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-2- the option which the Board of Fire Engineers runs in favor of the Town, known as Lot B, for the sum of $3,600.00. Mr. Emery also stated they would have a right of way across the railroad tracks. He left this meeting at 8:50 P.M. After Mr. Emery left, Chairman Lewis L. Hoyt read a copy of the Fire Engineers ' report whichwas going to be sent to each registered voter. ***-:C-* **** At 9:00 P. M. Messrs . Tracy Ames and Webster Thomas , members of the School Committee, and Thomas S. Grindle, Super- intendent of Schools, entered the meeting. They came in with regard to Article 3 in the Town Warrant referring to the purchase of certain land belonging to the William E. Mulliken Estate. Mr. Ames stated it was a good place for a High School, and the property was available now. The School Committee is obtaining a letter from Otis Mulliken that he will sell the property for the sum of $5,000.00. Mr. Ames also spoke about Article 4 in the Warrant referring to land of Warren E. Russell. The land is in back of the High School, and has been wanted by the school for a long time . The Committee offered $1, 500.00 which Mr. Russell rejected. Mr. Russell wants $4,800.00, so at the present time the School Committee is not interested as this price is too high. The School Committee left at 9:40 P.M. Chairman Lewis L. Hoyt then proceeded to go over the Articles in the Warrant: Article 2. The Appropriation Committee recommends favorable action. Article 3. The Appropriation Committee recommends unfavorable action. Article 44 The Appropriation Committee recommends in- definite postponement. Article 5. The Appropriation Committee recommends indefinite postponement.