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Voted, That the Board of Health be authorized to make prompt arrangements with one or more responsible parties providing for the collection of garbage, ashes and the removal of the same in a manner satisfactory to and under rules and regulations to be fixed by the Board of Health and without expense to the town. John Devine spoke in opposition and Frederick L. Emery in favor. ART. 20. Under this article, Frank D. Peirce offered the follow- ing motion : "That hereafter before any light or lights, to be paid for by the town, are placed in unaccepted streets or ways; the removal of snow, or any work is done in said streets or ways which calls for an expenditure of any of the general appropriation, it shall first be brought before the town for approval." Remarks in favor were made by Frank D. Peirce, William Roger Greeley and Robert P. Clapp. In opposition by Walter Spellman, John Devine, Arthur E. Horton, Bowman W. Patten and William H. Travers. Edward P. Merriam amended by striking out the words "removal of snow." Robert P. Clapp moved to lay the matter on the table and it was so voted.. ART. 23. Under this article, Bowman W. Patten offered the following motion : "That Shirley street, leading from Bedford street, as shown on plan now on file in the Selectmen's office, be accepted by the town when the same has been graded and deeded to the town in a manner satisfactory to the Selectmen." Remarks in favor of acceptance by Bowman W. Patten, Walter F. Spellman and William C. Stickel. In opposition by Frank H. Holmes, Arthur E. Horton and John Devine. Robert P. Clapp moved to refer the matter to the Selectmen with the request that they investigate conditions in regard to Shirley street and report to the town at a future meeting. William C. Stickel moved to amend so that in the future the Selectmen investigate and report on all streets which the town may be asked to accept. Mr. Clapp's motion as amended was carried. R1 ART. 24. On motion of Edwin B. Worthen it was Voted, That the sum of $50.00 be appropriated and assessed to cover the expense of keeping a proper set of books in connection with the trust funds of the town. ART. 25. Under this article Bartlett J. Harrington offered the following motion : "That the sum of $175.00 be appropriated and assessed for the purpose of installing two fire alarm boxes as called for by said article." This article was referred to the Finance Committee. ART. 26. Oa motion of Frank D. Peirce it was Voted, That the sura of $100.00 be appropriated and assessed to meet the expense of placing a drinking trough for animals at or near the corner of Lowell and Woburn streets. ART. 30. On motion of Frederick L. Emery it was Voted, That the town accept the provisions of Sec. 48, Chap. 49 of the revised statutes relating to the construction of sidewalks and the setting of edgestones. William C. Stickel spoke in opposition. At 10.35 o'clock it was voted to adjourn for two weeks to March 27, at 7.30 o'clock p. m. A true copy. Attest : CHAS. W. SWAN, Town Clerk. ADJOURNED MEETING, MARCH 27, 1911 Meeting called to order by the Moderator at 7.40 o'clock. ART. 20. Relating to work upon unaccepted streets. 32