HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - BoS - 01/01/1970 - Meeting minutes for 1970 REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON JANUARY 7, 1970
All Present
Bids were opened on the printing of the 1969 Town Reports and Warrants for
1970. Bids were as follows:
1. Semline Incorporated 1969 Town Reports - 2,500 copies $3,419.00
Warrants for 1970 - 3,000 copies 847.00
2. Denison Press, Inc. 1969 Town Reports $17.00 per page
Warrants for 1970 25.00 per page
There was a Jury Drawing for Traverse Civil & Criminal, returnable February
2, 1970. The name drawn was James P. Devlin, 16 Rustic Drive.
A hearing was held on the application of Esso Gasoling Service Station, 164
Beechwood Street, corner of Route 3A and Beechwood Street for increased under-
ground storage of gasoline.
Voted: To take this application under advisement.
Voted: To appoint Janine Dusossoit, 51 Jerusalem Road Drive, Cohasset our Good Will
Ambassador to Port Elizabeth, Cape So. Africa.
Voted: To grant a license for increased underground storage of gasoline to Esso
Service Station in accordance with the above held hearing.
January 8, 1970
The Board awarded the contract for the printing of the 1969 Town Reports and
1970 Warrants to Denison Press, Inc.
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON JAN UARY 14, 1970
All Present
Voted: To approve the minutes of January 7, 1970 as submitted and Interim Action
of January 8, 1970.
Voted: To sign the gasoline contract with Gulf Oil Company.
Voted: To request the Brockton Edison to make a survey of street lighting on
Ledgewood Drive.
Voted: To authorize Alfred G. Peterson & Sons, Inc. to make two new awnings for
the Town Hall.
January 19, 1970
Permission was granted to the Bostongas Company for repairs at the
following locations:
103 Black Rock Road - Rear #58 Doane Street - 72 Nichols Road
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON JANUARY 21, 1970
All Present
Voted: To approve the minutes of January 14, 1970 as submitted and Interim Action
of January 19, 1970.
Voted: To accept the resignation of Robert Cleaves, Jr. as Associate Member of the
Board of Appeals with. regret.
Voted: To order a street sign for Hillside Drive.
January 22, 1970
Permission was granted to the Bostongas Company to install a gas supply
for Hagerty Co. - 355 Atlantic Avenue, Cohasset.
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON JANUARY 28, 1970
All Present
Voted: To approve the minutes of January 21, 1970 as submitted and Interim Action
of January 22, 1970.
Voted: That the position of bond counsel and any individual or firm employed as bond
counsel to the town or to any municipal agency thereof or thereunder be hereby
classified as a special municipal employee pursuant to Chapter 268A of the
General Laws, to the extent that they are "municipal employees" under said law.
Employment as bond counsel shall for the purpose hereof include the rendering
of advice, the drafting of documents, the rendering of an opinion approving
the legality of bonds or notes issued by the town and the provision of other
legal services with respect to financing and the authorization and issuance
of indebtedness.
Voted: To forward the letter of Ambrose Cray re: parking on Highland Avenue, adjacent
to his home to Chief Feola for his recommendations.
Voted: To approve a commercial clam digging permit for John White, subject to the
approval of the Shellfish Constable.
Voted: To issue a cease and desist order to Higgins and Farwell at 718 Jerusalem
Road.
There was a Jury Drawing for Traverse Civil & Criminal, returnable March 2,
1970. The name drawn was Richard A. Sirois, 22 Rustic Drive.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON FEBRUARY 4, 1970
All Present
Voted: To approve the minutes of January 28, 1970 as submitted.
Voted: To advertise for bids on the Dutch Elm Disease for the Tree Department.
Voted: To sign the Incorporation Papers for Leslie R. Reed and others under the
name of Metropolitan Boston Road Contractors Association, Inc.
Voted: To sign the Incorporation Papers for David E. Place, William C. Cox,
Jessie B. Cox and others under the name of Cox Foundation, Inc.
February S, 1970
The following appointments were made by the Selectmen:
James M• Graham, Jr. was appointed as an Associate Member of the Board
of Appeals to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Robert
Cleaves, Jr. Term to expire March, 1972.
To the Council on Aging:
Mrs. Richard A. Alemian to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation
of Cornelia H. White
and
Rev. Edward T. Atkinson to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation
of Rev. F. Lee Richards
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON FEBRUARY 11, 1970
All Present
Voted: To approve the minutes of February 4, 1970 as submitted and Interim Action
of February 5, 1970.
Voted: To authorize the Brockton Edison Company to install 1,000 lumen street lights
on Poles #2, 4, 5, 8 and 12 Ledgewood Drive, in accordance with their recom-
mendations.
Voted: To hold a hearing on the application of Anthony C. Sestito, 184 South Main
Street for underground storage of 1,000 gallons gasoline for private use only.
Hearing to be held on March 4, 1970 at 10:00 A.M.
Voted: To grant permission to the Student Social Action Committee of Cohasset High
School for the use of the Town Hall auditorium for a dance on February 27,
1970 from 7:30 to 11:30 P.M. , subject to the identification of a responsible
adult and the names of chaperones.
Voted: To reappoint Nathan W. Bates to the Metropolitan Area Planning Council for
three years.
Voted: To charge a fee of $15.00 for the use of the Police Ambulance.
Voted: To sign the Warrant for the 1970 Annual Town Meeting.
Voted: To authorize Mrs. Scripture to act with full authority for the Board of
Selectmen during the absence of Mr. Clark and Mr. McLaughlin on routine
matters.
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INTERIM ACTION
February 18, 1970
The incorporation papers were signed for Evelyne M. Griffin and others under
the name of Doric Dames, Inc.
The Checkers were appointed for the Annual Town Meeting as listed:
(List)
The Election Officers were appointed for the Annual Town Election as listed:
(List)
The following building permits were granted:
1. Robert F. Collins, 77 Cushing Road to enclose existing heated garage
for a family room and lavatory
2. Burton Dunn, 15 Linden Circle to enclose an existing porch for sun porch
February 19, 1970
Requested the Chief of Police to take action on the unregistered cars stored at
the residence of Mrs . Margaret E. Buckley, 37 Cushing Road under Article 31 of
of the 1966 Town Meeting.
February 24, 1970
Permission was granted to the Bostongas Company for an emergency opening on
Beechwood Street at South Main Street.
February 26, 1970
A building permit was granted to Maryann Kendrick, 9 Wood Way for a new residence
with two car garage on Cedar Lane.
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON MARCH 4, 1970
All Present
Voted: To approve the minutes of February 11, 1970 as submitted and all Interim
Action.
Voted: To refer the letter of Charles C. Ford re: warning signs on Jerusalem Road
to Police Chief Feola for his recommendations.
There was a Jury Drawing for Civil & Criminal, returnable April 6, 1970.
The Name drawn was Donald W. Smith, 9 Woodland Drive.
Voted: To write to Mrs. Raymond allowing hbr admittance to the Annual Town Meeting
on March 7th as reporter for the Herald-Traveler.
There was a hearing on the application of Anthony & Judith Sestito for
underground storage of 1,000 gallons of gasoline at 185 South Main Street,
for private use only. There were no objectors.
Voted: To grant the license for the above underground storage of gasoline to Anthony
C. Sestito, 185 South Main Street.
Voted: To allow the Board of Health non exclusive use of the east side office now
occupied by the Welfare Department after April 1, 1970.
Voted: In accordance with Article 7 of the Special Town Meeting held on December 2,
1969, to take by eminent domain the land of Cohasset Estates, Inc. and land
of Walter K. Winchester and the land of the South Shore Playhouse Associates,
Inc. as shown on plan of land in Cohasset, Massachusetts prepared for the
Town of Cohasset Selectmen scale: 80 feet to an inch. March 3, 1970 Lewis W.
Perkins & Son, Eng'rs. , Hingham, Massachusetts. (2 sheets)
Voted: To authorize the Brockton Edison Company to install a 400 wt. flood light, on
pole #6 Highland Avenue, to replace the cluster of 4 - 150 wts.
Voted: To grant the following building permits:
1. Robert H. Fesler, Jr. , 45 South Main Street for a garage and work
shop. Building to be clear of land subject to town brook easement
and in compliance with set-back and side yard requirements of Zoning
By-Law.
2. Antonio Marcello, 237 Hull Street to rebuild dilapitated garage.
3. Arnold H. Jenks, 43 King Street to rebuild a new shop & storage
building.
4. Arnold H. Jenks, 43 King Street to build new garage on site of
present barn.
Voted: To advertise the Seasonal Liquor License for the Cohasset Harbor Liquors,
Inc.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON MARCH 11, 1970
Mrs. Scripture and Arthur Clark
Voted: To approve the minutes of March 4, 1970 as submitted.
Voted: To request the Police Department to investigate as to character, reputation,
police record of Mrs. Margaret Held, 12 Jefferson Lane, Scituate, Massachusetts.
Voted: To engage the Wingate Computing Center to do the payroll accounting for the
Town of Cohasset, starting with the school department on April 1, 1970.
Voted: To accept the resignation of Mary Jane E. McArthur as a member of the
Cohasset conservation Commission with regret.
Voted: To go on record as approving House Bill No. 2064 and so advise the Chairman
of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Joint Committee, Senator
Weeks and Representative Young.
Voted: To grant two building permits to Charles T. Patrolia, 24 Locust Road:
1. New residence with attached two car garage on Lot #37 Fairoaks Lane
2. New residence with attached two car garage on Lot #55 Fairoaks Lane
Voted: To allow the State Welfare Department the use of the Selectmen's Office on
Monday afternoons.
March 12, 1970
The Selectmen notified the Outdoor Advertising Division that they have
disapproved the sign for the South Shore Music Circus, Route 3A since it
is in violation of the Town of Cohasset Zoning By-Laws.
Advertise the Seasonal All Alcoholic Club License for the Cohasset Golf
Club.
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ORGANIZATION MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN
MARCH 16, 1970
George W. McLaughlin, Chairman
MEMBERS
Arthur L. Clark
Mary Jeanette Murray
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON MARCH 18, 1970
All Present
Voted: To approve the minutes of March 11, 1970. as submitted and Interim Action
of March 16, 1970.
Voted: To write to Russell R. Luker, 20 Lamberts Lane regarding trucks parked on
premises.
Voted: To advertise the transfer of the license of the Cohasset Harbor Liquors,
Inc. when the necessary information becomes available.
Voted: To grant permission to the Cohasset Dramatic Club for the use of the Town
Hall auditorium on all dates requested for rehearsals and April 30, May 1
and May 2, 1970 for performances.
Voted: To advertise for two (2) station wagons for the Police Department. Bids
to be opened on April 1, 1970 at 10:00 A.M.
Voted: To request the Department of Public Works to make a survey of the Inter-
section of Forest Avenue and Jerusalem Road for safety purposes.
Voted: To set the fees for mooring of boats same as last year with fees payable
on or before June 1 , 1970.
Voted: To instruct Town Counsel to enjoin Higgins & Farwell from building at
718 Jerusalem Road under permit number 727 granted April 4, 1968.
Voted: To hold Selectmen's evening meetings on the second Wednesday of the month
commencing April 8, 1970 at 8:00 P.M. in addition to the regular weekly
morning meetings.
Voted.: To list in the front of the 1970 Annual. Town Report the names of all
Cohasset boys who have given their lives and paid the supreme sacrifice
in Vietnam and all whose names appear on the Honor Roll.
Voted: To grant permission to the Senior Class of the Cohasset High School to
put a banner across Main Street in Cohasset Village advertising their
Broadway Musical on April 10th and llth.
Voted: That the Board of Selectmen request Rep. George C. Young to petition the
legislature to have Cohasset withdrawn from the M.B.T.A. assessment.
Voted: To have this Board send a letter to the joint committee on Transportation
that the Cohasset Board of Selectmen go on record in favor of withdrawing
from the M.B.T.A. and would like the Transportation;. Committees to be aware
of our feelings.
Voted: To make the following appointments :
(List)
March 23, 1970
Voted: To advertise for the War Memorial for Veterans 'Memorial Park. Bids to
be opened on April 1, 1970 at 10:15 A.M.
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN MELD ON MARCH 25, 1970
All Present
Voted: To approve the minutes of March 18, 1970 as submitted and Interim Action
of March 23, 1970.
Voted: That the Board of Selectmen congratulate the Cohasset Drug Education
Committee for their enthusiastic interest and support in their aims in the
dissemination of drug education.
Voted: To write congratulatory letters to Kerry Coleman, Nancy Smalzel, Cynthia
Williams, Kathy England and Eric Knight for their endeavor in cleaning up
the town.
Voted: To appoint Louis N. Simeone., 34 Bancroft Road Deputy Director of Civil
Defense.
Voted: To grant a Seasonal All Alcoholic Retail Package Goods Store License to
Cohasset Harbor Liquors, Inc. and a Seasonal All Alcoholic Club License
to the Cohasset Golf Club, subject to the approval. of the A.B.C. Commission.
There was a Jury Drawing for Traverse Civil and Criminal, returnable May
4, 1970. The name drawn was G. Stewart Sanders, 70 Black Horse Lane.
Voted: To grant the following building permits :
1. E. Lawrence Parker, 36 Parker Avenue to add living room.
2. F. Allen Weisenfluh, 69 Summer Street for a storage shed.
Voted: To reconsider the votes taken last week regarding letters to the joint
Committee on Transportation that the Cohasset Board of Selectmen go on
record in favor of withdrawing from the M.B.T.A.
Voted: To appoint George W. Benedict, 15 Whitehead Road representative to the
South Shore Mosquito Project.
Voted: To appoint Frank Loiacono, Jr. , 235 Hull. Street a Special Police Officer.
Voted: To grant an all alcoholic Druggist License to the Cushing Plaza Pharmacy,
Inc.
March 30, 1970
Permission was granted to the Bostongas Company for an emergency opening
at King Street.
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON APRIL 1, 1970
All Present
Voted: To approve the minutes of March 25, 1970 as submitted and Interim Action
of March 30, 1970.
Voted: To grant permission to John Whitten for the use of the Town Hall on various
dates in the fall of 1970 and in the spring of 1971 for Dancing Classes.
Voted: To grant permission to the Blue Hill Girl Scouts for the use of Wheelwright
Park for its day camp from June 22 through June 25 and June 29 through July
2, 1970. Town Hall available on June 30, July 1 and July 2 for rain dates.
Voted: To sign the Seasonal All Alcoholic Retail Package Goods Store License for
the Cohasset Harbor Liquors, Inc. and a Seasonal All Alcoholic Club License Z.
for the Cohasset Golf Club.
Voted: To grant a building permit to Sumner Smith, Jr. , 133 Beach Street for an
addition of kitchen, dining room ell with two car garage at 434 King
Street.
Voted: To approve the bill of Lewis W. Perkins & Son for land taking for school
purposes in the amount of $1,550.00.
Bids were opened on two (2) station wagons for the Police Department. Bids were as
follows:
1. Cohasset Motors, Inc. Net delivered Price $5,398.00
2. Highway Motor Sales , Inc. it " of 5,732.00
Voted: To take these bids under advisement and refer to the Chief of Police for
his recommendations.
Bids were opened on the War Memorial Bids were as follows:
1. Colonial Art Guild, Inc. Section 4 $1,375.00
2. Allen Doane & Co. Section 4 1,160.80
3. R. R. Jacobucci, Inc. 7,850.00 Minus Section 4
4. George R. Sands & Sons Section 4 1,196.00
5. Steel Art Co. Inc. Section 4 1,195.00
6. Frank Tarzia & Sons, Inc. 6,897.00
Section 4 1,545.00
Voted: To take these bids under advisement.
Voted: To grant the contract for two (2) station wagons for the Police Department
to Cohasset Motors, Inc. , low bidder at a net delivered price of $5,398.00
Advertise Seasonal All Alcoholic Common Victualler License for Kimball 's
Lobster Shop, 124 Elm Street.
April 2, 1970
A building permit was granted to James D. Gillespie, 258 Forest Avenue for
a Green House.
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE: BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON APRIL 8, 1970
All Present
Voted: To approve the minutes of April 1, 1970 as submitted and Interim Action
of April 2, 1970.
Voted: To sign forms in triplicate on Town Vote pertaining to expenditures for
State Aid for Highways under Section 5, Chapter 768, Acts of 1969 and
return to the Department of Public Works , Taunton.
Voted: To proclaim May 1, 1970 as Law Day U.S.A.
Voted: To reject all bids on the War Memorial. of April 1, 1970.
Voted: To readvertise for bids on the War Memorial. Bids to be opened on
April 15, 1970 at 10:00 A.M.
Voted: To sign the note in anticipation of revenue in the amount of $131,000.00
for land taking; for school purposes.
Voted: To request the Brockton Edison Company to make a survey as to lighting
at the intersection of Pond Street and Route 3A.
Voted: To grant a building permit to John D. Murphy, 10 Old Coach Road for a
new residence with two car garage under on Lot #60 Old Coach Road.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON APRIL 15, 1970
Mary Jeanette Murray and Arthur Clark
Voted: To approve the minutes of April 8, 1970 as submitted and Interim Action
of the evening of April 8th.
Voted: To lease Guild Hall to the George H. Mealy Post No. 118, The American
Legion, Inc.
Bids were opened on the War Memorial. Bids were as follows:
1. R. R. Jacobucct, Inc. $6,750.00
2. Frank Tarzia & Sons, Inc. 6,790.00
Alternate 5,485.00
3. Quincy Memorial Company, Inc. 4,993.00
Division 2 1,422.60
4. James W. Rosano Dis.vision 1 4,445.00
5. Colonial Art Guild Inc. Division 2 1,100.00
6. Allen-Doane & Company, Inc. Division 2 1,160.00
7. George R. Sands & Sons Division 2 1,196.00
8. Steel Art Co. , Inc. Division 2 1,195.00
Voted: To take these bids under advisement.
Voted: To grant a Common Victualler and a Sunday License to J. J. 'S, 140
Chief Justice Cushing Highway, subject to the approval of the Board
of Health.
Voted: To grant an all alcoholic Common Victualler License to Kimball 's
Lobster Shop, Inc., 124 Elm Street, subject to the approval of the A.B.C.
Commission.
Voted: To grant a building permit to James A. Soltesz, 11 James Lane to build a
one car garage.
Voted: To advertise for bids on Fuel Oil for all Town Departments. Bids to be
opened on April 29 , 1970 at 9:45 A.M.
Voted: To award the contract for the War Memorial - Division 1 to James W.
Rosano, low bidder at his submitted bid price of $4,445.00.
Voted: To award the contract for the War Memorial - Division 2 to Colonial
Art Guild Inc. , low bidder at submitted bid price of $1,100.00.
April 17, 1970
Permission was granted to the Hir_�am Water Company to install a new
water service pipe at No. 31 (Lot No. 61) Old Coach Road.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE, BOARD OF SELECTMEN H�.LD ON APRIL 22, 1970
Mary Jeanette Murray and Arthur Clark
Voted: To approve the ministes of April 15, 1970 as submitted and Interim Action
of April 17, 1970.
There was a Jury Drawing for Traverse Criminal, returnable May 18, 1970. The
name drawn was William B. Joyce, 22 Virginia Lane.
There was a Jury Drawing for Traverse Civil & Criminal, returnable June 1, 1970.
The name drawn was Marita M. Railsback, 184 Atlantic Avenue.
Voted: To advertise a hearing to be held on the application of the Cohasset Golf Club
for increased underground storage of gasoline at premises, Lamberts Lane and
Cedar Street. Hearing to be held on May 13, 1970 at 10:00 o'clock A.M.
Voted: To grant permission to the American Legion Auxiliary to conduct Poppy Days on
Thursday, Friday and Saturday, May 14, 15 and 16, 1970.
Voted.: To grant permission to the Satuit Post No. 3169 Veterans of Foreign [,tars to
conduct Poppy Days on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, May 21, 22 and 23, 1970.
Voted: To sign the Incorporation Papers for Loreen Behns and others under the name
of Massachusetts Association of Cosmetology Schools, Inc.
Voted: To grant permission to the Cohasset Youth Athletic Association to hold its
Annual Parade on Saturday, April. 25, 1970.
Voted: To request the Brockton Edison Company to make a survey of the lighting at
the Veterans Memorial Park and the Sandy Beach parking area and submit their
recommendations to the Board of Selectmen.
Voted: To grant permission to the Bostongas Company for an emergency opening at 18
Elm Street.
Voted: To grant a Common Victualler License to the Cohasset Golf Club, subject to
the approval of the Board of Health.
Voted: To grant the following Sunday Licenses:
1. Cumberland Farms Dairy, Inc.
2. Montillio's Pastry Shop
3. Hu;o's Treats and Boutiques
Voted: To grant a Junk Coll.ector's License to Samuel Ginsberg, 22 Lindale Avenue
North Weymouth.
Voted: To grant a building; permit to Francis Chase, 404 Deep Run for a screened
in porch 14' x 20' .
Voted: To instruct the Police Department to follow the recommendations of the
Deparrment of Public Works regarding safety measures at the intersection
of Forest Avenue and Jerusalem Road
Voted: To grant permission to the Cohasset Junior High Library Club to sell
lemonade and Pop Corn on Memorial Day, May 25th on the Cohasset Common
and
Grant permission to the Girl Scout Troop No. 300 to sell lemonade at 55
ElmStreet on Memorial Day, May 25th.
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Voted: To make an investigation of the condition of Doane Street.
Voted: To appoint Penelope G. Place to the Conservation Commission to fill the
vacancy caused by the resignation of Mary Jane E. McArthur. Term to
expire March 1972.
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECT-11EN HELD ON APRIL 29, 1970
Mary Jeanette Murray and Arthur Clark
Voted: To approve the minutes of April 22, 1970 as submitted.
Voted: To grant permission to the American Legion members to make repairs to
Guild Hall at their expense.
Bids were opened on Fuel Oil requirements for all town departments. There
was only one bid. Granite City Coal & Oil Co. , Inc. at a net delivered
price of $.13 per gallon. Cleaning of furnace and all flues @ $19.50 each.
Voted: To award the contract for Fuel Oil to Granite City Coal & Oil Co. , Inc.
Voted: To authorize the Chief of Police to place a "SLAW CHILDREN" sign on Ledge-
wood Drive in accordance with his recommendation.
Voted: To refer the letter from William D. McAuliffe re: hazardous traffic condition
at the intersection of Elm Street and Margin Street to Chief Feola for his
recommendations. r .
Voted: To advertise the transfer of the all alcoholic retail package goods store
license from T. Frederick Mulcahy d/b/a to Cohasset Central Market, Inc. ,
T. Frederick Mulcahy, Manager.
Voted: To grant a building permit to John G. Howley, 215 Forest Avenue for a new
residence with two car garage under on Lot #19 Windy Hill Road.
Voted: To grant a Sunday License to Salvador's Lobster Shop and to Bergson Ice
Cream & Food Shops, Inc.
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Voted: To authorize the Brockton Edison Company to replace the present 1,000
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lumen street light with a 23,000 lumen mercury vapor light at the inter-
section of Pond Street and Route 3A in accordance with their recommenda-
tions.
Voted: To accept the maximum of benefits as out.-lined under Chapter 32B of the
General Laws as amended for Town Employees.
Voted: To advertise for sealed bids on Group Life Insurance for Town Employees
under Chapter 32B of the Massachusetts General Laws as amended. Bids to
be opened on May 13, 1970 at 10:15 A.M.
Voted: To name Paul Blackmur broker of record for Group Life Insurance for Town
Employees under Chapter 32B of the Massachusetts General Laws as amended.
Voted: To proclaim the month of May as `deep Massachusetts Beautiful" month and
to urge all the citizens to participate in a clean up campaign in keeping
with the Governor's proclamation.
Bids were advertised for the Topping of Dutch Elm Infected Trees, to be
q opened on May 13, 1970 at 9:45 A.M.
DIRECTORS - C "TRAL C-7777RY ASSOCIATION
"Phomas Lothrop
V Everett Iramn, ons
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Gilbert To-rier
SELF-PERP"ETTUATT110, LIK", SAADY BEACH ASSOCIATION
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON MAY 6, 1970
All Present
Voted: To approve the minutes of April 29, 1970 as submitted.
Voted: To grant permission to the Cohasset Youth Athletic Association for the
use of the Town Hall auditorium on the evening of Saturday, July 18,
1970 for its Annual Miss Cohasset Dance.
Voted: To approve the petition of the Brockton Edison Company for eight (8)
proposed sole pole locations on Old Coach Road.
Voted: To request the Brockton Edison Company to make a survey of the lighting
at the corner of Mendel Road and Chief Justice Cushing Highway and submit
their recommendations to the Board of Selectmen.
Voted: To grant the transfer of the Cohasset Harbor Liquors, Inc. , William R.
Dini, Manager to the Cohasset Harbor Liquors, Inc. , Margaret E. Held,
Manager.
Voted: To grant a Sunday License to Curtis Compact, Inc., 52 South Main Street.
Voted: To grant a Junk Collector's License to Edward Bookman, 412 Quarry Street,
Quincy.
Voted: To put the Zoning By-Laws under the jurisdiction of the Secretary, Board
of Selectmen at a fee of $1.00.
Voted: To appoint Frederic-H. Wood, Jr. and John H. Barrett as members of the
Government Island Committee to fill the vacancy caused by the resigna-
tion of A. Fred Petersen and add an additional member.
Voted: To appoint a building inspector at the regular meeting of June 2, 1970.
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON MAY 13, 1970
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All Present
Voted: To approve the minutes of May 6, 1970 as submitted.
Voted: That the sale of the following 5.90 per cent bonds of the town dated
May 1, 1970, $131,000 Land Acquisition Bonds (Nos. 1 to 27) payable
May 1 $16,000 in 1971, $15,000 in 1972 and $10,000 in 1977 to 1980,
to New England Merchants National Bank at 100.217 and dated May 13,
1970.
Voted: To grant permission to the Cohasset Bicentennial Committee to conduct
a parade on Sunday, July 19, 1970.
Bids were opened on the Topping of Dutch Elm Infected Trees. The one
bid was from Maltby & Company, Stoughton, Mass. at a bed price of
$2,770.00.
Voted: To take the above bid under advisement and refer to the Tree Department
for recommendations .
Voted: To request the Department of Public Works to make a survey of the inter-
section of Elm Street and Margin Street and to coordinate with the Chief
of Police in this regard.
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increased underground storage of gasoline. For private use only.
1,500 gallons increase - Total 2,000 gallons. There were no objectors.
Voted: To grant the license for the above underground storage of gasoline.
Voted: To refer the dog complaint of Mrs. Richard J. Sargent against the dog
owned by Mrs . Madelaine dtover to Chief Feola for investigation.
Voted: To grant an All Alcoholic Common Victualler License to Kimball 's Lobster
Shop, Inc.
Voted: To grant a Common Victualler License to Kimball's Lobster Shop, Inc. ,
subject to the approval of the Board of Health.
Voted: To accept the resignation of John H. Barrett as a member of the Conser-
vation Commission with regret.
Voted: To appoint John R. Chase, 25 Red Gate Lane as a member of the Conserva-
tion Commission to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of John H.
Barrett. Term to expire March 1971.
Bids were opened on Group Life for Town Employees. Bids were as follows:
1. Boston Mutual Life Insurance Co. $415.30 Monthly $.93 Life
2. Kemper Insurance Group
Lumberman 's Casualty Co.- 618.40 if 1.20 0�
3. Crown Life Insurance Co. 423.36 .94
4. Confederation Life Association 355.41 .79
5. John Hancock Life Insurance Co.
1st year 636.68 1.41
consecutive years 450.00 1.00
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6. Blue Cross-Blue Shield Single $12.26 per month
Married 38.09 " "
Voted: To take these bids under advisement and refer to the broker of record for
his recommendations.
Evening Meeting - May 13, 1970
Voted: To refer the request from William J. Reid and others that Stockbridge
Street be made ONE WAY to Chief Feola for his recommendations.
Voted: To allow the Cohasset Youth Athletic Association to hold its annual Youth
Days on July 17, 18 and 19, 1970.
Voted: To appoint Mrs. Henry B. Kennedy, 44 James Lane as a member of the Council
on Aging.
May 19, 1970
Permission was granted to the Bostongas Company to install a gas supply
for Donald A. Livingstone - 32 Summer Street.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON MAY 20, 1970
All Present
Voted: To :Approve the minutes of May 13, 1970 as submitted and the evening meeting
of the same date and Interim Action of May 19, 1970.
Voted: To award the contract for the Topping of Dutch. Elm Diseased Trees to Maltby
& Company at submitted bid price of 02,770.00; also removal to ground level
for additional 15% as stated in letter of bid.
Voted: To grant permission to John Nott for Sociables on October and. December, 1970
and February and April, 1971.
Voted: To grant permission to the Cohasset Bicentennial, Inc. for a one day beer
license on the 27th of June in conjunction with its Jazz Concert, provided
no glass containers are used and that the area be cleaned up after the con-
cert.
Voted: To authorize the Brockton Edison Company to install a 400 watt mercury vapor
flood light on pole 22A2 at Government Island Pier and install a 1,000 watt
mercury vapor flood light on a new pole beside the Cohasset Yacht Club.
Install a 400 watt mercury vapor flood light on pole 119/5 on Border Street
for lighting at Veterans ' Memorial Park.
AON-1 Install a 400 watt mercury vapor flood lights on poles 58, 60 and 66 on
Atlantic Avenue for lighting at Sandy Beach Parking Area.
Remove the 1,000 lumen street light from pole 39, Route 3A and install a
7700 lumen street light on pole 40 on Route 3A for additional lighting at
the intersection of Route 3A and Mendel Road.
Voted: To authorize the Highway Department to follow the recommendatios of the
Chief of Police for One Way on Stockbridge Street and Slow Children Sign.
Voted: To sell the Gravely Tractor formerly purchased by the Board of Health to
Anthony C. Sestito, 185 South Main Street at a price of $100.00.
Voted: To transfer the All Alcoholic Retail Package Goods Store License from T•
Frederick Mulcahy, d/b/a Central Market to Cohasset Central Market, Inc. ,
T. Frederick Mulcahy, Manager, subject to the approval of the A.B.C. Com-
mission.
Voted: To grant a building permit to George Herzog, 89 Doane Street to add two car
garage, family room and utility room with bath.
Voted: To grant permission to the Cohasset High School for the use of the Town
Common and Town Hall for graduation exercises on June 7, 1970 at 3:00 P.M.
Rain date, June 8 at 7:00 P.M.
Voted: To grant permission to the Cohasset Bicentennial Committee, Inc. for a sign
3' x 2' at Smith's Ltd. reading "Cohasset Bicentennial Headquarters".
Voted: To request Town Counsel to complete acquisition of Beechwood Cemetery.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON MAY 27, 1970
George McLaughlin and Arthur Clark
Voted: To approve the minutes of May 20, 1970 as submitted.
Voted: To reconsider the establishing of Stockbridge Street as a ONE WAY street.
Voted: To sign the agreement with the Brockton Edison Company to install a 1,000
watt mercury vapor flood light on a new pole beside the Cohasset Yacht Club.
Voted: To grant permission to the Cohasset Dramatic Club for the use of the Town
Hall auditorium on the evening of May 28, 1970 for its Annual Meeting.
Voted: To grant a building permit to William Nickerson, 2 Grace Drive to replace
existing porch and add 8' x 18' sundeck.
Voted: To grant a building permit for Hugo's Shack, 126 Elm Street for altering
present sign and overhang to mansard roof.
June 1, 1970
Permission was granted to the Bostongas Company to install a gas supply for
Robert E. McArthur - 50 Stockbridge Street.
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HEIR ON JUNE 3, 1970
All Present
Voted: To approve the minutes of May 27, 1970 as submitted and Interim Action
of June 13 1970.
Voted: To sign the Memorandum of Agreement in duplicate for Chapter 90 Maintenance
and return to the Department of Public Works, Taunton.
Voted: To grant permission to the Central Committee for the use of the Town Hall
auditorium on December 5, 1970 for the Village Fair; also December 3 and
4 in preparation of the fair.
Voted: To grant permission to the Beechwood Congregational Church for the use of
Billings-Pratt Park on Saturday, July 11, 1970 for its Annual Lawn Party.
Voted: To request a transfer from the Advisory Committee for Harbor Department in
the amount of $327.00 for for,--a new 25 H.P. Motor for the Harbor Master's
boat.
Voted: To request a transfer from the Advisory Committee for Town Buildings in
the amount of $600.00 for a second coat of paint at the Bates Building.
Voted: To grant a building permit to George E. Broderick, 444 King Street to raise
roof to enlarge storage area.
Voted: To sign the contract with Gran ito City Coal & Oil Co. , Inc. for Fuel Oil
�rl for all town departments.
Voted: To award the contract for Health Insurance for Town Employees to Blue Cross-
Blue Shield for extended benefits. Single person $12.26 Family $38.09,
and for Group Life to Boston Mutual Life Insurance Company .93G per month,
for a five year period.
Voted: To cancel the insurance on the Government Island storehouse, off Border
Street valued at $5,600.00.
Voted: To request Mr. Laverdur, Department of Natural Resources to meet with the
Board of Selectmen at his convenience regarding Spray Program - Dutch Elm
Disease.
Voted: To sign the Brockton Edison Company Electric Service Construction Agreement
cards #1953 to cover the location of two (2) proposed joint pole locations,
#22AA and #22AA1, off Border Street.
Voted: To accept the resignation of Harry H. Ritter as Shellfish Constable.
Voted: To appoint Ellery C. S. Sidney Shellfish Constable for the Town of Cohasset,
effective immediately for the unexpired term td January 1, 1972 caused by
the resignation of Harry H. Ritter.
Voted: To sign the transfer of liquor licenses for the Cohasset Harbor Liquors,
Inc. from William R. Dini, Manager to Margaret E. Held, Manager.
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Selectmen's Meeting - June 3, 1970 (continued)
Voted: To appoint Lawrence Figuerido as Moth Superintendent for the Town of
Cohasset for the unexpired term to March 1971. Two to one vote with
Mrs. Murray and Arthur Clark in favor and George McLaughlin opposed.
Voted: To go on summer schedule as of this date. Next regular meeting to be
held on Jun,e 17th, and by-weekly thereafter. The next evening meeting
to be held also on June 17, 1970.
Interim Action
June 10, 1970
A Commercial Clam DiW ing Permit was granted to John L. Pattison, 19 Parker
Avenue.
The following building permits were granted:
1. Joseph Bingle, 51 Elm Court for a garage and tool storage area.
Z. Gladys E. Ganzell, 10 Grace Drive to add two bedrooms, bath and
Sundeck; also small storage house for materials.
3. Dr. Robert T. Sceery, 95 Atlantic Avenue to add two attic dormer
windows front and back.
June 11, 1970
The Selectmen granted the following Sunday Entertainment Licenses to the
South Shore Music Circus, subject to the approval of the Department of
Public Safety. (List)
The Selectmen signed the new liquor license under the name of Cohasset
Central Market, Inc. , T. Frederick Mulcahy, Manager which was approved
by the A.B.C. Commission
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON JLNE 17, 1970
All Present
Voted: To approve the minutes of June 3, 1970 as submitted, and Interim Action.
Voted: To sign the Incorporation Papers for John B. Davis and others under the
name of South Shore Conservatory of Music, Inc.
Voted: To sign the Incorporation Papers for Nelson J. Megna and others under the
name of Lighthouse Educational Corporation.
Voted: To advertise for bids on the furnishing, delivering and installation of
four School Zone Speed Limit Signals. Bids to be opened on July 8,1970,
at 9:45 A.M.
Voted: To sign the contract with Blue Cross-Blue Shield for the year July 1, 1970
to July 1, 1971.
Voted: To approve the request by the Cohasset Bicentennial Committee to hang a
banner across North Main Street and another across Depot Court.
Voted: To grant permission to the Bostongas Company to repair leaks at the
following locations:
120 Pleasant Street 44 & 50 Reservoir Road 39 Spring Street
at Oak Street 89 Spring Street 12 Pleasant Street 111 Pond
Street 225 Pond Street 0 Bailey Road 276 Beechwood Street
Pond Street @ Holly Lane 69 Cushing Road 143 Beechwood Street
437 Beechwood Street.
Voted: To authorize the Brockton Edison Company to increase lighting at the Music
Circus parking lot on Sohier Street.
Evening Meeting - June 17, 1970
Voted: To discontinue holding evening meetings. Two to one vote with George
McLaughlin and Arthur Clar k in favor and Mary Jeanette Murray opposed.
June 22, 1970
Permission was granted to the Bostongas Company to repair leaks at the
following locations:
South Main Main St. @ Spring Street Elm St. @ Margin Street
82 Border Street Opp. .45 Border Street
324 South Main Street Jerusalem Rd. @ Forest Avenue
136 Border Street 81 Doane Street
40m, 32 Brewster Road
David Williams, 82 Border Street was appointed aSpecial Police Officer
with no compensation.
INTERIM ACTION OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN JW E 24, 1970
Signed the Boston Mutual Life Insurance Company application for Group Life Insurance
for Town Employees as per contract at .93G per month for a five year period.
Approved the petition of the Brockton Edison Company for nine (9) present sole
pole locations to become joint in Cedar Street.
Set up a hearing on the petition of the Brockton Edison Company for one (1) proposed
joint pole location in Cedar Street from North Main Street, northwesterly. Hearing
to be held on July 8, 1970 at 9:30 A.M.
A Common Victualler and a Sunday License was granted to the South Shore Music Circus,
subject to the approval of the Board of Health.
A building permit was granted to Humble Oil & Refining Company, 30 Beacham Street,
Everett for a new Service Station at the corner of Route 3A and Beechwood Street.
There was a Jury Drawing for Traverse Criminal, returnable July 13, 1970. The name
drawn was Constance W. Parker, 36 Parker Aveue.
June 26 , 1970
A building permit was granted to Joseph MacDonald, 49 Ripley Road for a swimming
pool.
June 29, 1970
Permission was granted to the Bostongas Company to repair a leak at 17 Summer
Street
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON JULY 8, 1970
All Present
Voted: To approve the minutes of June 17, 1970 as submitted and all Interim Action.
Voted: To invite all the persons whose signatures appear on the deed to the Beech-
wood Cemetery to be present at a meeting of the Board of Selectmen on Wed-
nesday, July 22, 1970 at 10:00 o'clock A.M. for the presentation of the
Beechwood Cemetery deed to the Town.
Bids were opened on the installation of the school zone speed limit signs at
the Deer Hill School and the Junior High School. There was one bid from
Healy Bros. Inc. , Cross Street, Norwell at submitted bid price of $4,999.00.
Voted: To refer to the Chief of Police for his recommendations .
Voted: On the recommendations of Chief Feola to award the contract for the school
zone speed limit signs to Healy Bros. Inc.
Voted: To sign the contract for the Dutch Elm Disease with Malty & Company, Stoughton.
There was a hearing on the petiion of the Brockton Edison Company for one (1)
proposed joint pole location in Cedar Street. No objectors
Voted: To approve the above petition for the Brockton Edison Company.
Voted: To order two full concrete benches and one top for the Veterans' Memorial
Park.
Voted: To grant permission to the Cohasset Bicentennial Committee to conduct a
parade on July llth starting at the Town. Hall parking lot and proceed to
Milliken Field and grant a one day beer license for the Fireman's Muster.
Voted: To grant permission to the Cohasset Dramatic Club for the use of the Town
Hall auditorium for performances in 1970 and 1971 season.
Voted: To grant permission to the South Shore Art Festival to conduct an outdoor
auction on the Common on August 2, 1970.
Voted: To grant two building permits for G. Paul Realty Trust, 17 Haystack Lane
for a new residence with 2 car garage under on #5A and Lot #6 Forest
Avenue.
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INTERIM ACTION
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July 15, 1970
The Board of Selectmen approved the transfer of all of the capital stock
of the Cohasset Central Market Inc., 60 South Main Street, subject to the
approval of the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission.
The Selectmen signed the statement in'liev of Group Insurance Contract
for Town Employees.
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON JULY 22, 1970
All Present
Voted: To approve the minutes of July 8, 1970 as submitted and Interim Action of
July 15, 1970.
Voted: To set up a hearing on the application of Salvador's Lobster Shop under the
name of Salvador's Restaurant for an all alcoholic common victualler license
at 850 Chief Justice Cushing Highway. Hearing to be held on August 19th at
10:00 A.M.
Voted: To refer the petition from residents on Beach Street re: speed control to
Chief Feola for his recommendations.
Voted: To grant a Common Victualler License to Hugo's Shack.
Voted: To grant permission to the Beechwood Congregational Church for the use of
the upper end of the Beechwood ball park on Saturday, July 25th in addition
to Billings-Pratt Park.
Voted: To grant permission to the South Shore Music Circus for the use of the Town
Hall auditorium on Sunday, August 16, 1970 at 3:00 P.M. for the Apprentice
Company production; rehearsals on August 13, 14 and 15 at 2:30 P.M.
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Voted: To refer the request of Mrs. Osborne, 151 Hull Street for Slow Children signs
to Chief Feola for his recommendations.
Voted: To ask Mrs. Barry to dispose of her dogs, after an investigation and report
from the Police Department.
Voted: To grant the following building permits:
1. David Knowles, 13 Holly Lane for a screened porch.
2. Edward G. O'Rourke, 306 Forest Avenue to remodel garage into living
room and kitchen.
3. Cohasset Golf Club, Lamberts Lane for a one story wood frame building
for toilet facilities.
Voted: To appoint the Election Officers for the year 1970 - 1971 as listed. (list)
Voted: To appoint Lawrence Figuerido, Commissioner of the South Shore Misquito Control
Project.
Voted: To appoint Gilbert Tower Honary Town Engineer, in appreciation of his many
contributions to the Town over the years.
July 27, 1970
Permission was granted to the Bostongas Company for emergency openings at
Margin Street, 37 Stockbridge Street and 17 Summer Street
July 28, 1970
1' A building permit was granted to William T. Barnes, 502 North Main Street to
erect patio around existing swimming pool.
A building permit was granted to David W. Fraser, 14 Holly Lane to convert
and enlarge present breezeway into family room.
July 29, 1970
The Town Treasurer was instructed to withdraw the sum of Three Hundred Dollars
from interest on deposit in the Cohasset Savings Bank on the account of Beech-
wood Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund, and deposit this amount in the General Town
Fund for the care of Beechwood Cemetery.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON AUGUST 5, 1970
All Present
Voted: To approve the minutes of July 22, 1970 as submitted and Interim Action.
Voted: To appoint Mr. Maurice H. O'Donnell, 26 Fernway, Cohasset as Building
Inspector for the Town.
Voted: To appoint Mr. Robert M. Thompson, 31 Reservoir Road to the Cohasset Drug
Education Committee.
Voted: That a. $5.00 fine be established for all parking violators, including first
offenders.
Voted: To order signs for the various locations in town as recommended by the
Chief of Police.
A letter from the Department of Public Health re: Open Burning was
referred to the Health Agent, Anthony Vento, who will request that the
Board of Health ask for an extension on open dump burning.
The Board reported it had no authority to grant permission for a block
party on Stagecoach Way, as requested by the "Youth for Sargent and
Dwight Committee", since the area is private property. The group was
advised to seek permission from the owners. The party is scheduled
for August 21st from 7:30 P.M. to 10:30 P.M. The Committee was advised
that they would need permission from the Board if the party was to spill
over onto the Town Parking Lot.
Voted: To grant the following building permits:
1. John Barnes, 336 North Main Street for a swimming pool.
2. Charlotte Leland, 9 Margin Court to replace a low window with a
door.
3. M & R Realty Trust for a new residence on Lot #58 Old Coach Road.
4. Richard Farwell, 40 Hill Street for a swimming pool, subject to the
approval of the Building Inspector.
INTERIM ACTION
August 7, 1970
Permission granted to Boston Gas Co. to install gas supply for
Philip Larson, 246 Beechwood St.
August 14, 1970
1.Board of Selectmen met with Mr. Maurice H. O'Dgnnell, Building Inspector
of the Town..
2. Permission granted to the Cohasset Woman's Club to use the Town Hall for
their monthly meetings on the dates requested.
August 18, 1970
Permission was granted to the Bostongas Company for an emergency opening
at 437 Beechwood Street and to install a gas supply for K. Grace Lannon -
9 Forest Notch.
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON AUGUST 19, 1970
All Present
Voted: To approve the minutes of August 5, 1970 as submitted and all Interim Action.
Voted: To sign the Incorporation Papers for Dorothy C. Morse and others under the
name of South Shore Senior Citizens, Inc.
Voted: To sign the new Liquor License for the Cohasset Central Market, Inc. , Louis
J. Bravo, Manager as approved by the A.E.C. Commission.
Voted: To grant permission to the Community Garden Club of Cohasset for the use
of the Town Hall auditorium for its Annual Farmer's Market on September
30, October 1, and 2, 1970.
There was a hearing on the application of Salvador's Restaurant for an
All Alcoholic Common Victualler License at 850 Chief Justice Cushing
Highway.
Mrs. Richard Maichle of 16 Wood Way spoke in opposition and submitted a
petition with 27 names of residents opposed to any liquor license.
Voted: To take the above application under advisement.
Voted: To authorize the Brockton Edison Company to install a shade on the light
in front of the residence of Barbara Cook, 28 Pond Street.
Voted: To advertise for a 1970 truck for the Highway Department. Bids to be
opened on September 2, 1970 at 10:00 AoX.
August 24, 1970
Permission was granted to the Bostongas Company to install gas supplies for
J. Riley - Lot #5 - 60 Forest Avenue and John Oltman - 71 Forest Avenue.
August 25, 1970
The Board signed the Memorandum of Understanding in duplicate for Chapter 90
Construction for Elm Street and it was returned to the Department of Public
Works, Taunton.
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON SEPTEMBER 2, 1970
Arthur Clark and Mary Jeanette Murray
Voted: To approve the minutes of August 19, 1970 as submitted and Interim Action.
Voted: To set up a dog hearing on the complaint of Martha K. Gjesteby against the
beagle dog owned by Mrs. Shea, Pleasant Street. Hearing to be held on
September 16, 1970 at 10:00 A.M.
Voted: To sign the Incorporation Papers for Kay Conte and others under the name
of South Shore Day Care Services, Inc.
Voted: To forward to Town Counsel for appropriate action the letter from Attorney
Benjamin A. Glosband re: injury to Jane T. LaChapelle caused by defect on
the sidewalk on Border Street.
Bids were opened on the truck for the Highway Department. There was only
one bid from Cohasset Motors, Inc. The amount of bid was $8,275.00 for
a 1971 truck.
Voted: To take the above bid under advisement and refer to the Highway Surveyor
for his recommendations.
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Voted: To write to the Department of Public Works requesting that a survey be
made of Mill Bridge, Border Street.
® Voted: To write to Representative Young that the Cohasset Board of Selectmen favor
and support the petition of the Town of Granby re: legislation burdening
municipalities.
Voted: To grant a Common Victualler All Alcoholic License to Salvador's Restaurant,
850 Chief Justice Cushing Highway, subject to the approval of the A.B.C.
Commission.
Voted: To advertise for bids for filling and seeding at Woodside Cemetery. Bids
to be opened on September 16, 1970 at 9:45 A.M.
Voted: To appoint the Election Officers for the State Primary as listed. (List)
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON SEPTEMBER 16 , 1970
All Present
Voted: To approve the minutes of September 2, 1970 as submitted.
Bids were opened on the Filling and Seeding at Woodside Cemetery. Bids
were as follows:
1. South Eastern Landscaping Co. $3,395.00
2. Wayne Sawchuck 2,875.00
3. Joseph Rosano 2,840.00
A. Arthur Pompeo, Jr. 2,700.00
5. Samuel Esposito 2,198.70
6. Harold Litchfield 2,185.00
Voted: To take the above bids under advisement.
There was a Jury Drawing for Traverse Civil & Criminal, returnable October
$, 1970. The name drawn was Bruce A. Duncan, 24 Hammond Avenue..
Peggy Hassan, 15 Arrowwood Street was drawn to replace Richard A. Sirois,
drawn on January 28, 1970 and who has moved from town.
There was a dog hearing on the complaint of Martha Gjesteby against the
beagle dog owned by Eileen Shea. The following persons were in attendance:
Mrs. Bohmer Mr. & Mrs . Robert Ripley Mrs. Gurnis and Mr. Gunville,
all of whom stated that this dog had bitten someone in the family.
Voted: To take the above dog complaint under advisement.
Voted: To sign the Memorandum of Agreement in duplicate for Chapter 90 drainage
on Elm Street and return to the Department of Public Works, Taunton.
Voted: To erect the directional signals as recommended on Margin Street.
Voted: To order flashing lights for Jerusalem Road at Hunt's Corner so-called.
Voted: To request the Chief of Police to make a survey of the area at the residence
of Donahue, Forest Avenue where a Slow Children sign has been knocked over,
and have it replaced in the correct location.
Voted: To award the contracp4or the Highway Department truck to the Cohasset Motors,
Inc. at a net delivered price of $8,275.00.
Voted: To notify Mrs. Eileen Shea to dispose of her beagle dog "Ginger" on or before
September 30, 1970 in accordance with the Town By-Laws under Article 16,
Section 16.
Voted: To refer the Incorporation Papers of Richard D. Leggett and others to Chief
Feola for character reference.
Voted: To grant permission to the Bostongas Company to relay 200' of 2" main on
Border Street from approximately pole 8/19 to #82 Border Street.
Voted: To award the contract for the Seeding and Loaming at Woodside Cemetery to
Samuel Esposito at submitted bid price of $2,198.70.
INTERIM ACTION
September 22, 1970
Advertised for one New Radar Speed Meter and two Walkie Talkie Portable Radios
for the Police Department under Article 22 on the 1970 Annual Town Meeting.
Bids to be opened on Wednesday, October 7, 1970 at 10:00 A.M.
September 28, 1970
Permission was granted to the Boston Gas Company to install a gas supply for
John D. Dougherty - 30 Fernway, Cohasset, Mass.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN ON SEPTEMBER 30, 1970
All Present
Voted: To approve the minutes of September 16, 1970 as submitted
and Interim Action.
There was a Jury Drawing for Traverse Civil and Criminal,
returnable November 2, 1970. The name drawn was Irwin
D. Matthew, 33 Stanton Road.
Voted: To request the Brockton Edison Company to make a survey
of the lighting in front of Mrs. Jeffrey S. Ludlow, 2
Mill Lane.
Voted: To grant permission to the Cohasset Community Center for
a one day beer license at Sandy Beach for its Clam Bake
on October 3, 1970 from 2:00 P.M. to dusk, provided no
glass containers are used and that the area be cleaned
up after the Clam Bake.
Voted: To sign the Incorporation Papers for Richard D. Leggat
and others under the name of Laboure Center, Inc.
Voted: To accept with regret the resignation of George W.
Benedict from the Advisory Council for the Wompatuck
State Park and appoint Francis W. Hagerty to fill the
vacancy.
Voted: To proclaim October 4 through October 10, 1970 as
National Employ the Physically Handicapped Week.
Voted: To appoint Mary Jeannette Murray as a member of the
Sewage Study Committee to represent the Board of
Selectmen.
Voted: To request the Department of Public Works to make a
survey of the intersection of Pond Street and Route 3A,
in respect to both traffic and students crossing 3A.
Voted: To resume regular weekly meetings as of today.
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON
OCTOBER 7, 1970
All Present
Voted: To approve the minutes of September 30, 1970 as submitted.
Voted: To accept with regret and thanks for his services, the resignation
of Albert P. Buckley from the School Facilities Committee.
Voted: To sign the all alcoholic, Common Victualer License for
Salvador's Restaurant which has been approved by the
Alcoholic Beverages Control.
Bids were opened on one (1) Radar Speed Meter and two (2) Walkie Talkie
Portable Radios at 10:00 A.M. for the Police Dept.
Bids were as follows:
1. American Arms Company Walkie Talkie $695.00 per unit $1390.00
63.00 Charger It
g 137.50 Battery "
$895.50 $1791.00
2. Motorola Walkie Talkie $1,604.00
84.00 Charger
64.00 Battery
$1,784.00
3. Ship N Shore Electronics Walkie Talkie $1,230.00
Radar Unit $1,025.00
4. W.B. Malloney & Associates Radar Unit $1,024.00
Dominator Radar
5. W.B. Malloney & Associates Radar Unit $1,240.00
Stephenson Radar
6. Central Equipment Walkie Talkie $1,140.00
80.00 Battery
94.00 Charger
20.00 Leather Case
$1,334.60
Voted: To take the above bids under advisement and refer them to Chief Feola
of the Police Dept. for his recommendations.
Voted: To advertise for bids to be opened on December 2, 1970 at 10:00 A.M.
for the Town Fire and Casuality Insurance.
Voted: To authorize Town Counsel to take appropriate action on the hole on
Jerusalem Road at land off Howe Road formerly owned by Alfonso
Cannata and now owned by Albert Peona.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMM HELD ON
OCTOBER 14, 1970
All Present
Voted: To approve the minutes of October 7, 1970 as submitted.
Voted: To sign the Town Warrant for the State Election.
Voted: To request that $900.00 be transferred from the Reserve Fund
to repair the North Cohasset Fire Station Tower.
Voted: To sign the contract with Healy Bros. , Inc. for the work of
supplying and installing School Zone Speed Limit Signs.
Voted: To approve the proposal for the 50/52 Program underwritten
by the Boston Mutual Life Insurance Company for the employees
of the Town of Cohasset.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECT,NM HELD ON OCTOBER 21, 1970
All Present
Voted: To approve the minutes of October 14, 1970 as submitted.
Voted: To approve the Election Officers for the State Election
to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 1970.
Voted: To grant permission to the Brockton Edison Company for
one (1) present sole Brockton Edison pole location to be
relocated in the parking area from Depot St., Cohasset.
Voted: To grant permission to the Lions Club of Cohasset to
conduct their annual lamp bulb drive on Saturday and
Sunday, October 24 - 25, 1970 at the Town Dump.
Voted: To request that all Department Heads and all Committee
Chairmen submit their yearly repoarts to this Selectmen's
Office not later than January 5, 1971.
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON OCTOBER 28,1970
All Present
There was a Jury Drawing for Traverse Civil and Criminal, returnable
December 7, 1970. The name drawn was Jack Berry, 30 Windy Hill Rd.
Voted: To approve the minutes of October 21, 1970 as submitted.
Voted: On the recommendations of Chief Feola to award the contract
for one new Radar Speed Meter and two Walkie Talkie
Portable Radios to Ship N Shore Electronics at submitted
bid prices of:
Walkie Talkie $1,230.00
Radar Unit $1,025.00
Voted: To accept with regret the resignation of Mr. Elmer Pratt
as a member of the Board of Appeals with thanks and
appreciation for his past services.
Voted: To grant permission to the Boston Gas Co. to run a gas
supply for Robert Bjork, 61 Hull St., Cohasset.
® Voted: To authorize the Brockton Edison Co. to install a 1000
lumen Street Light on Mill Lane on Pole #5.
Voted: To approve a petition for one (1) present joint pole
location to be relocated in Pleasant Street by the
Brockton Edison Co.
Voted: To grant permission to the Boston Gas Co. to install a
gas supply for Mr. Salyard, 493 Beechwood Street, Cohasset.
Voted: To request the Brockton Edison Co. make a survey of the
Street Lighting on Linden Drive and submit their
recommendations to the Board of Selectmen.
Voted: To appoint Edward I. Masterman as Assistant Town
Counsel at $350.00 per Trial Day and $60.00 per hr.
for preparation work.
R Voted: To hire Martin Coleman as Appraisor at $3,000.00.
October 30, 1970
Permission was granted to sell liquor on Election Day, Tuesday,
November 3, 1970 for all local licensess.
3 Voted:
To refer the Incorporation Papers of Paul M. Donovan and others
to Chief Feola for character reference.
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON NOVEMBER 4, 1970
All Present
Voted: To approve the minutes of October 21, 1970 as submitted.
Voted: To advertise for bids for the printing of the 1970 Town
Reports and the 1971 Town Warrant for the Annual Town
Meeting. Bids to be opened on November 25, 1970 at
9:45 A.M.
Voted: To sign the Incorporation Papers for Paul M. Donovan and
others under the name of West-Ros-Park Association, Inc.
Voted: To grant a Weekday Entertainment License to Salvador's
Restaurant for Organ Music and (1) one singer.
Voted: To grant a liquor license renewal for 1971, subject to the
approval of the A.B.C. Coi+oi;s s i on to the Red Lion Inn.
Voted: To grant permission to the Boston Gas Co. to run a gas
supply for Mary Silva - 36 Stockbridge St. , Cohasset.
Voted: To refer the Incorporation Papers of Merle Jordan and
others under the name of Clinical Institute of
Religion and Mental Health, Inc. to Chief Feola for
character reference.
Voted: To refer the Incorporation Papers of A. David McGugan and
6 (six) others under the name of T.O.D., Inc. to Chief
Fools, for character reference.
Voted: To sign the Proof of Loss papers of the Great American
Insurance Companies re: Theft at High School.
Voted: To accept the proposal of Perkins Engineering, Inc. and
Lewis W. Perkins & Sons re: work to be done at
Woodside Cemetary.
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON NOVEMBER 12, 1970
Mary Jeanette Murray and Arthur Clark
Voted: To approve the minutes of November 4, 1970 as submitted.
Voted: To sign the Incorporation Papers for Merle Jordan and others
under the name of Clinical Institute of Religion and Mental
Health, Inc.
Voted: To sign the Incorporation Papers of A. David McGugan and
others under the name of T.O.D. , Inc.
Voted: To grant permission to the Boston Gas Company to install a
gas supply for John Barrett - 457 Beechwood Street, Cohasset.
Voted: To grant a Class I Dealer's License to Cohasset Motors, Inc.
Voted: To grant the following liquor license renewals for 1971, subject
to the approval of the A.B.C. Commission:
1. George H. Mealy Post No. 118, The American Legion, Inc.
for an All Alcoholic Club License.
2. Ventura Vintage Wines and Liquors, Inc. d/b/a Simeone's
Liquor Store for an All Alcoholic Package Goods Store
License.
3. Shore Restaurants, Inc. d/b/a Hugo's for an All
Alcoholic Common Victualler License.
4. Lokie's Cafe, Inc. for an All Alcoholic Common Victualler
License.
5. Salvador's Restaurant for an All Alcoholic Common
Victualler License.
Voted: To grant an Innholder License to the Red Lion Inn, Inc., subject
to the approval of the Board of Health.
Voted: To grant a new Common Victualler License for the George H. Mealy
Post #118 - The American Legion, Inc, subject to the approval of
the Board of Health.
Voted: To grant the following Common Victualler Licenses for 1971,
subject to the approval of the Board of Health:
1. Shore Restaurants, Inc. d/b/a Hugo's Lighthouse
i 2. Lokie's Cafe, Inc.
3. Cohasset Winter Garden, Inc.
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Voted: To grant a Weekday Entertainment License to:
1. Red Lion Inn, Inc. for Piano and Organ Music
2. Shore Restaurants, Inc. d/b/a Hugo's Lighthouse
for providing music for dancing
3. Lokie's Cafe, Inc. for Piano Music
Voted: To meet with the Hull and Hingham Board of Selectmen at
the Hull Town Hall, November 30, 1970 at 8:00 P.M. to discuss
a site for regional refuse disposal that would be convenient
to all three towns.
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REGUALAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON NOVEMBER 19, 1970
All Present
Voted: To approve the minutes of November 12, 1970 as submitted.
Voted: To grant the following Common Victualler Licenses for 1971,
subject to the approval of the Board of Health:
1. Bergson Ice Cream & Food Shops Inc.
2. Barbie's Coffee Shoppe & Restaurant, Inc.
3. South Shore Music Circus
4. Char-Mil Corp. d/b/a J.J. 's
5. Cohasset Golf Club
Voted: To grant a Class I License for the Sale of Second-Hand Motor
Vehicles to Autohaus, Inc.
Voted: To grant the following Class II Licenses for the Sale of
Second-Hand Motor Vechicles:
1. Highway Motor Sales, Inc.
2. Silvia's Garage
Voted: To request the continuance, until December 3, 1971, of the
provisional employment to the following Patrolman for the
Police Department:
Joseph S. Laugelle John E. Kenney
Arthur J. Dixon, Jr. Benjamin F. Curley, Jr.
Voted: To authorize the Brockton Edison Co. to install 4000 lumen
street lights on poles 1, 3, 5, 11 (on 10' arm) 13, 15, 17,
19, 20, 22, 25, 27 and 30 on Linden Drive.
Voted: To grant the liquor license renewal for 1971, subject to the
approval of the A.B.C. Commission to Central Market.
Voted: To refer the dog complaint of Mrs. Stephen N. Bobo, Jr.
against the dogs owned by Mr. Byron Tosi to dheit Feola
for his investigation and recommendations.
Voted: To refer the Incorporation Papers of Francis L. Drago, Jr.
and others under the name of Cohasset Youth Hockey Association,
to Chief Feola for character reference.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELLCTMEN HELD ON NOVEMBER 25, 1970
All Present
Voted: To approve the minutes of November 18, 1970 as submitted.
Bids were opened on the printing of the 1970 Town Reports
and the 1971 Annual Town Meeting Warrants. Bids were as
follows:
1. Dennison Press Town Report $17.00 per page
Warrant $25.00 per page
2. South Shore Lincoln Town Report $15.25 per page
Press Warrant $15.10 per page
3. Modern Blue Print Co. Town Report $22.84 per page
Warrant $22.48 per page
4. Fougere Press Town Report $14.95 per page
Warrant $15.95 per page
Voted: To take these bids under advisement.
There were two Jury Drawings for Jury Duty. One for Traverse
Civil and Criminal, returnable January 4, 1971 and the other
for Traverse Criminal, returnable January 11, 1971.
The names drawn were:
1. Bernard J. Mayer Jr. 76a Beach Street
2. Mary Ann Mahon ey 28 Otis Ave.
Voted: To sign the Memorandum of Agreement in duplicate for Installation
of Traffic Devices, and return to the Department of Public Works
in Middleboro.
Voted: To grant the following liquor license renewals for 1971, subject
to the approval of the A.B.C. Commission:
1. Cohasset Liquors
2. Signorelli's Restaurant
3. Bailey's Delicatesten
Voted: To grant the following Common Victualler Licenses for 1971,
subject to the approval of the Board of Health:
1. Arthur Roebuck Caterer
2. Bailey's Delecatesten
Voted: To grant a Class II Dealer's License to Bill's Service Station.
Voted: To grant permission to the Hingham Water Co. to open the
highway at 264 Forest Ave. for the purpose of installing a
new water service pipe to the property of Mr. Olfield.
REGUTAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON NOVEMBER 25, 1970
(CONTINUED)
Voted: To request that the Brockton Edison Company make a survey of
the lighting for the illumination of the Flag in the Town Common and
the one at the Veterans Memorial Park.
Voted: To refer the Application for a certificate of incorporation
for David A. Place and others, under the name of Elfers Foundation
Inc. to Chief Feola for investigation.
Voted: To request the transfer of funds for installation of ventqllation
in the Boiler Room of the Town Hall.
Voted: To approve the request that a new " Sandy Beach Lane' sign be
replaced.
Voted: To sign the Incorporation papers for Francis L. Drago, Jr. and
others umder the name of Cohasset Youth Hockey Association Inc.
November 30, 1970
Voted: The Board of Selectmen awarded the contract for the 1970
Town Report and the 1971 Town Warrant for the Annual Town
Meeting to Fougere Printing Company.
Voted: The Board granted an extension for the opening of bids
for the Town of Cohasset Insurance. The new date for the
opening of bids will be Wednesday, December 9, 1970 at
10:00 A.M.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON DECEMBER 2, 1970
All Present
Voted: To approve the minutes of November 25, 1970 as submitted.
Voted: To advertise for bids for the furnishing and delivering
of Gasoline. The bids will be opened at 9:45 A.M. on
December 16, 1970.
Voted: To grant a Common Victualler License for 1971, subject to
the approval of the Board of Health to F.W. Woolworth Co.
Voted: To sign the Incorporation Papers of David E. Place and
others under the name of Elfers Foundation, Inc.
Voted: To accept the resignation of William N. McKenna III from the
Cohasset Police Department.
December 3, 1970
Voted: To request that the Brockton Edison Company make a survey of
the lighting and the placement of poles to illuminate the
curve in the road on Linden Drive.
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON DECEMBER 9, 1970
All Present
Voted: To approve the minutes of December 2, 1970 as submitted.
Bids were opened on the Fire and Casualty Insurance for
the Town. Bids were as follows:
1. Fairfield & Ellis $32,182.26
2. Peterson Insurance Agency $33,219.28
Voted: To take these bids under advisement with the Insurance Advisory
Committee.
Voted: For the Town to pay $34.00 in settlement of the claim issued
by Mrs. George Spooner.
Voted: To advise Town Counsel to set up a Contributory Pension for
Helen Scripture.
Voted: To notify all undertakers in Cohasset, Scituate and Hingham
that the cost of opening and closing of graves will be $55.00
and the check should be made payable to the Town of Cohasset
Collector. This policy will become effective January 1, 1971.
Voted: To sincerely thank the Bicentennial Commitee for generously
giving their time and energy to plan and carry out a
wonderful program that was thoroughly enjoyed by all the
townspeople.
Voted: To grant a Weekday Entertainment License to Salvador's
Restaurznt for 1971.
Voted: To grant a Common Victualler License for 1971, subject to the
approval of the Board of Health to Salvador's Restaurant.
Voted: To grant the request of the Community Center to use the
Town Hall on December 18, 1970 from 7:45 to 12:00 P.M.
for a teenage dance.
Voted: To grant permission to the Boston Gas Co. for an emergency
opening at 87 Elm St., Cohasset.
Voted: That the Board of Selectmen express to the Governor and the
Legislature their dissatisfaction with the method of assessment
on the cities and towns of the M.B.T.A. operating budget.
Voted: That the Board of Selectmen request Governor Sargent freeze the
M.B.T.A. assessments on cities and towns at no greater amount
than each city and town paid in 1969; that Governor Sargent take
immediate action to correct the inequities in the M.B.T.A.
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system of operation and assessment and be it further ordered, that
the Governor be requested to veto the proposed H.B.T.A. bond
issue in the amount of $300,000,000.
Voted: To grant a Common Victualler's License, subject to the Board
of Health to Cushing Plaza Pharmacy, Inc.
Voted: To grant the following liquor license renewals for 1971,
subject to the approval of the A.B.C. Commission:
1. Cushing Plaza Pharmacy, Inc.
2. Cohasset Colonial Pharmacy
Voted: To request the Brockton Edison Co. make a survey of the lighting
on Rustic Drive.
Voted: To request that the Brockton Edison Co. place a reflector on
the Pole Light at 48 Linden Drive.
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RL'GULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON DECEMBER 16, 1970
Arthur Clark and George McLaughlin
Voted: To approve the minutes of December 9, 1970 as submitted.
Bids were opened on the furnishing and delivering Gasoline
to all Town Depts. There was only one (1) bidder as follows:
Gulf Oil Co. Net delivered price $.2530 per gallon
Voted: To award the contract for Gasoline to all. Departments to
Gulf Oil. Company - U.S.
There was one Jury Drawing for Grand Jury Duty for the
transaction of Crimal business, returnable January 25, 1971.
The name drawn was Patricia G. Facey, 4 Woodland Drive,
Cohasset.
Voted: To grant a Class II License for the Sale of Second-Hand Motor
Vechicles to Cohasset Auto Repair.
Voted: To approve a petition for one (1) present point pole location
to be relocated in Brook Street, Cohasset.
Voted: To express symphathy to the family of the late Mrs. Nathanial
Hurwitz.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECT HELD ON DECEMBER 23, 1970
Arthur Clark and Mary Jeanette Murray
Voted: To approve the minutes of December 16, 1970 as submitted.
Voted: To sign and grant a Weekday Entertainment License to:
1. Mama's
2. George Mealy Post #118, The American Legion
Voted: To grant a Common Victualler License for 1971 to Mamas,
subject to the approval of the Board of Health.
Voted: To grant the following liquor license renewals for 1971.
1. Signorelli's Restaurant
2. Lokie's Cafe, Inc.
3. Cohasset_ Central Market
4. Cohasset Colonial Pharmacy
5. Cushing Plaza Inc.
6. Cohasset Liquors, Inc.
7. Salvador's Restaurant
8. Red Lion Inn
9. Bailey's Delicatesten
10. Simeon's Liquor Store
11. George Mealy Post #118, The American Legion
1.2. Hugo's Lighthouse
Voted: To authorize the Brockton Edison install 4000 lumen street
lights on poles 2 (10' arm) , 4 and 6 on Rustic Drive.
Voted: To authorize the Brockton Edison to set two poles, one pole
150' from pole 6 and one pole 6' south of the fire hydrant
and to install a 4000 lumen fixture on each on Linden Drive.
Voted: To authorize the Brockton Edison to install a 500 watt
incandescent flood light with a narrow beam lens mounted
on Dole 89 North Main Street to illuminate the flag at the
Town Common.
Voted: To refer the dog complaint of Mr. Byron G. Tosi against the
don owned by Mrs. Stephen N. Bobo, Jr. to Chief Feola for
his investigation and recommendations.
December 29, 1970
Voted: To award the contract on the Fire and Casualty
Insurance for the Town to Fairfield & Ellis .
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE. BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON DECIEMBER 30, 1970
Mary Jeanette Murray and Arthur Clark
Voted: To approve the minutes of December 23, 1970 as submitted.
Voted: To grant permission to the Boston Gas Co. for an
emergency opening to replace 140' of 2" main from 128
Pleasant Street, to Reservoir Road, Cohasset.
There was one (1) Jury Drawing for Traverse Civil and
Criminal, returnable February 1, 1971. The name drawn was
Norma Kravatte, 738 Jerusalem Road, Cohasset.
Voted: To grant a Retail Package Goods Store Liquor License Renewal
for 1971 to Cohasset Harbor Liquors, Inc.
Voted: To grant a Weekday Entertainment License to Signorelli's
Restaurant.
December 31, 1970
Voted: To grant a Sunday Entertainment License to Hugo's Lighthouse
for 1 year - Janueary 3 thru December 26, 1971.
Voted: To grant a Class I Dealers License to Prentice Brown Chevrolet
for 1971.
Voted: To grant a Common Victualler's License to Signorelli's
Restaurant.