Conference 7.286::maynard

    Is there any money left in the fund that was used to rebuild Memorial
    Park? It would certainly be appropriate to use any extra money from
    that work for fixing up the squares named for these veterans. (Of
    course, the idea of having extra money is probably a little
    farfetched!)

    					-- hs 

    Hal, as far as I know, the Veterans Memorial Committee still hasn't
    raised enough money to cover the costs of the beautiful Memorial
    built during the past two years.
    
    If they did have money, your idea would be perfect.  Anyone able
    to make a donation could include this suggestion.
    
    Frank

    I would like to thank the owner of the Mobil Station at Great
    Road and Main Street for taking care of Myles Tierney Square.
    
    I never knew Myles Tierney and I don't know the owner of the
    Mobil Station, but I will buy my gas there from now on in 
    thanks to the owner, and will thank him next time I stop by.
    
    If you feel the same, mention this when you stop there.
    
    Efforts to beautify Maynard should be recognized.
    
    Frank
    

    I think Steve Jones is the owner, Frank.  He at least runs the place.
    Besides upkeeping the Tierney Square, he does a great job as a
    mechanic.  I don't know him other than talking when bringing our car
    there, but he's the fairest mechanic in town that I know of.
    
    					Steve

    He really was nice to me one day when I had car trouble.  Even took me
    home.
    
    Mary Lou

    I'm disappointed that the Mobil station's new stockade fence has the
    picket side (nicer side) toward the station, and the rail side to the
    neighbors. 
    
    I had always thought it was traditional -- at least among homeowners --
    for the owner of a fence to put the good fence side toward the neighbors. 
    
    I do like the fence, however, and the abutters are probably happy with it 
    too.  
    
    
     the fence, you  new fence 

Are you sure it's not the neighbor's fence?  Because of its placement, I
just assumed it was.

Also, I always thought the direction it faced was more of a by-law of the
town (not just Maynard) that dictated which side -- the nicer one -- faced
outward from the property it bounded.

Anyone know for certain?

Cliff

	Maynard has no restrictions on what side faces 'out'.

    This past Sunday I officially laid claim to George Daley Square 
    at the corner of Summer/Brooks/and Maple Streets by mowing it
    and cleaning up the litter.  This is a beautiful little green
    space at a busy intersection, and was named for one of our 
    citizens killed in action in World War 1.  I never knew the 
    man or his family, but I decided to adopt this square as an
    effort to show my pride in my Town and its' people. I hope
    that the remainder of the squares noted in 224.0 will be 
    also "adopted" by others in Maynard.
    
    Every little bit counts.
    Best regards,
    Frank

    
    
          I was told I could not do that due to the liability to the 
    town since I was not a town employee, I wanted to adopt the park
    across the street from Fowler Junior High.
    
    
     Bob Cansler

    I have exchanged notes with Bob Cansler regarding .10 and I think 
    the difference is what I am suggesting and what he tried to do 
    relates to routine maintenance (as in mowing and trash pick-up)
    versus building and repairing structures (as in playgrounds).
    
    I can understand the Town's refusal for a private party to have
    permission to construct or alter playground equipment on Town
    owned land.   If an accident occurs on a Town owned playground,
    the Town is liable regardless of who built it.
    
    As for grabbing a lawn mower or a trash bag and cleaning up an
    area, I consider it an example of Town pride.
    
    Frank
    

    Regarding .12-  I'm sorry Bob.  I must have hit a nerve.  
    
    May I suggest that we take this off-line?
    
    I'll send you a note.
    
    Frank