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-2- he had nothing to do with the flagpole as a Committee was appointed and this Committee approved a wooden flagpole which he feels is in keeping with the Town. Park Department - Capital Outlay Gracting or Friciosea r'i.elct This wore ties in with the Fence whi ch the Town approved at its last Town Meeting. Two-Power Lawn mowers Mr. Gerrity stated that he needed two new power lawn mowers as both of his are beyond repair. The last new lawn mower was purchased in 1938. Mr. Garrity intends to discard two of his present mowers, or possibly three. Insect Suppression - Personal Services No questions on this Budget. Insect Suppression - rages A Expenses The amount asked—nil L Eor is 1500.00 more than last year. TTr. ^arri_ty said that at present around t500.00 is left, in this particular budget. Shade Trees - rages Pc Expenses Mo ouestion on this Budget. Mr. Gerrity left thi.s meeting at 8:35 P.M. Immediately after Mr. Gerri ty's departure, the School Committee consisting of Mrs. Luther Putney, Tracy Ames, Webster Thomas, together with Thomas S. Grindle, Superin- tendent, were admitted to this meeting. The first budget discussed was the School Department - Personal Services. Scholl Department - Personal Services tsenera ontrol There is E.—Mary increase figured for Clerks in this Budget. The School Committee has prepared a new salary schedule which is on the basis of the present salary plus a 151 bonus - this Plan to be effective April first. "Kr. Ames st^ted that under this new plan, teachers in the Elementary School would in some cases receive the same as teachers in Junior and Senior Tligh as the salary is to be based on their degrees and training. Mr. Ames stated that the teachers are now required to have four years of training. Tinder this new plan, i_ f teacher has arrived at her maximum, she must, every five years, take up some further professional