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29 Emery and Alonzo E, Locke in the sum of $422.77, being the amount paid by such committee to the Commonwealth of Massachu- setts to reimburse the Commonwealth for expenses incurred by the State Board of Insanity in connection with its consideration of the purchase of the Dr. Lawrence Estate for a branch hospital, said sum to be charged to Contingent Account. Should the Commonwealth return said sum to the above named committee, the money shall forthwith be repaid to the town. Walter W. Rowse offered the following motion : Poled, That the town appropriate and assess $950 for the grad- ing and care of the present base ball grounds off Parker Street for the purpose of providing a good skating surface, and improved base ball field with suitable back -stop, bases, etc., and a cinder running track, all to be done under the direction of the Selectmen; said work to be done by contract only in the event of inability to have it done by town labor. That by "care" mentioned above, is meant that in winter constant attention shall be given to flooding, re -flood- ing, plowing off snow, scraping, etc., and in summer the grounds to be kept well mowed and in first class condition at all times. Motion put and declared lost. Voted, That the Finance Committee be empowered to employ an expert accountant to formulate a new system of bookkeeping to be adopted in all town departments, giving consideration to the plan of uniform accounting or standard classification of accounts recom- mended by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Voted, That the Selectmen be requested to consult counsel to determine if a special act of the Legislature is necessary to enable the town to issue its bonds or notes to the total amount of the fol- lowing trust funds : Gilmor Fund, Bridge Fund, 30 Beals Fund, Cary Memorial Library Fund, Gammell Fund, 2,000.00 11,000.00 500.00 $16,000,00 That if in the opinion of counsel it is necessary to get authority from the Legislature, the Selectmen be requested to petition the Legislature for the necessary authority to the end that these funds may be properly replaced and hereafter maintained in permanent legal form. Voted, That the Selectmen be requested to consult counsel to determine if a special act of the Legislature is necessary to enable the town to issue its bonds or notes to the amount of $11,360 and any additions thereto, the amount heretofore received by the town of Lexington for the perpetual care of lots in the town cemeteries; that if in the opinion of counsel it is necessary to get authority from the Legislature, the Selectmen be requested to petitition the Legis- Iature for the necessary authority to the end that this amount may be properly replaced and hereafter maintained in permanent lep1 form. Voted, That the unexpended balance of Repairs of Stone Build- ing Account, amounting to $7.34, be transferred to Contingent Account. ART. 11. Voted, That the sum of $16,500 be appropriated and assessed for the maintenance of the Highway Department for the ensuing year, with the recommendation that not exceeding $2,000 be expended on Waltham Street improvements. ART. 12. No action taken. ART. 13. Voted, That the sum of $5,500 be appropriated and $500.00 assessed for the support of the Fire Department for the ensuing 2,000.00 year.