finnan 93 Bridge St . Morris Fins 82 North St. Rene Gauthier 54 Roslyn St . Charles Goldberg 107 School St. Sarah Lander 38 Lafayette St . Karol Przipek 32 Essex St. Lodging House` Mrs! Margaret Beaupre 17 Federal St. Henry N. Clement 25 North St. . Ella Harlin 2 Federal St. Ella L.- Harlin 134 Bridge St . Juliette Letourneau 4 Liberty St. Joseph Rioux 167 Washington St . Georgia N. Riley 128 Bridge St. Willie St. Pierre 23-25 Federal St. Margaret Solovicos 5-7:?Summer St. Harold R. Stanley 10 Lynde St. Gladys Stever 8 Church St. Margaret E. Tratt 350 Essex St. Bessie H. Upham 10-12 Federal St . John G. Alber 8 Brown St. Abraham Camil 4-6 Brown St. Abraham Camil' 24 Charter St. Abraham Camil 17 Brown St. Abraham Camil 20 Brown St. Abraham Camil 19 Brown St. Dorothy--Camil 30 Charter St. Florence E. Carroll 13 Lynde St. James X. Doyle 3-5 Federal St. Lincoln Hotel 117 Lafayette St. Marie L. Morin 11j Federal St. Edward C. Pauling 396 Essex St. Napoleon Ouellette 104 Lafayette St . Annie S. Velonis 53 Charter St. Guy Violette 14 Lyncia St. Edith M. Wall R153 Essex St. Tony Damanis 31 Charter St . Annie S. Mahoney 331 Essex St. George S. Osgood 31+3 Essex St. Annie H. Toleos 345Lynde St. James A. Toleos 5 Rust St. Adelard Turgeon 135 Essex St. Clara Poitras 284 Lafayette St . (1st and ( 2nd floors at this time) May 25, 1944 New Licenses Lodging Houses: yopott Ahmed 2 Church St . (granted dofor lst and 2n Laura M. Smith 146 Federal St . ( granted with hrovisio (that northeast corner of third floor be left unlocked (to provide access to- second exit from third floor. ) Fortune Teller: 12 Ash St. Anne S. Letarte Sunday License M 21 Brown St. Madelyn McDowell 99 Leach St. Ovila April To Dig Seaworms: ill Pearl St. Rudolph Pardo ALartin B. Roberts 1 Washington Sq. Louis A. Thibault 92 Congress St. For the Committee Philip J. Durkin Chairmen" On motion of Councillor Rafter Lt. Commander Nichols was granted the floor.'-oLt. Com. Nichols, representing the American Legion spoke relative to the day off to Veterans, May 30, 1944 hoping that action would be taken on the subject. No action was taken. On motion of Councillor Rafter a recess was called at 10:19 P. M. , until June 3, 1944 at 3:00 P. M. . y I �l/ June 8, 1944. 401 The recessed meeting of the City Council reconvened, Thursday, June 8, 1944, at eight o' clock P. M. All members were present except Councillor Morency. Councillor Poitras presided as President pro-tem. On motion of Councillor Safford it was voted to dispense with the reading • of the records. A hearing was held on the application of Winters Furriers to erect Hearinti-Sign a large sign at #243 Essex Street , Salem, ,'.ass. Mr. Frederick Krupp and William H. Cohen appeared in favor. There was no opposition. Hearin closed. On motion of Councillor Dolan permit was granted. A hearing was held on the application of Morris Isaacson to store Hearing-storage of Inflammables 2000 gals. of Degreasing Solvent, Class B. , at 69-71 Mason Street. Attorney Albert Pitcoff and Morris Isaacson appeared in favor. Councillor McHugh in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. On motion of Councillor Rafter permit granted. A hearing was held on the application of the City of Salem, Police Hearing-gasoline storage Dept . , to increase storage of gasoline at #17 Central Street , from 325 gals. to 1000 gals. Officer Leo Watts appeared in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. On motion of Councillor McHugh permit granted. 250. A communication from the Mayor appointing Helen J. Manning, 21 Weigher Pleasant St . , Salem, Mass. , as a Weigher of Coal and Commodities was read and placed on file. 251. A communication was received from the Mayor relative to an invitatiInvitation from the Salem Firemen' s Relief Association inviting the Mayor and City Council to take part in the Firemen' s Memorial Service, Sunday, June 11, 1944, at 10:00 A.M. On motion of Councillor Safford invitation was accepted. 252. A communication was received from the Mayor requesting a conference Salaries & Wages with the members of the City Council on Tuesday, June 13, 1944, at 5:00 or 7:00 P. M. , to discuss the proposed ordinances covering salaries, hoc s of employment and similar subjects. On motion of Councilor Dolan it was voted to strike out 5:00 P. M. , and insert 7:00 P.M. It was so voted. On motion of Councillor Dolan invitation was accepted. 253. The following order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: Veterans-State Convention "Ordered: That all employees of the City of Salem who are duly elected delegates to the State Convention -of the Veterans of Foreign Wars be granted off, without loss of pay, June 22nd, 23rd and 24th in order to attend the State Convention. " Approved by the Mayor, June 9 , 1944. _ r , 402 June 82 1944 254 j Independence Day ; The following order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: „Ordered: That the sum of Six FIundred ($600.00) Dollars be and hereby is transferred from the Public Property Department , Item, "General Administration" to the Special Item, "Independence Day" . Approved by the Mayor, June 9, 1944 School Milk 255. & Lunch Fund The following order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: "Ordered: That the sum of Two Thousand Six Hundred and Ninety-six Dollars and Twenty-two Cents ($2696.22) be and hereby is transferred from the School Milk and Lunch Fund to the School Milk and Lunch Opera- ting.Acdount; bbth in the School Department and said sum to be added to and made part of the sums Previously appropriated. Approved by the Mayor, June 9 , 1944 Sign Bond for Winters Furriers was referred 256 ; The sign bond of William Krupp, to the Committee on Bonds and returned approved. Auctioneer 257 The renewal of the Auctioneer' s License of Fred J. Norris, 218 Essex St. , was granted on motion of Councillor Dolan. Renewals 258 A list of applications for renewals of Bowling Alley Licenses, Drain Layer, Junk Collector, Lodging House and Sunday Licenses was referred to the Committee on Licenses and permits. 259 Preach on Street The application of Carol Smolchuk to preach the gospel on the streets and Salem Common was read. On motion of Councillor Dolan permission was granted only to preach the gospel on the stre -.ts and permission to preach on Salem Common was referred to the Park Department. Seaworms 260 4 Sunday 281 The following applications for licenses were referred to the Sunday 262 Committee on Licenses and Permits: To Dig Seaworms: William Pszenny, 9 Holly St . Sunday License: Sarah G. O'Donnell, 33 Hanson St . Sunday License: Kyriakos Annagnostopoulos, 187-189 Fort Ave. Licenses 263 Councillor Durkin offered the following report which was adopted and recommendation adopted: "The Committee on Licenses and Permits to whom was referred the following applications for licenses has considered said matter and would recommend that they be granted: Renewals Bowling Alleys : Mike Gangi 183-185 Fart Ave. (6 Alleys) James E. Mavrakos 94 Lafayette St. (8 Alleys) James E. Mavrakos 1 St. Peter St. (11 Alleys) James E. Mavrakos Cor. Federal & Washington Sts. (12 Alley ) 403 June 8, 1944 Card Reader: IJfary H. Hebert 187 North St. Junk Collector: Theodore Morris 5 Blaney St . LodginE; House: Rose Begin 2 Howard St . Caldwell House 21 Sutton Ave. Harvey A. S. Foote 121 Bridge St. Annie M. MacPhee 497 Loring Ave. George H. Murphy 12 Summer St. Virginie LeDoux 286 Washington St . Rose A. White 6 North St. Daniel A. Henderson 7 Federal St. (granted with (provision that exit signs be placed over Rooms #1 and#6 Sunday Licenses: Pauline Aronson 2 Essex St. William Arpin 31 Ocean Ave. Frank Bertini 12 Norman St. Anna M. Crowley, est. of 9 Ord St . Fanny Farmer Candy Shop 172 Essex St. Joseph Kulak 84 Derby St. John Konnevich 6 Harris St. Alfred Marcaurelle - 280 Jefferson Ave. Louis Paolucci 34 Dunlap St. Peter Pothiexi 22 Forest Ave. Paul Pricone 75 Summer St. Salvatore Rizzotti 15 High St . Grace Talbot 25z Harbor St. New Licenses Auto Dealer: Harry P. Zarella 58 Winthrop St. ( 2nd class) Lodging House: Wilfred Hall 350 Essex St . Abraham & Ida Patterson 19 North St. ( granted with (provision that exit signs be posted on doors of two (rooms leading to roof) Sunday License: Harlan R. Bruce 155 Fort Ave. To Dig Seaworms • Robert A. Caron 69A Bridge St. J. Paul Rioux 82 Gardner St. On motion of Councillor Dolan the matter of appropriating $30,000.00 North St. for purposes of laying out and widening North Street and for paying "226.-227-228 land damages to George A. Upton, Clarence H. Upton and Ernest F. Upton, for taking by eminent domain was taken from the table. On motion of Councillor Dolan the appropriation of $30,000.00 was adopted on a roll i call vote ten yeas and one absent. Approved by Mayor, June 17, -1944 On motion of Councillor Dolan the matter of appropriating $6,000.00 for the purchase of personal property of Clarence H. Upton of #310 Essex St., was taken from the table. On motion of Councillor Dolan the appropriation of $6,000.00 was adopted on a roll call vote of ten yeas and one absent. Approved by Mayor, June 17, 1944. On motion of Councillor Dolan the matter appropriating $11,000.00 for the purpose of paying damages to George A. Upton, Clarence H. Upton, and Ernest F. Upton for taking by eminent domain by the Board of Park Commissioners of Salem for laying out and locating a public park was take from the table. On motion of Councillor Dolan the appropriation of oil 404 June 8, 1944 $11,000.00 was adopted by a vote of ten yeas and one absent. Approved by the mayor, June 17 , 1944 Laying out of 264 Councillor Crosby introduced the following order which was adopted North Street by a unanimous viva voce roll call vote: "Resolved, that the common convenience, benefit and necessity of the inhabitants of the city require that a public street or way of said city known as North street should be widened from Eaton Place, so-called to Essex 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 a parcel of land belonging to or supposed to belong to George A. Upton, Clarence H. Upton of said City of Salem, and Ernest F. Upton of Waterville, Maine. A certain parcel of land situated on the westerly side of North Street and extending from Essex Sti`eet to Eaton Place, bounded and described as follows: Beginning at the corner of Essex and North Streets at a point marked "A" on a plan entitled, "Land of Clarence H. Upton et al , North and Essex Street„ Salem, fuss. , scale 1 in. .10 feet, January 1944, Frank P. Norse City Engineer; " thence running South 740-17' West on the northerly line of Essex Street 43.22 feet to land of Elizabeth C. Cook, at a point marked "B" on said plan ; thence running northeasterly on a curved line of 22.40 feet radius by other land of said Upton et al 25.89 feet to the point of tangent in the Proposed Street line, this point being marked "J" on said plan ; thence running North 50-30' East by said other land of said Upton et al 122.08 feet to Eaton Place, this -, oint being marked "Ii" on said plan; thence running South 850-211 East on the Southerly line of Eaton Place 25.19 feet to North Street, this point being marked "G" on said plan ; thence running South 40-23'-30" West on the westerly line of North Street 1.54 feet to an angle in North Street , this point being marked "H" on said plan; thence running South 40-43'-20" West on the westerly line of North Street 125.79 feet to Essex Street , this point being marked "A" on said plan and being the point of beginning. The above described parcel contains 3496 square feet. Together with all structures, trees, fences and other property thereon. 405 June 8 1944 and WHEREAS, the City Council on the llth day of May A.D. 1944, 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 known as North Street should be widened as alhighway of the city, from Eaton Place, so-called to Essex Street as shown on a plan on file in the office of the city clerk dated January 1944 it is therefore hereby ORDERED, that due notice be given to George A. Upton, Clarence H. Upton and Wing Kang Soo Hoo, all in said City of Salem, and Ernest F. Upton of Waterville, Maine, and all others interested, that the City Council intend to widen the highway before mentioned, and to take therefor a portion of their land and to widen the -same as a highway of said city; and that Thursday the 25th day. of May 1944, 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 "oun it to take said parcel of land for the purpose aforesaid, as appears by the return on the order of notice issued therefor passed as aforesaid; and, WHEREAS, the City Council did meet at the time and place appointed and notified as aforesaid and has heard all parties interested claiming to be heard in the matter, it is therefore, ORDERED AND DECREED that the parcel of land before described be and the 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, City Engineer dated January 1944, entitled Land of Clarence H. Upton et al North and Essex Streets, 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 George A. Upton and Clarence H. Upton of said City of Salem, and Ernest F. Upton of Waterville, Maine and we have considered and estimated the damages sustained in their property by the several owners aforesaid, and all other persons by the taking of said parcel of land and laying out of said portion of North Street, as shown on said plan, and we determine and award the same as foll6ws, viz: To the said George A. Upton, the sum of $102000.00 To the said Clarence H. Upton, the sum of 100000.00 To the said Ernest F. Upton, the sum of 10,000.00 as compensation in full for any and all damages sustained by them as aforesaid, and to be paid by the city. U4 06 June 8, 1944 Given under our hands, this day of Niay in the year nineteen hundred and forty-four . Wilfred J. Poitras, Acting Pres. Francis E. Rafter William 0. Safford William E. Mcnugh Arthur H. Crosby Philip J. Durkin Julian Szetela James J� Muse H. Francis Dolan Arthur T. Ferguson Approved by the Mayor, June 9, 1944 Collins Cove 265. Councillor Muse offered the following order which was adopted: "Ordered: That the Mayor be requested to look into the advisability of putting a laborer on at the Collins Cove Beach and Playground for the purpose of keeping. this area clean of debris and refuse during the summer months. Approved by the Mayor, June 19, 1944 266 Election Order Councillor Darking offered the following order which was adopted: "Ordered: that in accordance with the provisions of law relating to joint primaries, the same will be held on Tuesday, July 11, 1944, at the polling places hereinafter designated by this board, for the purpose of nominating candidates from the Democratic and Republican Parties to be voted for on Tuesday, November 7, 1944, as follows: - Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary, Treasurer, Congress from the 6th District, Councillol. from the Fifth District, Senator from the 2nd Essex'Dtstrict , Representative from the 13th and 14th Essex Districts, Register of Deeds, County Commis- sioners ( two to be elected) 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 St. Prec 3 - Herbert St. School Ward 2, Prec 1 - Church, cor. Bridge and Lemon Sts. Prec 2 - Phillips School, Washington Sq. Prec 3 - Second Ihurch, Washington Sq. • Ward 3, Prec 1 - Old High School, Broad St. Prec 2 - Old High School , Broad St. Prec 3 - St. Anne' s Hall, Cleveland St. Ward 4, Prec 1 - Polling Place, Beckford St . Prec 2 - Y. It. C. T. Society Hall , Boston St. Prec 3 - Endicott School, Boston St. Ward 5, Prec 1 - Saltonstall School, Lafayette St. Prec 2 - Saltonstall School , Lafayette St. Prec 3 - Saltonstall School, Lafayette 'St. Prec 4 - South Branch Library, Lafayette St. Preu.5 - Training School, Loring Avenue Ward 6, Prec 1 - Engine House, North St Prec 2 - Cogswell School, Schooi St. 407 June 8, 1944 Pree. 3 - Cogswell School, School St. And be it further Ordered: that the polls be opened at 8:00 o' clock A. cvi. and closed at 8: 00 O' clock P. M. and that the City Clerk be instructed to publish this n tice as required by law. Approved by the Mayor, June 9 , 1944 267. Councillor Ferguson offered the following order which was adopted: Juvenile "Ordered: That the City Marshal be requested to confer with a Delinquency committee of the whole regarding the letter from: Fr. Barneaud and Fr. Martin concerning Juvenile Delinquency, and employment of children , under 14 years of age, by people operating Bowling Alleys. Approved by the Mayor, June 9, 1944 On motion of Councillor, the Council refused an immediate reconsid- eration of all business. On motion of Councillor Rafter a recess was called at 8:47 e'clock P. M. r .- 408 June 15, 1944 The City Council reconvened, Thursday, June 15, 1944 at eight o' clock P. M. , for a special meeting for the purpose of issuing of bonds for the widening of North Street , including the cost of land damages, reconstruc- tion of sidewalk and street and for any and all other business. Councillor Poitras presided as President pro-tem. Absent was Councillor Morency. On motion of Councillor Safford it was voted to dispense with the reading of the records of the previous meeting. gpprQpris.tion 268 The Mayor recommended the following order which was adopted by a order-North St. unanimous roll vote of ten yeas and one absent: "Ordered: That the sum of Fifty-two Thousand ($529000. ) Dollars be and hereby is appropriated for the purpose of widening North Street in Salem including land damages and the cost of the construction of sidewalks and the cost of permanent pavement under specifications approve by the department of Public Works." . ` -- - -- - Bond Order-North St The Mayor recommended the following order which was adopted Bgrr 268 first passage by a unanimous roll call vote of ten yeas and one absent: "Ordered: That the City Treasurer with the approval of the Mayor be authorized to borrow the sum of Forty Thousand (440,000) Dollars under the provisions of Chapter 44, Section 7, paragraph #5, and to issue bonds or notes therefor, payable in not more than ten years for the purpo e In meeting in part said appropriation for the widening of North Street , including land damages and the cost of construction, sidewalks and perman nt paving as approved by the department of Public Works." The Mayor recommended the following order which was adopted on an unanimous roll call vote of ten yeas and one absent; "Ordered: That the sum of Twelve Thousand ($129000. ) Dollars being the balance of said appropriation be and hereby is charged to the tax le of the current year." Sign on roof 269. A communication was received from the Mayor relative to application of Ropes Drug Co. for a sign on roof of #193 Washington St. On motion of Councillor Dolan there .was no objection made to erection of sign. 270. Council Chamber A communication was received from the Members of the Contributory Retirement System requesting use of the Council Chamber on Monday, June 19, 1944, at 4:30 r. M. , for the purpose of the trienniel election of a member td the Board of Retirement. On motion of Councillor Rafter permission was granted. l l." 409 June 15, 1944 Councillor Dolan offered the following report which was adopted 271. Janiters-School and recommendation adopted: Dept. Salaries "The Committee on Finance to whom was referred the order that the following sum be appropriated for the School Department , item, "Janitor' s $13,792.00, has considered said matter and would recommend that the appropriation be approved. " For the Committee H. Francis Dolan Ohairman" 272. Councillor Dolan offered the following report which was adopted Teachers-School and recommendation adopted: Dept. Salaries "The Committee on Finance to whom was referred the order that the following sum be appropriated for the School Department, item, "Salaries for Teachers, $40 ,660.00, has considered said matter and would recommend the appropriation of $30,660.00. The Committee after some study would recommend that we are advised that about October lst , 1944, there will be an excess in the item Excess and Deficiency to take care of any additional sums that may be needed to take care of School Teacher' s Salaries. "V,'e wmuld further suggest that the School Department make every effort to make up the difference by the transfers of various amounts from the several different items in their department, the same cooperation is being offered by all other departments." For the Committee H. Francis Dolan chairman" The order to appropriate $40 ,660.00 for Salaries in the School 105. Department,-;:and .$13 792:00. for Janiter' s in School Department which was introduced ;March 23, 1944 was amended by striking out �40,660.00 and inserting in place thereof $30,660.00 , and was adopted as amended. Approved by the Mayor, June 16, 1944 273. Councillor Durkin offered an amendment to the ordinance relating Salaries to certain city officers which was given first passage by a vote of ten yeas and one absent. 274. Councillor lafter offered the following ordinance which was adopted Sick-leave for first'passage by a unanimous roll call vote of ten yeas and one absent: i "In the year one thousand nine hundred and forty-four. An ordinance to amend an ordinance relating to the appointment and duties of city officers. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem as follows:- Section 1. Chapter 10 of the city ordinances is hereby amended by inserting after Section 16 the two following new sections numbered Sectio 16A and 16B which shall read as follows* '(!nl 410 June 15, 1944 Section 16A. All employees of the city who are paid by the day or week, except members of the police and fire departments, shall be given the Fourth of July, Christmas, Thanksgiving Day and Labor Day as holiday without loss of pay; and said employees at the discretion of the head of the department in which they work may work on Saturday of any week in which any of the other legal holidays occur. Section 16B. All employees referred to in Section 16A shall be &Vowed one day sick leave for each calendar year that he or she has worked for the city ,prior to the time of his or her incapacity. Employees who remain out of work on account of -incapacity must furnish a certificate from any regular physician licensed to practice medicine in the City of Salem. Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by the city charter. Juvenile On motion of Councillor Ferguson, Thursday, June 22, 1944, at 7:30 Delinquency o' clock P. M. , was set for a meeting of the Committee of the Whole with � the City Marshal relative to juvenile delinquency. On motion of Councillor Rafter a recess was called at 8:15 o' clock P. ', I 7 ✓ I i I i I 411 June 22, 1944 The City Council reconvened, Thursday , June 22, 1944, at 8:00 otclock P. M. , All members were present except Councillor Morency. Councillor Poitras presided as President pro-tem. On motion of Councillor Safford it was voted to dispense with the reading of the records. A hearing Was held, on the communication received from the Salem Planning Board recommending an- ordinance relative to 'Zoning. Warren Butler, Edward Merrill appeared in favor. Louis Baker spoke in favor. Hearing closed. On motion of Councillor Dolan the proposed ordinance was referred to the Committee on Ordinances. 275. The following order recommended by the Mayor was adopted by a Real Estate Star Ave.-to unanimous roll call vote. _ Juniper Ave. "Ordered; That the sum of Four Hundred and Thirty three Dollars and Fifty six Cents ($433.56) be and hereby is transferred from the Item, ."Sales of City property" to the Item, "Proposed street from Star Avenue to Juniper Avenue", for the purpose and acquisition of the following tracts of land" containing" ; (1) Nine Hundred and Six (906) square feet of land as shown on a elan of land on Southerly side of Star Avenue, assessed to A. Louise Ellis for which she is to be paid the sum of One Hundred Sixty nine Dollars and Eighty seven Cents ($169.87) (2) One Hundred (100) square feet of land as shown on plan of land on Juniper Avenue assessed to Gilvert W. Turner, for which he is to be 'paid the sum of Thirty one Dollars and Twenty five Cents ($31.25) (3) Four Hundred and Eleven (411) square feet of land as shown on a plan of land on Star Avenue, assessed to Sadiebelle N. Turner, for which she is to be paid the sum of Seventy seven Dollars and Six Cents ($77.06) (4) Four Hundred (400) square feet of land as shown on a plan of land assessed to Rebecca H.-0. Reeve, for which she is to be paid the sum of One Hundred and Twenty five ($125.00) Dollars. (5) One Hundred and Sixty two (162) square feet of land as shown on plan of land assessed to Charles LeClerc and wife Elizabeth B. LeClerc, for which they are to be paid the sum of Thirty Dollars and Thirty eight Cents ($30.38) . All are shown on plan of land entitled "Proposed Street from Star Avenue to Juniper Avenu@", Salem, Massachusetts, May 1944, Frank P. Morse City Engineer, which plan accompanies this communication. F- r �412 June 22, 1944 Said purchase is for the construction of a new street for all highway purposes and other municipal purposes, and be it further Ordered: the Mayor be and hereby is authorized to purchase said real estate in behalf of the city." Approved by the Mayor, June 23, 1944 276 Salaries & Wages The following order recommended by the Mayor, was adapted under suspension of the rules, by a unanimous roll call vote. Ordered: That the sum of Sixty Four Thousand Three Hundred and Sixty four ($64,364.00) Dollars be and hereby is appropriated to be added to sum heretofore appropriated for the Item, "Salary and Wages" in the various departments and positions herein stated and in the amount stated: (1) City Messenger Department'; Three-Hundred and:.S-Sixty ` (.� 360.00)Doll ' rs ( 2) City Collector Department , Nine Hundred and Eight ( 908.00)Doll rs ( 3) City Treasurer Department , Two Hundred-and-Seventy 275.00)Doll rs five-------------------- ------ 410.00)Doll rs (4) City Auditor Department, Four Hundred and Ten----- ( 5) Assessors Department ; Ten Hundred and Twenty five- ( 1025.00)Doll rs ( 6) Engineers Department, Thirteen Hundred and Twenty ( 1326.00)Doll rs six-------------------- 4801.00)Do11 rs - ( 7) Purchasing Department, Four Hundred and Eighty----- � (8) Contributory Retirement Department , One Hundred and ( 130.00)Doll rs Thirty----------------------.----------- (9) Water Department, Eighty Three Hundred and Thirty-- ( 8333.00)Doll rs hree---------------------------------------- - (10) Police Department, Dine Thousand and Sixty--------- ( 9060..00)Do11 rs (11) Fire Department, Nine Thousand Eight Hundred and Eighty four------------------------------ ------ ( 9884.00)Doll rs (12) Park Department, Five .Thousand One Hundred and- six ( 5106.00)Do11 rs (13) Moth Suppression, Four Hundred and three ---------- ( 403.00)Doll rs (14) Shade Tree Department, Ten Hundred and Fifty one ( 1051.00)Doll rs 15) health Department, Three Thousand Seven Hundred Twenty three------------------------------- ------ ( 3723.00)Doll rs (16) Electrical Department, Five Hundred and Fifty ---- ( 550.00)Doll rs ( 17) Dog Constable, One Hundred and Thirty------ - ( 18000)Doll rs (18) Peabody Museum Constable, One Hundred and Fifty six ( 156.00)Doll rs (19) Weights and Measures Department, , Eighty------ ----- ( 80.00)Doll rs ( 20) Street Department, Fourteen Thousand and Sixty ( 14060:00)Doll rs ( 21) harbor Master, -- Thirty Five --------------- ---- ( 35.00)Do.11 'rs (22) City Scales Department, One Hundred and Fifty six ( 156.00)D611 rs (23) Public Library Department , Two Thousand Four Hundred( and sixty nine----------- -------------- ----- -- - --4 2469.00)Doll rs (24) -'$ublic Property Department , Seven Hundred and Ninety( 790.00)Doll rs ( 25) Cemetery Department, Twenty Seven Hundred and fifty six------------------------------------------ ----- ( 2756.00)Doll rs (26) Caretaker Bertram Field, Thirty three-------------- ( 5;`33.00)Dollars ( 27) Law Department, Four Hundred----------------------- ( 400.00)Doll rs _ (28) Mayor' s Department, Two Hundred and Seventy five -- ( 275.00)D611 rs Said sum to be charged to the tax levy for the current year. Approved by the Mayor, June 23, 1944 27r, . The following order recommended by the Mayor was adopted by a Bond Welfare Dept. unanimous roll call vote; Adopted for emergency preamble by a unanimous , roll. call vote; Adopted for first and second passage-by a unanimous roll call vote. I I I 4119 June 22, 1944 "Ordered: WHEREAS the deferred operation of this statute would tend . to defeat its purpose and WHEREAS the health and safety of our people and property may be effected, therefore this order is declared an emergency order necessary for the immediate preservation of the public convenience, it is, Ordered: that the City Treasurer with the approval of the Mayor be authorized to borrow the sum of Thirty Thousand ($30,000. ) Dollars under i the authority of Chapter 44, Acts of. 1943, and to issue bonds or notes of the City therefor, payable in not more than (1) year for the purpose of meeting appropriations heretofore made for the Welfare Department. Approved by the Mayor, June 23, 1944 278. A communication received from the Mayor relative to the resignation Resignation as Constable of Jacob Hurwitz, 12 Daniels St. , Salem, as a Constable in the City of Salem, as of April 22, 1944, was read and placed on file. 279. The Mayor's appointment of Richard .T. Haggstrom as Constable was Constable read and placed on file. 280. A communication received from the Emergency Finance Board relative Emergency Finance Board to a Chapter 49 Renewal Loan for the City of Salem, was read and placed on file. 281. - A communication was received from the City Marshal requesting the Drunken driving City Council to consider the testimony of hired doctors called in for, Operating under Influence of liquor cases. On motion of Councillor 14fte it was referred to the Committee on Ordinances. 282. A communication was received from Alfred Lebel, Chief Marshal Invitation of Salem' s Fifth War Bond Campaign inviting the members of the City Counc 1 i to take part in the Fifth War Loan Drive Parade to be held June 25, 1944, at 2:30 P. M. , On motion of Councillor 1:6cHugh invitation was accepted. 283 A communication received. from the Parade Committee for the Fifth Parade orders War Loan Drive War Loan Drive relative to the Parade Orders for Fifth War Loan Parade, June 25, 1944, was read and placed on file. 284. A communication was received from the Socialist Labor party request- Speaking on street ing permission to speak on streets of Salem at Derby Sq. on Fridays, June 23,30, and July 7, 1944. On motion of Councillor Rafter permission was granted with �Pr;Lvision that City Marshal supervise all meetings. i i Y 414 June 22, 1944 Speaking at 28 E. The application of Romeo C. King of Andover Mass. , for permission to Town House Square speak at Town House Square from 8: 30 P.M. , to 9: 30 P.M. , on June 2.4, 1944, s= granted. On motion of Councillor Dolan an amendment was made that &Lll candidates be allowed to speak until Election Day. It was so voted. 28 To Di Seaworms Renewals A list of applications for renewal of Junk Dealer, g and Sunday Licenses ,was referred to the Committee on Licenses and rermits. 289 . Pedler' s Licenses The applications for the renewal of Pedler' s Licenses for Thomas Leventis, 62 Hathorne St. , and John Maroskos , 85 Childs St. , Lynn , were referred to the Board of Control. Sunday 288 The following new applications for licenses were referred to the Sell Seaworms 289 ++ ++ 290 Committee on Licenses and Permits: Sunday License: Takis Angelopolus 304 Essex St. To Sell Seaworms: Albert Jemery 23 Conant St. James J. Donahue 101, Webb St . Drain Layer 291. The application of Arthur-H. Crosby, 7 Albion St. , for a Drain Layer' s License was granted on motion of Councillor Rafter. Licenses 292 . Councillor Durkin offered the following report which was accepted and recommendation adopted: "The Committee on Licenses and Permits to whom was referred .the following applications for licenses has considered said matter and would recommend that they be granted: REND'ALS Bowling Alley: Francis D. Heffernan 207 Essex St. ( 7 alleys) , Junk Collector: Peter A. LeBlanc 102 Broadway Lodging House: Euphemia .Henderson 49 Federal St. Ida A. Jones 18 Beach Ave. Daniel J. Joyce 8 Federal St. Mary murtaugh 24 Lynde St. Sunday Licenses: FortUnat Bourgault 23 i`o slyn St . Frank Przevznik 27 Hawthorne Blvd. 2eter Rizoli 120 Essex St. Blanche Stallings 134 Boston St. Philip Sbikowski 46 English St . National Poo Corn Works Salem Willows NEW LICENSES To Dig Seaworms : William Pszenny 9 Holly St . Sunday Licenses: Sarah G. O'Donnell 33 Hanson St . Kyriakos Annagnostopoulos 187-189 Fort Ave. For the Committee Philip J. Durkin _ Chairman" i 416 June 22, 1944 Councillor Durkin offered the following order which was adopted: 203. Bristol St . "Whereas, in the opinion of the City Council the public necessity , and convenience require that . a public street or way to be called Extension lof Bristol Street should be laid out as a highway of the city from Point "E" and Point "A", to points "D" and "C" on the plan entitled "Proposed Extension of Bristol Street, " as. shawn �on a plan on file in the office of the city clerk of this city dated December, 1942 and, it is therefore hereby Ordered: that -due notice be given to Josephine S. Merrill ; Leonard EB. Ives; Patrick F. Dalton , et ux; J. Francis Cahill , et ux; and Laura B. Ives, and all others interested, •that the City Council intend to lay out the highway before mentioned, and to take therefor a portion of thei land and to lay out the same as a: highway of said city;--and that on the 13th day of July 1944, at 8 o' clock P. M. , at city hall, Salem; is appointed as the time and place for a public hearing in the matter." i Approved by the Mayor; June 24, 1944. On motion of Councillor Rafter a recess was called at 9:26 P. M. , until the next meeting. i ' ✓GCS �g;2.�/I'i i y 416 June 29, 1944 The City Council reconvened, Wednesday, June 28, 1944, at 7,:00 o' clock P. M. , for a special meeting for the purpose of issuing bonds of $40,000.00 for reconstructing and widening of North Street and for any and all other business. All members were present except Councillors Morency, Safford and Ferguson. Councillor Poitras presided as president pro-tem. On motion of Councillor Durkin it was voted to dispense with the reading of the records. Salaries & Wages The question ,of the final passage of an ordinance relating to the Compensation of Certain City Officers, which was introduced by Councillor Durkin on June 15, 1944 was taken up. On motion of Councillor Dolan it was voted that ""larch_ 300 194611 be inserted and "March 13, 194611 , be striken out in Section 4 of proposed ordinance. On motion of Councillor Rafter the following amendments were voted. I Base pay, working foreman--$.90 ,per hour, striking out $.84 per hour in present ordinance. General Foreman-Water Department, shall be paid $45.00 per week, an that the forty hour week shall be inapplicable to'them. Dynamiter--$1.10 per hour and striking out $1.00 per hour, base bay. Tree Climber, $"1.00 per hour base pay while working as a Climber. On motion of Councillor Poitras the amendment, "Chauffeur-Inspector, $1.00 per hour," was voted. Each of the above amendments .were voted separately to be included in the fol owing ordinance, which.was adopted,- as amended, on a roll call vote of seven yeas and four absents. "In the year one thousand nine hundred and forty-four. An Ordinance to amend an ordinance relating to the compensation of certain city officers. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem as follows: Section 1: Chapter 14 of the city ordinances is hereby amended by establishing the base rate pay of certain city employees at the following rates per hour as classified below: Tree Climber, when working as such One dollar per hour Carpenters' helper Eighty-seven and one-half cents per hour. Laborers Seventy-five cents per hour Operators One dollar per hour Mechanics One dollar hour Dynamiters when working With dynamite One dollar and ten cents per hour Chauffeur, over three ton truck Eighty-seven and one-half cents Chauffeur, three ton per hour truck or under Eighty-two and one-half cents 7 per hour. 417 June 28, 1944 Working foreman Ninety cents per hour Ashmen Eighty-four cents per hour Blacksmiths Lighty-seven and one half- Chauffeur inspector One dollar per hour In addition to the foregoing compensation all employees in the above- named classifications shall receive an additional ten percent compensate n for the remainder of the year 1944. In addition to the compensation fixed above there shall be another increase of ten percent on the base pay of said employees which shall be retroactive to January 1, 1944, and which will be effective until March 30, 1946. Section 2. The present temporary increase of ten percent in compensation which is now in effect is and hereby shall be repealed insofar' as it affects the employees classified in Section 1. Section 3. All the employees in the classification set forth in Section 1, together with the Superintendent of City Scales, shall work on a forth hour week basis. Section 4. Water meter readers shall receive a base pay of thirty- six dollars per week. In addition thereto they shall receive an increase of ten percent of said base pay which will be effective until March 30, 1946. Section 5. The foregoing ordinances shall be in effect nothwith- standing any other ordinances in force and any ordinances inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed for the period during the effective date of this ordinance. Section 6. Clerks performing vital work after the regular work hours shall be paid at the rate of eighty cents per hour for such over- time work. Section 7. All employees of the pumping station at North Beverly shall receive in addition to all the other compensation provided for them five cents per hour per day in lieu of transportation. Section 8. The compensation at present established by Section 1 of Chapter 14 for all officers and regular employees of the city except members of boards and committees and employees for whom a new base pay schedule has been established for this present ordinance shall be increased by adding ten percent of the salary or wages payable to them before the present ten percent temporary increase was established. The ten percent increase in compensation hereby provided by this section -is to be retroactive to January 1, 1944, and to be effective until March 30 , 1946. Section U6. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by the city charter. Approved by the Mayor, July 10, 1944, except as to "Chauffeur-Inspe orf 1.00 per hour. See letter July 13, . 3-944 meeting. ' 418 June 28, 1944 Appointment and Second and final passage was given to the ordinance relative to duties of certain city officers Appointment and duties of certain City Officers, which was introduced, 274. June 15, 1944, by a roll call vote of seven yeas and four absents. Approved by the Ulayor, July 6, 1944. 268. Appropriation Order-North u St. A motion was made by Councillor olan for immediate reconsideration . of appropriationorder charged to the tax levy for the current year, whit was adopted for first passage -in-the meeting of June 15, 1944. The Council voted to reconsider. On motion of Councillor Dolan the $12,000.00 appropriation order charged to the tax levy for the current year was amended by striking out $12,.000.00 and insertin'e in place thereof, 14,000.00 , and the order was adopted, as amended. Supt. of City 294 Councillor Muse offered the following order which was adopted. Scales "Ordered: That the Superintendent of city scales is' hereby declared to be an operator under the ordinance establishing compensation for city employees and his compensation shall be the same as provided for Operator in said ordinance." Returned unsigned by the Mayor, July 15, 1944. 295 Asst . to Supt. of Councillor Muse offered the following order: City Scales "Ordered: That the Assistant of City Scales is hereby declared to be an Operator under the ordinance establishing; compensation for city employees and his compensation shall be the same as provided for Operators in said ordinance. On motion of Councillor Dolan it was voted to amend the order by r adding the words, "that an assistant to the operator` shall be appointed. The order was adopted as amended. Returned unsigned by the Ivlayor, July 27, 1944 North Street Bond Order The question of second passage of the Bond Order for widening and 268. reconstruction of land damages. on North Street was taken up. On motion of Councillor Dolan the order was amended by striking out 11$40.000.00" and inserting in place thereof 11$38,000.00". The amendment was adopted on a roll call vote of eight yeas and three absents.- The Bond order, as amended for $38,000.00 , was adopted for second and final p Lssage on a roll call vote of eight yeas and three absents.- Approved by the Major, July 6, 1944 On motion of Councillor Dolan a recess was called at 8:00 o' clock P. P1:.. , subject to call of the chair. 410 July 13, 1944 The City Council reconvened its recessed meeting on Thursday, July 13, 1944 at 8:00 o' clock P. M. , to proceed with the regular order of 'ajj7@jTTe53. All members were present except Councillors Morency and Rafter. Councillor Poitras presided as president pro-tem. On motion of Councillo Safford it was voted to dispense with the reading of the records. 96. Hearing A hearing was held on the laying out of Bristol Street . Mr. & "Irs. Laying out order- Bristol Street Edward D. Merrill; Mr. & 1'+lrs.- T. Frank Dalton appeared in favor. Them- .. was vo.opposition. Councillor Durkin offered the following order which was adopted by a roll call vote of nine yeas and two $bs*nts. "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 Bristol Street should be laid out from Point "E" and Point "A" , to points "D" and "C" on the plan entitled "Proposed Extension of Bristol St." 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 Josephine.S. Merrill; Leonard B. Ives; Patrick F. Dalton, et ux; J. Francis Cahill, et ux; and Laura B. Ives. , bounded as follows, viz: Beginning at the northwesterly corner of the present accepted portion of Bristol St . at land of J. Francis Cahill et ux, this corner being marked "A" on a plan entitled "Proposed Extension of Bristol St . , Salem, Mass. , scale 1 in = 20 ft. , Dec. 1942, Frank P. 1lorse, City Engineer; thence running northerly by land of said Cahill et ux 8.60 ft . to an angle in the said Proposed Extension" Of Bristol St. , this angle being marked "B" on said plan ; thence running more northerly 113 ,65 ft. by land of said Cahill et ux and by land of Laura B. Ives to the northwesterly corner of- said Proposed Extension, this corner being marked '"C" on said plan ; thence running easterly by a private way 40.00 ft . to land of Josephine S. Merrill at the northeasterly corner of said Proposed Extension, this corner being marked '"D" on said plan; thence running southerly by said land of Merrill, land of Leonard B. Ives, and land of Patrick F. Dalton et ux 112.00, ft. to the north- -easterly corner of the present accepted portion of Bristol St. , W d z corner being marked "D" on said plan ; thence running westerly by the northerly end of the present accepted I/ portion of Bristol St . 40.60 ft. to the southeasterly corner of I 420 land of said Cahil at ux, this corner beinr; r,.Frked "A" on said elan and and being the' point of beginning; ; and WHEREAS, the City Council on the 22nd day of June A. D. 1944, passed the following order, viz: "V1HF'REAS, in the opinion of the City Council the public necessity and convenience require that a public street or way to be called Extensio of Bristol Street should be laid out as a highway of the city from Point "E" and Point"A" , to points "D" and "C" on the plan entitled "Proposed Extension of Bristol Street," as shown on a Plan on , file in the office of the city clerk of this city , dated December, 1942 and it is therefore hereby Ordered, that due notice be given to Josephine S. Merrill ; Leonard B. Ives; Patrick .F. Dalton, et ux; J. Francis Cahill , at ux, ; and Laura B. Ives; 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 day out the same as ahighway of said city; and that on the 13th day of July 1944, at a o' clock P. MI. , at City Hall , Salem, is appointed as the ti,,:e and glace for a public hearing, in the matter;" and VdHFREAS, due notice has been given of the intention of the City Council. to take said parcel of Ta:nd for the purpose aforesaid, as appears by the return on the order of notice is.-ued therefor gassed as aforesaid; an , VIHEREAS, the City Council did meet at the time and place appointed and notified as aforesaid and has heard all parties interested claiming I to be heard in the matter, it is therefore, Ordered and Decreed that the parcels of land before described be and the s7ne 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 J � Engineer dated December 1942, entitled "Proposed ExtenstQn.i of Bristol Street," deposited in the office of the city engineer, to which plan reference may be had. IIh Said laying out, as hereinbefore stated, is over or by land of Josephine 8. Merrill; Leonard B. Ives; Patrick F. Dalton , et ux; J. Francis Cahill, et ux; and Laura B. Ives, 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 Extension of Bristol street, as, shown i on said plan. Said owners may remove and take away -any and all building , trees, fences and other property, which will obstruct the building of such street or public way within 60 days from and after the acceptance pf this laying out by the city council. it �j 421 July 13, 1944 Given under our hands, this 13th day of July in the year nineteen hundred and forty-four. Wilfed J . Poitras , Acting Pres. Philip J. Durkin William O. Safford Julian Szetela Williaie. E. McHugh James J. Muse Arthur H. Crosby H. Francis Dolan Arthur T. F rruson Approved by the I:?ayor, July 17, 1944 297. On motion of Councillor Durking the following communication Chauffeur-Inspecto received from the Mayor, was read and made a matter of record. July 10, 1944 "To the City Council City Clerk Augustine J. Toomey City hall Salem, Massachusetts Dear Mr. Toomey: I have approved the ordinance to amend an ordinance relating to the compensation of certain city employees in all of the items except "Chauffeur-Inspector, $1.00 per hour". In an oral opinion given to me by the City Solicitor, he indicated that this is illegal due to the fact that we are amending an ordinance relative to compensation and that there is no item "Chauffeur-Inspector" in that ordinance and you are adding a new classification to the ordinance. Secondly, it is manifestly unwise to increase the pay of"Chauffeur Inspector" $"4.00 weekly in addition to the two ten per cent increases. Therefore, I recommend that you strike from the ordinance this provisior. "Chauffeur-Inspector, $1.00 per hour". Very truly yours, Edward A. Coffey Mayor" 298. A communication was received from the Mayor relative to request , Street Dancing of the American Legion, Post 23, Salem, Massachusetts, requesting the use of Washington Square South in front of the Phillips School for dancing on W6dnesday evenings from 7:30 p.m. to 10: 30 p.m. from July 19, 1944, to September 6, 1944, Oh motion of Councillor Dolan permission C was granted subject to approval of the Traffic Committee. 299 . A communication was received from the Mayor, relative to the Soldiers' Relief Agent resignation of John Splaine, Jr. , as Soldiers' Rlief Agent, and the appointment of Patrick J. Cleary as Soldiers' Relief Agent. The resignation was accepted and appointment approved under suspension of the rules, by a unanimous roll call vote of nine yeas and two absents. II , a y `422 July 13, 1944 The following order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: 300. MOrdered: That the sum of One Thousand Five Hundred and Fifty- School Milk and Lunch Operating seven Cents ( $1500.57) be and hereby is transferred from the School Milk Acct . d Lunch Operating Account, both in the School Department and said sum o be added to and made part of the sums previously appropriated." Approved by the Mayor, July 17, 1944 301. The following order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: School Milk and "Ordered: That the sum of Seven Hundred Ninety-two Dollars and Lunch Operating Acet . Twenty-eight Cents ( $792.28) be and hereby is transferred from the School Milk and Lunch Fund to the School Milk and Lunch Operating Account, both in the School Department and said sum-to be added to and made part of the sums previously appropriated." Approved by the Mayor, July 17, 1944 302. Repairs to Boiler The following order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: Water Dept. "Ordered: That the sum of Five Hundred ( $500.00) Dollars be and hereby is transferred from the Item, "Stable and Garage" to "Water Pumpin Station - Other Expenses, Repairs to Boilers", both in the Water Depart- ment and said sum to be added to and made part of the sums previously appropriated." Approved by the Mayor, July 17, 1944 W. P. A. 303. The following order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: and Law Department "Ordered: That the following transfers be and hereby are made: (1) From the Item, "Other Cities and Towns" Welfare Department , $5000.00 and from the Item, "Hospital" Welfare Department , $1500.00 both to the Item, Works Projects Administration (W.P.A. ) and ( 2) From the Item, "Hospital" Welfare Department, $1500.00 to the Item, "Law Department" These sums to be added to the sums heretofore appropriated to the Item, Works Projects Administration and the Item, Law Department Approved by the Mayor, July 17, 1944 304.1 Greenlawn Cemeter� The following order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: "Ordered: That the sum of Two Thousand Four Hundred and' Eighty ($2480.00) Dollars be and hereby is transferred from the account "Lot i i Sale" to the account "Extension of Development" at Greenlawn Cemetery, both in the Cemetery Department and said sum to be added to and made part of the sums previously appropriated." Approved by the Mayor, July 17, 1944 305� Reserve Aect. The following order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: by a unan- iimous roll call vote: "Ordered: That the sum of Seven Thousand four hundred and sixty i t$7,460) dollars be and hereby is appropriated and to be known as 423 July 13, 1944 the "Reserve Account". Said sum to be charged to the tax levy for the current year. Transfers from said account may from time to time be voted by the City Council upon recommendation of the Mayor and the City Auditor. Approved by the Mayor, July 17, 1944. �306. The report of the City Marshal for the Month of June was referred Police report to the Committee on Police. 307. A petition was received from the New England Telephons and (pole location Telegraph Company requesting the location of one pole and the removal ofl one pole at Jackson Street , Salem, Mass. A hearing was ordered to be held at the next regular meeting, July 271 1944. 1308. A communication received from the Emergency Finance Board relative Emergency Finance to the approval of the $30,000.00 appropriation for the. Welfare Dept. , Board-Welfare Dept. Old Age Assistance, was read and placed on file, 309. A communication received from the Salem Teachers' Association Salem Teachers' expressing sincere appreciation to the members of the City Council for Association i their favorable action in behalf of their recognition of the Teachers' i i salaries increases during their June meeting, was read and placed on i file. 310. A communication received from the American Legion, Post 23, Soldiers' Relief relative t8 John Splaine, Jr. , Soldiers' Relief Agent was read and Agent placed on file. i 311, A report was received from the Board of control approving the Pedler' s Licenses following applications for Pedler' s Licenses. The report was accepted and recommendation adopted: Thomas Leventis 62 Hathorne St. , Salem John Maroskos 85 Childs St . , Lynn 312. A communication was received from the Board of Park Commissioners Tour of Parks I cordially inviting the members of the City Council to be their guests at a tour of inspection of the Parks of the City of Salem, on Monday, July 17, 1944. On motion of Councillor Safford invitation was accepted. 313, A communication was received from Frederick Freeman requesting to Permission to speaks ✓ to .City Council permission to speak to the City Counci. Permission was granted. 314. A list of renewals of the following applications for licenses was Licenses I referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. 24 July 13, 1944 Renewals Sunday Licenses: Stephen C. Markarian 112 North St . Nelson Nersasian 408 Essex St. George S. Wright 102 Webb St . Florida Thibault 134 North St. Lodging House: Franklin B. Ballou 384 Essex St . Elizabeth McIntire, Mgr. 54 Turner St. Elizabeth McIntire, Mgr. 31 Hardy St. 315. 316 ._317. 318. 319. 320. Theifollowing list of new applications for licenses was referred to Licenses. the Committee on Licenses and Permits. New Licenses Lodging House: John Iverson 15 Bay View Ave. Vincent R. McNeil 121 Bridge St. To Sell Seaworms• William Laverty 45 March Street To Dig Seaworms• Robert Bedard 20 Bridge St. Herve• Beaulieu 9 Ocean Terrace J. Norman Garneau 107 Linden St. 32 . Drain Layer The application of Edward J. Rennicks of 11 Bridge St . , as a licensed Drain Layer was granted on motion of Councillor Muse. 322. ! Bond The Bond of Edward J. Rennicks as a Licensed Drain Layer was referre Ito the Committee on Bonds and returned approved. 323. t Licenses Councillor Durkixj; offered the following report which xtas accepted and recommendation adopted: "The Committee on Licenses and Permits to whom was referred the following applications for licenses has considered said matter and would recommend that they be granted: Renewals Junk Dealer : Simon Myers 50 North St. A To Di Seaworms• ichard Desjardin,47 Bridge St. S Sunda Licenses: John 'P. F. Barrie, 74 Federal St . George B. Hurder, 116 North St . Edmond E. Bouchard, 44 Harbor St. George N. Konos, 164 Essex St . Walter Brzorowski, 8 Essex St. Edward W. Mackey , Jr, 358'-- Bridge Sy• Roger L.. Genest , 20 Leavitt St . Blanche Peterman, 69 Bridge St. Margaret henry, 12 Trsmont.St. Henry Szetela, 87 Derby St . C. Burton Huntress, 70 Webb St. Antonia Witkos, 126 Derby St . i i New Licenses Sunda Licensees: Takis Angelopoulos 304 Essex St. I To Sell Seaworms: Albert Jemer Y 23 Conant St . James J . Don ahue hue 10-z We bb St II For the Comrittee Philip �� - -- -- P J• Durkin , Chair-man" 425 July 13, 1944 1 324. Councillor Szetela introduced the following ordinance which was Police Dept. adopted for first passage by a unanimous roll call vote of nine yeas and Juniper Point two absents: City of Salem ^In the year one thousand nine hundred and forty four An Ordinance to amend an Ordinance relating to the Police Department, Chapter 28 Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: Section 1. Chapter 28 of the City Ordinances is hereby amended as follows: Section 1. The residential area as well as the business area of Ward One, Precinct One, known as Juniper Point , shall be regularly patrolled by the Police Department, as an established foot-patrol beat from the hours of two o'clock P. M. to six o' clock A. M. daily. Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by ;the City Charter. On motion of Councillor Dolan the Council refused immediate reconsideration of all business. On motion of Councillor Muse the City Council recessed at 9:09 o' clock P. M. , until call of the chair. 426 July 279 1944 The City Council reconvened on Thursday, July 27, 1944, at eight o'clock P. M. , for any and all business. All members were present excep Councillor Morency. Councillor Poitras presided as president pro tem. On motion of Councillor Safford it was voted to dispense with the reading of the records. I Hearing-Pole A hearing was held on the petition of the New England Telephone and ! location Telegraph Company and the Salem Electric Lighting Company covering the location of one pole and removal of one pole at Jackson Street, Salem, Mass. William Dee appeared in favor for the Salem Electric Lighting Co. Councillors Ferguson and Muse were also in favor. There was no opposite n, and the hearing was closed. The petition was granted by the following order which ;was adopted on motion of Councillor Dolan . 325. I Pole "Ordered: that the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company and Salem Electric Lighting Company be and they are hereby granted joint or I identical locations for and permission to erect and maintain poles and wires to be placed thereon, together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as said Companies may deem necessary, in the public way or ways hereinafter referred to, as requested in petition of ,said Companies ; dated the 22nd day of June 1944. , All construction under this order shall be in accordance with the following conditions: - Poles shall be of sound timber, and reasonably straight , and shall I e set substantially at the points indicated upon the plan marked--N. E. T. & Te. Co. , No. 1316 Dated 6-16-44--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 for the conduct of its business and all of said wires and cables shal- 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:-- Jackson St. pole 79/18 cor. Jefferson Avenue - 1 pole " It 't " " " " (before widening of cor. ) to be removed. Approved by the Mayor, July 29, 1944 42 July 27, 1944 The following order recommended by the Mayor was adopted by a 326. Pension-Leo unanimous roll call vote: Councillor Dolan moved ratification of the Letarvis Mayoh!s action. It was so voted. "Ordered: That the sum of Seven Hundred and Eighty ($780;00) Dollars yearly in equal weekly installments of $15.00 ( fifteen dollars) weekly to be paid to Leo Letarvis, also known as Leo Letawiec, as a pension : first installment to commence from Monday, July 24, 1944. Ordered: that said sums so paid be charged to sums hereby approp- riated for the Item, "Pensions". Approved by the Mayor, July 28, 1944 327. The following order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: Sidewalk and Curbing "Ordered: That the sum of One Thousand ( $1000.00) Dollars be and hereby is transferred from the Reserve Account to the Highway Department, Item, "Sidewalk and Curbing" , to be added to sum heretofore appropriated for said purpose and be it further ordered that said sum of One Thousand ($1000.00) Dollars be used to construct granolithic sidewalks in area where the cost of constructing sidewalks under the W.P.A. so called has F been paid." Approved by the Mayor, July 28, 1944 328. The following order recommended by the Mayor was read. George Band concerts Rigby of the Salem Cadet Bank was granted privilete of the floor to address the members of the City Council. On motion of Councillor Ferguso it was referred to the Committee on Finance which w&s` denied on a rbll call vote of two yeas, eight:,nays, and one absent. On motion of Councillor IPoitras, president protem, it was requested that Councillor Dolan take the chair. It was so voted. Councillor Poitras spoke on the transfer and made a motion that necessary sum be provided for six band concerts , instead of five, and that it be divided equally between three leading bands; The American Legion, (George Adams) ; George Rigby and Lawrence ! Schaller. Motion adopted on a roll call vote of six yeas, four nays and one absent. The order was then adopted , as amended, by a Droll call vote of nine yeas , one nay, and one absent, as follows: "Ordered: That the sum of Thirteen Hundred and Fifty ( $1350.00) , Dollars be and hereby is transferred from the Reserve Account to the Item "Band Concert", and be it further Ordered that said sum shall be expended under the direction of the Park Department to furnish six (6) band concerts, to be equally divided between the American Legion Band, (George 428 July 27 , 1944 Adams) , George Rigby, and Lawrence Schaller. Returned by the Mayor, unsigned, August 7, 1944, with written objection. ( see letter in next meeting) Asst . Agent 329. The following order recommended by the Mayor was referred to the Soldiers' Relief Dept. Committee on Ordinances: "Ordered: That the sum of $546.00 be and hereby is transferred from the Reserve Account to the Soldiers' Relief Department Item, "Assistant Agent". 330. Clerical Hire The following order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: Soldiers' Relief Dept . "Ordered: That the sum of $$100.00 be and hereby is transferred from. the Reserve Account to the Soldiers' Department Item, Extra Clerical Hire. " Approved by the Mayor, July 29, 1944 331. Band Concert The following order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: "Ordered: That the sum of One Hundred and Fifty ( $$150.00) Dollars cr be and hereby is transferred from the appropriation Memorial Day, to the Iteml, Band Concert." Approved by the Mayor, July 29, 1944 "s 332. North. St. The following order recommended by the Mayor was adopted by a Grade Crossing unanimous roll call vote of ten yeas and one absent: , i "Ordered: That the appropriations of $47,000 and $5,000 respectively adopted by the Council February 10, 1944 and approved by the Mayor February 14, 1944 for the Elimination of Grade Crossing, Bridge, Washing- ton and streets appurtenant thereto, be rescinded and stricken from the records and be it further ordered that said sum of $47,000 and $5,000 be not charged to the tax levy for the current year." Approved by the Mayor, July 29, 1944 333. North St. The following order recommended by the Mayor was adopted by a Grade Crossing unanimous roll call vote of ten yeas and one absent: "Ordered: That the three ( 3) orders, adopted by the Council on June 8, 1944 and approved by the Mayor on June 17th and 19th, 1944 wherein the appropriation of $30,000, $112000, and $6,000 were made for the payment of land damages and damages in lieu of land damages to George A. ,Clarence H. and Ernest F. Upton and which said sums of $30,000, $11,000 and $6,000 were charged to the item, "Elimination of Grade Crossings, Bridge, Washington and Streets appurtenant thereto", that from each said order the words "Elimination of -Gra-ge Crossings Bridge Washington and Streets i /.f 42d July 27, 1944 appurtenant thereto" be stricken therefrom and be it further Ordered: that in each said order there be substituted the following words "North Street Land Damages" so that each order shall read as originally adopted and approved and "Said sum shall be charged to the item North Street Land Damages". Approved by the Mayor, July 29 , 1944 334. The Mayor recommended the following ordinance which was given first Electrical Dept.--' passage by a unanimous roll call vote: Compensation "In the year one thousand nine hundred and forty-four. An Ordinance to amend an ordinance relating to the compensation of certain city officers. Be it ordained by the City Council of the Gity of Salem, as follows: Section 1. Chapter 14, Section 1, of the city ordinances as amended by Section 3 of an ordinance to amend an ordinance relating to the compensation of certain city officers adopted by the City Council June 28, 1944, is hereby amended by adding after the word "Scales" the words, "and the employees of the Electrical Department" , and by adding at the end of said Section 3 the words, "all employees of the Electrical Department shall , subject I �10 / ✓ avail- able for emerge / �,4 , ' ° ✓ ctrical Department shall work. All said electr• � y _— ------ - aid for seven days each s: All the emlJ y�G I • ° � o �`' 1, togethe vL_. ` -= 1 l employees forty hour Department said de par times, and the sole p ti ' said elect YYb ° Section 9. - a base pay of $45.00 pe ? ry to General Foreman 429 July 27, 1944 appurtenant thereto" be stricken therefrom and be it further Ordered: that in each said order there be substituted the following iwords "North Street Land Damages" so that each order shall read as originally adopted and approved and "Said sum shall be charged to the item North Street Land Damages". Approved by the Mayor, July 29 , 1944 334. The Mayor recommended the following ordinance which was given first Electrical Dept. passage by a unanimous roll call vote: Compensation "In the year one thousand nine hundred and forty-four. An Ordinance to amend an ordinance relating to the compensation of certairi city officers. Be it ordained by the City Council of the C-ity of Salem, as follows: Section 1. Chapter 14, Section 1, of the city ordinances as amended by Section 3 of an ordinance to amend an ordinance relating to the compensation of certain city officers adopted by the City Council June 28, 1944, is hereby amended by adding after the word "Scales" the words, "and the employees of the Electrical Department" , and by adding at the end of ,said Section 3 the words, "all employees of the Electrical Department shall , subject to the direction of the head of said department, be avail- able for emergency work at all times, and the head of the said Electrical Department shall be the sole person to determine what is emergency work. All said electrical employees doing such emergency work shall be paid for seven days each week", so that said Section 3 shall read as follows: All the employees in the classification set forth in Section 1, together with the Superintendent of City Scales and the employees of the Electrical Department, shall work on a forty hour week basis. All employees of the Electrical Department shall, subject to the direction of the head of said department, be available for emergency work at all times, and the head of said Electrical Department shall be the sole person to determine what is emergency work. All said electrical employees doing such emergency work shall Section 9. General Foreman in Water Department shall receive a base i pay of $°45.00 per week. The forty hour week shall be inapplicable to General Foreman in the Water Department. I A. s 42 July 27, 1944 appurtenant thereto" be stricken therefrom and be it further !Ordered: that in each said order there be substituted the following words "North Street Land Damages" so that each order shall read as ioriginally adopted and approved and "Said sum shall be charged to the item North Street Land Damages". Approved by the Mayor, July 29 , 1944 334. The Mayor recommended the following ordinance which was given first Electrical Dept.-- Compensation passage by a unanimous roll call vote: I "In the year one thousand nine hundred and forty-four. 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 follows: Section 1. Chapter 14, Section 1, of the city ordinances as amended by Section 3 of an ordinance to amend an ordinance relating to the compensation of certain city officers adopted by the City Council June 28, 1944, is hereby amended by adding after the word "Scales" the words, "and the employees of the Electrical Department" , and by adding at the end of said Section 3 the words, "all employees of the Electrical Department shall, subject to the direction of the head of said department , be avail- able for emergency work at all times, and the head of the said Electrical Department shall be the sole person to determine what is emergency work. All said electrical employees doing such emergency work shall be paid for seven days each week", so that said Section 3 shall read as follows: All the employees in the classification set forth in Section 1, together with the Superintendent of City Scales and the employees of the Electrical Department, shall work on a forty hour week basis. All employees of the Electrical Department shall, subject to the direction of the head of said department, be available for emergency work at all times, and the head of said Electrical Department shall be the sole person to determine what is emergency work. All said electrical employees doing such emergency work shall be paid for seven days each week. Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by the city charter. " 335. A communication was received from the Mayor relative to Acknowledgement from Local 23 expression of thanks from Local-53 Federation of State, City ,Town and County Employees for the adjustment of hours and wages. On motion of Councillor Rafter it was made a matter of record. 430 July 27, 1944 71 336. Acknowledgement A communication from the Mayor relative to notice from Mrs. Mildred Bixby, President of the North Shore Committee of France Forever expressing thanks to members of City Council for the use of the street to entertain Ithe Frenchmen,.was read and placed on file. 337. Constable The Mayor' s appointment of Vezina Morency as Constable was read and ! ! ! made a matter of record. i Weighers 338. The Mayor' s appointment of Wesley J. Lewis, 22 Coolidge Ave. , Beverly, ( Massachusetts as a Weigher of Coal and Commodities was read and made a ! matter of record. i 339. Acknowledgement A communication from the Local 53, Federation of State, City, Town hand County Employees expressing thanks to City Council for their kind consideration of recent petition for adjustment of hours and wages, was read and placed on file. 340. Sign on Tunnel I A communication from Antonio Kontonis requesting permission to ! install a political poster on -the Salem Tunnel for Lt . Gov. Horace T. Cahill for the State of Massachusetts, was referred to the Committee on ( Public Works. Sign 341. The application of the Ava Corporation to erect a small stationary sign at 138 Canal St. , Salem, Mass. , was granted. 342. Bond The bond of Shell Oil Co. , for sign at 406 Essex Street was referred' to the committee on bonds and returned approved. 343. Licenses A list of renewals of the following applications was referred to the', Committee on Licenses and Permits. Hen ewal s Lodging House: Julia L. Ryan 32 Lynda St . To Dig Seaworms• Alfred A. Tanguay 57 Washington St. Sunday License: Louis J. Beaulieu 254 Jefferson Ave. Wasil Kopka 20 Essex St. Sunday 344. Auto Defiler 345. The following new applications for licenses were referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. Sunday License: Margery S. Jenkins 153 Fort Avenue Auto Dealer (2nd Class) : Guy H. Stockton Cor. North & Foster Sts• i 431 July 27, 1944 Councillor Durkin offered the following report which was adcepted 346. Licenses and recommendation adopted: "The Committee on Licenses and Permits to whom was referred the following applications for licenses has considered said matter and would recommend that they be granted: Renewals Sunday: Stephen C. Markarian 112 North St. Nelson Nersasian 408 Essex St. George S. Wright 102 Webb St . Florida Thibault 134 North St. Lodging House• Franklin B. Ballou 384 Essex St. Elizabeth McIntire, Mgr. 54 Turner St. Elizabeth McIntire, Mgr. 31 Hardy St. New Licenses To Sell Seaworms: William Laverty 45 March St . To Dig Seaworms: Robert Bedard 20 Bridge St . Herve' Beaulieu 9 Ocean Terrace J. Norman Garneau 107 Linden St . For the Committee Philip J. Durkin, Chairman" 347. Councillor Ferguson offered the following report which was accepted Claim Eunice ". Stowe and recommendation adopted: "The Committee on Claims to whom was referred the claim of Eunice C. Stowe for injuries received caused by fall on the sidewalk at the corner of North and Lynda Sts. , has considered said matter and would recommend leave to withdraw. For the Committee Arthur T. Ferguson, Chairman" 348. Councillor Ferguson offered the following report which was accepted, Claim Geo. W. Thomas and recommendation adopted:. "The Committee on Claims to whom was referred the claim of George W. Thomas, for injuries received caused by fall on North Street, December 27, 1943, has considered said matter and would recommend leave to withdraw. For the Committee Arthur T. Ferguson, Chairman" 349. Councillor McHugh offered the following order which was adopted: Time off for State Convention "Ordered: That the city employees who are delegates to the National Convention of the American Legion at Boston, Mass. , August loth to 13th be given time off without loss of wages." Returned by the Mayor, unsigned, August 7, 1944, with written objection. ( see letter in next meeting) 432 July 27,_1944_ ---- -- --- --- 350. The following order recommended by Councillor Durkin was read. On Transfer Playground to Park Dept. motion of Councillor Muse/ to amend by striping out Collins Covj the amendment was denied by a roll call vote of four yeas, six nays and one absent . On motion of Councillor Crosby an amendment to include: the Cook Property, so called on Proctor Street, was accepted by Councillor Durkin and included in the original order. The order as amended was adopted on a roll call vote of nine yeas, one nay- and one absent. _ +. "Ordered: That the City Engineer prepare plans and area of the following parcels of land for the purpose of future council action on the , proposed transfer of the following parcels of land to the Park Department.— Collins Cove Pit Playground Pickman Park May Street Playgrounds Cook Property '+ Approved by the Mayor, July 29 , 1944 351. Leave of absence Councillor Rafter offered the following order which was adopted: Fire Dept. Fire De "Ordered: That William P. Furlong, a member of the Salem pt . , and a delegate to the United Spanish War Veterans Convention , be and hereby is granted leave of absence from his duties from August 11, 1944 to August 19, 1944, without loss of pay. " Returned by the Mayor, unsigned, August 7 , 1944, with written objection. ( see latter in next meeting) On motion of Councillor Dolan a recess was called at 9: 35 o' clock P. M. 0 I I , i i August 10, 1944 The City Council reconvened its recessed meeting Thursday, August 10 1944, at eight o' clock P. M. , to resume the regular order of business. All members were present -except Councillors Tdorency, Mchugh and Safford. Councillor Poitras presided as president pro tem. On motion of Councillo Szetela it was voted to dispense with the reading of the records. 352. The following order recommended by the Mayor was read. On motion Pension-April of Councillor Dolan ratification of the Mayor' „ action was adopted by a unanimous roll call vote unanimous roll call vote of eight yeas and three absents. The order was then adopted, under suspension of the rules by a unanimous roll call vote of eight yeas and three absents. "Ordered: That the sum of One thousand one dollars ($1001) yearly i weekly installments of Nineteen dollars and twenty-five cents ( $19.25) be paid to Eli April as a pension ; first installment to commence from August 6, 1944 and be it further Ordered: that said sums so paid shall be charged to sum heretofore appropriated for Pensions." Approved by the Mayor, August 11, 1944 The following order recommended by the Mayor was adopted by a 353.North River unanimous roll call vote of eight yeas and three absents: "Ordered: That the sum of $2500 be and hereby is transferred from the Reserve Account to the Item, North River." Approved by the Mayor, August 11, 1944 354. Councillor Rafter offered the following order which was adopted North River under suspension of the rules by a unanimous roll call vote! "Ordered: That the Mayor and the City Council meet in ,joint session to consider the advisability of presenting to the Legislature the accompanying bill , or some similar bill for the purpose of permanently abating the nuisance occasioned by the North-.River." Approved by the Mayor, Aug. 12, 1944 The fallowing order recommended by the Mayor was adopted under 355. suspension of the rules by a unanimous roll call vote: Highway Maintenane "Ordered: That the City Treasurer with the approval of the Mayor be authorized to borrow, under the provisions of Chapter 49, the Acts of 1933, as amended, the sum of $12,000.00, which said sum is to be used for the purposes of meeting ordinary Highway expenses in the Street Depart- ment during the current year, and be it further Ordered: That the City Treasurer with the approval of the Mayor shall issue notes thereon for the purpose of sale to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in the sum of $12,000.00 and said notes to be payable withi 424 August 10, 1944 one year from the time of issue, and to generally do all the things which are necessary to comply with the terms of the said Chapter as amended." Approved by the Mayor, August 11, 1944 Band Concerts 356. The following communication -from the Mayor was read. Under the rules the communication--was laid on the table for seven days: August 7, 1944 "To the City Council City Hall Salem, Massachusetts Gentlemen of the Council: I am returning herewith, without my approval , the order as amended and passed by your Body July 27, 1944 relative to transferring $1350 from the Reserve Account to the item, "Band Concerts". I recommended five concerts to be given by fifty players, twenty- five of whom would be "young persons interested in music and soloists of voice and instrument". I further indicated that a purpose was "to develop that talent which is musically inclined" . The order, as amended by your Body, directing that six concerts be held to be divided among three bands, defeats the purpose of the order, namely, to assist young men and women musically inclined in the futher- ance of their musical education. .It further ignores the general idea now prevalent of doing something to provide interesting and beneficial recreation for the young people of the cor,4munity. It ignores the re- quest of the Mayor that Mr. Claude H. Phillips be the director of the entire band and program. During the period that I have been Mayor, I have called upon Mr. Phillips to assist me in such matters and 'know of his outstanding con- tribution to the success of the Philharmonic Hours which were always well attended and a tribute to the leadership of Mr. Phillips. It is my opinion that he could give us concerts which would equal those of the Philharmonic Hour. The Lynn Musicians' Union were to furnish twenty-five experienced men, many of whom would come from Salem and thus we would be insured of a fine concert and at the same time these experienced men would be a guide for the young persons interested in instrumental music. I again request your Body to pass this order as originally sub- mitted by the Mayor. Very truly yours, Edward A. Coffey EAC: ecp Mayor 485 August, 10, 1944 357. The following communication from the Mayor was read. Under the Leave of absence rules the communication was laid on the table for seven days. Fire Dept. "August 7, 1944 Augustine J. Toomey, City Clerk City Hall Salem, Massachusetts Dear Mr. Toomey: I am returning herewith the following Orders: 1. An Order giving city employees time off to attend the Convention of the American Legion. 2. That William Furlong, a member of the Salem Fire Department be granted leave of absence, as a delegate to the National Delegation of Spanish War Veterans. I have neither approved or disapproved these Orders for the reason that I am informed by City Solicitor James Kinsella that these two Orders .are not the exercise of a valid power by the City Council and that there are no powers that authorize the payment of salary or wages to employees who are absent from duty for the reasons set forth in said orders. Very truly yours, Edward A. Coffey, EAC: ecp Mayor" The Mayor' s appointment of Precinct Officers was laid over under 358. the rules. Precinct Officers 359. The following communication from the Mayor was read and placed on Soldiers' Agent— file: Burial Agent "August 10, 1944 To the City Council City Hall Salem, Massachusetts Gentlemen of the Council: Mr. John J. Splaine, Jr. , has submitted his resignation as Burial Agent for the City of Salem, the same to take effect immediately due to the fact that his employment keeps him out of the city during business hours. I have accepted his resignation as of August 10, 1944, and have designated, in accordance with the law, Chapter 115, Tercentenary Edition Section 19, Mr. Patrick 1. Cleary as Burial Agent for the City of Salem. It is my understanding that no 'further action is required by your Body on this communication and this letter is for the purpose of advising you. Very truly yours, Edward A. Coffey, Mayor RAC:fp 436 August 10, 1944 Constable 360 The Mayor' s appointment of John J. O'Day and Irvin Butler as Constables wqs read and placed on file. Police 361 The report of the City Marshal for the month of July was referred to the Committee on Police. Finance 2 A communication from the Emergency Finance Board approving the following transfers as passed in the City Council, July 132 1944, was read and placed on file: To Amount From Works Project Adminis- Welfare Department, Other 6,500.00 Cities and Towns 5,000.00 tration (WPA) Welfare Department, 1 500.00 Hospi tal Welfare Department,Hospital ent 1,500.00 �1,500.00 Law Depa rtment , 363 A petition was received from the New England Telephone and Telegraph pole location Co. , requesting permission to locate three poles on Cheval Avenue. hearing was ordered for Thursday, August 24, 1944. Claim 364 The claim of Laura Bouffard was received and referred to the Committee on Claims. Garage 365 A hearing was ordered for Thursday, August 249 1944 on the applicati n of Harvey Levesque and Harold Nelson to Maintain a Garage at #24 Laurel Street. Sign 366 The application of H. Kaplan for a small stationary sign at #18 Central Street was granted on motion of Councillor Dolan. Sign 367 A hearing was ordered for Thursday, August 24, 1944 on the application of S. Salami for a Temporary Large Sign at #191 Essex Street. Renewals 368 The renewal of the Pool License for Nicholas Karanikolas, 175 Essex Street , (8 tables) ; and the Sunday License for Charles Saffer, 163 Boston St. , was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. 369 lUnday License The new application for a Sunday License of Peter Lagos at 169 Washington St. , was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. 370 Street Dance A communication was received from the Chairman of the Broad Street Playground requesting permission to close Broad Street from #52 to Jackson Street for a Street Dance. On motion of Councillor Dolan permiss on was granted. 437 August 10, 1944 A petition received from the residents of Ward Five protesting Nuisance--Lead Mills against the operating of a leather processing. business at the Lead Mills 371. was read and placed on file. On motion of Councillor Dolan permission was granted to any of the residents to speak from the floor. 372. Councillor Rafter offered the following order which was adopted: Nuisance "Ordered: That W-Committee of three members of the Council is hereb appointed by the President to investigate the proposed location of a tahn ery or leather establishment at the site commonly known as the Lead Mills for the purpose of passing appropriate legislation to ]Prevent the same. " Approved by the Mayor, Aug. 11, 1944 The President appointed the following Councillors as a Committee Committee to investigate the proposed location of tannery at the Lead Mills: Councillors Rafter, Dolan and Durkin. On motion of Councillor Durkin the Ordinance relative to Zoning was Zoning Ordinance withdrawn from the table. 164. First Passage was given to an ordinance relative to Zoning, which was adopted by a unanimous roll call vote. Nuisance The following were given the privilege�to speak from the floor against the proposed location of a tannery at the Lead Mills: Mr. Rockett, Chairman of the Board of Selectman, Marblehead Attorney William 0*Brine, resident of Sunset Road Attorney Pelletier Edward Coughlin Max Shribman, member of the Board of Park Commissioners Attorney Charles F. Manning William Hoar, representing the Osgood Park Association Mr. Rand, Osgood Park Association. Sixty me-sidents of Ward Five rose to object to the Leather Factory. 373. Councillor Durkin offered the following report which was accepted Licenses and recommendation adopted: "The Committee on Licenses and Permits to whom was referred the following applications for licenses has considered said matter and would recommend that they be granted: Renewals LodGing House: Julia L. Ryan 32 Lynda St. To Dig Seaworms. Alfred A. Tanguay 57 Washington St. Sunda Licenses: Louis J. Beaulieu 254 Jefferson Ave. Wasil Bopka 20 Essex St. . , August 10, 1944 New Licenses Auto _Dealer: Guy H. Stockton Cor. North & Foster Sts. ( 2nd Class) Sunday License: Margery S. Jenkins 153 Fort Ave. Lodging House: John Iverson 15 Bay View Ave. Vincent R. McNeil 121 Bridge St. For the Committee Philip J . Durkin, Chairman" Approved by the Mayor, Aug. 11, 1944 Police Patrol Second and final passage was given to an ordinance to amend an 324. uniper ordinance relative to the Police Department. (Police patrol at J Ave. ) Adopted by a unanimous roll call vote of nine yeas and two absents. Returned unsigned by the Mayor Aug. 212 1944. ( see letter in next meeting) Compensation- Second and final passage was given to an ordinance to amend an Electrical Dept . 334. ordinance relative to compensation of certain city officers. (Electrical Department) . Adopted by a unanimous roll call vote of nine yeas and two absents. Approved by the Mayor, August 11, 1944 Jurors The following jurors were drawn for Superior (Civil) Court at Salem, September, 1944. Charles M. Brackett 88 Federal St. Shoe worker Henry G. Deschamps 406 Jefferson Ave. Printer Charles C. Tuttle 21 Flint St. Auditor On motion of Councillor Dolan the Council refused the immediate reconsideration of all business. 0n motion of Councillor Rafter a recess was called at 10: 20 P. M. until call of the chair. ----7 -ocice� ��/� 439 August 24, 1944 The City Council reconvened its recessed meeting Thursday, August 24, 19441 at eight o' clock P. 1V1, , to resume the regular order of business. All members were present except Councillors Morency and McHugh. Councill r Poitras presided as president pro tem. On motion of Councillor Safford it was voted to dispense with the reading of the records. Hearing-Garage A hearing was held on the application of Harvey Levesque and Harold Nelson to maintain a Garage at #24 Laurel Street. Harold "elson , Harvey Levesque and Alma R. Richard, owner of garage, appeared in favor. Antonio Martin and James G. Crockett appeared in opposition. 374. A petition from the residents of Laurel Street protesting the Nuisance-Garage application of Harvey Levesque and Harold nelson to maintain a garage at #24 Laurel Street, was read and placed on file. The hearing on application to maintain a garage was closed. On motion of Councillor Durkin application was referred to Committee on Public Works. *see end of meetin Hearing-Sign-- A hearing was held on the petition of the New England Telephone and Hearing-Pole Telegraph Company and Salem Electric Lighting Company covering the location of three poles on Cheval Avenue. Councillor Ferguson was in favor. There was no opposition, and the hearing was closed. The petition was granted by the following order which was adopted on motion of Councillor Ferguson: 375. "Ordered: That the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company and Pole Salem Electric Lighting Company be and they .are hereby granted joint or identical locations fo-r 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 26th day of July 1944. All construction under this order shall be in accordance with the following conditions: Poles shall be of sound tircber and reasonably straight , and shall be set substantially at the points indicated upon the plan marked--N. E. T. & T. Co. , No. 1331 , Dated 9-7-44 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 440 August 24, 1944 conduct of its business, and by said Salem Electric Lighting Co. not to exceed wires and cables necessary for the conduct of its business and all of said wires and cables shall be placed at a height of not less than 20 feet from the ground. The following are the public ways or parts of ways along which the poles above referred to may be maintained and the number of poles which may be maintained thereon under this order. Cheval Avenue between Beach and Bay View Avenue, Poles 220/1-2-3 - 3 poles. Approved by the L'iayor, August 25, 1944 North River 376 A communication from the Mayor relative to a letter from Sadie A. Cronan regarding the condition of her property as a result of North River, and inviting the City Council to view the property, was read and placed on file. On motion of Councillor Dolan the City Council accepted invitation to view the property. 377 Acknowledgement A communication from the Mayor relative to letter of acknowledge- went from the family of the late John J . i,�cGrath was read and placed on file. 378 Tax Titles The following order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: Foreclosures "Ordered: That.the sum of Three Hundred ($300.00) Dollars be and hereby is transferred from the Reserve Account to the Item, Tax Titles Foreclosures; said sum to be added to other sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose." Approved by the Mayor, August 25, 1944 Law Dept. 379 The following order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: "Ordered: That the sum of one thousand ($1009)dtollars be and J hereby is transferred from the ,Reserve Account to the Law Department. This sum to be added to the sums heretofore appropriated to this Item. " Approved by the Mayor, August 25, 1944 380 Covering Dumps The following order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: "Ordered: That the following transfers be and hereby are made (1) From War Price Rationing Board Rent one hundred dollars $100.00 (2) From Town Hall Rentals one hundred and sixty dollars $160.00 (3) From W. P. A. Rentals three hundred and fifty-two and 53/100 dollars $352. 53 (4) From Independence Day forty and 39/100 dollars $ 40.39 441 August 24, 1944 ( 5) From Memorial Day one hundred and twenty-four and 50/100 dollars $124.50 making a total of seven hundred and seventy-seven dollars and forty cents ( $777.42) , all to the Item Covering Dumps. This sum to be added to the sums heretofore appropriated to this Item. 381. The following communication from the Mayor was read and made a Police-Patrol matter of record: Juniper Point "August 21, 1944 To the City Council City Hall Salem, Massachusetts Gentlemen of the Council: I enclose herewith a letter dated August 18, 1944, which I have received from City Solicitor James Kinsella in which he advises me that an ordinance adopted by the City Council on August 10, 1944, which provides that the residential area as well as the business area of Ward One, Precinct One, known as Juniper Point, shall be regularly patrolled by the Police Department as an established foot patrol beat from the hours of 2:00 P.M. to 6:00 A.X, -daily, is an attempt by the City Council to exercise executive and administrative powers and therefore invalid. Therefore, there can be no approval by me of an invalid ordinance. " Very truly yours, _a Edward A. Coffey EAC:fp Mayor 382. A communication from Frank P. Morse, City Engineer relative to Park Property proposed transfer of the following Park rroperty: Collins Cove, Pit Playground, Pick-man Park, May Street Playground and the Cook Property, and plans for the same was read and placed on file. The City Council having no objection, Councillor Ferguson introduced 383. the following orders which were adopted: by a unanimous roll call vote. Pit Playground "Ordered: That the area of land, known as the Pit Playground, including buildings and equipment outlined in yellow, as shown on plan entitled, "Land of the City of Salem to be transferred from the Public Property Dept. to the Park Dept. , Scale 1 in. - 30 ft. , August 1944, Frank P. Morse, City Engineer", be and hereby is turned over as a public park to the Board of Park Commissioners in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 45, Section 3 of the General Laws. Approved by the Mayor, August 29, 1944 - ., i�ffi'ae ti•0 ..-a"t°erldi s 3'- _, xm y`442 August 24, -1944 384 "ordered: That the area of land, kno�rm as Pickman Park, including Pickman Park buildings and equipment outlined in yellow, as shown on plan entitled, "Land of City of Salem, to be transferred from the Public Property Department to the Park Department, Scale 1 in. = 40 ft. , August 19442 Frank P. Morse, City Engineer," be and hereby is turned over as a public park to the Board of Park Commissioners in accordance with the provision of Chapter 45, Section 3 of the General Laws." Approved by the Mayor, August 29, 1944 385. May St. Councillor Crosby introduced the following orders which were adopted Playground III by a unanimous roll call vote. as the Ma Street Playgroun , "Ordered: That the area of land, known y including buildings and equipment outlined in yellow, as shown on plan entitled, "Land of City of Salem to be transferred from the Public I Property Dept. to the Park Dept. , Scale 1 in. = 40 ft. , August, 1944, Frank P. Morse, City Engineer" , be and hereby is turned over as a public park to the Board of Park Commissioners in accordance with the provision of Chapter 452 Section 3 of the General Laws. " Approved by the Mayor, August 29, 1944 386. Cook Property "Ordered: That the area of land, known as the Cook Property, including buildings and equipment outlined in yellow, as shown on plan entitled, "Land of Clotilde Jones, to be conveyed to the City of Salem, Proctor Street, Salem, Mass. , Scale 1 in. = 40 ft. , January 1940 , Frank P. Morse, City Engineer". be and hereby is turned over as a public park to the Board of Park Commissioners in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 45, Section 3, of the General Laws." Approved by the Mayor, August 29 , 1944 389 . Nuisance Collins Cove A communication from the Salem Civic Action Committee relative to the dumping of offensive material on a dump at Collins Cove resulting in a similar condition to the North River in the Cove area, was read and placed on file. 38 . Collins Cove The City Council having not objection Councillor Muse offered the Investigation following order which was adopted: "Ordered: Thvt the Committee on Public health, the Board of Health, the Mayor and the Commissioner of Streets be requested to stop the dumping of leather trimmings and offal from leather factories on the dumping area off Fort Avenue and near the City Home, so that this type of refuse can be kept from floating in or near the Collins Cove bathing and playground area." Approved by the Mayor, August 26, 1944 443 August 24, 1944 A petition was received from the residents of South Salem request- 389. ,Zoning change ing a change in the Zoning Laws on upper Lafayette Street and Forest River. On motion of Councillor Durkin the residents were given the privilege of the floor. Attorney William E. O'Brine spoke in favor. r Where was no objection from the Council. . Under the rules the petition was referred to the Planning Board. 390. Councillor Rafter introduced the following order which was Zoning amendment referred under the , rules to the Planning Board. i "Ordered: Be it enacted as follows: Section 1. The Zoning Ordinance and Map are amended by changing g� g i the industrial zone on that part of Lafayette Street from the Boston and Maine Railroad tracks to the Marblehead line on the left hand side of said Lafayette Street to a business zone." Approved by the Mayor, _August 26, 1944 391. An invitation Was received from the Salem Municipal Employees, Invitation Local 746, A. F. of L. inviting the members of the City Council to attend an Outing on August 26 , 1944 at the Polish Park, Salem, Mass. On motion of Councillor Dolan invitation was accepted. 392. The new application of Elmer Ballard for a Sunday License at 67 Sunday license Mason St. , was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. 393. The Claim of Patricia Donahue of 82 Allen Street was referred to Claim the Committee on Claims. 394. Councillor Durkin offered the following report which was accepted Licenses and recommendation,, adopted: "The Committee on Licenses and Permits to whom was referred the following applications for licenses has considered said matter and would recommend that they be granted: Renewals Pool: Nicholas Karanikolas 175 Essex St. (8 tables) Sunday; Charles M. Saffer 163 Boston St. New Licenses Sunday: Peter Lagos 169 Washington St. For the Committee Philip J. Durkin Chairman" 444 August 24, 1944 Zoning Ordinance On motion of Councillor Rafter the following ordinance was adopted, as amended, for second and final passage by a unanimous roll call vote of nine yeas and two absents: "In the year one thousand nine hundred and forty-four. 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 striking out Section 1, and substituting therefor the following: "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. Residence D districts, 4. Apartment house districts, 5. Semi-residence districts, 6. Business districts, 7. Industrial districts, 8. Unrestricted districts, as shown on the Zoning Map, dated March 28, 1944, and filed in the Office of the City Clerk." Section 2. The Zoning Ordinance is hereby further amended by striking out in Section 2 the words: "2. Boarding or Lodging House." Section 3. The Zoning Ordinance is hereby further amended by inserting after Section 3 the following new section: "Section 3A. RESIDENCE D DISTRICTS. In the residence D districts no new building or structure, or part thereof, shall be construe- . 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 or accessory use authorized in the general residence districts; 2. Alteration for more than two families of a dwelling house existing on January 1, 1944, and containing more than 1000 dq.. feet of floor space exclusive of halls and stairs, provided the building is not enlarged or the exterior walls substantially altered. The Board of Appeal shall have full and complete power to determine what shall constitute "dubstantial alteration" , and are also empowered to prevent any alteration that is detrimental to the neighborhood. 445 August 24, 1944 Section 4. The Zoning Ordinance is hereby further amended by inserting in Section 4, paragraph B. 2, after words "apartment hotel", the words "lodging house", so that said paragraph will read as follows: 112. Residence for three or more families, apartment house, apartment hotel, lodging house, or hotel;" Section 5. The Zoning Ordinance is hereby further amended by striking out Section eleven of such ordinance and inserting in place thereof the following: "Section 11. District Boundaries Unless otherwise shown on the zoning map, district boundary lines within blocks are parallel to and one hundred feet distant from the less restricted side of the block. Where a district boundary line divides any lot of exist- ing at the time such line is adopted, the regulations for the less restricted portion of such lot shall extend not more than thirty feet into the more restricted portion, provided the lot has frontage in the less restricted district." Section 6. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City Charter. Approved by the Mayor, August 31, 1944 The following juror was drawon for the First Session Superior Jurors (Criminal) Court at Lawrence, September, 1944. j Arthur L. Michaud 177 Ocean Avenue Mill operative '�. . The following jurors were drawn for the Second Session Superior (Criminal) Court at Lawrence, September, 1944. Allen J. Deschamps 26 Horton St. Steamfitter Arthur B. Tardiff 328 Lafayette St. Retired Joseph W. Berube, Jr. 316 Lafayette St. Clerk I On motion of Councillor Dolan the Council refused immediate reconsideration of all business. On motion of Councillor Dolan a recess was called at 9:06 P. M. A hearing was held on the annlication of S. Salami to erect large Hearing-Sign temporary sign at #191 Essex St. Councillor Dolan was recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing Closed. On motion of Councillor Dolan the permit was granted. - 4 446 Sept. 149 1944 The City Council reconvened its recessed Meeting, Thursday7Mcliugh. 14, 1944, at eight o' clock P. M. , to resume the regular order oAll members were present except Councillors Morency, Safford an Councillor Poitras presided as president pro tem. On motion of Councillor Rafter it was voted to dispense with the reading of the records. 395. Constables The Mayor' s appointment of the following Constables was read an I placed on file: Alfred P. Goodell Francis Dion Roland J. Kiley II 398. Sound Machine A communication was received from the Mayor requesting the use of a sound machine on the streets of Salem to call the attention of the people to the importance of the Waste Paper Drive. On motion of I Couneillbr Rafter permission was granted. 397. Compensation of A communication was received from the Mayor recommending an Certain City Officers ordinance to amend an ordinance relating to the Compensation of Certain City Officers. On:motionof Councillor Durkin the item "Chauffeur- Inspector -, ninety cents per hour" was amended on a roll call vote of eight yeas and three absents, to read "Chauffeur-Inspector - one dollar per hour." On motion of Councillor Dolan the ordinance was then adopted, as amended, for first passage by a unanimous roll call vote of eight yeas and three absents. 398. j Zoning Change A communication from the Mayor recommending; the following zoning I change was referred to the Planning Board on motion of Councillor Dolan: "Section 3-A - B-2 alteration for more than two families of a dwelling house existing on January 1 , 1944 and containing more than 1000 square feet of floor space, exclusive of halls and stairs provided the i building is not enlarged or the exterior walls substantially altered and I provided the Board of Appeal shall rule that such alteration will not be detrimental to the neighborhood." 399. Proposed Widening 1 The following order r000mmended by the Mayor was adopted by a of North Federal streets. unanimous roll call vote. "Ordered: That the auto of $1100 be and hereby is transferred from the Item, 118111011 of Oity Property Account" to the Special Item, "Propose it Widening of Forth and Federal Streots" and be it further i Ordered: thfit From W d sum of $1100, the am of 17.60 be paid to Bessie O. Foster of B®vgrly for the purchase and acquisition of 194 I� 447�,� ; September 14, 1944 square feet of land as shown on a plan entitled "Proposed Widening 30 North Street , Salem, Mass. July 1943, Frank P. Morse, City Engineer", and the sum of $10.23 be paid to the Beaver Automobile Company of Salem for the purchase and acquisition of 26.4 square feet as shown on said plan hereinbefore referred to. Said purchases are for the purposes of widening Federal and North Streets and for other municipal purposes, and be it further Ordered: that the Mayor be and hereby is authorized to purchase said real estate in behalf of the City and be it still further Ordered: that the balance of said sum be expended for the construction of walls, sidewalks, resetting edgestones at said location. Approved by the Mayor, September 15, 1944 400. The following order recommended by the Mayor was adopted by a Proposed Widening, unanimous roll call vote. 30 North Street "Ordered: That the Mayor be and hereby is authorized to sell to Bessie G. Foster of Beverly, Massachusetts, twelve hundred and eighty (1280) square feet of land as shown on a plan of land entitled, "Propose Widening, 30 North Street , Salem, Massachusetts, July 1943, Frank P. Morse, City Engineer" , for the sum of Eight Hundred Ninety-six ($896.00) Dollars and be it further Ordered : that the Mayor be and hereby is authorized to sign , seal and deliver any deed, or other instruments necessary or proper to convey the entire interest of the City of Salem to said Bessie G. Foster." Approved by the Mayor, September 15, 1944 I 401. The following order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: highway Maintenancep N "Ordered: That the sum of One Hundred and two Dollars and Twenty- nine Cents ( 102.29) be and hereby is transferred from the Special Item, Snow Loader to the Street Department , Item, highway Maintenance." Approved by the Mayor, September 15, 1944 402. The following order recommended by the Mayor was referred to the Poor Dept. Bldgs. Committee on Finance: "Ordered That the following transfers be and hereby are made: From the Item, "Town hall" - Twelve Hundred ( 1200.00) Dollars and from the Item, "Administration" - Three hundred ($300.00) Dollars both to the Item, "Poor Department Buildings", all in the Public Property Depart ment, and be it further Ordered: That the sum of One Thousand ( 41000.00) Dollars be and r hereby is transferred from the Reserve Account to the Item, "Poor I 448 September 14, 1944 Department Buildings", all said sums to be added to sums heretofore appropriated to the Item, "yoor Department Buildings". 403. Approved by the Mayor, Sept . 29, 1944 School Milk and The following order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: Lunch Operating /Acct. "Ordered: That the sum of Five Hundred Three Dollars and Fifty Cents ($503.50) be and hereby is transferred from the School Milk and Lunch Fund to the School Milk and Lunch Operating Account , both in the School Department and said sum to be added to and made part of the sums previously appropriated. Approved by the Mayor, Sept. 15, 1944 404. order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: I� Medical bills The followin g Fire Dept. "Ordered: That the Chief of the Fire Department , subject to the approval of the Mayor, be and hereby is authorized to make the following payments: 1. Seventeen ($17.00) Dollars to Dr. Henry Carroll of Salem 2. Seventeen ($17.00) Dollars to Dr. William W. Hennessey of Salem 3. Seventeen ($17.00) Dollars to Dr. G. E. Rafferty of Lynn for medical treatment rendered to Ernest April and John J. Koen for injuries received in the line of duties and be it further ' N Ordered: That the sum of Seventy-five ($75.00) Dollars be and hereby is transferred from "Salaries and Wages" to "Other General r' Expenses" , all in the Fire Department." Approved by the Mayor, Sept . 15, 1944 405. Foreman-Cemetery The following order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: Dept . I "Ordered: That the sum of Seventy-nine Dollars and Eighty Cents !� ( $79.80) be and hereby is transferred from the Item, "Laborers - Permanent" to the Item, "Foreman" , all in the Cemetery Department, said sum to be added to the sum heretofore appropriated, and be it further "Ordered: That the salary of foreman in said Department shall be Forty-five Dollars ($45.00) per week, commencing September 4, 1944." Approved by the Mayor, Sept. 15, 1944. 406. Policewoman The following order recommended by the Mayor was referred to the Corrmiittee on Ordinances: "Ordered: That the sum of Seven uundred and Fifty ($750.00) Dollars be and hereby is transferred from the Item, Salary and Wages to the New Item, Policewoman, for the remainder of the year, all in the Police Department." 44g September 14, 1944 407. The following order recommended by the Mayor was adopted by a Fred T. Phippen- unanimous roll call vote : Pension "Ordered: That the sum of Nine Hundred and Thirty-six ( $936.00) Dollars yearly in equal weekly installments of Eighteen ( $18.00) Dollars to be paid to Mr.Fred T. Phipoen, as a pension: first installment to commence from ilonday, September. 18, 1944. Ordered: that the sums so paid be charged to sums heretofore appro - riated for the Item, "Pensions". Approved by the Mayor, September 15, 1944 408. - 409. A communication from the Mayor relative to a proposed plan relative Discontinuance of portion of Gedney to Discontinuance of portion of Gedney Court , Salem, Mass. was read. Court . Councillor Dolan offered the following order which was adopted: "Whereas, in the opinion of the City Council the public necessity and convenience require that a portion of Gedney be discontinued as a highway of the city from Summer Street to Gedney Uourt as shown on a plan on file in the office of the city clerk of this city dated, August 1944, and entitled, "Discontinuance of Portion of Gedney Court , " it is therefore hereby Ordered, that due notice be given to Edith M. & Gertrude M. Picker- ing; Paola Rizzotti ; Guiseppe Pasquarello and Guiseppe Casale and all others interested, that the City Council intend to discontinue the highway before mentioned, and that Thursday the 28th day of September 1944, 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, September 15, 1944 410. A hearing was ordered for Thursday, October 13, 1944 at eight o' clo k,Zorring"mendment P. M. relative to a communication received from the Salem Planning Board relative to a proposed ordinance changing an industrial zone to' a business zone, on motion of Councillor Rafter. 411. A communication was received from the Emergency Finance Board Finance relative to a C12,000.00 loan for highway Expenses in the Street Department. On motion of Councillor Dolan the communication was read and placed on file. .412. The report of the City Marshal for the month of August was Police referred to the Committee on Police. 413.=414 The Claims of George D. Nicholas and Eugene Tremblay were referred Claim to the Committee on Claims. P 450 Septe*r_ber i4, 1944 415. A hearing was ordered for September 28, 1944 on the application of Sign Peter's Cafe, Inc. to erect a large Stationary Sign at 32 Front St. Auctioneers 416. The renewal of Auctioneer' s Licenses for Norman H. Auger, e Sutton Ave. , and Max Shribman, 150 Essex St. , was granted. Renewal 417. A list of applications for Auto Dealer' s license and Lodging House Licenses license was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits, t 418-419-420-421- 422-423 The following new applications for licenses were referred to the Licenses Committee on Licenses and Permits: Junk Dealer: Alfred Charland, Jefferson Ave. Lodging.-House:!: "Irs. Ann Esancy, 248 Lafayette St . Sell Seaworms: Leonard Blenkhorn, 152 Bridge St . Sunday License: Wilfred Parianos, 38 Charter St . John L. Martin, 150 North St . Henry A. Caron, 37 Cabot St . 424. Licenses Councillor Durkin offered the following report which was accepted and recommendation adopted: "The Committee on Licenses and Permits to whom was referred the following application for a license has considered said matter and would recommend that it be granted: New Licenses Sunday License: Elmer Ballard 67 Mason Street For the Committee Philip J. Durkin Chairman" Approved by the Mayor, Sept. 15, 1944 Garage 425. Councillor Ferguson offered the following report which was accepted on roll cell vote of five yeas, three nays and and recommendation denied,/ three' absen.ts. . On.-motion- of'Coubeillor Ferguson reconsideration of. report-was-asked, for. at next meeting, Motion:' dopted. "The Committee on Public Works to whom was referred the "application . of Harvey Levesque and Harold Nelson to maintain a Garage at f24 Laurel Street has considered said matter and beg leave to report as follows: would recommend that the permit be granted. 358. Precinct Officers The precinct officers whose appointment was received from the Mayor, August 12, 1944, was unanimously confirmed by a roll call vote of eight yeas and three nays. They are as follows: WARD ONE PRECINCT ONE Warden D Joseph A. Murray 20 Columbus Avenue ' Clerk R Harold U. Osgood 2 Cheval Ave. Insp. R William H. Foye 2 Columbus Sq. Insp. R Celia G. Conway 120 Bay View Ave. Insp. D Paul R. Flynn 157 Fort Ave. III, Insp. D George J . Coleman 117 Columbus Ave. WARD ONE PRECINCT TWO Warden R John P. Rybicki 12 Union St. Clerk H George A. McGroarty 28 Becket St. I ICI 451 September 14, 1944 Insp. R Antoni Napolski 7 Carlton St. Insp. R Vincent J. Bartnicki ( in Service) 2 Bentley St. Military Substitute Edmund T. Bartnicki 2 Bentley St . Insp. D James E. Harkins 16 Webb St. Insp. D James F. Bresnahan (in service 2i Becket St . Military substitute Harry Jendraszek 126 Derby St. WARD ONE PRECINCT THREE Warden D John P. Doyle 167 Washington St. Clerk R Charles G. Jeffrey 38 Union St. Insp. R Cgnstantine Soboczinski 40 Daniels St. Insp. R Vacancy Insp. D Edward F. Moran 45 Charter St . Insp. D Stanley J. Witkos 17 Bentley St. WARD TWO PRECINCT ONE Warden D Guy McNeil 11 Pleasant St. 'Clerk R Warren A. Batchelder 103 Bridge St. Insp. R Armand Mailhoit 14 Saunders St . Insp. R Gerald Hogan ( in service)- 47 Bridge St. Military substitute Walter J. Nelson 34 Pleasant St . Insp. D Joseph M. McCarthy 33 Osgood St. Insp. D. John J. Hynes 80 Bridge St. WARD TWO PRECINCT T G -t, Warden D Michael J. Curtin 17 Skerry St. Clerk R Clarence J. Richardson 72 Essex 'St. Insp. R Arthur Johnson 9 Spring St. Insp. R Henry Southam 6 Rice St. Insp. D John G. Doyle 48 Forrester St . Insp. D John J. Griffin 80 Bridge St . WARD TWO PRECINCT THREE Warden R Frank L. Pearl 1761 Essex St. Clerk D John A. Conway (in service) 30 Andrew St . Military Substitute Henry J. Carr 27 Pickman St. Insp. R John J. Collins 10 Cross St . Insp. R Bertha C. McKenney 1121 Conant St . Insp. D Thomas J. Dooley 17 Bridge St . Insp. D. Thomas F Rabbitt 18 Rice St. WARD THREE PRECINCT ONE Warden R Michael J. McNiff 13 Vale St. Clerk D J. Arthur Pare 9. Hathorne St . Insp. R Robert B. Griffin 24 Warren St. Insp. R Fred L. Newell 2 Hathorne Place Insp. D Peter Guiggio 36 Endicott St. Insp. D George F. Cassell 4 Phelps St. WARD THREE PRECINCT TWO Warden Vacancy Clerk D Bartholomew J. Shea 4 Hamilton St. Insp. R Arthur F. O'Leary 7 Vale St. Insp. R J. Henry Turbett 6 Phelps St. Insp. D Henry M. McNiff ( in service) 13 Vale St. Military Substitute Thomas F. Cassidy 9 Stearns Place Insp. D Vacancy WARD THREE PRECINCT THREE Warden D Philippe Frechette 180 Ocean Ave. Clerk R Arthur J. Demers 235 Jefferson Ave. Insp. R Louis 0. Pelletier 259 Jefferson Ave. Insp. R Edward J. Ayotte 316 Jefferson Ave. Insp. D Joseph A. Foote 16 Cloutman St. Insp. D Ernest Boucher 190 Ocean Ave. a" 452 September 14, 1944 -- ---- WARD FOUR PRECINCT ONE Warden R Arthur K. Shepard 11 Andover St . Clerk D J1 Frank McLaughlin 16 River St. Insp. R William F. Hennessey 63 Federal St . Insp, R; Francis J. Moynihan 12 River St. Insp, D B. William Dunn ( in service) 12 South St. � Military Substitute J 27 Albion St . James McHugh Insp, D James T. Connolly 6 Andover St . WARD FOUR PRECINCT TWO Warden D John T. Whitehead, Jr. 24 Beaver St. Clerk R Louis T. O'Grady 78 Beaver St . Insp. R Albert J. Duggan 4 Harrington Ct. Insp. R Samuel Fanning 22 Nichols St. Insp. D Ownn J. Fallon 8 Scotia St. Insp. D. Dennis J. Clifford 11 Fowler St . WARD FOUR PRECINCT THREE Warden D J. Joseph McNally 72 Butler St . Clerk R Edward J. Harney 16 Varney St. InseQ R John J. Toomey 24 Ord St. Inspy. R Thomas F. Dunn 28 Albion St. Insp. b George A. Cohane ( in service) , 83 Boston St. Military Substitute a 105 Boston St. Harding D. H r Frank D r g Insp. D Catherine J. Griffin 1 Aborn St. WARD FIVE PRECINCT ONE I Warden R Arthur R. Lange vin 14 Grant Rd. Clerk Vacancy Insp. R Joseph H. Monette 432' Roslyn St. t . Insp. R Paul Michaud 18 Chase S S Insp. D Edmond dalbert 71 Palmer St. Insep. D Raymond E. Bouchard 277 Lafayette St . WARD FIVE PRECINCT THREE „ (see below) Warden R William A. Theriault 58 Moffatt Rd. Clerk D Antonio Gagnon 97 Leach St. Insp. R Arthur L. Morse 21 "Shore Ave. Insp. R William H. H. Currier 4 West Circle Insep. D James M. Collier 11 Ropes St. Insep. D Aristide St. Pierre 15 Gardner St. WARD FIVE PRECINCT TWO ( see above) Warden R Rosario Berube 16 Raytohd Rd. it Clerk D Thomas F.> Sullivan 37 Ocean Avenue Insp. R Sylvia A. Turcotte I8 Gardner St. Insp. R. Alphons'6',0uellette 2 Chase St. Insp. D. Charles A- Caswell 116 Lafayette St . Imp. D John'*., Martin 25 Shore Ave. WARD FIVE PRECINCT 'FOUR:' Warden R Charles F. Maurais 43 Linden St. Clerk D Grace H. Sweeney 5 Plymouth St . Insp. R Erasme St. Pierre 4112 Harbor St. Insp. R Joseph A. Michaud 6 Harrison Rd. Insp. D Romeo E. Michaud ( in service) 6 Hazel St. Military Substitute William M. Canavan 50 Ocean Ave. Insp. D Margaret E. Connelly 28 Hazel St . WARD FIVE PRECINCT FIVE Warden R John J. Fallon 30 Hancock St. Clerk D John W. Connors 8 Cypress St. Insp. R Rene LeBlanc ( in service) 21 Leach St. Military Substitute Ena M. Tobin 28 Iiancock St. Insp. R Ludger Dionne 1 Sumner Rd. Insp. D Ernest B. Blouin 3 Preston Rd. Insp. D Edward J. Riley 6 Grant Rd. i I 453 September 14, 1944 WARD SIX '' PRECINCT ONE Warden D John J. Manning 8 Dearborn St. Clerk R" Alfred Call 13 Nursery St. Insp. R George B. Hurder 58 Appleton St. Insp. . R Charles W. Stewart 23 Southwick St. Insp. D Thomas H. Gallagher 12 Harris St. Insp. D Eugene F. McCarthy 4 Barr St. WARD SIX PRECINCT TWO Warden D Arthur V. Murphy' 37 Balcomb St. Clerk R Windsor T. Fairbanks 2 Foster Ct. Insp. R George Storey 10 Granite St. Insp. R Harold C. Call 28 Upham St. Insp. D Joseph Michaels 1 Bryant St . WARD SIX. PRECINCT THREE Warden D Myron J. Reynolds 43 Irving St. Clerk R Richard T. Sweeney 82 Barr St. Insp:. R Charles A. Laforme 33 Balcomb St. Insp. R Cornelius J. Cashman 11 Japonica St. Insp. D Ralph Glidden (in service) 21 Osborne St . Military Substitute Mark F. Rirrane 144 North St . Insp. D William Ready 44 Tremont St. 426 . Councillor Rafter offered the following order which was adopted : Foley-Pension "Ordered: That the Council stand in recess until September 23, 1944 at 3:00 P. M. at which time it will meet to hold a hearing on pension application of widow of Denis J. Foley." Approved by the Mayor, Sept. 15, 1944 The following jurors were drawn for the First Session Superior Jurors Criminal Court at Lawrence, Sept. 18, 1944. Fred Tyrell 34 Broad St Acct. Instructor Joseph E. Caron 29 Harbor St. Insurance On motion of Councillor Rafter the City Council recessed at nine o' clock P- M. until Sept . 23, 1944 at 3:00 o' clock P. M. 454 i September 23, 1944 o The City Council reconvened its recessed meeting on Saturday, Jurors September 23, 1944 at one o' clock P. M. for a special meeting for the purpose of drawing jurors. All members were present except Councillors "orency, Poitras, Safford, Crosby and McHugh. The City Clerk opened the eeting. Councillor Muse was elected rresident pro tem. The following jurors were drawin for Superior ( Criminal) Court at `y Salem, October 21 1944. I James I. Roope Harbor View Terrace Retired ratrick J. Landers 25 Warren Street Superintendent it On motion of Councillor Rafter a recess was called at 1:10 P. M. , until call of the cheir. I i i i 455 September 28, 1944 The City Council -reconvened its recessed meeting on Thursday, September 28, 1944 at eight o' clock P. M. , for any and all business. All members were present except Councillors Morency and McHugh. On motio r. of Councillor Safford it was voted to dispense with the reading of the records. Councillor Poitras presided as president pro tem. A hearing was held on the application of Peter' s Cafe, Inc. , to Hearing-Sign erect a large stationary sign at #32 Front Street. Councillors Dolan and Durkin were recorded as being in favor. There was no opposition. Hearin closed. On motion of Councillor Dolan permit was granted. 427. A hearing was held on the discontinuance of a portion of Gedney Discontinuance of Portion of Gedney Court. Guiseppe Pasquarello, Joseph Casale, Paola Rizzotti , and Peter Court Guiggio appeared in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Dolan offered the following order which was adopted by a unanimous roll call vote of nine yeas and two absents. "Resolved, that the common convenience, benefit and necessity of the inhabitants of the city require that a public street or way of said city called Portion of Gedney Court should be discontinued from Summer Street to Gedney Court, as .shown on a plan hereinafter referred to and, bounded as follows, viz: Beginning at a point marked "A" on a plan entitled, "Discontinuance of Portion of Gedney Court Salem, Mass. Scale 1 in. - 20 ft. Aug. 1944 Frank P. Worse City Engineer" thence running S 810 - 44' Eby land. of Edith M. & Gertrude M. Pickering 82.35 ft. to a point marked "B" on said plan; thence running S 790 - O1' - 10" E by land of Paola Rizzotti 42.58 ft. to a point marked "C" on said plan ; thence running S 790 - 51, - 10" by land of Guiseppe 2asquarello 58.52 ft. to a point marked "D" on said plan; thence running S 800 - 15' - 40" E by &&nd of Guiseppe Casale 7.00 ft. to a point marked "E" on said plan ; thence turning and running N 90 - 22' - 20" E on the westerly street line of Gedney Ct. 6.50 ft. to a point marked "F" on said plan; thence turning and running westerly on a curve of a radius of 185.52 ft. on the present southerly street line of Gedney St. , a. distance of 78.09 ft. to a point marked "G" on said plan ; thence running N 820 - 42' - 40" W on the said southerly street line of Gedney Street 152.45 ft. to the said point marked "A" and i Point of beginning. . i 456 September 28, 1944 and^WHEREAS, the City Council on the 14th day of September A. D. 1944, passed the following order, viz: "WHEREAS, in the opinion of the City Council, the public necessity and convenience require that a portion of Gedney Court be discontinued as a highway of the city from Summer Streit to Gedney Court as shown on a plan on file in the office of the city clerk of this city, dated August 1944, and entitled "Discontinuance of Portion of Gedney Court ," it is a therefore hereby ORDERED, that due notice be. given to Edith M. & Gertrude Al. Pickerin ; Paola Rizzotti ; Guiseppe Pasquarello and Guiseppe Casale, and all Others._ interested,'_that the City Council intend to discontinue the highway before mentioned, and that Thursday the 28th day of September, 1944, 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 the order of notice issued therefor passed as aforesaid; and, WHEREAS, the City Council did meet at the time and place appointed and notified as aforesaid and has heard all parties interested claiming to be heard in the matter, it is therefore, ORDERED AND DECREED that the parcel of land before described be and the same hereby is discontinued as a public street or way of said city, according to a plan of the same made by Frank P. Morse, City Engineer dated August 19449 entitled "Discontinuance of Portion of Gedney Court, Salem, Mass. , Scale 1 in. 20 ft. , August 1944, Frank P. Morse, City Engineer," deposited in the off ice. of the city engineer, to which plan reference may be bad. Said discontinuance is over or by land of. City of Salem and we have considered and estimated that no damages are sustained by all other persons by the discontinuance of Portion of Gedney Court as shown on said plan. Given under our hands, this 28th day of September in the year nineteen hundred and forty-four. Wilfred J. Poitras, Acting President Julian Szetela William 0. Safford James J. Muse j Arthur H. Crosby H. Francis Dolan Philip J. Durkin Arthur T . Ferguson Francis E. Rafter Approved by the Iv'iayor, Sept. 29 , 1944 I 457 ______September_ 14 1944 The Mayor' s appointment of John J. Duggan, Almshouse Rd. , as a 428. Constable Constable was read and placed on file. 429. General The following order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: Maintenance-Water ""Ordered: That the sum of Nine Hundred and twenty dollars ($920.00) Dept. be and hereby is transferred from the Reserve Account to General Mainte- nance-Water Department. To be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. " Approved by the Mayor, Sept.. 29, 1944 430. The following order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: Band Concerts "Ordered: That the following transfers be and hereby are made: (1) One hundred ( $100) dollars from War Price Rationing Board Rent and ( 2) Thirty-two ($)32.00) dollars from Town Hall Rental, a total of One hundred Thirty-two ($132.00) dollars, both to Item Band Concerts. To be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose." Approved by the Mayor, Sept . 29, 1944 431. The following order recommended by the Mayor was adopted under W. P. A. suspension of the rules by a unanimous roll call vote: (Palmer' s I-ove) "Ordered: That t$e sum of Seventy-five Hundred ( $7500.00) Dollars be and hereby is appropriated for the former Work Projects Administration. Said sum of Seventy-five Hundred ($7500.00) Dollars to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. And be it further Ordered: That the said sum_be::ChaPged to the Excess and Deficiency Account. " Approved,-I} yith6 Mayor, October 3, 1944, 432: An invitation was received from Salem Post 23 American Legion , Invitation inviting the members of the City Council to attend the Installation of Officers. On motion of Councillor Rafter invitation was accepted. 433. An invitation was received from Salem Unit 23 of The American Invitation Legion Auxiliary inviting members of the City Council to attend the Installation of Officers. Invitation accepted on motion of Councillor Safford. . 434. A communication was received from the Juniper Community Club Police patrol relative to Police Patrol at Juniper Point, Salem Willows. bThe Salem Willows communication was read and placed on file. 435. A petition was received from the New England Telephone and Tele- Pole location graph Co. , and Salem Electric Lighting Co. , covering the location of 25 poles on Swampscott Road, Salem. A hearing was ordered for Friday, 458 September _282 1944 October 13, 1944. Sign 436 A hearing was ordered fore:October' 13 1944, on the application of The Independent Taxi Co. , to erect a large stationary sign at ##179' Washington St. , Salem. Sign 437. A hearing, was ordered for October 13, 1944, on the application of Carmen-Kimball Co. , to erect a large stationary sign at #17 Central St. 438-439-440-441 Sign Bonds The following sign bonds were referred to` the Committee on Bonds and returned approved: Charles Melonas, 165 Washington St . Independent Taxi Co. , 179 Washington St . Coco-Cola Company, 120 Essex St . Coco-Cola Company, 264 Essex St. Garage 442. A )fearing was ordered on October,l3,'.1944y_'on the application of Bridget Lewalska to Maintain a Garage at #R33 Bridge St. , Salem, Mass. 443-444-445 Claims The following Claims were referred to the Committee on Claims: Henriette Bearse Minot A. Holbrook, Jr. B. Agnes O'Hare Licenses 446 Councillor Durkin offered the following report which was accepted and recommendation adopted. "The Committee on Licenses and rermits to whom was referred the following applications for licenses has considered said matter, and would recommend that they be granted: Renewals Auto Dealer: Paul Lareau 273 Bridge St . ( 2nd Class) Lodging Housee Mrs. Anna Morgan 4 Howard St. New Licenses Junk Dealer: Alfred Charland Jefferson Ave. Lodging House: Mrs. Ann Esancy 248 Lafayette St. To Sell Seaworms: Leonard Blenkhorn 152 Bridge St. Sunday Licenses: Henry A. Caron 37 Cabot St . John L. Martin 150 North St. Wilfred Parinos 38 Charter St . For the Committee Philip J. Durkin, Chairman" Sunday Licenses approved by the Mayor, Sept. 29 , 1944 44 Poor Dept. Bldg Councillor Dollan offered the following report which was accepted = and recommendation adopted: I 459 September 28, 1944 "The Committee on Finance to whom was referred the matter of trans- ferring $1200efrom item "Town Hall , and from item "Administration" $300.0 and $1000.00 from item, "Reserve Account" all to item, "Poor Department Buildings", has considered said matter and would recommend that said transfer be made. " For the Committee H. Francis Dolan Chairman" 448. Councillor Ferguson offered the following report which was accepted Sign on tunnel and recommendation adopted: "The Committee on Public Works to whom was referred the application in behalf of Lt. Gov. Horace T. Cahill candidate for Gov. for a sign on the tunnel has considered said matter and beg leave to report as follows: would recommend that the permit be granted- and that all other Candidates e granted permits to erect signs without further action from this Council. For the Committee, Arthur T. Ferguson" Chairman" 399. The matter of second and final passage of an ordinance to amend Compensation of Certain City Offi- an ordinance relative to 'Compensation of Certain City Officers was taken cers p. On motion of Councillor Dolan the item, "Chauffeur-Inspector - $1.00 per hour", was amended to read "Chauffeur-Inspector -$.90 per hougrdinance Amendment adopted on a roll call vote of nine yeas and twa nays. The/ as then adopted, as amended, on a. unanimous roll call vote as follows: ' In the year one thousand nine hundred and forty-four AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE COMPENSATION OF CERTAIN CITY OFFICERS. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem as follows: SECTION l. . Chapter 14 of the city ordinances is hereby amended by establishing the base rate of pay of certain city effipioyees at the following rates per hour as classified below: Arborist One dollar per hour Blacksmith' s helper Seventy-five cents per holffl Carpenter for regular annual employment One dollar twelve and one- half cents per hour Carpenter ?or temporary employment The prevailing union wage at time of his employ- ment Chauffeur inspector Ninety cents per hour Gardener One dollar per hour Gardener-general, that is a ` gardener of at least five years' experience in greenhouses and flowers, outside flowers, landscapes, shrubbery, trees and designing of same. One dollar twelve and one- half cents per hour. I 460 September 28-1 1944 --- Laborers-skilled, that is any laborer who can construct forms, sidewalks , manholes, catch basin, lay edge stone grade or construct street , finish cement or macadam road, spread or grade surfacing of street or side- walks. Eighty-seven and one-half cents per hour. Mechanic-general , is one who can re- pair and who has had experience in the repair of automobiles, trucks, and bulldozer, compressor, concrete mixer, crane, grader, hoisting engine jack hammer, power shovel, road roller, tractor, trenching machine, and similar 'power driven equipment. One dollar and five cents per hour. Meter-repair man, Ninety cents per hour. Operator-general, that is one who uan operate and grease and make minor repairs on .bulldozer, compressor concrete mixer, crane, grader, hoisting engine, jack hammer, power shovel, road- roller, tractor, trenching machine and similar power driven equipment. One dollar and five cents per hour. Painter, for regular annual employment Ninety six cents per hour Painter on temporary employ- ment The prevailing union wage at the time of his employment. Painter's helper Seventy five cents per hour Timekeeper Seventy-eight and three-quarters cents per hour. , Watchman Sixty-eight and two-thirds cents i per hour Welder Ninety-five cents per hour In addition to the foregoing compensation all employees in the above- named classifications shall receive an additional ten percent compen- sation for the remainder of the year 1944. In addition to the compen- satim fib aRwe there shall be another increase of ten percent on the base M of �".id employees which shall be effective until March ;30" ice. SoMog 2. Me sest temporary increase of ten percent in compensa- tion "vv In ceffeet Is and hereby tion �IhiceIm Y shall be repealed insofar as it ef-fects ttie mployees classified in Section 1. SECTION 3. All tme ewployees in the classification set forth in Section 1 shall work on a foray hour week basis. ICI iSECTION 4. The foregoing, ordinances shall be in effect notwithstanding any other ordinances in force and any ordinances inconsistent herewith September 28, 1944 and hereby repealed for the period during the effective date of the ordinance. SECTION 5. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by the city charter. " Approved by the Mayor, Sept. 292 1944 449. Councillor Durking offered- the following order: State Election "Ordered: That meetings of the qualified voters of the City of Salem be held in the several voting, precincts of the city, at the polling places designated hereinafter, on Tuesday, November 7, 1944 for the election of the -Presidential- Electors, Governor, Lieutenant Governor, 1 Secretary, Treasurer, Auditor, Attorney General, Senator in Congress, Representatives in Congress from the Sixth District, Councillor from the Fifth District, Senator from the Second Essex District, Representativ s to the General Court from the Thirteenth and Fourteenth Districtsf, County Commissioners and_-Sher 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, Derby St. 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 St. Anne' s Hall , Cleveland St. Ward 4, Prec. 1 Poking Place, Beckford, St. Prec. 2 Y. M. C. T., Society Hall, Boston St. Prec. 3 Endicott School, Boston St . Ward 5, Prec. 1 Saltonstall School, Lafayette St. Prec. 2 Saltonstall School, Lafayette St. Prec. 3 Saltonstall School, Lafayette St. Prec. 4 South Branch Library, Lafayette St . Prec. 5 Training School, Lafayette St. Ward 6, Prec. 1 Engine House, .North St. Prec. 2 Cogswell School, 'School St. Prec. 3 Cogswell School, School St. And be it further ORDERED: that the polls be opened at 8:00 A. M. and closed at 7:00 P. M. and that the City Clerk cause notice to be published as squired by law. " Councillor Ferguson moved an amendment to read, 116:00 A. M. to to 4:00 P. M. Amendment defeated on a roll call vote of two yeas, seven nays, and two absents. The order was then adopted as submitted by Councillor Durkin on a roll call vote of nine yeas and two ahaents. Approved by the Mayor, Sept. 29, 1944 apt 462 September 28, 1944 ommended an ordinance'"to amend' an. ordinance 450. Councillor Dolan rec Chauffeur- Inspector relative'ato the Compensation of certain City Officers, ( Chauffeur-Inspec- tor) which was adapted for first passage by a unanimous roll call vote. 451 Community Fund Councillor Rafter offered the following resolution which was adopted by a -unanimous roll call vote. "WHEREAS: on October 32 1944 The Community Fund inaugurates its campaign for funds to assure the continuation of its noble and christian purposes; and WHEREAS the City Council of Salem proud to have within its borders an agency that without public humiliation or private affornt extends its beneficent aid to all who require it ; and ! WHEREAS the City Council aware that no artificial barrier of race or faith or color taint and cloud its armor; that no infant in swaddling clothes forsaken and abandoned by unworthy- parents that no child in his formative years needing aid because of a destroyed home; that no veteran and his loved ones in need of assistance; that no one I' sick and in need of hospital aid and care; that no person aged and infirm needing home nursing and supervision is denied sanntuary and 1 help; and WHEREAS the tubercular, the cancerous, the homeless, the hapless, I the needy are its legatees; that the objects of its bounty are those whom the world forgets or. too little remembers; that its creed is kindness; that its soul is one of greatness; that the Community Fund is a vibrant living example of ennobling brotherhood; therefore j . . BE IT RESOLVED That the City Council of Salem hereby heartily endorses the purpose of the Community Fund and earnestly urges the ! citizens of Salem to contribute generously to the success of its exalted mission." \ Approved by the Mayor, Sept. 25, 1944 on motion of Councillor Rafter a recess was called at 8:51 P. M. unt il call of the chair. -46 October 13, 1944 The City Council reconvened its recessed meeting on Thursday, October 13, 1944 at eight o'clock P. M. , for any and all business. All members were present except Councillors Durkin , Ferguson and McHugh. On motion of Councillor Safford it was voted to dispense with the reading of the records. Councillor Poitras presided as president pro tem. A hearing was held on the petition of the New England Tel. & Tel. Hearing-Pole Co. , and the Salem Electric Lighting Co. to locate twenty-five poles on Swampscott Road. D. E. Frye appeared in favor for the New England Tel . and Tel . Co. , Councillor Dolan was also recorded in favor. There was no opposition, and the hearing was closed. The petition was granted by the following order which was adopted on motion of Councillor Dolan: "IT IS HEREBY ORDERED: 453. that the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company and Salem Pole Electric Lighting Company be and they are hereby granted joint or identic 1 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 q petition of said Companies dated the 8th day of September, 1944. All construction under this order shall be in accordance with the following conditions: - Poles shall be of sound timber, and reasonably straight , and shall be set substantially at the points indicated upon the plan marked N. E. T. & T. Co. , No. 1352 Dated 9-1-44--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 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 i be erected thereon under this order:-- Swampscott Road off Highland Avenue, Poles 142/1 to 25 inclusive 25 poles. " Approved by the Mayor, Oct. 16, 1944 Hearing-Garage A hearing was held on the application of Bridget Lewalski to maintain a garage at P33 Bridge St. Edmund Lewalski appeared in favor � . 464 October 13, 1944 Manuel Solovicos appeared in opposition. Hearing closed. On motion .of Councillor Muse the permit was granted. Hearing-Sign A hearing was held on the application of Carmen-Kimball to erect a large stationary sign at #7 Central Street. Councillor Dolan was recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. On motion of Councillor Dolan the permit was granted. Hearing-Sign A hearing was held on the- application of the Independent Taxi Co. , to erect a large stationary sign at #179 Washington Street. William Leslie appeared in favor. Councillor Crosby was recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. On motion of Councillor Crosby the permit was granted. Hearing Zoning Amendment A hearing was held on the proposed amendment to the zoning laws on Lafayette Street near the Lead Mills, changing from an industrial zone to a business zone. 454 which etition-Zoning A petition/was introduced by the City Clerk signed?by' 750 residents Change of South Salem recorded in favor of the zoning change from an industrial to business zone in the Lafayette District near the Lead Tviills; was read and placed on file. The following residents of South Salem spoke in favor of the change: Attorney O'Brine, Edward Coughlin and William Hoar. 455 Assessed valuation Mr. Rand a resident of the Lafayette District near the Lead Millar submitted a list of the assessed valuation of the Lafayette District and 135 lots which can be built whichwas read and placed on Pile. The following residents spoke in favor of the zoning change: Mr. Teeling and Eva Perkins and seventy-five residents of South Salem rose k in favor of the change. Attorney David A. Foley representing the O'Keefe Leather Co. appeared in opposition. Hearing closed. On motion of Councillor Dolan the matter was then referred to the Committee on Ordinances and they to confer with the Planning Board and the City Solicitor. Law Dept. 456 The following order recommended-by the Mayor was adopted under the suspension of the rules: "Ordered: That the sum of Two thousand eight hundred seventy ($ 29 87 •� dollars be and hereby is appropriated for the Law Department, to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. Said sum to be charged to the Excess and Deficiency Account." Approved by the Mayor, October 16, 1944. 4Gq_ 465 October 139 1944 The following order recommended by the Mayor was adopted under 457. the suspension of the rules. Planning Board (Rezoning) "Ordered: That the sum Of Thirty-six Hundred and Forty-eight ($3648. ) Dollars be and hereby is appropriated for the Special Item, "Planning Board - Rezoning Modification", said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. Said sum shall be charged to the Excess and Deficiency Account." Approved by the Mayor, Oct. 16, 1944 45 . The following order recommended by the Mayor was referred to the Collection of Ashe Committee on Finance. "-Drdered: --That he sum of Fifty-eight Hundred and Thirty-five ($5835.00) Dollars be and hereby is appropriated for the Street Depart- ment , Item, "Collection of Ashes", to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. Said sum to be charged to Excess and Deficiency Account. " 459. The following order recommended by the Mayor was adopted under Covering Dumps suspension of the rules. "Ordered: That the sum of Eleven Thousand Five Hundred ($11,500. ) Dollars- be and hereby is appropriated to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for the Special Item, "Covering Dumps". Said sum to be charged to the Excess and Deficiency Account." Approved by the Mayor, Oct. 16 , 1944 46 . The following order recommended by the Mayor was adopted under General Maintenance suspension of the rules. Water Department "Ordered: That the sum of Five Hundred and Fifty ($550.00) Dollars be and hereby is appropriated for the purchase of a 4" diaphram trench pump, said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for General Maintenance ;.4 Water Department and be it further Ordered: That said sum of Five Hundred and Fifty ($550.00) Dollars e charged to the Excess and Deficiency Account." Approved by the Mayor, Oct. i6, 1944 461. The following order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: Payment for damages p L "Ordered: That the sum of One Hundred Twenty-five ($125.00) Dollar lI be and hereby is appropriated for the purpose of indemnifying Thomas N. Neville for expenses and damages incurred by him in the settlement of an action brought against him for property damage arising out of the opera- ion of him of a police department vehicle owned by the City of Salem hile said Neville was acting within the scope of his employment by the ity oil the twenty-second day of May, 1943- Said sum to be charged to a° 466 October 13, 1944 the Law Department." Approved by the Mayor, Oct. 16, 1944 462. The following order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: : V-Day "Ordered: That the sum of Two hundred fifty dollars ( $250) be and hereby is transferred from the Reserve Account to the Special Item, V.Day." Approved by the Mayor, Oct. 16, 1944 463. Suho ;1-Milk The following order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: �c Lunch "Ordered: That the sum of Twenty-five Hundred and Seventy-nine Dollars and Twenty Cents ($2579.20) be and hereby is transferred from the School Milk and Lunch Fund to the School Milk and Luncji Operating Account both in the School Department and said sum to be added to and made part of the sums previously appropriated." Approved by the Mayor, Oct. 16, 1944 464 Small Parks The following order recommended by the Mayor was adopted under suspension of the rules: e "Ordered: That the sum of Fifteen Hundred ($1500.00) Dollars be and hereby is transferred from the Item, "Building Materials, Ledge Hill Park" to the Item, "Salaries and Wages, Small Parks", both in the Park Department and be it further Ordered: That the sum of Six Hundred and Fifty ($650.00) Dollars be and hereby is appropriated for the Park Department Item, "Salaries s and Wages, Small Parks" and said sum of $650.00 to be charged to the Excess and Deficiency Account , and be it still further Ordered: That this sum of Twenty-one Hundred and Fifty ( $2150.00) Dollars be added to the sums heretofore appropriated for the Park Department, Item, "Salaries and Wages, Small Parks". Approved by the Mayor, Oct. 16, 1944 465 Zoning Ord. A communication received from the Mayor recommending an ordinance Area Regula- tion to ordinance amendan or ina ce relative t e o Zoning, (Area Regulation) was referred f to the Committee on Ordinances on motion of Councillor Rafter. 466 Election A communication received from the Mayor relative to instructions as to registering and securing a ballot for servicemen and women for the coming election was read and placed on file. 467 Real estate The following order recommended by the Mayor was adopted by a #30 North St. unanimous roll call vote. "Ordered: That the City of Salem hereby accepts the gift of the Beaver Automobile Company of a parcel of land as shown on a plan entitled "Proposed Widening - 30 North Street, Saba, Mass. , July 1943, 467 October 13, i944 Frank P. Morse, City Engineer" containing 26.4 square feet. Said land is to be used for highway uses and other municipal purposes." Approved by the Mayor, October 16, 1944 468. The Mayor' s appointment of Peter J. Phillips as Constable was read Constable and placed on file. 469. The following order recommended by the Mayor was referred, on motion Fire Dept. Ladder truck of Councillor Dolan , to the Committee on Fire Department and they to advise the Committee on Finance at a later date. . "Ordered: That the sum of Eighteen Thousand and Five Hundred ($18,500) Dollars be acid hereby is appropriated for the Special Item for the purchase of a new ladder truck. Said sum of $18,500. to be charged to the Excess and Deficiency Account and be it further Ordered: That the sum of Two Thousand ($2000.00) Dollars be and hereby is transferred from the Fire Department , Item, "Salaries and Wages" to the Special Item for the 1urchase of a new ladder truck. " 470. A communication was received from the City Marshal asking the City Sick leave Police Dept . Council to authorize him to continue Officer Olson on the payroll until he is able to work. On motion of Councillor Rafter permission was granted. 471. A communication from the City Marshal requesting payment of $125.00 Payment of damages to Officer Neville to indemnify him for action against .hin in Superior Court was read and placed on file. 472. A report from the Planning Board was read relative to the Zoning Report-Planning Bd. Amendment recommended by the Mayor relative to "Section 3A - B2" pertaining to "Residence D" zones. On motion of Councillor Rafter a hearing was ordered for Thursday, November 9 , 1944. 473-474 A petition was receivdd from the New England Telephony. and Telegraph Poles Co. , and Salem Electric Lighting Co. , covering joint location of existin pole on Swampscott Road. The petition was granted by the following order which was adopted on motion of Councillor Dolan. "Ordered: That the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company and Salem Electric Lighting Company each having locations in certain of the streets of the municipality, be and they are hereby granted a joint location for and permission jointly to- maintain poles already existing and their respective wires to be placid thereon, together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as any of said Companies may deem necessary, in the public way or ways hereinafter referred to, as requested in petition of said Companies dated the 4th day of October 468 October 13, i944- 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 et substantially at the points indicated upon the plan marked--N.E.T. & r. Co. , No. 1362 Dated 9-8-44 --filed with this order. There may be attached to said poles by said New England Telephone and Telegraph Company of to exceed thirty wires and three cables necessary for the conduct of f its business and by 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 round. The following are the public ways or parts along which the poles bove referred to are located, and the number of poles:-- Swampscott Road, Pole 142/26 - 1 pole" Approved by the Mayor, Oct . 17, 1944. 475-476 Pole A petition was received from the New England Telephone and Telegraph ompany and Salem Electric Lighting Co_ ,:- covering the location of 137 xisting poles ,-=The- petition--was granted by the follow-Ing order which as adopted on motion of Councillors Dolan and Safford jointly. "Ordered: That the Nevv England Telephone and Telegraph Company and Salem Electric Lighting Company each having locations in certain of the streets of the municipality, be and they are hereby granted a joint location for and permission jointly to taintain poles already existing d their respective. wires to be *;laced thereon, together with such. sustaining and protecting fixtures as any of said Companies. may deem necessary, in the public way or ways hereinafter referred to , as requested n petition of said Companies dated the 8th day of Sept. 1944. All construction under this order shall be in accordance with the following conditions: -- Poles shall be of sound timiber,. and reasonably straight , and shall be et substantially at the points indicated upon the plan marked--N.E.T. & V. Co. , No. 1339-1 to 7 inclusive Dated 8/15/44 --filed wt' h this order. here may be attached to aid poles by said New England Telephone and elegraph Company not to exceed thirty wires or three and by said Salem Electric Lighting Company not to exceed wires and cables necessary for he conduct of its business, and all of said wires and cables shall be laced at a height not less than 20 feet from the ground. 4 October 13, . 944 - 469 The following are the public ways or parts of ways along which the poles above referred to are located, and the number of poles:- Various Streets per list attached - Total 137 poles Approved by the Mayor, Oct. 17, 1944 The renewal of the license of Samuel . Solomon, 163 Vuashin 477. gton St. , Licenses to Sell. Firearms was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. 478. The application of William E. Hanna for a Sunday License at #1492 Sunday Lic. North St. , was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits470. The claim of Peter Gianoulis was referred to the Committee on Claim Claims. 40. A hearing was ordered for October 26, 1944 on the application of Sign John Saccon to erect a large stationary sign at #102 St. Peter St. The Sign Bond for Peter' s Cafe, Inc. , 481. #32 Front St. was referred Sign Bond to the Committee on Bonds and returned approved. 42. Councillor Muse offered the following report which was accepted Leave to withdraw and recommendation adopted. "The Committee on Claims to whom was referred the claim of B. Agnes O'Hare for damage to house caused by tree falling on same on September 14, 1944 has considered said matter and would recommend leave to withdraw. For the Committee James J. Muse, Chairman" The following jurors were drawini for Superior (Civil) Court, Jurors November 1944 at Salem. James Tu117 7 Leach St. Chauffeur Thomas J. Magner 31 West Ave. Electrician Leo J. Donovan 155 Federal St. Painter The following jurors were drawn for Superior (Civil) Court , November 1944 at Lawrence. Eneas A. Daly 38 Hathmrne St. Leather worker Daniel J. O'Brien 24 Ord St . Foreman James E: Soper 7 Boardman St. Clerk On motion of•Councillor Rafter the Council recessed until call of he chair at 9:40 P. M. 470 0 October _uE,__1944___- The City Council reconvened its reoessed meeting Thursday, October 26, 1944 at eight 0,0aock P. M. , for any and all business. Councillor Poitras presided as president pro tem: All members were present except Councillors Morency and-Ferguson. On motion of Councillor Safford it j was voted to dispense with the reading of the records. ing was held on the application of John Baccon to erect a Hearing-Sign A hear neon sign at10 St . Peter Street . Councillor Poitras large- stationary gn lar e I'Y g was recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. On motion of Councillor Rafter the permit was granted. 483 Armistice Day The followingorder recommended by the Mayor was adopted: "Ordered: That all War Veterans who are employees of the Police and Fire Departments shall be granted Armistice Day off without loss of pay, excepting members of the Police and Fire Departments who are essential to the maintenance of these departments on this day, and War Veterans of of the Police and Fire Departments who work this day shall be granted similar leave without loss of pay on another day in lieu thereof." Ap_-roved by the Mayor,. October 27, 1944 Payment for damages The following order recommended by the Mayor was adopted under 484 suspension of the rules by a unanimous roll call vote: ! "Ordered: That the sum of Seven Hundred Forty-nine ($749) Dollars be and hereby is appropriated for the purpose of indemnifying Jean A. Campbell for expenses and damages incurred by him in the settlement of claims against him for bodily injuries and property damage arising out of the operation by him of a Street Department truck owned by the City of Salem, while said Campbell was acting within the scope of his employ- ment by the city on the first day of February 1944. Said sum to be charged to the Law Department." Approved by the Mayor, October 27, 1944. 485 Public Property The following order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: ^Ordered: . That the following transfers be and hereby are made in the Public Property Department: (1) From Town Hail $200.00 (2) From Administration 400.00 (3) From Fire Dept. Buildings- 900.00 all to the Water Department Buildings. (4) From City Hall to Poor Dept . Buildings $500.00 (5) From Town Hall to Other Dept. Buildings 700.00 471 October 26, 1944 ( 6) From Other Expenses to Special Account "Relocating City Scales" 600.00 Said sums herein transferred to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose." Approved by the Mayor, October 27, 1944 486. The following order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: Treasurer' s Dept . "Ordered: That the sum of Three Hundred Sixty-five ($365.00) Dollars be and hereby is transferred from the Item, "Temporary Loan Interest, "Salaries and Wages". Said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this Item. And be it further Ordered: That the sum of Three Hundred Forty` ($340.00) Dollars be and hereby is transferred from the Item, "Temporary Loan Interest , Legal Opinion, Certification Fees and Othef' Expenses" to the Item, "Other Expenses" . Said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this Item. Both of these transfers are within the Treasurer' s Depart- ment ." Approved by the Mayor, October 27, 1944 487. The following order recommended by the Mayor was adopted; Soldiers' Relief "Ordered: That the sum of One Thousand ( $1000.00) Dollars be and hereby is transferred in the Soldiers' Relief Department as follows: One Thousand ($1000.00) Dollars from Military Aid to Soldiers' Relief; said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated." Approved by the Mayor, October 27, 1944 488. The following order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: Postage and Box Rent-Collector' s "Ordered: That the fallowing transfers be and hereby are made: Dept. (1) Two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) from Treasurer' s Depart- ment, Temporary Loans Interest etc. and (2) One hundred fifty dollars ($150.00) from Collector' s Depart- ment, Salaries and Wages, both to the Item in the Collector' s Depart- ment, Postage and Box Rent. Said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose." Approved by the Mayor, October 27, 1944 489. The following order recommended by the Mayor was -adopted: Police Dept. "Ordered: That the sum of Five hundred five ( $505) dollars be and hereby is transferred in the Police Department from the item "Motor- cycles" to the item "Equipment and Repairs" , and be it further Ordered: that the sum of Three hundred ($300) dollars be and hereby is appropriated to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for Police 472 October 26, 1 44 Department item "Other Expenses". Said sum of Three hundred ( $300. ) dollars to be charged to the Excess and Deficiency Account." Approved by the Mayor, October 27, 1944 490 Soldiers' Relief The'. folloWing order.;-recommended by the Mayor was adopted: Dept. "Ordered: That the following transfer be and hereby is made: From the rublic Welfare Department , Item Old Age Assistance, the sum of Four Thousand ( $4,000) Dollars as follows: 1. To Soldiers' Aid Expenses $700.00 2. To Soldiers' Relief 300.00 3. Hospital 400.00 4. War Allowance, World War #2 2,600.00 Said sums to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for these purposes in the Soldiers' Relief Department. " Approved by the Mayor October 27, 1944 491 Real Estate The following order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: "Ordered: That the Mayor be and hereby is authorized to lease to the Hytron Corp. , at a rental of Fifteen ( $15.00) Dollars per month, certain real estate near Derby Street and the South River, described as follows: Beginning at a point marked "A" on a plan entitled "Laird of City of Salem, Derby Street , scale 1 in. = 20 ft. October 1944. Approved, Frank P. Morse, City Engineer". Thence running northwesterly seventy-three ( 73.0) feet by land of Peter G. and John G. Taloumis and land of the Hytron Corp. to a corner in the land of said Hytron Corp. and a point marked "B"; thence turning and running Northeasterly twenty-eight and six-tenths (28.6) feet by land of said Hytron Corp. to an angle in the line of said %ytron Corp. and a point marked "C" ; thence turning and running more northeasterly fifty-six ( 56.0) feet by land of said Hytron Corp. to a corner in said land of said Hytron Corp. and a point marked "D" ; thence turning and running southwesterly sixty-five and nine-tenths (65.9) feet across land of the City of Salem to a point marked "A" , the point of beginning. Containing approximately 2,775 square feet of land. and be it further Ordered: That the Mayor be authorized to execute any lease or other instrument necessary for the above purpose." Approved by the Mayor, October 27, 1944 4'73 October 26, 1944 The following order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: 492• Parade "Ordered: That permission is hereby granted to The American Legion Post #23, to conduct a parade in Salem on Saturday morning, November 11, 194.4, Armistice Day." Approved by the Mayor, October 27, 1944 493. The Mayor' s appointment of Anthony E. Mento, 10 Pratt, Salem, Weigher of Mass. , as a Weigher of Commodities was read and placed on file. Commodities 494. The Mayor' s appointment of Edward L. Colbert , 21 Burnside St. , Weigher of Coal & Commodites Salem, Mass_, sa-arWeigher of._@oal. and'Commodites was read and placed on file. 495. The Mayor' s appointment of Edward P. Carlin as Constable was read Constable and placed on file. 496. A. communication was received from the Mayor relative to an Invitation invitation from the Unitedi,6panish War Veterans inviting the members, of the City Council to attend installation of officers, Thursday, October 26 , 1944 at 8:00 P. M. On motion of Councillor McHugh the invitation was accepted. 497. A communication was received from the Mayor relative to the Mayor Membership and City Council taking membership in the Port Raritan District Commission, Inc. On motion of Councillor Dolan the communication was referred to the committee on Ordinances. 498. A communication was received from the City Marshal appointing, Permanent Patrolme with the approval of the Mayor, Edward C. Brennan, 22 Grove Street, Police Dept. Salem, and Leo B. Ward, 62 Hathorne St . , Salem, to the position of Permanent Patrolmen in the Salem Police Department. Both these men are now in the Armed Services. The communication was read and placed on file. 499. The 'report of the City Marshal for the month of September was Police Report referred to the Committee on Police. 500. The application of George Dear to erect a small political sign Sign at 60 Washington Street was granted. 501-502-503 A hearing was ordered for November 9, 1944 on the following Signs applications to erect large stationary signs: T. R. Kerr Furniture Co. 68 Washington St. ( 3 signs around (marquee) Topsy' s Chicken Coop 158A Essex St. Martha Sweets 295 Essex St. 504-505-506-507 The following sign bonds were referred to the Committee on Bonds Sign Bonds 4.74 October 26 ,. 1944 and returned approved: Coco-Cola Co. for Martha Sweets 295 Essex St. John Saccon lOw St . Peter St . T. R. Kerr Furniture Co. 68 Washington St . Abraham and Bernard Bookstein d/b/a Topsy' s Chicken Coop 158A Essex St. Renewals 508. The renewal of Sunday Licenses of Michael D'Iorio, 18 High St. , and Etta Groman, 1361 Derby St. , were referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits.�r " Councillors Morency and Ferguson attended the meeting at this point. Zoning Change 509 Councillor Durkin offered the following report for the Committee on Ordinances which was accepted and the recommendation of accompanying ordinance adopted for first passage: "The Committee on Ordinances to whom was referred the change in Ordinance on Lafayette St. , at a point known as Lead Mills from an Industrial to a Business Zone has considered said matter and would recommend the adoption of the following Ordinance. For the Committee, Philip J. Durkin, Acting Chairman" "In the year one thousand nine hundred and forty-four An Ordinance to amendthe Zoning Ordinance Be itordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: Section 1. The Zoning Ordinance and Map is hereby amended by changing the industrial district bounded easterly by the Marblehead town line, northerly by Salem Harbor and for approximately five hundred feet southwesterly by Lafayette Street to a business district , being taken from Class 7 and placed inClass 6. Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City Charter." Councillor Dolan moved immediate reconsideration in the hope that it ould not prevail. Reconsideration denied. Councillor Durking moved five minute recess at 8:44 P. M. The City Council reconvened at 9:50 P. M. 510. Licenses Councillor Durkin offered the following report which was accepted and recommendation adopted: "The Committee on Licenses and Permits to whom was referred the following applications for licenses has considered said matter and would recommend that they be granted: 4 October 26 , 1944 Renewals To Sell Firearms: Samuel Solomon 163 Washington St. New License Sunday License: William Hanna 149A North St. For the Committee Philip T. Durkin, Chairman" 511. Councillor Dolan offered the following report which was accepted Collection of Ashe and recommendation adopted: "The Committee on Finance to whom was referred the order approp- riating $5835.00 to Street Dept. , item, "Collection of Ashes," has , considered said matter and would recommend that the appropriation of $5835.00 be made, and be appropriated for the Street Dept. , item, "Collection of Ashes" , to be added to stun hereto appropriated for this purpose, said sum to be charg9d to the Excess and Deficiency Account. For the Committee H. Francis Dolan , Chairman" 512. Councillor Muse offered the following order which was adopted: Street Light "Ordered: That the Committee on Electrical Affairs be requested to have an electric light installed on the lower part of Pickman Street between Milk and Webb Street, as this part of Pickman Street is very dark." Approved by the Mayor, October 27, 1944 513. Councillor Crosby offered the following order which was adopted: Honor Roll "Ordered: That the Honor Roll Committee of Ward 4 be given permiss ion to hold a parade on the Streets of this City on Sunday, October 29, 1944." Approved by the Mayor, October 27, 1944 On motion of Councillor Rafter a recess was called at 9: 55 P. M. , until call of the chair. s 47 6 November 9, 1944 The City Council reconvened its recessed meeting, Thursday, November 9, 1944 at eight o' clock P. M. , for the purpose of any and all business. Councillor Poitras presided as president pro tem. All members were present except Councillors Morency and Crosby. On- motion of Councillor Safford it was voted to dispense with the reading of the records. Hearing Zoning Ord. A hearing was held on the report of the Salem Planning Board on the Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance relative to residence "D" districts. Councillor Rafter spoke in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing 6losed. 514 Zoning Ordinance Councillor Rafter introduced the following ordinance which was (Residence "D") adopted for first passage; by unanimous roll call vote : "In the year one thousand nine hundred and forty-four An Ordinance to amend an ordinance relative 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 striking out item B-2 under Section 3A and inserting in place thereof the following new sectio : T "Section 3A. B.-2. Alteration for more than two Jfamilies of a dwelling house existing on January 1, 1944, and containing more than 1000 square feet of..,floor space, exclusive of halls and stairs, provided the building is not enlarged or the exterior walls substan- tially altered and provided the Board of Appeal shall rule that such alteration will not be detrimental to the neighborhood." Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City Charter." Hearing A hearing was held on the application of Martha Sweets to ceect a Sign large stationary sign at 295 'Essex Street. Councillors Durkin and McHugh in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. On motion of Councillor Durkin permit was granted. Hearing-Sign A hearing was held on the application of the T. R. Kerr Furniture Co. , to erect three large signs around marquee at 68 Washington Street. Councillor McHugh and Attorney Edward Hh�Shea appeared in favor. Councillor Dolan appeared in opposition. Hearing closed. On motion of lCouncillor McHugh the permit was granted. ii 4'7'7 Revember•-9, 1944 A hearing was held on the application of Topsy' s Chicken Coop to Hearing-Sign erect a large stationary sign at 158A Essex Street. Councillor Muse spoke in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. On motion of Councillor Muse the permit was granted. 515. The following order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: School-Milk & Li "Ordered: That the sum of Thirty-one Hundred Ninety-seven Dollars and Seventy-two Cents ( $3197.72) be and hereby is transferred from the School Milk and Lunch Operating Account'; both in the School Department and said sum to be added to and made part of the sums previously appropriated. " Approved by the Mayor, November 10, 1944 516. The following order recommended by the Mayor was adapted: Collection of "Ordered: That the sum of Twenty-three Hundred ($2300.00). Dollars Garbage be and hereby is transferred from Item #1, Administration , to Item #4, Collection of Garbage, both in the Board of Health Department. Said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this account. " Approved by the Mayor, November 10, 1944 517. The following order recommended by the Mayor was adopted by a W. P. A. unanimous roll call vote: "ordered: That the sum of Six Thousand ($6000.00) Dollars be and hereby is appropriated for the former Works Projects Administration (W.P.A. ) , to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. Said sum to be charged to the Excess and Deficiency Account. " '. . Approved by the Mayor, November 10, 1944 518. The following order recommended by the Mayor was adopted by a Pension unanimous roll call vote: "Ordered: That Edward J. Casey, an employee in the Shade Tree Department and a veteran of the first World War, be and hereby is pensioned in accordance with provisions of Chapter 32, Sections 56 to 60 of the General Laws, effective the thirteenth day of November, 1944, and be it further Ordered: that said Edward J. Casey be paid the sum of One Thousand and Forty Dollars ( $1040.00) yearly, 'payable weekly in the sum of $20.00, said sum to be charged to the Pension Account. Approved by the Mayor, November 10, 1944 519-520 A communication received from the Mayor recommending the ordinance Ten percent relative to temporary ten percent increase be exAended from the first Monday in January 1945 to January 7, 1946, was read and placed on file. 11478 November 9 , 1944 TCouncillor Durkin offered- the following ordinance which was -adopted, r suspension of the rules, for first passage by a unanimous roll call : In the year one thousand nine hundred and forty-four An Ordinance to amend an ordinance relating to the compensation of certai city officials and employees. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: Section 1. Chapter 14 of the City Ordinances is hereby amended by adding at the end- of said chapter the following new section. "Section 2. The compensation as at present established by Section 1 of said chapter 14 for all officers and regular employees of the City of Salem except members of boards and Committees shall be and is hereby increased ten percent." Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City Charter and shall become operative on the first Monday of January 1945 and shall be in force and effect until January 7 , 1946. 52 Invitation A communication was received from the Mayor relative to notice from Post 23, American Legion inviting the Mayor and members of the City Council to take part in parade, Nov. 11, 1944, Armistice Day. On motion of Councillor McHugh the invitation was accepted. 52 Council Chamber A communication was received from the Board of Public Welfare requesting use of the Council Chamber on Tuesday, November 21, 1944 at i 2: 30 P. M. , to hold a meeting of Welfare Workers in Salem. On motion of Councillor Ferguson permission was granted. 52 Location of pole A hearing was ordered for November 24, 1944 on the petition of the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company covering location of one pole bn Beacon Street and one pole on South 14ason Street , Salem. 52 . Parade orders The parade orders as submitted by the Chief Marshal for Armistice Day, Nov. 11, 1944 were read and placed on file. 52 Invitation An invitation was received from the American Legion , Post 23, inviting the members of the City Council to attend "Dutch Night" , Nov. 10, 1944. On motion of Councillor Muse the invitation was accepted. 526-527 Claims The following claims were referred to the Committee on Claims. Mary F. Sutherland Agnes P. , Eleanor C . , Isabel G. and Rose M. McGinley Zoning Change Industrial ttQ Second and final passage was given to an ordinance to amend an Business - 509. ordinance relating to Zoning. (Changing from Industrial to Business Zon ) The ordinance was finally adopted by a unanimous roll call vote of nine yeas and two absents. Approved by the Mayor, TNov. 16 , 1944 4"79 -- November_ 9, 1944 --- ---- -- Councillor Durkin offered the following report which was accepted 528. Licenses and recommendation adopted: "The Committee on Licenses and Permits to whom was referred the matter of the following applications for licenses has considered said matter and would recommend that they be granted: Renewals Sunday License: Michael D'Iorio 18 High St. Etta Groman 1361 North St. New License Garage: Harvey Levesque and Harry Nelson 24 Laurel St . For the Committee Philip J. Durkin, Chairman A recess was called at 8:45 P. M. The City Council reconvened at 8:53 P. M. 529. Councillor Rafter offered the following report which was accepted: Ladder truck "The Committee on Fire Department to whom was referred an approp- riation for fire department equipment has considered said matter and would recommend that the same be referred to the Committee on Finance." For the Committee Francis E. Rafter, Chairman" Councillor Dolan moved to amend the recommendation by referring the matter to the City Council. The amendment was voted and the recommends- was adopted as amended. On motion of Councillor Dolan it was voted to suspend the rules. Councillor Dolan moved to adoptethe order which was introduced on October 13, 1944 to apuropriate $18,500 and transfer $2000.00 for the purchase of a new ladder truck in the fire department . The motion was defeated by the following yea and nay vote: Voting yes: Councillors Dolan, Ferguson, Muse, Safford and Szetela, five in all; Voting no: Councillors Durkin, McHugh, Poitras and Rafter, four in all; and absent Councillors, Crosby and Morency, two in all. Councillor Dolan gave notice that he would ask for reconsideration at the next meeting. 530. Councillor Durkin offered the following report which was accepted Assistant Agent and recommendation adopted by a unanimous roll call vote: "The Committee on Ordinances to whom was referred the -matter of transferring $546.00 from Reserve Account to Soldiers' Relief Dept. Item, "Assistant Agent, " has considered said matter and would recommend that $250.00 be transferred from Reserve Acct . to Soldiers• Relief Dept. Item, "Assistant Agent. " For the Committee Philip J. Durkin, Chairman" II - � '480 November 9 , 1944 53 Asst. Agent 532 Councillor Durkin offered the following report which was accepted Soldiers' Relief and recommendation adopted by a unanimous roll call vote: "The Committee on Ordinances to whom was referred the matter of creating An Asst. Agent in Soldiers' Relief Dept. , has considered said matter and would recommend adoption of first passage of ordinance. For the Committee Philip J. Durkin Chairman" "In the year one thousand nine hundred and forty-four An ordinance. to amend an ordinance relating to State and Military Aid. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: SECTION 1. Chapter 40 of the city ordinances is hereby amended by inserting after Section 3 a new section numbered 3a to read as follows: There is hereby established the office of Assistant Soldiers* Relief Agent who shall perform such duties as the Agent shall direct. He shall be appointed by the Agent subject to Civil Service laws and regulations. He shall receive such compen- sation as the City Council may determine. SECTION 2. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by the city charter. Compensation 53 Asst. Agent 534 Councillor Durkin offered the following report which was accepted Soldiers' Relief and recommendation adopted by a unanimous roll .call vote: "The Committee on Ordinances to whom was referred the matter of compensation of Assistant Agent in Soldiers' Relief Dept. , to be $35.00, has considered said matter and would recommend that ordinance be adopted for first passage. For the Committee Philip J. Durkin, chairman" "In the year one thousand nine hundred and forty-four. An ordinance to amend an ordinance relating to compensation of certain city officers. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem as follows: SECTION 1. Chapter 14 of the city ordinances is hereby amended by inserting after the paragraph to the Soldiers'IRelief Agent the following new paragraph: To the Assistant Soldiers' Relief Agent thirty-five dollars per week. SECTION 2. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by the city charter. " 535 Medical aid to Councillor Rafter offered the following order which was adoptedby Merchant '"arine a unaeiimous Toll call vote: 481 NovemberJd', 1944 ------- "Ordered: That the City Council of Salem hereby approve and endors the purposes of House Bill 4846, which is designated to give medical aid to members of the merchant marine and their families. And it is further Ordered: that a copy of this order be sent by the City Clerk to the members of Congress from their Commonwealth. Approved by the Mayor, November 10, 1944 The following jurors were drawn for Superior ( Civil) Court at Jurors Salem, December 1944; John J. Kennedy 70 Broad Street Real Estate Edward V. Bolduc 18 Nichols St. Fireman John Thomasz 5 Skerry Street Machinist On-motidn,of .•Councillor Dolan a recess was called at �;25 P. M until call of chair. SPECIAL MEETING The City Council reconvened its recessed meeting Thursday, November Jurors 16 , 1944 at 4:00 P. M. , for the purpose of drawing jurors. Councillor Muse presided as president pro tem. All members were present except Councillors Morency, Safford, `oitras, Crosby and Modugh. On motion of Councillor Dolan it was voted to dispense with the reading of the records. The following jurors were drawn for Superior (Civil) Court at Lawrence, December 1944. George F. Graham 26 Boston St. Oil Salesman Louis U. Gagnon 21 Grant Rd. Clerk Philippe Fugere 13 Saltonstall Pkwy. Grocer On motion of Councillor Rafter a recess was called at 4:05 P. N,. , until call of the chair. 0 h V 9482 November. 24, 1944 The City Council reconvened its recessed meeting, Thursday, November 24, 1944 at eight o' clock P. M. , for any and all business. Coouncillor Morency presided. All members were present. On motion of Councillor Safford it was voted to dispense with the reading of the records. Hearing-Pole 536. A hearing was held on the application of the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company to locate one pole on Beacon Street and one pole on South Mason Street. Councillors Dolan and Saford were recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. The petition was granted by the following order which was adopted on motion of Councillor Durkin: "It Is Hereby Ordered: that the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company be and it is hereby granted a location for and permission to erect and maintain poles and wires to be placed thereon, together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as said Company may deem necessary, in the public way or ways hereinafter referred to as requested in petition of said Company dated the 7th day of November 1944. All construction under this order shall be in accordance with the following conditions:-- Poles shall be of sound timber, and reasonably straight, and shall be set substantially, at the points indicated upon the plan marked N. E. T. & T. Co. , No. 1391 Dated 11-6-44 --filed with this order. Ther may be attached to said poles not to exceed thirty wires and three cables necessary 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:-- Beacon Street easterly from Bridge St . , Pole Stub 13/S1 - 1 pole st b South Mason St. westerly of Buffum St. , Pole 250/2 - 1 pole Approved by the Mayor, Nov. 25, 1944 President Morency called Councillor Poitras to assume the chair as 537. President prottem. Street Dept . The following order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: Transfers "Ordered: That the following transfers be and hereby are made: Twenty Five Hundred ($2500.00) Dollars from the Item, "Sewer Maintenance to the Item, Cleaning Streets". Nine Hundred ($900.00) Dollars. from the Item, "General Administra- tion to the Item, Sidewalks and Curbing" Eleven Hundred and Fifty ( $1150.00) Dollars from the Item, "Garage j to the Item, Sidewalks and Curbing". ' li 483 _ December 24, 1944 Five Hundred ($500.00) Dollars from the Item, "Maintenance of County Bridges to the Item, Bridges and Fences". Twelve Hundred and Seventy-five Dollars and eleven cents ($1275.11) from the Item, "Maintenance of County Bridges to the Item, "highway Maintenance". All in the Street Department and said sums to be added to i . sums heretofore appropriated for these purposes." 1 . Approved by the Mayor November 25, 1944 538. The following order recommended by the Mayor ivas adopted: Fire Dept. "Ordered: That the following transfers be and hereby are made: From Transfers Salaries and Wages to Fuel and Light , Three hundred ($300.00) dollars, { and to Repairs and Eg4ipment ,. One hundred seventy-five ($175.00) , all in { the Fire Department . To be added to sums -heretofore appropriated for these purposes." The Following order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: 539. Sal. & Wages- Supplies-Electrical "Ordered: That the following transfers be and hereby are made: Dept . Five Hundred and Seventy-five ($575.00) Dollars from the Item, "Other General Expenses" to the Item, "Salary and Wages" , and Seven Hundred and Fifty ( $750.00) Dollars from the Item, "Street Lighting and Signals" to the Item, "Supplies", all transfers within the Electrical Department. Said sums thus transferred to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. " Approved by the Mayor, November 25, 1944 The following order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: 540.Military Aid "Ordered: That the sum of Three Hundred ( $E3O0.00) Dollars be and hereby is transferred from the Item, "War Allowance World War-#2 to the Item, Military Aid"., all in the Soldiers' Relief Department and said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. Approved by theMayor, November 25, 1944 541. The following order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: Elections & Regist "Ordered: That the following transfers be and hereby are made: From City Clerk' s Department-Item, "Salaries and Wages to the Electio s and Registrations Department-Item, Salaries and Wages, Two Hundred and I Eight-three ($283.00) Dollars and to Item, Other Expenses-One Hundred and Sixty-seven ($167.00) Dollars making a total of Four Hundred and Fifty ($450.00) Dollars the latter two items being in the Election and x Registration and said sums so transferred to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose." Approved by the Mayor, November 25, 1944 `, i d84 November 24, i944 542. City Messenger- The following order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: Temporary Help "Ordered: That the sum of Twenty-Eight Dollars and eighty-five cent ($28.35) be and hereby is transferred from the Item, "Reserve Account to the City Messengers Department Item, Temporary Help" . Said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose." Approved by the Mayor, November 25, 1944 543. Cemetery Dept. The following order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: Salaries & Wages "Ordered: That the sum of Eight Hundred ( 800.00) Dollars be and hereby is transferred from the Item, "Cemetery Sale of Lots" , to the Cemetery Department Item, "salaries and Wages" . Said sum to be added to any sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose." Approved by the Mayor, November 25, 1944 544. School Dept. The following order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: Transfers "Ordered: That the following transfers be and hereby are made: $3,800.00 from Janitors to Other Expenses 7,200.00 from Janitors to Repairs and Equipment 186.15 from Training School to Salaries 50.00 from Printing and Supplies to Correctional Institutions All said transfers being in the School Department and to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for these purposes." Approved by the Mayor, November 25, 1944 545. Water Dept. The following order recommended by the Mayor was adopted with suspension of the rules on appropriation: "Ordered: That the following transfers be and hereby are made: (1) From the Item, General Administration Three Hundred and Fifty ($350.00) Dollars. ( 2) From the Item, General Maintenance Fifteen Hundred ($1500.00) Dollars, both in the Water Department and: ( 3) From the Item, Reserve Account One Hundred and eleven dollars and fifteen cents ($111.15) all to the Item, Boiler Repairs, Water Department and be it further Ordered: that the sum of Fifteen Thousand Two Hundred and eighteen dollars and eighty-five cents (15,218.85) be and hereby is appropriated for the Item, Boiler Repairs and said sum of Fifteen Thousand Two Hundred and eighteen dollars and eighty-five cents ($15,218.85) be charged to the Excess and Deficiency Account . All sums herein transferred and appropriated to be added to appropriation heretofore made for Boiler 485 November 24, 1944 Repairs, and be it still further Ordered: that the following transfers be and hereby are made: From the Item, "General Administration to Item, Municipal i Garage" , Two Hundred and Fifty ($250.00) Dollars. From Item, "General Maintenance to Item, Pumping Station, i Other Expenses One Hundred ($100.00) Dollars, both in the Water Department and said sum to be added to appropriations made for y these purposes." Approved by the Mayor, November 25, 1944 546. The following order recommended by the Mayor was adopted under Pensions Acet . suspension of the rules: "Ordered: That the sum of Thirty-Seven Hundred and Eighty-two Dollars and four cents ($3782.04) be and hereby is appropriated for Pensions to be, added to sums hereto appropriated for Pensions. Said sum to be charged to the Excess and Deficiency Account." Approved by the Mayor, November 25, 1944 547. The following order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: Real estate "Ordered: That the Mayor and the Superintendent of Public Property be and hereby are authorized to sell at Public Auction to the highest bidder, Lots 6-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17 and 18 as shown on a Plan of Land in Salem, Mass. entitled "Plan of Land in Salem, Mass. known as Kimball Acres, August 1928, Philip J. Leary, Civil Engineer, and which plan is recorded with Essex Registry of Deeds, So. Dist . , Book of Plans 57, Plan 73"; said sale to be of all lots, either as separate lots or the entire lots as one parcel or any manner the Mayor and Superintendent of Public Property deems for the best interest of the City, and be it furhher Ordered: that the Mayor be and hereby is authorized to sign, seal and deliver all deeds,_ or other instruments necessary to convey all or any part of real estate herein referred to." Approved by the Mayor, Nov. 25, 1944 548. A communic.ltion from the City Marshal relative to permanent Permanent Reserve appointments of Charles A. Crowley, 72 Butler St. , Salem, and James J. Officers Bozek, 21 Andrew St . , Salem as permanent Reserve Officers in the Salem Police Dept. , to take effect Sunday, November 26, 1944, was read and placed on file. 549. A communication from the Emergency Finance Board approving approp- Emergency Finance Board riation transfers in the Soldiers' Relief Department was read and placed on file. 486 Novereber 24_, 1944 550. C House Bill 4846 A communication from Congressman George J. Bates acknowledging order T received from City Council relative to House Bill 4846 was read and place on file. 551. Petition for light A petition from residents of Barnes Road for a light at the corner of Barnes Road and Highland Ave. , was referred to the Committee on Electrical Affairs on motion of Councillor Dolan. C 552. Auctioneer' s Lie . The renewal of Auctioneer' s License of Dennis Mavrogenis, 157 Washington Street was granted on motion of Councillor Durkin. Sign on Tunnel 553. The application of the Salem Chapter American Red Cross to erect a sign on the tunnel was granted. 554-555-5W-557 Signs A hearing was ordered December 14, 1944 on the following application S T for large stationary signs: Imperial Cafe 44-46 Ward St . Arthur H. Driscoll 35 11hurch St. Paul Bowser 41 North St. (North St. Arena) The Book Shop 286 Essex St . 558-559-560-561 Sign Bonds The following bonds for large stationary signs were referred to the Committee on Bonds and returned approved: Salem Imperial Cafe-44-46 Ward St . Arthur H. Driscoll-35 Church St. Paul Bowser-41 North St. (No. St . Arena) Albert Levesque-d/b/a The Book Shop-286 Essex St . 562-563-564 Claims The following Claims were read and referred to the Committee on Claims: Harvey L. Whitmore Alice H. Francis Marie V. Daly 565. Resolution Councillor Crosby offered the following resolution which was adopted by a unanimous roll call vote: "WHEREAS; Our Almighty and Divine Creator, in His Wisdom and Mercy, has called to his eternal rest and reward our beloved brother and Veteran of World War One, Councillor William E. McHugh; and WHEREAS: in his life, our late colleague, gave to his country a measure of devotion so great that he bore, without complaint and with great courage and for more than a quarter of a century, the open and obvious mark of his gallantry in battle; and WHEREAS; our departed member received at the hands of a grateful Republic numerous decorations and citations for his outstanding valor; an i 48 November 24, 1944 7WHEREAS; our departed brother, William E. McHugh, in his initial 1 political effort, was acclaimed by his fellow citizens to a degree and in a manner rare in public life; and, thereafter served with ability and distinction his native City and all the citizens therein; therefore i BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of Salem hereby express for I its citizens their deep and abiding sorrow in the untimely passing of this Patriot and Public Servant ; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of Salem hereby publicl express their grief at the loss of an eminent fellow member whose qualiti s were admired by it's entire membership ; and who served it to the limit of his fine capacity; and I BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of Salem hereby express to the family of the deceased, Councillor William E. McHugh, their deep and profound sorrow at the passing of this valiant and modest man ; and is • BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of these resolutions be permanent- ly inscribed upon the records of this Council and a copy thereof be sent to the bereaved family of our late brother. Philip L. Morency, President Arthur H. Crosby Wilfred J. Poitras Philip J. Durkin Francis E. Rafter Julian Szetela William 0. Safford James J. Muse H. Francis Dolan :Arthur T. Ferguson 524. Second and final passage was give to an ordinance to amend an Compensation ordinance relative to compensation of certain city officials and employees(ten percent) (10% increase) . The ordinance was finally adopted by a unanimous roll call vote of ten yeas. Approved by the Mayor, Nov. 27, 1944 534 • Second and final passage was given to an ordinance to amend an Compensation-Asst. Soldiers' Relief ordinance relative to compensation of certain city officers. (Asst. Agent Agent Soldiers' Relief Dept. ) . The ordinance was finally adopted by a unanimou _ roll call vote of ten yeas. Approved by the Mayor, Nov. 25, 1944 532. Second and final passage was given to an ordinance relating to State Asst . Soldiers' Relief Agent and Military Aid. (Asst . Soldiers' Relief Agent) . The ordinance was finally adopted by a unanimous roll call vote.of ten yeas. Approved by the Mayor, Nov. 25, 1944 514. t Second and final passage was given to an ordinance relative to Residence D Distri Zoning, ( Residence D Districts. ) The ordinance was finally adopted by a unanimous roll call vote of ten yeas. Approved by the Mayor, Nov. 27, 1944 488 Ladder Truck 469. The matter of appropriating $18,500 and transferring $2000.00 to the item, "Ladder Truck" in the Fire Department which was introduced in the October 13, 1944 meeting was taken up on motion of Councillor Dolan. Reconsideration was voted. The appropriation and transfer was then dopted on a roll call vote as follows: Voting yes: Arthur H. Crosby, H. Francis Dolan, Philip J. Durkin, Arthur T. Ferguson, James J. Muse illiam 0. Safford, Julian Szetela and Philip L. Morency. Voting no: ilfred J. Poitras and Francis E. Rafter. Approved by the Mayor, November -25, 1944 On motion of Councillor Rafter the Council recessed until call of the hair at 9:07 P. M. December 6 , 1944 SPECIAL MEETING The City Council reconvened its recessed meeting,_Wednesday, December Jurors 1944 at 11: 35 A. M. , for the purpose of drawing jurors. Councillor on motion of Councillor Dolan. %use presided as president pro tem/ All members were present except Councillors, Morency, Poitras, Rafter and Crosby. On motion of Councillor Safford it was voted to dispense with the reading of the records. The following jurors were drawt for Superior (Civil) Court at Salem, anugry 2, 1945. Lawrence Purtell 6 Oliver St . Superintendent Joseph R. Fontaine 15 Hazel St. Machinist John L. McDonald 7 Phelps St. Supervisor The following jurors were drawn for Superior (Criminal) Court at Salem, January S. 1945. Edgar Paquin 11 Harbor St . Shoe worker Louis W. Robinson 33 Harbor St. Machinist . On motion of Councillor Dolan the Council recessed at 11:43 A. M. , until call of the chair. G �� - 489 December 14, 1944 The City Council reconvened its recessed meeting, Thursday, Decembe 14, 1944 at eight o' clock P. M. , for the purpose of any and all business All members were present . Councillor Morency presided as President . On motion of Councillor Safford it was voted to dispense with the reading of the records. A hearing was held on the application of the Imperial Cafe to erect Hearing - Sign a large stationary sign at 44-46 Ward St . Councillors Rafter); Poitras, and Durkin were recorded in favor. , There was no opposition. Hearing closed. On motion of Councillor Rafter permit was granted. A hearing was held on the application of Arthur H. Driscoll to erect Hearing - Sign a large stationary sign at 35 Church St . Councillors Dolan and Muse were recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Permit granted on motion of Councillor Dolan,. Hearing - Sign A hearing was held on the application of Paul Bowser to erect a large stationary sign at 41 North Street , (North St . Arena) . Councillor Crosby in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Permit granted on motion of Councillor Crosby. - A hearing was held on the application of The Book Shop to erect a Hearing Sign large stationary sign at 286 Essex Street . Councillor roitras in favor. r There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Permit granted on motion of Councillor Poitras. 566 The following order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: Sealer Weights & "Ordered: That the following transfer be and hereby is made from Measures the Item, "Expense Account Fifty ($50.00) Dollars to the Item, Salary Account ,";—all in the Sealer of Weights & Measurers Department . Said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. " Approved by the Mayor, Dec. 19, 1944 567. The following order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: City Council "That the sum of One Hundred ten ($110.00) Dollars be and hereby is transferred from the Special Item, Armistice Day Celebration to the Account , City Council. Said sum to be added, to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. Approved by the Mayor, December 19, 1944. 68. The following order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: Public Welfare Dept i "Ordered: That the sum of One Hundred and fifty ( $150 .00) Dollars be and hereby is transferred within the Public Welfare Department as I { 400 December 142 1944 follows: To the Item, "City home, Salaries and Wages ($150.00) from the Item, General Administration ($150.00) ". Said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. " Approved by the Mayor, Dec. 19, 1944 Street Dept. 569 The following order recommended by the Mayor was adopted under suspension of the rules by a unanimous roll call vote. "Ordered: That the following transfers be and hereby are made: (1) From the Item, Garage to the Item, Ashes and Refuse Disposal, Four Hundred ($400.00) Dollars. ( 2) From the Item, Sewer Maintenance to the Item, Sidewalks and Curbing, One Thousand ($1000.00) Dollars. ( 3) From the Item, Snow and Ice to the Item, Highway Maintenance Three Thousand ($3000.00,) Dollars, all in the Street Department. To be added to sums heretofore appropriated for these purposes and be it further Ordered: That the sum of Four Thousand ( $4000.00) Dollars be and hereby is appropriated for the Item, highway Maintenance in the Street Department and said sum of Four Thousand ($4000.00) Dollars be charged to the Excess and Deficiency Account to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for these purposes." Approved by the Mayor, Dec. 19, 1944 570. School Milk &. The following order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: Lunch Operating Acct . "Ordered: That the sum of Twenty Nine Hundred Twenty-five Dollars and ten Cents ($2925.10) be and hereby is transferred from the School Milk and Lunch Fund to the School 1ilk and Lunch Operating Account, both in the School Department and said sum to be added to and made part of the sums previously appropriated." Approved by the Mayor, Dec. 19, 1944 571. Repairs to Sea Wall The following order recommended by the Mayor was adopted under Lafayette St . suspension of the rules: "Ordered: That the following transfers be and hereby are made: ( 1) From Town Hall Rentals, two hundred eighty-eight ( $"288) dollars; (2) From War Price and Rationing Board rent , two hundred ($200) dollars; (3) From Parking Area, forty ( $40) dollars: making a total of five hundred twenty-eight ($528) dollars, all to the Special Item, "Repair of Sea Wall, Lafayette Street" , and be it further Ordered: That the sum of seventy-two ($72) dollars be and hereby is appropriated for Special Item, "Repair of Sea Wall, Lafayette Street" . 491 December 14, 1944 Said sum of seventy-two ( $72) dollars to be charged to Excess and Deficiency Account." Approved by the Mayor, December 19 , 1944 572 A communication was received from the Mayor relative to a letter Thanks received James H. Kieran, Commander of American Legion-Post #23 expressi g appreciation for kindness and cooperation in the granting of time off on Armistice Day to all City employe-s. On motion of Councillor Rafter the communication was read and placed on file. 573. A communication was received from the Mayor requesting the Policewoman appropriation of $750.00 and the enactment of a Policewoman Ordinance. On motion of Councillor Dolan the communication was referred to the committee on Ordinances. 574. A communication was received from the Mayor relative to appointment Appointment of Cemetery Commission of Mr. F. Carroll Sargent as a member of the Board of Cemetery er Commissioners for a term of three ( 3) years commencing January 1, 1945, and expiring December 31, 1947. The appointment was confirmed on motion of Councillor Ferguson under suspension of the rules by a unanimous roll call vote. 575 A communication was received from Chief Arthur L. Flynn of the Udder Truck Salem Fire Department acknowledging the favorable action of the City Council in appropriating sufficient funds for the purchase of a new ladder truck. On motion of Councillor Rafter the communication was referred to the Committee on Fire Departments. 576. Notice was received from the Board of Assessors and the Board of Assistant Assessors and Registrars Registrars of Voters of the appointment of the following Assistant Assessors and Assistant Registrars for the year 1945: Ward 1 Precinct 1 Helen T. Donovan 19 Sutton Ave. " 2 John Benirowski 26 Hardy St. " 3 Constantine Soboczinski 40 Daniels St . Ward 2 Precinct 1 John J . Meaney 5 Pearl St . " 2 Frank L. Pearl 176 Essex St. " 3 Mary C . Blackler 2 Briggs St . Ward 3 Precinct 1 Torino Colletti 10 Pratt St . " 2 Arthur F. O'Leary 7 Vale St. 3 Jules Morin 278 Jefferson Ave. Ward 4 Precinct 1 Ella Callahan, 1222 Boston St . ++ 2 Louise Dwyer 166 Boston St. " 3 Mrs. Elizabeth Doucette 12 Boston St. Ward 5 Precinct 1 Edgar J. raquin 10 Prince St. " 2 Ernest Theriault 97 Leach St . " 3 Joseph C. Morency 7 Ocean Terrace " 4 Blanche E. Allen 20 Hancock St. " 5 Walter F. Barton 21 Linden St. aim i 492 December 14, 1944 Ward 6 Precinct 1 Grace F. Rooney E. Buffum St. " 2 J. Arthur McCartney 15 Walter St . " 3 William L. Daley 7 Dearborn St. 577 Emergency Finance A communication received from the Emergency::Finance Board relative to approval of appropriation transfer in Soldiers' Relief Dept. , was read and placed on file. 578 , D. Clifford was Auctioneer The renewal of Auctioneer' s License of Harry granted on motion of Councillor Dolan. Pole location 579 A petition was received from the New England Telephone and Telegrap Co. , and Salem Electric Light Co. , to locate one existing pole on Fort Ave. A hearing was ordered for December 28,, 1944. Pole location 590 A petition was received from the New England Telephone and Telegrap Co. , and the Salem Electric Lighting Co. , to locate the following poles and stubs. Vale St. Pole 379/3 (lt . #2839) off Phelps Street 1 pole Loring Ave. Opp. Elm Ave. 1/S81 (Lt . 2632) 1 stub Juniper Ave. off Beach St. Pole 222/3 (Lt. 1401) 1 pole Friend St. at B.&M.R.R. Crossing 273/S3 (Lt.1950) 1 stub Jackson St. cor. Warren St. Pole 79/22 (Lt . 235) 1 pole iw it Opp. Broad St . 3/S33 (Lt. 2555) 1 stub A hearing was ordered for December 28, 1944. Garage 581 A hearing was ordered for December 28, 1944 on the application of the Naumkeag Chevrolet Co. , to maintain a garage at 17 Canal St . , cor of Pond St . 582-583-584 Claim 585 The following Clains were referred to the Committee on Claims: Mary Nalette Bertha Lavoie Ralph Hussey Mrs. Evelyn Wright Election of On motion of Councillor Dolan a motion was made to elect Councillor Councillor-at-Larg at-Large to fill the Vacancy of the late Councillor William E. IJicHugh. Notion adopted. Councillor Dolan nominated Adelard Beaulieu to fill vanancy. Councillor Rafter nominated Samuel F. Hyland, and nominated Clarenc Hartnett as a Military Substitute. Councillor Poitras nominated Clarence Hartnett. Councillor I)olan moved all nominations be closed 586 The vote for Councillor-at-Large to fill vacancy was as follows: Voting for Adelard Beaulieu: Councillors Crosby, Dolan, Durkin, Ferguson, Safford, Szetela and Morency. Voting for Samuel Hyland: Councillor Raft 3r. Voting for Hartnett: Councillor Poitras. Councillor Rafter moved election of Adelard Beaulieu be made ti unanimous by a Roll Call Vote. President Morency declared Adelard Beaulieu elected Councillor-at 493 December 14, 1944 Large by a unanimous roll call vote. On motion of Councillor Dolan a five minute recess was called at 8:52 P. M. The City Council reconvened at 8:57 P. M. On .motion,-of Councillor Dolan Councillor Beaulieu was sworn to office by City Clerk, Augustine J. Toomey. 587. Councillor Poitras introduced the following order which was adopted: Street Lighting "Ordered: That- the Committee 'on Electrical Affairs and the City Electrician be requested to look into the best method of increasing the lighting conditions at Prince St. Place at its lower end. This could possibly be accomplished by a larger power lamp in the present location or an additional small light at the said -lower end of the street ." Approved by the Mayor, December 19 , 1944 588. Councillor Poitras introduced the following order which was dopted: Skating Area "Ordered: That the Mayor and Street Commissioner be requested to take whatever step may be necessary to renew the availability of the area at the corner of Palmer St. and Prince St. so that the area may be flooded and used for a skating area for the people of lower ward five. If it is not possible to obtain the apove mentioned area for this purpose, it is requested to look into the matter of creating a skating area within the Palmer Cove playground area or in close proximity theret ." Approved by the Mayor, December 19, 1944 1,�. The following jurors were drawn for the First Session Superior Jurors (Criminal Court) at Salem, January 1945. Kazimierz L. Szetela 2 Blaney St . , Clerk Elisha J. Dionne 20 Piedmont St . Clerk The following jurors were drawn for the Second Session Superior ( Criminal Court) at Salem, January 1945. Armand Morency 16 Shore Ave. Sheet Metal worker David J. Hart 97 Webb St . Leather worker On motion 62 Councillor a recess was called at 9:08 P. M. , until call of the chair. i 4 December The City Council reconvened its recessed meeting, Thursday, December 28, 1944 at eight o' clock P. M. , for the purpose of any and all business. All members were present . except Councillor Morencyy Councillor Rafter nominated Councillor Poitras as President pro tem, in the absence of President Morency. Councillor Ferguson nominated Councillor Rafter. On motion of Councillor Dolan all nominations were closed. 589. Election-President The vote for President pro tem was as follows: Electing Councillor Pro tem Poitrast by a vote of eight yeas. Councillors Crosby, Dolan , Durkin, Voting for Councillor oitras: Beaulieu, Rafter, Safford and Szetela. Voting for Councillor Rafter, Councillors Ferguson and Poitras. On motion of Councillor Safford it *was voted. to dispense with the reading of the records. Pole Location 590 A hearing was held on the petition of the New England Telephone and Telegraph Co. , and Salem Electric Light Co. covering the location of one. existing pole on Fort Ave. , Councillor Szetela was in favor. There was no, opposition. nearing closed. The petition was granted by the follow- ing order which was adopted on motion Councillors Szetela and Muse. "Ordered: That the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company and Salem Electric Lighting Company each having locations in certain of the streets of the municipality, be and they are hereby granted a joint location for and permission jointly to maintain poles already existing and their respective wires to be placed thereon, together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as any of said Companies may deem necessary, in the public way or ways hereinafter referred to, as requested in petition of said Companies dated the 27th day of November, 1944. All construction under this order shall be in accordance with the following conditions:- Poles -shall be of sound ti. -ber, and reasonably straight , and shall be set substantially at the points indicated upon the plan marked--N.E.T. & T. Co. , No. 1398 Dated 11-16-44 --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 Salem Electric Lighting Co. not to exceed - wires and cables necessary for the conduct of its business, and all of said wires and cables shall be placed at a height of not less than 20 feet from the ground. The following are the public ways or parts of ways along which the poles above referred to are located, and the number of poles:- 495 December 28, 1944 Fort Avenue Cor. Bay View Ave. , Pole 58/47 - 1 pole Approved by the Mayor, December 29, 1944 591. A hearing was held on the petiton of the New England Telephone and Pole Location Telegraph Company and Salem Electric Light Co. , covering location of three existing poles and three stubs on various streets of Salem. Councillor Safford was in favor. There was no oppostion. Hearing close L. The petition was granted by the following order which adopted on motion of Councillor Safford. "Ordered: That the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company and Salem Electric Lighting Company each having locations in certain of the streets of the municipality, be and they are hereby granted a joint location for and permission jointly to maintain poles already existing and their respective wires to- be placed thereon, together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as any of said Companies may deem necessary, in the public way or ways hereinafter referred to, as requested in petition of said Companies dated the 27th day of Nov. 1944. All construction under this order shall be in accordance with the following conditions :-- Poles shall be of sound timber, and reasonably straight and shall b set substantially at the points indicated upon the plan marked-- I.E.T. & T. Co. ; No. 1399 , Dated 11-17-44 --filed with this order. There may be attached to said poles by said New England Telephone And Telegraph Company not toa 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 for the conduct of its business and all of said wires and cables shall be placed at a height of not less than 20 feet from the ground. The following are the public ways or parts of ways along which the poles above referred to are located, and the number of poles:-- Vale St. Pole 379/3 (Lt .#2839( off Phelps Street - 1 pole Loring Ave. Opp. Elm Ave. 1/S81 (Lt. 2632) - 1 stab Juniper Ave. off Beach St. Pole 222/3 (Lt . 1401) - 1 Friend St. at B.&M.R.R. Crossing 273/S3 (Lt .1950) 1 " Jackson St . cor. Warren St . Pole 79/21 (Lt . 235) - 1 " opp. Broad St. 3/S33 (Lt. 2555) - 1 " Approved by the Mayor, December 29, 1944 Hearing-Garage A hearing was held on the pplication of the Naumkeag Chevrolet Co. to Maintain a Garage at 17 Canal St. , cor. Pond St. Councillors Ferguso i, Durkin and Rafter in favor. Mr. Constantine appearing for the Naumkeag Chevrolet appeared in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Permit granted on motion of Councillor Durkin NZ December 28, 1944 592 The following order recommended by the Mayor was adopted under Police Dept. suspension of the rules. "Ordered:. That the following appropriations be and are hereby made, all in the Police Department: (1) Salaries and Wages $500.00 (2) Equipment and Repairs 300.00 ( 3) Fuel and Light 350.00 a total of $1150.00. Each..of -said sums to be charged to the Excess and Deficiency Account and each of said sums to be added to sums heretofore appropriate for these purposes." Approved by the Mayor, December 29, 1944 Fire Dept . 593. The following order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: "Ordered: That the following transfers be and hereby are made: Wages" - $350.00to the item, "Fuel and Light" 1. From tho Items "salaries an "k and 2. from the tem, Salaries and Wages" - $150.00 to the Item, "Other General Expenses" ; all in i .� the Fire Department and said sums to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose." Approved by the Mayor, December 29 , 1944 594. Dog Constable The following order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: "Ordered: That the following transfers be and hereby are made: (1) From Armistice Day Celebration $18126 ( 2) From War Price Rationing.Board Rent 44. 54 all to the Dog Constable Department and to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose." Approved by the Mayor, December 30, 1944 �I 595 Equipment-Carpente The following order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: Shop-Pub. Property "Ordered: That the sum of Five Hundred ($500.00) Dollars be and hereby is transferred from the Item, "Administration" in the Public Property Department to the Special Item, "Equipment - Carpenter Shop." Approved by the Mayor, December 29, 1944 596 City Council The following order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: "Ordered: That the following transfers be and hereby are made: (1) From Temporary bran Interest, Treasurer' s Dept. $117. 76 (2) From Town Hall Rentala 288.00 (3) From Armistice Dzy 101.51 all to the City Council to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose." Approved by the Mayor, December 30, 1944 . 97 December 28, 1944 The following order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: 597. Library Dept. "Ordered: That the following transfers be and hereby are made: 1. From the Item, "Salaries" to the Item, "Books and Periodicals" - Three Hundred ($300.00) Dollars. 2. From "Other General Expenses" to the Item, "Fuel and Light" - One Hundred ($100.00) Dollars, both in the Library Department, and said sums to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this Purpose." Approved by the Mayor, December 30, 1944 598. The following order aecommended by the Mayor was adopted: Electrical Dept. "Ordered: That the sum of One Hundred (tlOO.00) Dollars be and hereby is transferred from the Item, "Supplies" to the Item, "Street Lighting and Signals'; all in the Electrical Department , and said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. " Approved by the Mayor, December 30, 1944 599. The following order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: ilk Fund "Ordered: That the sum of Five Hundred and Forty-four Dollars and seventy-four cents ($544.74) be and hereby is transferred from the School Milk and Lunch Fund to the School Milk and Lunch Operating account , to b added to sums heretofore transferred for this purpose. " Approved by the Mayor, December 30, 1944 600 . The following order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: Milk Fund "Ordered: That the sum of Seventeen Hundred and Sixty-nine Dollars i and thirty-eight Cents ( $1769.38) be and hereby is transferred from the School Milk and Lunch Fund to the School Milk and Lunch Operating Account , j to be added to sums heretofore transferred for this purpose." Approved by the Mayor, December 28, 1944 601. The following order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: Law Department "Ordered: That the sum of One Hundred and Twenty-five ($125.00) i Dollars be and hereby is transferred from the Item, "War Price Rationing Board Rent" to the Law Department. Said sum to be added to sums hereto- fore appropriated for this Department." Approved by the Mayor, December 30, 1944 602. The following order was recommended by the Mayor: Real Estate Qetavia Williams "Ordered: That the sum of One Hundred and Twenty-five Dollars ($12 ) be and hereby is appropriated for the purpose of purchasing a parcel of flats in Collins Cove owned by Octavia C. Williams, containing 38,808 VC53111 III I 498 December s: 1944 square feet. Said 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 Law Department. 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." On motion of Councillor Dolan it was voted to amend the above order by inserting the. following aft er-the-word"appropriated;"That the sum of One Hundred and Twenty-five Dollars ($125) be and hereby is appropriated, "from Excess and Deficiency". The motion was adopted and order adopted as amended by a unanimous roll call vote. The vote on the amendment was rescinded by the vote of the following Councillors: Councillors Durkin, Beaulieu, Rafter, Safford, Dolan, Crosby, Szetela and Ferguson. ( see paper with rescinding vote filed with original order) Approved by the Mayor, December 302 1944 6O Invitation A communication was received from the Mayor relative to invitation to the installation of officers of Harriet M. Maxwell Aux. 27, U.S.W.V. , January 8, 1945. On motion of Councillor Beaulieu invitation accepted. 604 . Sick leave A communication was redeived from- the Mayor relative to request from Chief Arthur L. Flynn requesting authorization to continue to pay i 4in John M. Devitt , a permanent member of the Fire Department, his salary during his present illness. On motion of Councillor Rafter authorizatio 'r was granted. 60 Claim A communication from the Mayor relative to Claim of Helen Hoes was received and referred to the Committee on Claims. 60 Claim A communication from the Mayor relative to second notice ,on the claim of Mary Malette was received and referred to the Committee on Clai s. 60ri Invit_tion A communication was received from Attorney J. Elmer Callahan inviting the members of the Council to tttend a meeting relative to the question of the laws relative to the South Essex Sewerage District. On motion of Councillor RB ter ,the invitation was accepted. 60 Invitation An invitation was received from the Daughters of Union Veterans of Civil War requesting a representative of the City Council be present at the installation of officers, January 2, 1945. On motion of Councillor Ferguson, the invitation was accepted and Councillor Durkin was appoint Ed to represent the Council. 499 A communication was received from the Polish American Citizens Club 609. inviting the members of the City Council to attend the installation of Invitation officers. On motion of Councillor Ferguson the invitation was accepted. 610 . The application of the Palm Cafe Inc. ( Club Fiesta) to erect a Sign large Stationary Sign at 12 St . Peter Street , was referred to the next meeting of the City Government , January 11, 1945. i 611. f The application of the Salem Amusement Center to erect a large Sign Stationary Sign at 109 Lafayette Street was referred to the next meeting of the City Government, January 11, 1945 612. The bond of Russell Gosselin d/b/a Salem Amusement Center, Bond covering a sign located at 109 Lafayette Street was referred to the Committee on bonds and returned approved. i 613. The application of the Sylvania Electric Products Inc. , to keep Storage of Inflammables and store 2200 gallons of inflammables at 90 Lafayette Street was referred to the next meeting of the City Government , January 11 , 1945. 614. The application of Yopott Ahmed for a Lodging t'ouse at #4 Church Lodging House Street was received and referred to the Committee on Licenses .and Permits. 615. The renewal of the following licenses were granted on motion of Renewal of License Councillor Durkin: Auto Dealer Renewal C. Falke Semon 32 North St . (1st Class) Sinarise Gauthier 62 Leavitt St. (lst Class) 616. n1fnd 1163P,!Saffbrd' -offered the following report which was accepted Street Light and recommendation adopted: "The Committee on Electrical Affairs to whom was referred a petition from the residents of Barnes Road for street lighting has considered said matter and would recommend that a 100 h.p, light be installed on the corner of B-rnes Road and Highland Avenue, the expense of same to .be charged to the regular appropriation for street lighting. For the Committee William 0. Safford, Chairman" 17. Councillor Ferguson offered the following order which was adopted: Street light "Ordered: That the Mayor and City Electrician look into the advisability of installing a light at the junction of Foster Ct. and Lovett St. Also the installation of alight on Harmony Street. Approved by the Mayor, December 30, 1944 'Soo December- 28-,- 1944 On-motion of Councillor Rafter it was voted that the City Council and Mayor confer on the North River Bill as submitted by Councillor Rafter at a meeting of the City Council, August 10, 1944, or some similar bill on January 1, 1945. Coasting 61E Councillor Ferguson offered the following order which was adopted: "Ordered: That the City Council lay out the following Streets as f being designated permissable for coasting. West Avenue Summit St. to South St. South St . to Summit St. March St. Ord St. from crown of hill to Shillaber St . Fairmount St . .Barstow St. Lafayette Blace Salem St. Ext . at rear of Saltonstall School from Chase St. to Green St. That proper signs for permitting said coasting be posted in their proper places and that the Police Department be notified immediately of the action here taken. } This is in accordance with Chapter 42 of the City Ordinances. Approved by the Mayor, December 30, 1944 On motion of Councillor Dolan all business pending in Council Comrrittees were r-ferred to the next years' committee. Motion adopted. On motion of Councillor Dolan the Council adjourned at 8: 54 P. M. 41 a µme. 1 1�» P �,N^eiMuMy .rMww�r» w n7w ax^y„ MZ A " 16609 , ...r. maw y, ' •MASS.• Tw w" Nye'