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staff Board of Selectmen. Two items were discussed: 1. the/f-equest for an ' appropriation of $10,000 to hire an expert consultant /Tor 1954. The chair- man explained that following conversation with planning consultants it seemed wise to employ direct by the town one man, preferably one with a knowledge of planning and experience as a civil engineer at a salary of somewhere between $5,000 - $6,000. In addition an expert consultant would be employed on a time basis when necessary. This figure might run between $33000 - S4,000. Following discussion on the matter it was agreed by both Boards to request $7,500 this year, as it was quite apparent that this new procedure could not start before April lst at the earliest.' The Planning Board pointed out that this new policy would be not only for this year but for several years at least until the growth and the planning problems of the town decreased in intensity. The other problem discussed was the construction of the new roads proposed by the Planning Board last year. This includes a road o:n West- view street to Wood street, extension'of Eldred to Grove and the main by- pass highway from Bedford st. to Mass. ave. to Waltham st. to Marrett rd. and thence to Route 2 at Pleasant st.; also Johnson road running from the Winchester line to Maple st. It was pointed out that at the last annual town meeting in March 1953 these roads were explained and a sum appro- priated for getting options. However it is apparent at this point that before any options can be secured there must be'some assurance that con- struction will begin. After lengthy discussion it was agreed by both Boards ,that it be proposed at this town meeting that the drainage of the brook crossing Bedford st. at the fire station would be undertaken fret the , railroad track to a point 4001 westerly of Bedford`st. on the proposed new layout and that the road itself would be constructed for a depth of 11001. with a possible roughing -out of the rest of'the'road to Massachusetts ave. and that this would probably cost around $75,000. Options for the rest -of the road would be secured by the 'Planning Board as far as possible.It would be pointed out at the town meeting that this pins down construction of all the road and the cost would be stated as closely as it could be es- timated. Johnson road is being taken care of by joint action of the two towns, Lexington and Winchester. Westview -Wood street is held up until the government determines what is to be done, and Eldred st. is being hela`up until egress on Grove st. is secured. Following this meeting Mr. Adams and Mr. Hathaway met with the Appropriation Committee and explained fully the two problems discussed with the Selectmen. Meeting adjourned at 11:30 b1clock. Thomas S. Grindle, Clerk 1mb,