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The Board of Selectmen Around the Table L. to R.: Norman P. Cohen, Town Counsel; Margery M. Battin, Fred C. Bailey, Allan F. Kenney, Chairman; Eleanor M. McCurdy, Executive Clerk; Alfred S. Busa, Sanborn C. Brown, Walter C. O'Connell, Town Manager. have demonstrated a sensitivity to the need of obtaining all the facts and then to act responsibly in what we believe to be in the interest of the whole community. As a board of selectmen we are conscious of the values most citizens cherish about Lexington .... its quality of life, its homes, its churches and temples, its recreation facilities, its library, its literate environment and the cultural level of its supporting institutions and organizations. To these qualities we add what is insufficiently appreciated by those not close to town government: the remarkable corps of dedicated committeemen and town meeting members. That from their busy lives they should devote the time they do to the guidance and setting of policy constitutes an enormous asset not reflected in Lexington's balance sheet. No community is more fortunate. We are equally grateful, for the town employees who serve so faithfully and competently. They too, are a great asset not on the balance sheet. The town manager has been absolutely tireless in his duties and we warmly appreciate the administrative skills he shows in carrying forward board policies. To all these individuals and committees, on behalf of the town, we say a hearty "Thank you" for selfless, dedicated work. And finally, we look forward to the 200th Celebration with hopeful anti- cipation that the events of 1975 will be a fitting and memorable tribute to the historic legacy that is Lexington's. 8